The Axe

18 Northwold Rd, London N16 7HR
$$ English

Established 2017. A Stokey local with 22 taps of the finest and rarest local and international beers, natural wines, cocktails, fantastic locally sourced food menu, and a delicious Sunday roast.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 18 Northwold Rd, London N16 7HR
  • Cross Street: n/a
  • Cuisine: English | European | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Beachwear
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Apple Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 02072549559
  • Features: Ocean View, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Inside 15:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
Garden 15:00 - 22:00
Inside 15:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
Garden 15:00 - 22:00
Inside 15:00 - 23:00
Thursday
Garden 15:00 - 22:00
Inside 15:00 - 23:00
Friday
Garden 12:00 - 22:00
Inside 12:00 - 0:00
Saturday
Garden 12:00 - 22:00
Inside 12:00 - 0:00
Sunday
Garden 12:00 - 22:00
Inside 12:00 - 23:00

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions
No we do not show any sports here
We accept bookings online through Table Agent. Alternatively you can email us with your request for large groups. On completion of your booking you will receive a confirmation email.
We recommend making a booking if you would like a guaranteed table on weekends. We keep walk-in tables open and depending on the demand, there might be waiting time on tables. If you would like to book a table for a large group please email us with your request.
If you need to cancel a booking, please do so via Table Agent or email with as much notice as possible. No shows may result in you not being able to book again in the future.
All tables later than 15 minutes will be considered cancelled, and the tables will be given to other guests if we have not received a phone call or email before your booking time. However, we will try our utmost to find an alternative table for you.
We are welcome children of all ages. Children have the option to eat off the kid's menu. We can supply high chairs, just inform us when you arrive or when making booking online. We also have a baby changing unit.
We have plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans, and we try to cater for all other dietary requirements. Our front of house team fully equipped with information regarding different dietary requirements.
Face coverings are no longer legally required, but recomennded in crowded areas.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.65 out of 5 stars based on 363 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
May 17, 2022
Becca M.
Great food, nice atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2022
Chloe I.
Brilliant pub. Delicious Sunday roast. Really friendly staff. Very welcoming to everyone including kids and dogs.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 16, 2022
Julia S.
I love The Axe!! Great everything.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Apr 13, 2022
Rebecca L.
delicious food , great atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff. A perfect Sunday

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2022
Steve D.
Bangin roast, top staff. Very dog friendly…

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 22, 2021
Stephen H.
Love love the venue the staff, service, food and great selection of Beers…the downside it’s so so dark. Dark to the point your can’t see your food or drink when dining inside

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2021
Amelie T.
Such a lovely pub. Everyone enjoyed it. What I love about The Axe is its cosy atmosphere, the amazing selection of wine/beer/drinks and food, and a very friendly staff!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 16, 2021
Rosie H.
Fabulous service as ever! Food and extensive beer selection great as always and our server knew the menu inside out. Gorgeous Malbec too. Staff super accommodating to our large group all with young babies. We stayed into the night thanks to our server extending our table time. Also very grateful for a changing table in the toilets!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 11, 2021
Helen D.
Amazing food and service.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 07, 2021
Orla R.
A lovely meal and atmosphere. Wonderful attentive service.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 02, 2021
Jane R.
Great good and drinks. Nice service too. Would definitely recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 02, 2021
Julie L.
Great roast, friendly staff, highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 02, 2021
Rachel J.
I love going to the Axe especially for Sunday lunch The staff are all wonderful and the food, ambiance and drinks are all great We’ve never ever had a bad experience at the pub! I love it The only thing that I’d love to see happen is that service charge is added to the bill or there’s an easier way to tip, and the staff get the tip, you all work so hard and are so lovely you all deserve it Thank you Rachel

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 03, 2021
Liz C.
We had a delicious lunch cheerfully and efficiently served. The range of beers is always good at The Axe. We will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2021
Hannah W.
Lovely staff, really accommodating and super relaxed environment for my 11 month old niece to run about! Very tasty food and great drinks selection too

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
May 25, 2021
Hannah S.
amazing staff super helpful and accomodating

Overall: 10/10
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May 14, 2021
Eleonore K.
Great nice little pub, great ales and beers selection and great service. I didn't have much to eat but the halloumi fries were great!

