The Winchmore is a genuinely independent pub at the heart of Winchmore Hill, owned by Eimear Walsh and run with a strong community focus. Its relaxed atmosphere welcomes families and dogs, making it the sort of local that works for both an everyday drink and a planned meal.
Food is prepared from scratch by the pub’s kitchen team, using fresh seasonal produce and suppliers from the local area. Meat and fish arrive daily, reflecting an approach that puts freshness ahead of a fixed, factory style menu.
The pub is particularly known for its Sunday roasts, when the food offering becomes a focal point for family lunches and weekend gatherings. During the rest of the week, the main menu is served through lunch and dinner, and pizza and wine can also be ordered to take away.
An extensive drinks collection accompanies the kitchen, while a beer garden adds another setting for a visit in suitable weather. Tables can be reserved and larger groups are accommodated with advance notice, allowing the same friendly venue to cover casual meals, celebrations and community occasions.
Address: 235 Winchmore Hill Road, Winchmore Hill, London N21 1QA, England
The Winchmore Menu
Starters
Bread & Olives
Marinated olives with toasted sourdough, olive oil & balsamic glaze
Soup of the day
Homemade soup of the day with toasted sourdough
Chicken wings
Choose your sauce: Peri Peri or BBQ
Halloumi sticks
Served with garlic aioli
Salt & pepper squid
Served with garlic aioli
Heritage tomato burrata salad
Served with basil oil, toasted sourdough crumbs & balsamic glaze
Smoked salmon salad
Served with crème fraiche, crostini bread & lemon
Ham hock terrine
Served with piccalilli & toasted brioche
Garlic & chilli king prawns
In a white wine dressing served with toasted sourdough
Mains
Crispy beer battered haddock
Beer battered haddock, hand-cut chips & pea puree served with homemade tartare sauce
Chicken Caesar salad
Grilled chicken, baby gem, sourdough crumbs & parmesan shavings
Sunday Roast
All served with roast potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, seasonal greens, homemade gravy and a yorkshire pudding
Pasture raised roast chicken
Shropshire grass fed sirloin of beef
Free range belly of pork
Dorset down leg of lamb
Vegetarian Wellington
Vegan option without yorkshire pudding
The ultimate roast
Roast lamb, beef & chicken served with all the trimmings
Our Famous Family Feasts
All served with roast potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips, seasonal greens, homemade gravy and yorkshire puddings for all the family. Serves up to 4 people.
Garlic & rosemary slow-roasted whole shoulder of Dorset lamb
Lemon & thyme roasted whole chicken
Whole roasted sirloin beef joint
Pizzas
All pizza available on a gluten free base +1
Margherita
Passata, basil, olive oil & mozzarella
Diavola
Passata, pepperoni, fresh chilli & mozzarella
Butcher shop
Passata, pepperoni, bacon, sausage & mozzarella
Marinara
Passata, fresh garlic & oregano
Ham & mushroom
Passata & mozzarella
Vegetarian
Passata, mixed peppers, mushrooms, spinach, red onions & mozzarella
BBQ chicken
Chicken, BBQ base, sweetcorn & red onion
What's on offer during the week at The Winchmore
2 for 1 Pizza
Includes takeaway. Available Mondays.
All pies
Available Tuesdays.
Steak night Wednesday
Flat iron steak, french fries & peppercorn sauce. Available Wednesdays.
Ribs Thursday
BBQ ribs, sweet potato fries & coleslaw. Available Thursdays.
For the little ones
Kids' roast dinners
Beef, lamb, chicken, pork or vegetarian served with all the trimmings
Chicken or fish goujons
French fries & garden peas
Beef or chicken burger
French fries
Spaghetti meatballs
In a tomato sauce
Mini margherita
Kids desserts
Warm chocolate brownie
Vanilla ice-cream
Sticky toffee pudding
Vanilla ice-cream
Sides
French fries
Hand-cut chips
Sweet potato fries
Side salad
Garlic pizza
Cheesy garlic pizza
Seasonal greens
Cauliflower cheese
Pigs in blankets
Roast potatoes
Mash
Homemade Onion Rings
What's for pudding?
