The Queen’s Head & Artichoke is a restored Victorian corner pub and restaurant at 30-32 Albany Street. Its ground floor retains the easy atmosphere of a neighbourhood pub, while the first floor dining room and outdoor terrace give guests more space for a relaxed lunch, an evening meal or a gathering with friends.
Modern Mediterranean mezze forms an important part of the menu. Homemade bread and dips such as hummus, babaganoush and tzatziki sit alongside marinated artichokes, Spanish tortilla, halloumi and charcuterie, encouraging diners to build a varied spread of small plates for the table.
The daily changing main selection takes a broader European approach. Fish, slow cooked meat, schnitzel, risotto and seasonal vegetarian dishes can all feature, with the kitchen adapting details to the produce available rather than relying on a rigid list. That flexibility gives regulars something different while preserving a clear gastropub character.
Desserts may range from fruit led cakes and cheesecake to ice cream, chocolate sweets and a European cheese plate. A well considered wine list is central to the experience, and the combination of intimate pub rooms, flexible sharing plates and full à la carte dishes works for both casual drinks and a complete dinner.
Address: 30-32 Albany Street, London NW1 4EA, England
Queen's Head & Artichoke Menu
Small Plates
Homemade bread
with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
Black & green marinated olives
Mixed nuts, seeds & raisins
Almonds
Spicy roasted peanuts
Hummus
with pitta
Babaganoush
with pitta
Tzatziki
with pitta
Trio of dips
with pitta
Halloumi skewers
with sesame seeds & honey
Marinated artichoke hearts
with herbs, orange & lemon
Spicy giant bean stew
with tomato sauce & red wine
Mixed wild mushrooms
with chilli, ginger, garlic, thyme & white wine
Frittata ( Italian omelette with vegetables)
Chilled courgette soup
with Greek yogurt & croutons
Pimientos de padrón
Burrata
with heritage tomatoes & basil
Roasted beetroot
with goat cheese, balsamic, almond flakes
Greek feta wrapped in filo pastry
served with honey & balsamic reduction
Cauliflower fritters
with harissa
Tomato & mozzarella flatbread
Sweet potato fries
Grilled aubergine
stuffed with feta cheese & thyme
Patatas bravas
with aioli
Roast hispi cabbage
with smoked paprika yoghurt & toasted nuts
Meat
Greek sausages
with new potatoes, sauerkraout & black olives
Lamb skewers with tzatziki
Greek meatballs
with feta, black olives & parmesan
Butter chicken curry
with pitta bread
Chicken liver pate
with toast & mixed leaves
Scotch egg wrapped in bacon
with red onion chutney
Pork
marinated in red wine, coriander seeds, lemon bulgar & yoghurt
Lachmajun flatbread with spicy minced lamb
Ham croquettes
with red onion marmalade
Seafood
Marinated anchovies
with chilli olive oil & white wine vinegar
King prawns
with chilli, garlic & ginger
Grilled octopus
with chorizo, hummus & watercress
Grilled mackerel
with salsa verde
Haddock goujons
with citrus aioli
Black mussels
with shallots, white wine & parsley
Platters
Charcuterie
Serrano ham, salami, mortadella & chicken liver parfait, Piccalilli sauce, melba
Cheese platter
Brie (France), Gorgonzola (Italy) and Manchego (Spain), oatcakes, homemade quince membrillo, grapes
Smoked fish platter
with salmon gravadlax, smoked mackerel, anchovies, crostini, mixed leaf & pickle beetroot salad
À La Carte
Slow cooked lamb shank
with giant bean stew
Butternut squash risotto
with parmesan & pumpkin seed oil
Chicken schnitzel
with new potato, spring onions & chive salad
Baked whole plaice
with courgette spaghetti, olives, dill & lemon
Salads
Rocket, parmesan & balsamic reduction salad
Mixed leaves
Greek salad with feta cheese
Roast fennel & courgettes salad
with apple, toasted mixed nuts & honey cider dressing
Dessert
Sokolatopita ( Greek chocolate cake)
with syrup
Baked blueberry cheesecake
with blueberry compote & lemon zest
Orange, Cointreau semolina cake with honey yoghurt
Butterscotch ice-cream
with cashew nut crumble
Date, cocoa, tahini & mixed nuts truffles
with coconut, black sesame seeds & pistachios
Vin santo del Chianti Classico Felsina
with cantuccini