The Gate - Barnet

Had a really good time , food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming , would definitely reccomend this lovely pub , looking forward to our next meal !!!

Be warned! They have (v) for vegetarian besides dishes which have been cooked in the same oil as fish; the breaded mushrooms are fried with the clamari, for example. We found this out when we mentioned that my partner has a severe allergy to fish. Without mentioning this, the results would have been dangerous if he'd eaten the non-vegtarian food item, labelled incorrectly.

Today I went to lunch with my boyfriend at this restaurant. I ordered two appetizers to share as our main course. Unfortunately, both the Potato skins and the chicken wings were served lukewarm. I had to send them back and wait an additional 10 to 15 minutes for my food to be returned. The sauce on the chicken was too spicy for my liking. My boyfriend had the Hunters Chicken, which he thought was just okay. Overall, I was not impressed and do not plan on returning to this restaurant. On a positive note, the wait staff were friendly and pleasant.

We visited this restaurant for an early dinner on a late Saturday afternoon. Despite the time, it was still very busy, a clear indication of its popularity. The food was delicious with very generous portions. The starters were a bit large and filling, especially the potato skins which could easily be a full meal when paired with another side. The beef ale pie had a lot of pastry, perhaps a smaller lid would have been better. The pub had a great atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive. However, parking can be challenging so it would be best to minimize the number of cars if you are in a large group.

Unfortunately, the food did not live up to expectations. My wife's fish and chips had more batter than fish, and another guest experienced the same issue with their meal. My calamari was not as crispy as advertised, but still edible. The lamb shank I ordered was lukewarm, despite being well presented. The ice cream dessert was of good quality but lacked presentation. The service was average, with a young waitress doing her best to manage the large dining area. However, the male waiter delivering food was slow, and there was a lack of interaction with the customers. It seemed that the restaurant may have been understaffed or poorly trained. Overall, our experience at the restaurant was mediocre. The atmosphere was not conducive to a truly enjoyable visit, although we were able to enjoy the celebration with good company.