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The Parakeet, London, Greater London

The Parakeet

4.8
4.8
824 Reviews
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
256 Kentish Town Rd, London, Greater London NW5 2AA

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room.


Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for May open on the 1st April at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private room can host up to 16 for a meal, or up to 60 for a standing reception with canapés. Floor to ceiling windows flood the room with natural light, and the stunning original bar with decorative stained glass is a beautiful focal point.

What 824 people are saying

The Parakeet reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Gastro Pub

  • North London

    Best Ambiance

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parakeet offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and wonderful service." This gastropub in North London is celebrated for its "cool ambience" and inventive menu featuring standout dishes like the duck tartlets and sea bream. Guests consistently praise the "superior service" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." A must-visit for food enthusiasts!
824 Reviews
  1. Lucy VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place was packed. It was Easter so a very festive ambiance. Host greeted us very warmly. Told us the only table free was a high top that looked sweet to us. Right next to kitchen which I highly recommend. Our waitress, Stella, was a treasure. Relaxed, competent, good humoured and full of good advice. Food arrived in perfect timing. Super Sunday roast (although I’ve had better Yorkshire puddings in the US funnily enough). We had the lamb and chicken. Both fork tender. Everything tasty, hot, well prepared, served with a smile. Noise level manageable and ambiance very fun. Go. It’s great.

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  2. David

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Stella was amazing! What an outstanding host to guide us thru menu options and wine suggestions! Her personality took our experience at the Parker to another level! The food was delicious and atmosphere can't be beat! Thanks Stella, from your new Atlanta friends!

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  3. Mat

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived up to expectations with both food, service and atmosphere on point. Highly recommend - good value for money. We sent on a Sat lunchtime.

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  4. William

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. The grilled sea bream was delicious, as was the asparagus with wild garlic. Service was very attentive and knowledgeable

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  5. Jacqueline

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top- notch food, quality ingredients full of flavour and lots of choice on the menu. Great choice.

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  6. Ben

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool ambience, great food and drinks. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great gastropub in North London

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  7. nadine

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to the parakeet. The food was exceptional- the smell of the wood fire was comforting and the staff were very friendly and knowledgable. Highly recommend.

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  8. Carl

    Berkshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great wine and wonderful service.

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  9. Lucia

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sunday Roast was delicious. The staff was friendly and kind when we were a bit late because of some confusion (on our end not theirs) about our booking time. There were gluten-free roast options. We had the fish roast, the steak, the chicken and the celeriac and we all enjoyed our food. The chocolate mousse at the end was outstanding. All of this while in a beautiful dining room.

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  10. Marley

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, such a great environment and amazing food. Our waiter Ihsan was an absolute star

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FAQs

The Parakeet is rated 4.8 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. North London
  5. Kentish Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for The Parakeet

256 Kentish Town Rd, London, Greater London NW5 2AA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kentish Town
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Kentish Town tube
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private room can host up to 16 for a meal, or up to 60 for a standing reception with canapés. Floor to ceiling windows flood the room with natural light, and the stunning original bar with decorative stained glass is a beautiful focal point.
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