Ye Olde Monken Holt: Pub in Barnet, London
Ye Olde Monken Holt is North London's low-key comedy pub. You get a proper room with actual comedians working the circuit, not just Instagram personalities trying their hand at a mic. It's the kind of spot where you can eat, settle in, and catch stand-up without anyone treating it like a destination venue. Barnet doesn't have many decent comedy rooms, so this one holds its own by not overcomplicating things: good comics, willing crowd, no pretence. The people who show up are there for the material, for a night out, not for the scene. Simple formula, and it works. The kind of place that makes North London feel less like a trek and more like home turf.
Contact
- Phone +44 20 3674 0145
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- Address 193 High Street, London EN5 5SU
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00 – 00:00
- Tue 11:00 – 00:00
- Wed 11:00 – 00:00
- Thu 11:00 – 00:00
- Fri 11:00 – 00:00
- Sat 11:00 – 00:00
- Sun 11:00 – 00:00
Good to know
- Live music
- Watch sports
- Great beer selection
- Serves food
- Outdoor seating
- Dog friendly
- Family-friendly
Upcoming at Ye Olde Monken Holt
About Ye Olde Monken Holt
Ye Olde Monken Holt is a traditional Greene King pub on the High Street in High Barnet, dating from 1863. It bills itself as a fun and friendly family food pub in the heart of Barnet, combining a historic setting with a lively events calendar and a strong cask offer of around five real ales.
Music is a big part of the pub's identity, and live music here is always free. The week features an open mic on Wednesday, a traditional Irish session on Thursday and an acoustic unplugged session on Sunday where musicians are welcome, while live bands play on Saturday nights. A regular quiz adds to the schedule.
Sport fans are catered for with televised fixtures, and the pub keeps a welcoming, community feel with outdoor seating and a family-friendly atmosphere. Its position on the High Street makes it an easy stop close to High Barnet station.
Getting there
Ye Olde Monken HoltEN5 5SU
Nearby venues
- The Butchers Arms EN5 5XP
- Chipping Barnet Library EN5 4QT
- Wesley Hall EN5 4JJ
- Sebright Arms Barnet EN5 4ET
- The King's Head Barnet EN5 5SN
- Ye Olde Mitre Inne EN5 5SJ
- The Black Horse Barnet Barnet
- Everyman Barnet EN5 5XY
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Common questions
- Where is Ye Olde Monken Holt?
- The pub is at 193 High Street, High Barnet, EN5 5SU. It sits on the main High Street, a short distance from High Barnet station at the northern end of the Northern line. Local buses stop nearby.
- Is the live music free at Ye Olde Monken Holt?
- Yes. Live music at the pub is always free. The week includes an open mic on Wednesday, a traditional Irish session on Thursday, an acoustic unplugged session on Sunday, and live bands on Saturday nights.
- Does Ye Olde Monken Holt have a quiz?
- Yes, the pub runs a regular quiz as part of its weekly events. It is a friendly local fixture, so it is worth arriving early to get a table. Check the pub's Facebook page for the current night and time.
- What is on the bar at Ye Olde Monken Holt?
- As a Greene King pub it keeps a good cask range, typically around five real ales on tap. Sky Sports and TNT Sports are also shown for live fixtures. It is a traditional pub that dates back to 1863.
- Is Ye Olde Monken Holt family-friendly?
- Yes. The pub describes itself as a fun and friendly family food pub in the heart of Barnet. It has a welcoming atmosphere with food, outdoor seating and regular live music.