The Brownswood Pub stands on the corner of Green Lanes and Brownswood Road, a short walk from Clissold Park. It combines a neighbourhood bar, dining room and guest house in one welcoming venue, with food served through the evening on weekdays and from lunchtime at weekends. The menu moves comfortably between familiar British pub cooking, casual sharing food and satisfying choices for vegetarian and vegan diners.
Small plates offer plenty for the table, from padrón peppers with sea salt and hummus with pitta to calamari with lemon mayonnaise and hot wings with blue cheese dip. Bratwurst on sourdough arrives with sauerkraut and mustard, while the German sausage platter combines bockwurst, bratwurst, paprika sausage and beef sausage with toasted sourdough, sauerkraut and a selection of mustards. Nachos layered with cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, salsa and sour cream provide another generous sharing option.
The main menu covers beer battered haddock with chips, minted peas and tartare sauce, steak and ale pie with mash, beans and gravy, and pork and leek sausages with creamy mash. Burger choices include an eight ounce cheeseburger, a chicken burger, a Beyond Meat burger and a vegan bean burger, all accompanied by fries. Aubergine parmigiana, a creamy potato and leek pie, Caesar salad and Greek salad broaden the selection.
Sunday brings a dedicated roast menu with beef ribeye, half chicken, pork loin, lamb shoulder, vegetable Wellington and vegan nut roast. The roasts are accompanied by carrots, fine beans, braised red cabbage, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy where appropriate. Sticky toffee pudding, chocolate brownie and ice cream finish the meal, while beer, cider, wine and other bar drinks make the pub suited to both a relaxed dinner and a longer local gathering.
Address: 271 Green Lanes, Finsbury Park, London N4 2EX, United Kingdom