Stag Public House, The

Brothers Andrew and Jonathan Perritt, owners of The Stag, serve the people of NW3 through a public house that has been a part of Fleet Road for almost a century. It recently opened its doors as a carefully refurbished gastropub with a lovely garden that promises to be among North London's best.

The restaurant presents classic pub food with an affable modern twist, and places special emphasis on seafood, Sunday roasts, and fantastic handmade burgers. Starters of six rock oysters with shallot and red wine vinegar butter and brown bread, or homemade chicken liver parfait make a suitable foundation for roast Scottish Highland lamb neck fillet stuffed with baby spinach, garlic, rosemary and pine nuts, or the jambalaya risotto with chorizo, prawns, peppers, and peas.

The bar, with its cosy leather and wood interior, is a great place to relax over fine wines, classic bourbons and single malts, cask ales, beers, and spirits, while the garden offers heated and covered areas and cabanas that can be hired for parties.