Ye Olde Mitre Barnet

On a cold, dark, and windswept Sunday Night The Great North Road through Chipping Barnet was a bleak place to be searching for a traditional hostelry.Having rejected several, alas, modernised establishments nearby, I peeped through the not very promising condensation-obscured windows of Ye old Mitre, and risked popping in.Thawing out over a mulled cider served by a very pleasant bar-person, it gradually dawned on me as I took in the details of this lovely old rabbit warren of a coaching-house, that it is one of the last real pubs left around London. Marvellously-curated real ales, and all manner of intriguing beverages freshly chalked-up. In every direction there are inviting nooks and crannies, very comfortably furnished, with beautiful fireplaces.A reassuring buzz of conversation amongst friends, rather than the strident yahooing so prevalent elsewhere these days.As a regular of such establishments as the French House, the Dog and Duck, (Soho), the Nags Head (Hyde Park Corner), and even the old Lamb and Flag, Covent Garden, during its heyday, I can see that Ye Old Mitre is a splendid discovery, beautifully looked after by its Owner and Team, to which I shall return right speedily!

Clásica y tradicional taberna inglesa con gran variedad de cervezas de barril y comida rápida. Buen ambiente!

Tried to go for dinner here with my parents, husband and 2-month-old baby on Saturday evening. My husband arrived first and ordered a drink before we arrived. The pub wasn't busy - we were the only customers inside and there were a couple of groups outside. Our baby was being quiet. We weren't planning to stay as they had stopped serving food (it was 8:20pm) but as my husband was only halfway through his pint, my parents and I ordered drinks while we waited for him to finish. After we had paid, one of the bar staff said unfortunately the pub has a policy of no under-18s after 7pm and they hadn't noticed the baby when we walked in. We agreed that we would finish our drinks then leave. A couple of minutes later another staff member came over to have the same conversation with us, even though she was aware this conversation had already happened. This seemed unnecessary and we reiterated firmly that we were going to finish our drinks which we had already paid for, then leave. We also observed that the pub's policy was discriminatory against me as a breastfeeding mother, as my newborn baby needs to be with me so effectively their policy bars me after 7pm. The staff member said she didn't make the rules and had just been instructed to speak to us by her manager. A few minutes later the manager came and said he heard there had been a conflict. We had the same conversation with him and he confirmed it was fine for us to finish our drinks then leave but he remarked that there was a sign on the door advising of the no-under-18s-after-7pm policy. We checked this as we left and couldn't find any such sign.The policy itself is unpleasant and possibly illegal but the way the staff handled this was appalling. As they had only told us we couldn't be there after we had paid for our drinks, they should have either offered us a refund or just let us peacefully finish our drinks then leave, rather than making our time there so uncomfortable.

Easily walked by, this cute little grade 2 listed pub is likely Barnet’s oldest coaching inns.Although gas rather than a real log fire, the fire is realistic and a welcoming warmth out of the cold. A little like sitting in one’s one home, but with a tartan carpet and a silent knight to look over you from the hallway. It was quiet when we visited during office hours.The covered beer yard out back, shelters tired ears and souls from the sounds of the busy road out front.The staff is friendly and were welcoming to a teddy bear!

Absolutely lovely, historic pub and the pride of Barnet. Draught Tim Taylor Landlord and GK Abbot were on beautiful form tonight. Delicious food and friendly, welcoming staff. I asked my son where he wanted to eat for his birthday and he said: “Old Mitre”. They kindly gave him a free dessert! Top place

Best pub in Barnet! Great beer - good options and well kept.Friendly staff. Atmospheric bars. Large outdoor seating area. Live music a couple of times a month too.

Very pleased that The Mitre hasn’t changed since Greene King took over. If anything it’s improved. Great beer choice and the food is better. The biggest relief is no changes to the interior. I have visited this pub for over 30 years and the history of it has always been a big motivator. Long may it continue in an age where still many pubs are closing

Lived in Barnet for many years and have always walked past this place but never been in. For some reason I always thought it was (no offence to old men as I am one) an 'old man's pub'. I was delighted to be wrong. Warm and welcoming with a gorgeous interior with varied seating areas either in the bar, out the back or in the large garden at the rear. Really good selection of ales (had one of the Christmas specials which didn't disappoint) and they even sell gourmet pet food for your four legged friend. Think it's also CAMRA officiated. So with friendly service, great drinks, homely furnishings and pet friendly definitely one to recommend. I will certainly be back!