The Shaftesbury Tavern is a Victorian pub at 534 Hornsey Road in Archway. Its restored period interior and classic corner pub layout provide a characterful setting for drinks, weekday food and relaxed weekend dining.
The regular food offering follows a familiar British pub style, with weekday dishes and buffet choices available alongside the drinks list. The approach suits both a casual meal and groups meeting over shared food.
Sunday lunch is a particular focus, with roast beef, pork belly and chicken joined by vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy provide the traditional accompaniments, while house made desserts include sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble.
The pub accepts table bookings and can help arrange events or larger groups, although Sunday roasts may need to be ordered in advance. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should discuss the latest menu and preparation details with staff before ordering.
Address: 534 Hornsey Road, Archway, London N19 3QN, England
The Shaftesbury Tavern Menu
Small Plates
Mixed platter
Choose any 3 dishes from the Snacks menu.
Prawn on toast
Crispy fried chicken wings
Salt & pepper squid
Crispy prawns
Coated in breadcrumbs, deep-fried, with sweet chilli sauce.
Chicken sticks & peanut sauce
Lucky salt & pepper tofu
Vegetable spring rolls
Sweet corn fritters
Prawn crackers
Sides
Egg fried rice
Sticky rice
Chips
Steak cut cheesy chips
Loaded Thai chips with satay sauce & spring onion
Contains nuts
Soup
Tom yum – Mushroom
Spicy sour soup with onion, tomato and fresh herbs.
Tom yum – Chicken
Tom yum – Prawn
Tom yum noodle – Tofu
Spicy sour soup with mushroom, onions and fresh herbs.
Tom yum noodle – Chicken
Tom yum noodle – Prawn
Fish
Pla Choo-chee
Deep fried cod fillet in mild red curry sauce with peppers & kaffir leaf lime. With jasmine rice.
Lab pla
Cod fillet, with spring onion, red onion, ground rice, coriander, mint & fresh lime juice. With jasmine rice.
Pla manaw
Cod fillet with spicy chilli, garlic and lime sauce, green salad and jasmine rice.
Classic
Pad kra-pow – Tofu
Spicy chilli & basil stir fried with green beans, peppers & onion. With jasmine rice and a fried egg on top.
Pad kra-pow – Chicken
Spicy chilli & basil stir fried with green beans, peppers & onion. With jasmine rice and a fried egg on top.
Pad kra-pow – Prawn
Spicy chilli & basil stir fried with green beans, peppers & onion. With jasmine rice and a fried egg on top.
Pad Khing – Tofu
Stir-fried ginger, mushroom, pepper, onion & spring onion. With jasmine rice and a fried egg on top.
Pad Khing – Chicken
Stir-fried ginger, mushroom, pepper, onion & spring onion. With jasmine rice and a fried egg on top.
Pad Khing – Prawn
Stir-fried ginger, mushroom, pepper, onion & spring onion. With jasmine rice and a fried egg on top.
Pad Thai – Tofu
Stir-fried rice noodles, with beansprouts, carrot, spring onion, tamarind sauce, egg & crushed peanuts.
Pad Thai – Chicken
Stir-fried rice noodles, with beansprouts, carrot, spring onion, tamarind sauce, egg & crushed peanuts.
Pad Thai – Prawn
Stir-fried rice noodles, with beansprouts, carrot, spring onion, tamarind sauce, egg & crushed peanuts.
Pad kee mao
Spicy rice noodles stir fried with chilli, peppers, green beans, onion & basil leaves.
Green curry – Tofu
Bamboo shoots, courgette, peppers, green beans & basil leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice.
Green curry – Chicken
Bamboo shoots, courgette, peppers, green beans & basil leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice.
Green curry – Prawn
Bamboo shoots, courgette, peppers, green beans & basil leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice.
Red curry – Tofu
Bamboo shoots, peppers, courgette & basil leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice.
Red curry – Chicken
Bamboo shoots, peppers, courgette & basil leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice.
Red curry – Pork
Bamboo shoots, peppers, courgette & basil leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice.
Panang curry – Chicken
Peppers, green beans & kaffir lime leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice. Contains shrimps.
Panang curry – Pork
Peppers, green beans & kaffir lime leaf in coconut milk. With jasmine rice. Contains shrimps.
Isarn
Gang om
Spicy north east style chicken curry with chilli, dill, courgette, green bean, onion and spring onion. With jasmine rice.
Lab gai
Spicy minced chicken with spring onion, red onion, coriander, mint & lime juice. With sticky rice.
Nam tok moo
Spicy marinated pork with spring onion, red onion, coriander, lime juice & mint leaves. With sticky rice.
Lab tofu
Spicy crispy tofu with spring onion, red onion, coriander, lime juice, mint leaves & ground rice. With jasmine rice.
Pad makhuear
Aubergine stir fry with chilly, basil, peppers and onions. With jasmine rice.
Farang
Beef Burger
6oz steak with bacon & cheese. Lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin, steak cut chips & salad.
Chicken Burger
Char-Grilled Breast. Lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin, steak cut chips & salad.
Dessert
Banana fritter
Deep fried banana in coconut flakes with vanilla ice cream.
Ice cream
Sunday Roast – Roasts
All served with Goosefat Roasties*, Hispi and Cavolo Nero cabbage, Buttered leafy Carrot, Shallots, Yorkshire Pudding and Veal Jus Gravy*. *Vegetarian and Vegan options are accommodated.
28-day, dry aged Ribeye
cooked with Rosemary Mustard & Horseradish Cream (GF)
Slow cooked Old Spot Pork Belly
with Crackling & Apple sauce (GF)
Corn-fed Chicken
served with English Mustard (GF)
Spinach, Ricotta, Mushroom & Pumpkin Wellington
(Vegetarian)
Roasted Jackfruit
seasoned with traditional English Garden Herbs (Vegan)
Child option
please request your child’s preferences with your server
Sunday Roast – Sides
Cauliflower Cheese
(Vegetarian) Cooked in our Four Cheese and Leek Mornay Sauce, finished with a Herbed breadcrumb topping
Mac & Cheese
Extra Roast Potatoes
(Goosefat or Vegan) (GF)
Extra Gravy
(Veal Jus or Vegan) (GF)
Extra Yorkie
Sunday Roast – Desserts
All desserts are made inhouse
Sticky Toffee Pudding & Butterscotch Sauce
Apple Crumble & Custard
(GF)