The Wrestlers

The Wrestlers – Passionate about the authentic pub experience

Situated just a 2 minute walk from Highgate Village at 98 North Road N6 4AA, this traditional English pub is a hidden gem.

Its original fireplace, wooden furniture and stained glass windows together with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals combine to create a traditional pub full of old world charm.

It goes without saying that some of the best people in the world are bar staff, and our staff are always more than ready to share a story or two.

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Inside the House guests’ll find old oak beams and an old world feel; the rural location certainly adds to the cosy, homely feel of the pub.

Photographs of the pub and surrounding area through the centuries are a real talking point, along with the eclectic bric-a-brac and the wall of books.

The Black Swan boasts a function room that is available for private hire, for anything from a meeting to a special occasion and a large car park.

The Black Swan is proud to be part of the Hall & Woodhouse family.

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The Wrestlers in Highgate, London Pub Review and Details

The sort of pub that always seems dark, even on the sunniest days, the Wrestlers is a bit of a find in Highgate.

Decked out in dark wood, with minimal modern lighting on the walls and a stunning Inglenook fireplace, the Wrestlers offers punters the opportunity to step up to a set of mounted antlers and participate in its biannual Swearing on the Horns , a silly tradition allegedly dating back to 1635 (the pub itself started life in 1547).

Ceremonials aside, this remains a fine boozer, with plenty to tempt the palate on the drinks front, along with a small upmarket but reasonably priced food menu.

There's plenty of space available, with some comfy sofas to the front, and proper pub furniture in the back and a couple of huge tables providing plenty of space to spread your newspaper.

Even though we've known it to close on weekday afternoons (as it's a bit too quiet to keep it open) The Wrestlers is a fine place to enjoy a pint or two in.

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This pub was voted the best in Highgate by our readers.

The Wrestlers, unlike other local pubs, was able to soldier on, thanks to the light from the open fire and a stock of candles that would make a Tim Burton film look under-chandlered.

Such timeless allure makes The Wrestlers a popular place.

You must not drink small beer while you can get strong, except you like the small the best.

There's a small beer garden out back for summer drinking, smoking and the ubiquitous Heath dog-walkers who frequent these parts.

The Wrestlers – Passionate about the authentic pub experience

Situated just a 2 minute walk from Highgate Village at 98 North Road N6 4AA, this traditional English pub is a hidden gem.

Its original fireplace, wooden furniture and stained glass windows together with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals combine to create a traditional pub full of old world charm.

It goes without saying that some of the best people in the world are bar staff, and our staff are always more than ready to share a story or two.

The Wrestlers | Bars and pubs in Highgate, London

This is one of the best pubs in Highgate – one of the last remaining indies – looking after diners but never compromising on bar space to fit them in.

Here you'll find loyal locals in for a browse of the impressive array of ales or huddling by the roaring fire in winter.

The vibe is cosy, with a big beaten sofa at the front of the pub, although many choose the rear garden for a group get-together over pints.

We even spotted local celeb Chris Moyles tucking into a sizeable Sunday roast on our visit.

And, as with many gastro-leaning spots in the area, it's the food that packs them in here.