The Famous Royal Oak
Barnet
Contact
- Phone +44 20 3489 2845
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address 73 St James's Lane, London N10 3QY
Opening hours
- Mon 12:00 – 23:00
- Tue 12:00 – 23:00
- Wed 12:00 – 23:00
- Thu 12:00 – 00:00
- Fri 12:00 – 00:00
- Sat 12:00 – 00:00
- Sun 12:00 – 22:30
Good to know
- Live music
- Pool
- Watch sports
- Outdoor seating
- Serves food
- Great beer selection
Also a great spot for pool — see its activity page →
Upcoming at The Famous Royal Oak
Regular weekly nights
- LIVE SPORT Live games, check listings
- Live Sport Weekdays and weekends
About The Famous Royal Oak
The Famous Royal Oak sits on quiet St James's Lane in Muswell Hill, tucked just below the Parkland Walk in north London. A pub has stood on this spot for more than two hundred years, and it remains a family run local with a warm, unhurried welcome. Step inside and you find a vintage Edwardian drinking den, all leather banquettes, a mahogany panelled bar, and walls crowded with curios and bric-a-brac.
The main bar leads through to a larger extension on the right, where a pool table anchors the room. Cask ale is the draw at the bar, with Sharp's Doom Bar a regular fixture alongside a rotating guest beer, so there is usually something new to try. A retro jukebox and a heated area outside round out the traditional pub feel.
Food is kept simple and honest. Light snacks are served throughout opening hours, and in the warmer months there are barbecues on the terrace, with Sunday roasts appearing in the cooler part of the year. The generous outside seating area at the front, framed by hanging baskets, is a pleasant spot in fine weather.
The week has a gentle rhythm of its own. Live piano sessions play on Wednesday evenings, a quiz runs on Thursday nights, and major fixtures show on Sky and TNT Sports. It is the kind of neighbourhood pub that rewards regulars while staying friendly to newcomers wandering in off the Parkland Walk.
Getting there
The Famous Royal OakN10 3QY
Nearby venues
- Muswell Hill Centre N10 3QJ
- The Mossy Well N10 3SH
- Dinosaurs Gallery London
- Victoria Stakes N10 3TH
- The United Reformed Church N10 3NU
- Turning Earth Highgate N6 5UH
- CUFOS N10 2QE
- Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) Alexandra Palace Way London N22 7AY
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Famous Royal Oak located?
The pub is at 73 St James's Lane, Muswell Hill, London N10 3QY. It sits on a quiet lane just below the Parkland Walk in north London. The setting is residential and tucked away from the main Muswell Hill Broadway.
Does The Famous Royal Oak have a pool table?
Yes, there is a pool table in the larger extension room to the right of the main bar. The area is part of the pub's traditional, characterful layout. It makes the pub a relaxed spot for a casual game with a drink.
Can I watch live sport at The Famous Royal Oak?
Yes, the pub shows sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Major fixtures are screened for customers, so it is a good choice for catching a match. It is worth checking ahead for which games are being shown.
What food and drink does The Famous Royal Oak serve?
The pub focuses on cask ale, with Sharp's Doom Bar a regular alongside a changing guest beer. Light snacks are available throughout opening hours, with barbecues on the terrace in summer and Sunday roasts in the cooler months. The emphasis is on simple, traditional pub fare.
Are there regular events at The Famous Royal Oak?
Yes, there are live piano sessions on Wednesday evenings and a quiz night on Thursdays. These give the pub a steady weekly rhythm. The programme reflects its role as a community focused local.