All of our desserts are freshly prepared by our chefs here at The Winchmore
Summer berry Eton mess
Mixed berries, whipped cream & meringue
Sticky toffee pudding
Toffee sauce & vanilla ice-cream or custard
Belgian chocolate brownie
With chocolate sauce & vanilla ice-cream
Chocolate sundae
Chocolate ice-cream, chocolate sauce, brownie chunks, whipped cream & sprinkles
Ice-cream or sorbet
Choose from vanilla, strawberry & chocolate ice-cream or lemon sorbet
Brunch
Brunch & Ciabattas are served from 12-3PM
Winchmore Breakfast
Cumberland sausages, bacon, fried eggs, grilled cherry tomatoes, beans & portobello mushroom with toasted sourdough
Vegetarian Breakfast
2 poached eggs, beans, portobello mushroom, halloumi & grilled cherry tomatoes with toasted sourdough
Eggs & Avo
2 poached eggs & smashed avocado on toasted sourdough
Ciabattas & Sandwiches
Served with French fries
Vegetarian Ciabatta
Halloumi, mixed peppers, beef tomato, baby gem & hummus
Steak Ciabatta
Baby gem, tomato, caramelised onions & horseradish
Grilled Chicken & Avocado
Cherry tomatoes, crisp baby gem & mayonnaise
Fish Finger Sandwich
Rocket & tartare sauce
Classic BLT
Crispy bacon, baby gem, beef tomato & mayonnaise
Light Bites
Bread & Olives
Marinated olives with toasted sourdough, olive oil & balsamic glaze
Soup of the day
Homemade soup of the day with toasted sourdough
Chicken Wings
Choose your sauce: Peri Peri or BBQ
Halloumi Sticks
Served with garlic aioli
Salt & Pepper Squid
Served with garlic aioli
Heritage Tomato Burrata Salad
Served with basil oil, toasted sourdough crumbs & balsamic glaze
Smoked Salmon Salad
Served with crème fraiche, crostini bread & lemon
Ham Hock Terrine
Served with piccalilli & toasted brioche
Garlic & Chilli King Prawns
In a white wine dressing served with toasted sourdough
Share the Love
Loaded Nachos
Chilli beef, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, jalapenos & melted cheddar over oven baked tortilla chips
Fish Basket
Squid, king prawns, battered haddock pieces, grilled salmon, skinny fries & tartare sauce
Chicken Basket
Crispy chicken tenders, boneless southern thighs, BBQ wings, peri peri wings & skinny fries
Pub Specialities
Crispy Beer Battered Haddock
Beer battered haddock, hand-cut chips & pea puree served with homemade tartare sauce
Freshly Prepared Pot Pie of the Day
With a puff pastry lid, creamy mash, seasonal greens & gravy
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Beef tomato, baby gem, gherkins & garlic mayo in a brioche bun, served with french fries & house slaw
Beef Burger
Topped with cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & burger sauce in a brioche bun, served with french fries & house slaw
Sirloin Steak
Hand-cut chips, grilled cherry tomatoes, onion rings, portobello mushroom & peppercorn sauce
Breaded Halloumi Burger
Harissa mayo, grilled peppers, caramelised onions & crispy lettuce
Seasonal Specials
Greek Salad
Feta, olives, beef tomato, cucumber, green peppers, capers, red onion & oregano
Whole Grilled Seabass
Served with a fennel & citrus salad & salsa verde
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken, baby gem, sourdough crumbs & parmesan shavings
Corn Fed Chicken Supreme
Served with crushed baby potatoes, grilled english asparagus and a creamy mushroom sauce
Weekday Offers
Mondays: 2 for 1 pizza (includes takeaway). Pie Tuesday: all pies £12. Steak Night Wednesday: £12 flat iron steak, french fries & peppercorn sauce. Ribs Thursday: BBQ ribs, sweet potato fries & coleslaw £12.