Overall: 10/10
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May 10, 2021
Poppy H.
The roast chicken was incredible and great drink selections. Will be back!

Overall: 10/10
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May 05, 2021
Maite S.
Excellent service and waiter super friendly. It’s always a pleasure to go to the Axe

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 25, 2021
Joe T.
Really liked the menu and drinks selection, the outdoor seating was also very good

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 20, 2021
Keith F.
Always a pleasant experience at the Axe, the Roast was top notch! Looking forward to you opening proper.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 20, 2021
Sophie K.
Wonderful to be back, friendly helpful staff and great food and drink! Although I do miss the sweet potato chips :-)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 19, 2021
Kate G.
Amazing service, great pints - fab staff. Will be back for sure 10/10

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 18, 2021
Sarah K.
It was wonderful to be back at the Axe - great beer, great food and great service in the lovely garden at the back - thank you.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 10, 2022
Olivia W.
Love this place. Lovely staff, great food, good veggie options. will be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 15, 2022
claire h.
Not been before - and will definitely return. The jackfruit burger was ace.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Dec 01, 2021
lorenzo d.
great food, seriously. We ordered burgers and sausage rolls and they were really good! Great choice of beers from the menu, also the service was impeccable. Always ready to help. it was a very nice evening at The Axe

Overall: 9/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 05, 2021
James G.
Very unassuming dodgy pub vibe from the outside, which belies the welcoming interior which has been completely remodelled in the light industrial style inside (tiles, metal conduit etc), with a central bar, but perfect lighting and ambience. Also has a cosy courtyard at the back which helps keep the smokers happy and the combination of inside and out all has a good Feng Shui. Great selection of beers which changes randomly. Food covers all the bases, from fishcakes to burgers but not too big of a menu. Had the Chicken and cider pie and mash, which was good and juicy and filling and comes with extra gravy. Service was brilliant. Lovely smiley waitress from Sardinia, who never took her eye off the ball. Overall great night out. Only warning being that it tends to be acoustically challenging when it gets busy, with the music and talking getting quite loud as it bounces around the hard surfaces. Thanks all for a good job done.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Sep 14, 2021
Robbie A.
Really great!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Aug 24, 2021
Katie S.
I always have a great time at The Axe. I rarely eat out so i was really looking forward to the roast, but it didn’t quite meet expectations unfortunately. We had a lovely afternoon none the less and will be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Jul 07, 2021
Chris D.
Great spot, great food, great service.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 06, 2022
Martha O.
Such a fantastic pub and the team are perfect, but the Sunday roast was a bit 'tired' this week. I'd prefer to go to eat another day as usually the food is splendid

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Dec 19, 2021
Mike F.
Lovely pub. Great decor and music. Outdoor seating with heaters is a big plus. Excellent service. Selection if pale ales not fantastic. Food was not amazing but made up for by friendly service and good overall experience.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2021
Emma T.
I love The Axe so much, the food is amazing and the beer selection is so good. My only tiny niggle is the music is so loud, even on a Sunday lunchtime, which means you have to shout at each other. I think I’m getting old….

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 10/10
May 20, 2021
Jackie P.
Service was a bit stretched. Perhaps because the Axe had been closed for a while. Rain spoiled the overall experience & the outdoor area was not properly covered.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
May 08, 2021
Stephen J.
Great pub. Superb selection of beers. Reasonably priced. Friendly service.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
May 05, 2021
Alex W.
Fantastic roast. Good vibes. Will be back.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 7/10
Jan 19, 2022
Rish R.
Really dark!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 6/10
Dec 14, 2021
Richard C.
Food was good but I thought the portions were quite small for the price paid. Waiting staff were friendly but didn’t clear table when needed or offer dessert menu, for example. Felt a bit rushed and like they wanted the table back. I would go back but it wouldn’t be my first choice which is a shame because I love the pub.