The Winchmore Pub

Local Gem: Family-Friendly Pub with Delicious Roast

A recent jaunt to The Winchmore left me feeling thoroughly mingled with the merry life of Enfield's friendliest pub. Nestled away in a cozy nook of North London, this establishment is caught on the delicate balance of being both a neighbourhood haunt and a dining revelation. Their well-established reputation for crafting superb meals did not disappoint; the lamb leg roast with all the trimmings crowned my midday indulgence, bringing with it an unexpected elation akin to finding an extra chip at the bottom of my cone.

Walking through its doors, one gets the delightful sensation of entering someone’s living room—comforting and convivial, where tots and their worn-out parental units laugh among the clinking glasses of twenty unique whiskies, and a slightly mischievous Labrador gets his fill of pats. Orla and Eimear helm this ship with a cheerful competence that's infectious; like titles roles in a well-aimed sitcom, their presence adds that warm, inviting glow best paired with one of their frankly gleeful gin cocktails out back on the buzzing new garden extension. Yes, there's the occasional corner slack in service—certainly teething young hands need a tutor—but amidst accommodating for kind occasions and bafflingly over-booked weekends, those small flecks seem endearing rather than infuriating. Come off-peak, grab that magical glass of Amrut whiskey and pen your declaration of adoration in menu marginals for what feels like your very own Earth-town pub.
— Milo Tastemaker