The Bald Faced Stag

69 High Road London, N2 8AB, United Kingdom

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3.7 💬 4765 Reviews
The Bald Faced Stag

Phone: +442084421201

Address: 69 High Road London, N2 8AB, United Kingdom

City: London

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 4765

Website: http://www.thebaldfacedstagn2.co.uk/

"Unfortunately, our experience at the restaurant was not great from beginning to end. Booking online was easy, but there was no description of the snug area. Our waitress seemed new and inexperienced, as she did not know about the available beers and only offered a wine list. She was friendly and kind but was not properly briefed on what was not available. It was disappointing that a gastro pub on a high street ran out of regular milk, making it impossible for us to enjoy coffee with regular milk. Various items on the menu were also unavailable. The food itself was disappointing - bland, stodgy, and tasteless. The tortellini was poorly cooked and the pan-fried sea bass was overcooked. Despite being offered the dessert menu twice, it never arrived until we had to ask for it. The duty manager did acknowledge the issues and deducted the cost of two drinks."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Starters

Light & Citrus

Floral & New Western

Juniper Heavy & Robust

Entrées

Seafood

Fish Dishes

Steaks

American Food

Small Plates

Main Course

Defence

Vegetables

Classic ​Martinis

Mains

Savoury & Dry

Apertifs & Digestifs

Desserts

Salads & Soups

Gin Emporium

Puddings

MelC MelC

Small menu with errors on it. Sent food out without the sauce listed on the menu, as apparently they had run out. Tinned macaroni cheese, not a whiff of truffle, as listed on menu. We were the only diners, and easy to see why. Will not be returning, sadly

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Reviews

JohnCook
JohnCook

We waited for over 1 hour for our first courses which never came. The kitchen was clearly understaffed, **** Brexit again, with 30 to 40 diners waiting for ever for their food. In the end we gave up booked an Indian restaurant nearby and had a decent meal. Will not go back in the future.


FunLovinFoodie
FunLovinFoodie

Service was friendly and attentive and atmosphere was great whitebait starter was a very stingy portion for the price, burger description was enticing but the actual product was underwhelming, fish chips were good! Would think twice re returning as food was so so, might be better for drinks only.


KeithE
KeithE

Having visited many time in the past, we were very disappointed this time. The dinning room was empty (only another two tables at 8pm and so many items on the menu were finished (at 8pm! . Quality of what we had was reasonable, the best dish was the children's fish chips. Service from the French lad was excellent though. View menu


KayR
KayR

I was disappointed with my Vegetarian Thai Green Curry at this restaurant. The sweetcorn and cauliflower were undercooked and difficult to eat. The only special offer available was on alcoholic cocktails, which I couldn't take advantage of as I don't drink alcohol. I used to enjoy this place, but this experience was not up to par.


AnthonyC
AnthonyC

Was very quiet but it was a Monday after all , we were kindly shown to our table and handed the menu where upon the staff member went over was not available. We ordered some drinks and settled down, when our food arrived was quite surprised at the size of our portions (definitely not leaving hungry) all in all a very nice place to eat and drink and I will definitely be coming back


TilleyS
TilleyS

Booked ahead and when the 4 of us arrived we were handed a menu with most of the dishes actually scribbled out by pen. There were only about 4 main dishes left to choose from. The waiter did his best to look after us, apologising all the time, but the available food that we ordered was not great to be honest. When we asked for coffee he informed us the coffee machine had already been turned off. This was at 9.45pm. The fact that they had already turned off the coffee machine when diners were still in the restaurant showed how much they valued our custom. This is the second time we have been treated like this at the Bald Faced Stag. So we will not be returning. View menu


SamVegan
SamVegan

Attention all vegans: The Bald Faced Stag is a great pub with a fun pub quiz that we highly recommend. On our recent visit, we decided to try some food. As a vegan, I was excited to see vegan fish and chips on the menu. Unfortunately, the dish was not what I expected. It was a lightly battered block of silken tofu without any fish flavoring. I have tried many vegan fish and chips before, and this was the most disappointing by far. The price was high for a dish that seemed to lack creativity. I suggest the pub consider using firm tofu or banana blossom for a better texture, seaweed or nori for a fishy taste, and capers for a salty flavor. I may return for the pub quiz and try other vegan opti...


Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury

Absolutely love this local gastropub. The manager, first and foremost is just lovely! I have a broken leg and both her and her staff have gone out of their way to accommodate me the past month or so. The food is fabulous and changes regularly based on what is in season. And the wine selection is excellent. I love the patio garden, but it is great indoors as well and love the fact that there are three distinct areas to choose from, the restaurant for more formal dining, the front pub, or the side area which is more family friendly, complete with board games. Gently chilled music plays throughout and you can happily while away a whole afternoon or evening here. I really am so very pleased to h...


Disappointed
Disappointed

Unfortunately, our experience at the restaurant was not great from beginning to end. Booking online was easy, but there was no description of the snug area. Our waitress seemed new and inexperienced, as she did not know about the available beers and only offered a wine list. She was friendly and kind but was not properly briefed on what was not available. It was disappointing that a gastro pub on a high street ran out of regular milk, making it impossible for us to enjoy coffee with regular milk. Various items on the menu were also unavailable. The food itself was disappointing - bland, stodgy, and tasteless. The tortellini was poorly cooked and the pan-fried sea bass was overcooked. Despite... View menu

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Soup Warm and comforting soups to nourish your soul. Choose from a variety of flavorful broths and hearty ingredients, perfect for a simple appetizer or a satisfying meal on a chilly day. View menu
  • Beer Discover our selection of refreshing beers, from crisp lagers to bold ales and rich stouts. Whether you prefer local brews or international favorites, we have the perfect pint to elevate your dining experience.
  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.

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