The Starting Gate is a historic pub and restaurant on Station Road in Wood Green, opposite Alexandra Palace station. Its late Victorian interior retains stained wood, etched glass and period details, while a courtyard beer garden offers a quieter outdoor space in mild weather.
The kitchen serves a full pub menu rather than limiting food to bar snacks. Choices include beer-battered haddock and chips, burgers, sharers and seasonal mains, with a dedicated Sunday menu and changing set or festive selections at particular times of year.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are identified on the current menus, and younger guests have their own selection. The combination of lunchtime and evening service makes the pub practical for a meal before an event at Alexandra Palace as well as a relaxed local gathering.
Cask ale, beer, wine and other pub drinks accompany the food, while live sport adds energy on major match days. The venue is dog friendly and welcomes walk-ins, though booking is sensible at busy times; allergies should be discussed with staff using the latest on-site guidance.
Address: Station Road, Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London N22 7SS, England
The Starting Gate Menu
Platinum Buffet
£28.50 per person
Calamari
saffron aioli
Miso Chicken Skewers*
yakiniku BBQ sauce
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Cheese Burger Sliders
beef patty topped with mature Cheddar
Fries (VE)
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (ve)
herb mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
on rye bread
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford Sauce
Padrón Peppers (ve)
Gold Buffet
£23.50 per person
Calamari
saffron aioli
Fried Chicken
chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Cheese Burger Sliders
beef patty topped with mature Cheddar
Fries (VE)
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (ve)
herb mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Padrón Peppers (ve)
Desserts
Add desserts for £5 per person
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V)
Caramel Biscuit Torte (VE)
Strawberries & Cream Sundae (V)
strawberry and vanilla ice cream, oat crumble, strawberries, whipped cream
Bramley Apple & Timperley Rhubarb Crumble (V)
vanilla crème anglaise
Bramley Apple & Timperley Crumble (VE)
vegan vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Fondant (V)
salted caramel ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
ginger ice cream
British Cheeses (V)
savoury biscuits, rye bread, hedgerow chutney, grapes
Ice Cream – 3 scoops of your choice
Coffee & Mini Brownie (V)
Snacks & Sharers
Fried Chicken
chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce
Beef Shin Croquettes
gochujang mayo
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford sauce
Padrón Peppers (VE)
Monkfish Scampi
tartare sauce
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Charcuterie & Hot Honey Baked Camembert
Italian cured meats, pickles, toasted sourdough, rye bread
Whole Baked Sourdough (V)
salted butter
Small Plates
Pan-Seared Scallops
crispy chorizo, lemon oil*
Crispy Duck & Watermelon Salad
teriyaki glazed duck, crispy noodles, pomegranate seeds
Burrata (V)
heritage tomatoes, black olive tapenade, sourdough crisps
Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough (VE)
haricot bean & rosemary purée
Calamari
saffron aioli
Miso Chicken Skewers
yakiniku BBQ sauce, miso dressing*
Roasts
Served with a Yorkshire pudding, thyme-roasted potatoes, buttered savoy cabbage, leeks & roasted root vegetables
To Share – Rump of Beef, Roast Chicken, Lamb Rump
bacon & chestnut stuffing, red wine gravy
Rump of Beef
red wine gravy
Roast Chicken
bacon & chestnut stuffing & red wine gravy
Lamb Rump
red wine gravy
Root Vegetable, Cranberry & Nut Roast^ (V)
onion gravy
Add On's
Cumberland Pigs in Blankets
Cauliflower cheese (V)
Creamed Spinach (V)
Extra Rump of Beef
Add Lamb Rump
Add Half Roast Chicken
Mains
Our daily specials are selected and prepared by our team of chefs, ask a member of the team what is available today.
Pan-Roasted Fillet of Cod
potato rosti chips, sautéed leeks & peas, lemon, caper & parsley sauce*
Chicken Milanese
rocket & cherry tomato salad, fries
Devonshire Cheddar & Pancetta Burger
grilled beef patty, red pepper & tomato relish, fries
Roasted Harissa Cauliflower (V)
cauliflower purée, spiced grains, parsley & mint, chive oil
Roasted Harissa Cauliflower (VE)
spiced grains, parsley & mint, chive oil
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Beer-Battered Fresh Atlantic Haddock & Chips
minted crushed peas, tartare sauce
10oz Ribeye Steak
fries, your choice of peppercorn*, chimichurri or beef dripping sauce
Ham, Egg & Chips
French-trimmed glazed gammon, Copper Maran fried egg, triple-cooked chips, red wine sauce
Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Avocado Caesar Salad
croutons, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, Caesar dressing
King Prawn & Devon Crab Linguine
picante sauce, lemon & herb pangrattato
Sides
Potato Rosti Chips (V)
Triple Cooked Chips (VE)
Chip Shop Curry Sauce (VE)
Rosemary & Parmesan Fries
white truffle-infused oil
Miso-Glazed Hispi Cabbage* (VE)
Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad (VE)
Creamed Spinach (V)
Snacks
Fried Chicken
chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce
Beef Shin Croquettes
gochujang mayo
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford sauce
Padrón Peppers (VE)
Monkfish Scampi
tartare sauce
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Sharers
Charcuterie & Hot Honey Baked Camembert
Italian cured meats, pickles, toasted sourdough, rye bread
Fritto Misto
crispy king prawns, calamari, monkfish, padrón peppers, saffron aioli, tartare sauce
Whole Baked Sourdough (V)
salted butter
Sandwiches
Our sandwiches are served Mon-Fri until 5pm
Beer-Battered Haddock Goujon
lettuce, tartare sauce, pickles, in a brioche bun
Grilled Halloumi (V)
avocado, chipotle chilli chutney, pickles, crispy spiced onions, in a brioche bun
Sirloin Steak Sandwich
aged sirloin steak, crispy spiced onions, chimichurri, watercress, mayonnaise, on rustic bread. £1 Supplement
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
avocado, smoked streaky bacon, Parmesan, Caesar dressing on rustic bread
Croque Monsieur
Honey roast ham, mature Cheddar & Parmesan cheese toasted in sourdough bread