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Food - The Parakeet, London, Greater London

The Parakeet

4.6 (1241)
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
256 Kentish Town Rd, London, Greater London NW5 2AA

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The Parakeet

4.6
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
Kentish Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room.


Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 8 guests. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 4599 6302
  • Website
    https://theparakeetpub.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private room can host up to 30 for a meal, or up to 80 for a standing reception with canapés. Floor to ceiling windows flood the room with natural light, and the stunning original bar with decorative stained glass is a beautiful focal point.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Parakeet.

4.6

4.6
(1241)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parakeet offers a unique dining experience with "exceptional food" and "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "super friendly staff" and "amazing cocktails." Highlights include the "fantastic roast," "delicious seafood," and standout dishes like "braised leeks" and "sticky toffee pudding." While some find service inconsistent, the culinary delights shine through.
1,241 Reviews

  1. Mor

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, a really disappointing experience. This was our second visit, and while we had a much better experience the first time, this time almost everything went wrong. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait 30 minutes for our table, which had apparently been given to other guests. The restaurant did offer us complimentary champagne to apologise for the wait, which we appreciated. However, once seated, the food was consistently disappointing, dish after dish. When our waiter asked how everything was, we were honest and told him that the dishes weren’t good. He simply apologised for hearing that but made no effort to address the issue or follow up in any way. To make matters worse, the service was generally poor. Our waiter was unfriendly and inattentive, and towards the end of the evening brought us the bill without us asking, making us feel very unwelcome and clearly rushed out of the restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a lovely setting and atmosphere, which makes the experience all the more disappointing. Sadly, neither the food nor the service matched the surroundings. I would also like to credit an older gentleman at the restaurant who was genuinely warm, welcoming, and lovely. He was a real positive during the evening, and I hope the management recognises that. I don’t usually take the time to write reviews like this, but I felt it was important to share this experience because I genuinely believe the restaurant has the potential to offer something much better. I hope this feedback is taken constructively.

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  2. Maurice

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    cozy and high quality service and food. busy so need reservation

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  3. Will

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Parakeet has fast become a "go to" for dining aficionados who know the difference between good and great. The setting has that sudden contrast of the chaos of a popular bar, and the quality fine dining experience. Our waitress was outstanding, knowing when to break up a conversation to progress orders (a rare skill in London) and the steak was next level - beyond anything I've tried before in the city. They've worked hard to get The Parakeet to where it now sits — on top of the mountain of fine dining in London. Well deserved, they've earned it.

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  4. Annie

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After an initial issue with our booking, the staff were very friendly and apologetic and found us a table. The food was exceptional and the atomsphere in the restaurant was lovely. I would highly recommend.

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  5. Nadia

    Newcastle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious but the portions were pretty small! The beef was done beautifully (very medium rare - how we like it) and the yorkshire was great. However the portatoes and veggies were brought as a sharing plate for our table, We were a table of three and we had the same portion as the neighbouring tables of two. the potatoes were great but there was just not that many, and none of us were full after our roast which is rare! The food tasted great but for the high price it just wasn't enough food I feel. the staff were wonderful and the setting is great. and the sticky toffee pudding was a perfect dessert!

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  6. Max

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had read some mixed reviews, they couldn’t be more wrong. The food was great I had the pork belly Sunday roast and my gf had the beef, all of it was delicious and the cauliflower cheese was amazing. The staff were super friendly and service was great. The sticky toffee pudding is 10/10

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  7. Steph

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Parakeet now has a 'catch of the day' on offer, and my friend was delighted with the beautifully-cooked red mullet. There are plenty of choices for fish now, but I was disappointed that there was no meat dish featured in the second part of the menu. I hope that will be a possibility at some point. The grilled meats are usually fantastic but the generous portion sizes are a bit much for us! The vegetarian option I had, jollof rice, was disappointing. Overall it's still a great place to eat at lunchtime, with a good ambience and friendly and helpful staff.

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  8. Emma

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service - our server Jeremiah was super friendly and knowledgeable

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  9. Apiramy

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and great service! Celebrated my birthday here and the service was fantastic. Thanks so much for making my birthday celebrations so special!

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  10. Sam

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited 20 mins for our table, waited 50 mins for our food to come out, it was a roast so not sure how it took so long as it the only thing on the menu. No one came over to get our plates or ask if we wanted dessert, had to flag someone down after another 2 hours of waiting. The guy who finally served us our dessert came over after we finished and asked if we wanted dessert, we had a conversation with him while he was serving it so not sure how he couldn’t remember, absolutely bizarre. We were in the restaurant for 3 hours. Appalling slow service

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 4599 6302
  • Website
    https://theparakeetpub.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private room can host up to 30 for a meal, or up to 80 for a standing reception with canapés. Floor to ceiling windows flood the room with natural light, and the stunning original bar with decorative stained glass is a beautiful focal point.

FAQs

Yes, families are welcome: guests say staff were happy to accommodate a baby and pushchair, and servers looked after toddlers during visits.

The Parakeet's roasts and many larger mains are served to share, and guests frequently describe the roast portions as generous and suitable for sharing.

Yes, The Parakeet's warm, dim dining room, open-fire cooking and attentive service make it well suited to a special evening, and guests often visit for birthdays and celebrations.

The Parakeet separates a lively front bar/pub from a warm, vibrant dining room (beyond a curtain) with a view into the kitchen; guests also report booth seating, high-top/bar seating and a chefs' table.

The Parakeet isn’t generally dog-friendly, but staff have on occasion made an exception and seated a party with their dog in the pub area so they could dine together.

For a classic Sunday roast, choose Sunday lunchtime, The Parakeet serves roasts on Sundays and many guests praise its Sunday lunch; for a buzzy dinner pick a Tuesday evening, which reviewers note is often full and buzzing.

The Parakeet feels warm and buzzy, a wood‑fired, open‑kitchen approach gives the dining room a smoky, intimate glow, while the lively bar and cozy lighting keep the overall atmosphere friendly and inviting.

The Parakeet gets very busy at peak times, guests report it being “completely full and buzzing” on a Tuesday night, and describe it as “packed” on holiday occasions like Easter, with visitors noting it can feel busy even on a Monday.

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A photo of The Parakeet restaurant

The Parakeet

4.6
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
Kentish Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
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