Bona Ventura

Kentish Town · London

The Parakeet

Local cuisineLocals' pick

The 1860s Oxford Tavern reborn with stained glass and a back dining room where ex-Brat chef Ben Allen cooks over wood: mutton pie, sea bream, hay-smoked chicken; ranked 22nd pub in Britain by the Good Food Guide.

Address
256 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2AA
Hours
Mon-Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-22:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Sunday roasts from GBP 25.50; sharing sirloin GBP 90 (Time Out, 2026)
Price level
£££

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Good to know

  • Start with potato bread and smoked butter.
  • Sunday dining room runs 12:00-19:00; let the bar staff steer you to an aperitif.

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