The Engineer Primrose Hill is a historic pub at 65 Gloucester Avenue in north London. Named for Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it combines period character with a refurbished dining room, private space and a walled beer garden that offers a quieter setting away from the street.
Seasonal British cooking is the focus of the menu, with refined starters such as scallops or beef tartare followed by familiar mains. Beer battered haddock and chips sits alongside roast duck, carefully sourced steaks and other dishes that change with the ingredients available.
Sharing cuts make the pub suitable for groups, while vegetable based plates and lighter choices broaden the selection. Sunday service brings traditional roasts and generous accompaniments, and a separate pudding menu encourages diners to make a longer occasion of the meal.
Cask beer, craft drinks, wine and cocktails support everything from a quick drink to dinner in the garden. Current recipes may change with the season, so guests with allergies or dietary needs should use the on-site allergen guide and speak to the team before ordering.
Address: 65 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8JH, England
Engineer Menu
Sunday – Snacks
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford sauce
Crispy Monkfish
cured lemon tartare sauce
Beef Shin Croquettes
gochujang mayo
Sourdough
whipped Marmite® butter (v)
Pacific Rock Oysters
Chardonnay & shallot mignonette
Starters
Beef Tartare
cured egg yolk, sourdough toast*
Tuna Tataki
wasabi soy glaze, lime aioli, pickled radish
Pan-Seared Scallops
chorizo, charred corn
Grilled Asparagus
mint & courgette purée, lovage pesto, pangrattato (ve)
Burrata
Isle of Wight tomatoes, black olive tapenade, sourdough crisps (v)
Roasts
All served with a Yorkshire pudding, thyme-roasted potatoes, buttered savoy cabbage & leeks, roasted root vegetables, gravy*
Sunday Sharer – Rump of Beef, British Half Roast Chicken, Dorset Lamb Striploin
Rump of Beef
British Half Roast Chicken
Dorset Lamb Striploin
Root Vegetable, Cranberry & Nut Roast^
(v)
16oz Chateaubriand to share
Roast Add Ons
6 each
Taw Valley Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese
(v)
Cumberland pigs in blankets
Creamed Spinach, Cheddar & garlic sauce
(v)
Sunday – Mains
Devonshire Cheddar & Pancetta Burger
fries, house sauce
Pearl Barley, Quinoa & Black Grape Salad
chicory, edamame, lemon & chardonnay vinaigrette (ve)
Pearl Barley, Quinoa & Black Grape Salad with chicken
chicory, edamame, lemon & chardonnay vinaigrette (ve)
Beer-Battered Fresh Haddock & Chips
minted crushed peas, tartare sauce
Roasted Fillet of Cod
caper & parsley sauce, asparagus, pommes anna
Risotto Primavera
asparagus, courgette, garden peas, chive oil* (v)
Sunday – Sides
6 each
Potato Rosti Chips
(v)
Buttered Ratte Potatoes
(v)
Heritage Carrots, roasted in hot honey
(v)
Honey Soy Roasted Hispi Cabbage*
Triple-Cooked Chips
(ve)
Skin-On Fries
(ve)
Heritage Tomato Salad
(ve)
Main – Snacks
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford sauce
Courgette Fritters
yoghurt, honey (v)
Beef Shin Croquettes
gochujang mayo
Crispy Monkfish
cured lemon tartare sauce
Sourdough
whipped Marmite® butter (v)
Pacific Rock Oysters
Chardonnay & shallot mignonette
Main – Mains
Roasted Fillet of Cod
caper & parsley sauce, asparagus, pommes anna
Brick Chicken
lemon, garlic & chive butter sauce, thick-cut chips*
Devonshire Cheddar & Pancetta Burger
fries, house sauce
Risotto Primavera
asparagus, courgette, garden peas, chive oil* (v)
Pearl Barley, Quinoa & Black Grape Salad
chicory, edamame, lemon & chardonnay vinaigrette (ve)
Pearl Barley, Quinoa & Black Grape Salad with chicken
chicory, edamame, lemon & chardonnay vinaigrette (ve)
Beer-Battered Fresh Haddock & Chips
minted crushed peas, tartare sauce
The Engineer Pie of the Day
Honey Soy Glazed Duck Breast
charred spring onions, hispi cabbage, pommes anna*
Fish of the Day
Price: Market Price
Grill
All served with thick-cut chips
Barnsley Chop
mint jus*
British and Irish 8oz Sirloin
British and Irish 12oz Ribeye
Sharing Steaks & Aged Cuts
Price: See Our Specials Board
Grill Sauces
3 each
Bearnaise*
(v)
Brandy Peppercorn
Chimichurri
(ve)
Red Wine Bordelaise
Main – Sides
6 each
Skin-On Fries
(ve)
Buttered Ratte Potatoes
(v)
Honey Soy Roasted Hispi Cabbage*
Creamed Spinach, Cheddar & garlic sauce
(v)
Potato Rosti Chips
(v)
Heritage Carrots, roasted in hot honey
(v)
Heritage Tomato Salad
(ve)
Triple-Cooked Chips
(ve)
Puddings
Belgian Chocolate Mousse
olive oil, honeycomb (v)
Timperley Rhubarb & Sour Cherry Crumble
vanilla custard (ve)
Panna Cotta
spiced pineapple salsa, sablé biscuit (v)
Dark Rum Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cornish clotted cream (v)
Selection of Ice Creams
choose 3 scoops from: Chocolate, Strawberry, Bourbon Vanilla or Salted Caramel (v)
British Cheeses
oatcakes, hedgerow chutney, black grapes, Taw Valley Cheddar, Somerset Brie, Blacksticks Blue (v)
Sunday – The Engineer
Margarita
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime, salt
Bloody Mary
Chase vodka, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, celery
Espresso Martini
Chase Vodka, Kahlua, cold brew coffee
Main – The Engineer
Tanqueray 10 Martini
Martini Bianco Vermouth, lemon
Margarita
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime, salt
Espresso Martini
Chase Vodka, Kahlua, cold brew coffee