The Gate

Walk into The Gate and you'll clock immediately why this place pulls in the regulars—it's got that balance between feeling like your mate's living room and somewhere that actually knows what it's doing. The bar's stocked with craft ales worth exploring, and the kitchen isn't mucking about either; you're getting honest pub food that doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Whether you're popping in for a pint after work or settling in for a proper evening with mates, there's a reason the reviews stack up here. It's the kind of place Barnet's been missing—unpretentious, well-run, and full of people who chose to be here rather than anywhere else.