LIBRARY BAR

Great little pub, especially if you’re an Arsenal fan — they show Arsenal matches and even reduce a few prices during the games, which is a nice bonus. The place was pretty quiet when I visited and the server was working alone, but he was incredibly attentive and friendly throughout. As I was wearing my Arsenal jersey, he even offered me my first beer on the house, which was a really nice touch. The food menu looked appealing, and we ordered fries and wings. The wings weren’t the best, but the fries were excellent, especially with the curry mayonnaise sauce — absolutely delicious. Overall, the vibe of the pub is very cosy and welcoming, and it was the perfect spot to warm up on a cold, snowy day. I’d definitely come back, especially for a match.

it is overwhelmingly loud and lively in there BUT OH MY GOODNESS I DID NOT EXPECT ALL THE FOOD TO BE SO DELICIOUS AND PERFECTLY MADE. the cheddar biscuits were absolute perfectionNNNNN. they were hot and fresh, with a super fluffy, soft, and moist interior and a perfectly golden crusted crunchy exterior. the garlic butter was creamy and whipped, and it was slightly salty, with the garlic flavour being light, subtle, and not too overpowering at all. i also loved how the biscuits had that slight baked dough aroma — absolutely ADDICTING. the fish and chips were also INCREDIBLE, it is exactly how fish and chips should always taste like. i actually can’t get over how perfectly and freshly the fish was fried, with the outside SO crispy and the inside just STEAMING and JUICY and HOT and immaculate. the fish itself also just tasted so good and wasn’t overly “fishy” tasting, BUT DIPPING IT AND THAT GOLDEN FRY INSIDE OF THE SUPER TANGY TARTAR SAUCE was just divine !!! the fries, thick and potato-y and some with a nice crisp, and the mushy peas (healthy tasting!) were also great accompaniments.

​St. John's Tavern presents itself as a cool and trendy spot, and overall, we enjoyed our dinner visit. The steak was expertly prepared and delicious, ensuring a positive dining experience. However, the specific seating area we were assigned (the back right) was notably dark. While we appreciate attempts at ambience, the lighting level bordered on being too dim, making it difficult to fully enjoy the setting. A subtle addition, perhaps some table candles, would significantly enhance the atmosphere in that section without sacrificing its character.