2 for 1 pizza
Includes takeaway
All pies
Flat iron steak, french fries & peppercorn sauce
BBQ ribs, sweet potato fries & coleslaw
Desserts
All of our desserts are freshly prepared by our chefs here at The Winchmore
Summer berry Eton mess
Mixed berries, whipped cream & meringue (v)
Sticky toffee pudding
Toffee sauce & vanilla ice-cream or custard (v)
Belgian chocolate brownie
With chocolate sauce & vanilla ice-cream (v)
Chocolate sundae
Chocolate ice-cream, chocolate sauce, brownie chunks, whipped cream & sprinkles (v)
Ice-cream or sorbet
Choose from vanilla, strawberry & chocolate ice-cream or lemon sorbet (v)
Kids Menu
Kids’ mains £10, kids’ desserts £4
Mini margherita
(v)
Warm chocolate brownie
Vanilla ice-cream (v)
Sticky toffee pudding
Vanilla ice-cream (v)
Sides (Main Menu)
French fries
(v)
Hand-cut chips
(v)
Sweet potato fries
(v)
Side salad
(v)
Garlic pizza
(v)
Cheesy garlic pizza
(v)
Seasonal greens
(v)
Mash
(v)
Homemade onion rings
(v)
Wine List
White, Pink, Red. Prices per 175ml, 250ml, and bottle.
Pinot Grigio, Novetà Italy 12%
This crisp and refreshing wine gives a lasting zing with juicy pear flavours.
Verdejo, Mocén Spain 11.5%
A crisp, aromatic wine, showing lovely herbal aromas with notes of pineapple and lime.
Chardonnay, Gran Reserva Viña Echavarria Chile 13.5%
Toasty oak and hints of tropical and spicy fruit, with an appealing ripeness.
Sauvignon de Touraine Domaine des Petits Fauteaux France 13.5%
Dry, crisp Sauvignon Blanc with tropical flavours with lively grapefruit and citrus flavours.
Picpoul de Pinet 'La Serre' France 13.5%
A zesty and floral wine from Picpoul de Pinet, bursting with lemon and apple.
Gavi di Gavi 'Fossili', San Silvestro Italy 12.5%
Fresh and zesty with an appley green aroma and crystalline lemon flavours.
Chablis, Domaine Jean Goulley France 12.5%
Clean, pronounced greengage aromas and a steely mineral, saline character.
Sancerre, Domaine Merlin Cherrier France 13%
Classico Sancerre, packed with intense citrus characters and elegant.
'Invitait Rosé' Château de Campuget France 13%
A fruity and floral rosé showing bright berried fruit and soft rosé character.
Primitivo Rosé 'Tramari' San Marzano Italy 13.5%
Pale and tangy rosé with aromas of roses and red cherries; gentle and creamy background.
Whispering Angel Château d'Esclans France 13%
Fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes.
Prosecco Extra Dry Canalgrande Italy 11%
Vibrant citrus fruits combined with subtle floral character. Crisp and refreshing finish.
Rosé 'Royal' Undurraga Chile 12.5%
Sparkling Pinot Noir and fruity, forward fruit.
Tempranillo 'Mesta' Spain 13.5%
Showing great purity and typicity with notes of ripe dark berries and strawberry.
Merlot Cave 'Terra Vallona' France 14%
Rounded and fruity red blend with ample notes of wild strawberries.
Primitivo 'Il Pumo', San Marzano Italy 13.5%
Intense aromas of cooked plums and cherries, full of fleshy and ripe fruit flavours.
Pinot Nero, Sacchetto Italy 12%
Light-bodied Pinot Noir with fresh berry fruit and a refreshing finish.
'Mariana' Herdade do Rocim Portugal 14%
Vibrant aromas of strawberry with a hint of fresh violet and subtle spice and chocolate.
Rioja Reserva, Ondarre Spain 14%
Robust, vanilla and spice enveloped in an elegant and textured palate.
Malbec '1300', Andeluna Argentina 14.5%
Rich ripe black plummy fruit on the nose complemented by a silky texture.
Primitivo di Manduria Riserva, 'Anniversario 62', San Marzano Italy 14.5%
Hints of prunes and chocolate covered black cherry combined with fresh herbs.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude France 14.5%
Elegant and velvety red berry fruit with a complexity and savoury liquorice.