The Best Pubs in Colindale, London

Colindale, a suburban area in the London Borough of Barnet, is located in the northwest of London, famed for its idyllic surroundings, excellent transport links, diverse communities, and recent regeneration programs. There are also lots of shops, restaurants, pubs, museums, and parks to visit. Want to learn more about what Colindale has to offer? Check out our recent blog. What's it like to live in Colindale?

The best pubs in Colindale for delicious food and drinks

The Chandos Arms (31 Colindale Avenue, NW9 5DS)

Based at 31 Colindale Avenue, The Chandos Arms is a charming traditional English Pub, with Tudor-style black beams and white window frames. Situated just a 5-minute walk from Colindale Underground station, the pub has a cosy, family-friendly, and dog-welcoming vibe. Expect all the firm favourites like a log fire, garden, live music, Sky Sports, and wifi.

Food-wise, enjoy hearty homemade burgers, stone-baked pizzas, pub classics like Sunday roasts and Yorkshire puddings. Prices range from £5 to £10 for food and drinks, which is very reasonable. The Chandos Arms opens from Monday to Thursday, 4.00 pm to 11.00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 12.00 pm to 12.00 am and Sunday, 12.00 pm to 10:30 pm.

If you like a warm, friendly family atmosphere, with traditional pub decor, the Chandos Arms will not disappoint.

The Beaufort (2 Heritage Avenue, off Grahame Park Way)

Nestled in Beaufort Park, The Beaufort Pub is situated at 2 Heritage Avenue, off Grahame Park Way. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 4.00 pm to 11.30 pm. On Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 10:00 pm, and Sunday from 12:00 to 10:30 pm, customers can choose between brunch and dinner, including a seasonal Summer Set menu consisting of two courses for £18 and three courses for £22.

From the general menu, enjoy starters with eggs, squid, or pork belly bits. Menus offer steak, chicken, haddock, plant burgers, and more. Pudding provides apple crumble, sticky toffee pudding, passion fruit cheesecake, and a variety of ice cream flavours.

There are always events and live entertainment ensuring the Beaufort Pub remains the number one choice for families and friends within the vicinity.

Blarneys (Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 0BB)

Blarney's situated at 128 Burnt Oak, Broadway, Edgware, is a traditional Irish-themed pub that boasts distinctive green decor. The inside showcases a dartboard, a large screen, and a projector for sports. Opening daily from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, they serve a solid selection of lagers, Guinness, John Smith's Smooth, and no cask ale. They also serve regular pub grub like fish and chips and burgers.

If you're after a laid-back, no-fuss Irish-style pub, Blarneys delivers that classic, chilled, locally-loved venue vibe that keeps customers coming back time after time.

The Shanakee (253 Edgware Rd, London NW9 6LU)

The Shanakee, based at 253 Edgware Road, London, is 0.5 minutes from Colindale tube station, and is another celebrated Irish pub adorned with a classic, cosy green-trimmed entrance and interior. Opening Monday to Thursday 11.00 am to 11.00 pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11.00 am to 12.00 am.

Famed for its friendly, welcoming vibe, great atmosphere, and excellent staff. The pub offers live music performances on Friday nights, as well as quiz nights, with plenty of Guinness flowing. Additionally, their Sky Sports, TNT Sport Coverage, and wifi ensure even more entertainment isn’t too far away. The Shanakee is well-known for its reasonably priced beers and delicious bacon fries.

If you love a warm, inclusive Irish pub with solid drink offerings, entertainment and plenty of snacks, you’ll enjoy an evening or two at this pub.

The Moon Under Water (10 Varley Parade, London NW9 6RR)

The Moon Under Water, located at 10 Varley Parade and named after a George Orwell essay, is a JD Wetherspoons pub that offers quaint Victorian decor and a quiet atmosphere conducive to relaxed conversation. Enjoy a fantastic beer garden, open fires, and reasonably priced food.

Opening times Monday to Thursday & Sunday 08.00 am to 10.00 pm, and Friday & Saturday 08.00 to 01.00 am. Delight in the usual pub grub of fish and chips, burgers, pizza, curries, and decadent desserts like chocolate pudding, apple pie, and ice creams. 

Prices range from £3.15 for a small bowl of chips to £10.61 for fish, chips, and dessert, and the drinks are just as reasonable. The Moon Under Water is the quintessential English pub, giving nothing but good vibes, great food, and refreshingly cool beers, definitely a venue to keep coming back to.

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