Lord Kitchener

Warm Atmosphere and Unmatched Hospitality Shine

Upon pushing open the well-polished door of The Lord Kitchener, nestled tantalisingly just off the high street in Barnet, you find yourself enveloped by an atmosphere that’s like a comforting embrace akin to a cashmere scarf on a chilly day. This recently refurbished gem has transformed from an ordinary boozer into a locale of marvel, busy with locals and merrymakers drawn to its gleaming promise of revelry. This isn't just a pub; it's practically a shrine to everything that makes going out for a pint bearable: jocular bar staff, well-priced quality brews, and electrifying live entertainment echoing off freshly plastered walls. There's Rosie, a star behind the bar, carrying herself with the calming grace and professional warmth one might expect from a seasoned Sunday lunch host maneuvering right before the Yorkshire puddings collapse.

The refresh is as tactile as it is visual; you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd wandered into a country lodge, where plaid kilted walls once sagging are now sprightly hosts to local artwork, synchronizing vibrant energy within the newly laid patterns underfoot. Beyond the décor, there is a fantastic magnetism of inclusivity here, swirling through lively gigs and explosively competitive quiz nights. Holding a pepperoni pizza with its lavishly stuffed crust in one hand and a carefully brewed pint at £5.30 in the other, you can easily mistime your cue to join another melody belted by local virtuosos. The cheer echoes around the room as the likes of Rosie aren’t just serving drinks—they’re extending familial roots through these new Zeitgeist evenings. If Barnet needed a power serve, The Lord Kitchener scores without dropping a shot glass, leaving you entertained, refreshed, and of course, eager to return. — Penelope Savory