The Wrestlers, Highgate

Our rating: FAP Rating 3 - Click for an explanation of our ratings User rating: Community Rating 0 - Click for an explanation of our ratings (2 reviews)
View:
Photo
Map
Streetview
FancyaPint?'s review...
FAP Rating 3 - Click for an explanation of our ratings
The sort of pub that always seems dark, even on the sunniest days, the Wrestlers is a bit of a find in Highgate. Decked out in dark wood, with minimal modern lighting on the walls and a stunning Inglenook fireplace, the Wrestlers offers punters the opportunity to step up to a set of mounted antlers and participate in its biannual Swearing on the Horns, a silly tradition allegedly dating back to 1635 (the pub itself started life in 1547). Ceremonials aside, this remains a fine boozer, with plenty to tempt the palate on the drinks front, along with a small upmarket but reasonably priced food menu. There's plenty of space available, with some comfy sofas to the front, and proper pub furniture in the back and a couple of huge tables providing plenty of space to spread your newspaper. There's also ample outdoor seating which seemed to be metamorphosing into a conservatory on our visit. Even though we've known it to close on weekday afternoons (as it's a bit too quiet to keep it open) The Wrestlers is a fine place to enjoy a pint or two in.
Review: 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Reviewed by 25 Sep 2008    Helpful? yes/no
User reviews

Reviews (1)
05 Jan 2012
Rating 0 - Click for an explanation of our ratings
I used to love this place and would regularly visit but now I wouldn't be seen dead here. The pub is still beautiful and the selection of food and drink is fantastic but this is completely overshadowed by the rude female staff and in particular the South African manager. This man is probably the most obnoxious person I have ever met which is a sentiment echoed by the whispered 'he's a bit wierd'mutterings I heard on the way out. DO NOT RECOMMEND!
Review: 0 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Helpful? yes/no
report  
Contact details

98 North Road, Highgate, London, N6 4AA

020 8340 4297

Features:

How to get there
Nearest Stations
Door-to-door journey planner
How to find the The Wrestlers pub

Rather sneakily, Highgate tube is a fair walk from Highgate Village, with a 15 minute walk in-between. Leave Highgate tube by the pedestrian exit, take a left and cross straight over the large junction onto Southwood Lane Take the second right onto Castle Yard which leads to North Road. Turn right and its on the right. Alternatively walk (or catch the bus) up Highgate Hill from Archway. At the top of the hill in the heart of the village, the pub is over the other side of the mini-roundabout a few minutes walk down North Road on the right.

Nearby attractions
Is this your pub? Claim this listing to add your pub's web site, more photos or other information about your pub.
History
05 Jan 12 Updated by bloomboom