#archway

#archway

In the heart of north London's Archway, St John's Tavern has, since the Victorian era, been a staple of the area, popular amongst both locals and other punters travelling from across the city. Earlier this year, St John's Tavern closed its door - but not for long, as it reopened in November 2025 after a significant restoration and renovation. This leafy part of north London has its fair share of stylish gastropubs,

Makeovers can be hard to get right, especially when you're working with old buildings, and even more so when it's a cherished community spot. You want to make sure the original character of the property remains, but that it's brought into the modern age when it comes to things like decorations and double-glazed windows. That's the sort of balance that developers are looking to strike at St John's Tavern in Archway, which is set to reopen this week.