In addition to its history as a dividing point between north and south for the purposes of travelling, the Gatehouse sit on a crossroads, and historically straddled two parishes. THE GATEHOUSE, 1 NORTH ROAD, HIGHGATE VILLAGE, LONDON, N6 4BD 020 8340 8054 | CONTACT@THEGATEHOUSEN6.COM.
We take great pride in the food so great to hear you loved it. Under the watchful eye of our head chef Chris Payne, our focus lies on quality seasonal British food with a strong Spanish influence, sourced from the finest producers and suppliers. This prominent mock-tudor building, standing proudly in the centre of Highgate Village, takes its name from the Gate House at which tolls were taken from travellers heading out of London on the Great North Road, through the Bishop of London’s park.
The Gatehouse, Highgate, prior to Victorian remodelling.
The earliest mention of The Gatehouse in the licensing records is 1670 when an Edward Culter made an application to the borough of St.Pancras. The food here is great and the drinks are delicious too. I'm really sorry that you didn't enjoy your experience with us. Recommend the beef wellington. Upstairs at the Gatehouse.
Under the watchful eye of our head chef Chris Payne, our focus lies on quality seasonal British food with a strong Spanish influence, sourced from the finest producers and suppliers. Really amateurish food swimming in gravy!Hi there, Especially for the area. Especially when Chris is at the helm.Thanks for the lovely review. Whilst looking for a public telephone one night in October 1966, having visited the Gatehouse to listen to a jazz band, Mr. Tony Abbott was extremely shaken to see ‘as if from nowhere’ a tall, black clad figure wearing a Guy Fawkes-type hat moving along the passageway ahead of him and entering a small room which sits directly beneath one of the three apexes of the roof.Upon entering the room Mr. Abbott discovered that the figure had vanished, and he was about to return to the bar when the electric light suddenly went out and the temperature in the room turned icy cold.
Book your pre or post show meal with The Gatehouse and enjoy their exclusive pre-theatre menu, 2 courses for just £17.50* (Tuesday-Saturday only). Just flash your tickets upon arrival to receive this fantastic offer. Clearly the Hetherington's were a family that would have had one or more bastles, and the sort of family that made the building of bastles a local necessity.
At the turn of the century The Gatehouse was famous all over London for its “shilling ordinairies”, gigantic lunches which filled many a Victorian stomach and in 1905 the building was renovated in the mock Tudor style that remains today.The auditorium that now houses the theatre was opened in 1895 as “a place suitable for balls, Cinderellas and Concerts” and its various uses have included a Victorian Music Hall, a cinema, a Masonic Lodge and a venue for amateur dramatics. Sign up to The Gatehouse mailer to receive news and exclusive offers. All of the shows between 17th March and 31st May were either cancelled or have been moved to a future date. One curious fact about The Gatehouse was that the borough boundary between Middlesex and London ran through the building. We also welcome dogs in the pub area and will happily provide water.No value is too small, so whether you fancy treating your mates to a couple of drinks or looking to gift someone with North London's best Sunday roast, we’ve got you covered. We have a range of different spaces for both small and large events. In 1993 the border was moved a few feet to allow one licensing authority overall control and The Gatehouse is now the last pub (going North) in Camden.From its days next to the toll gate through its use as a meeting house and courtroom, The Gatehouse has had a chequered history. Last Name. An award-winning London Fringe Theatre with a varied programme of cabaret, drama and musicals. Whether you're organising a birthday celebration, work event or just a get-together with friends or family we'd be happy to help you plan and deliver a great day. Every Sunday we serve up the best roasts in Highgate.Behind the bar you’ll find an excellent range of local and continental craft beer and cask ale, an impressive global wine list and classic cocktails. CheersExcellent service and atmosphere. Not impressed with pate starter and a limited choice of main courses. Every Sunday we serve up the best roasts in Highgate. Highgate; Tweet.
When the hall was used as a courtroom, a rope divided the sessions to make sure prisoners didn’t escape to another authority’s area. The map reference is that given by Perriam and Robinson but Gatehouse can not find a Highgate place-name in the area on the old OS maps (However High Gate - meaning high or main road is a pretty ubiquitous place name).