The Starting Gate

The Starting Gate Built in 1875, The Starting Gate is a Grade-II-listed public house just a stone's throw from Alexandra Palace
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Just opposite Alexandra Palace station, The Starting Gate is a striking Grade II listed pub with roots back to 1875. Step inside to discover soaring ceilings, etched glass, and elegant Victorian features that give it timeless charm. A true north London landmark, it’s the perfect spot to soak up history.
• Craft Beer
• Beer Garden
• British Classic Pub Food
• Great Atmosphere & Service
• Events & Private Hire

That 'just one after work' is now even more appealing. Join us Monday to Friday, from 4pm–7pm, for £8 spritzes. Aperol, ...
02/06/2026

That 'just one after work' is now even more appealing. Join us Monday to Friday, from 4pm–7pm, for £8 spritzes. Aperol, Limoncello, Hugo Spritzes and more. Crisp, refreshing and dangerously easy to say yes to. Emails can wait till tomorrow.

Introducing our new Sunday Roast Set Menu. That’s two courses for just £22.50, or three for an extra £5. Launching this ...
27/05/2026

Introducing our new Sunday Roast Set Menu. That’s two courses for just £22.50, or three for an extra £5. Launching this Sunday and running every week, including Father’s Day. Think all the hearty comfort of your usual Sunday pub ritual, just a little kinder on the wallet. Round up the family, nurse the night before or settle in for a full Sunday session. We’ll take care of the rest.

Good weather + great cocktails = the perfect weekend combo 🍸☀️ Head down to The Starting Gate this weekend for refreshin...
22/05/2026

Good weather + great cocktails = the perfect weekend combo 🍸☀️ Head down to The Starting Gate this weekend for refreshing drinks, relaxed vibes, and all the sunshine feels. We’ll save you a spot!

Suns out, cold cider and the weekend calling. A stop at The Starting Gate with a crisp drink in hand feels like the perf...
22/05/2026

Suns out, cold cider and the weekend calling. A stop at The Starting Gate with a crisp drink in hand feels like the perfect way to kick things off. Cheers to sunshine and good weekends ahead. 🍏☀️🍻

✨ Picture this: a relaxed lunch, good food and actual adult conversation while the kids stay entertained with crafts, ga...
12/05/2026

✨ Picture this: a relaxed lunch, good food and actual adult conversation while the kids stay entertained with crafts, games & activities supervised by DBS-checked playworkers 🎨🧩

Join us every Saturday from 11am -3pm and request the service when booking your table. FREE for dining customers & perfect for little ones aged 3+ 💛

MONDAY = QUIZ NIGHT 🧠🍻Join us every Monday from 7:30pm for our pub quiz 👀✨ £50 bar tab for the winning team✨ Free drink ...
11/05/2026

MONDAY = QUIZ NIGHT 🧠🍻

Join us every Monday from 7:30pm for our pub quiz 👀
✨ £50 bar tab for the winning team
✨ Free drink spot prizes
✨ Rolling cash jackpot
✨ Bottle of wine if the jackpot isn’t won

£2.50 entry — see you there 🍔🍺

🥊 FIGHT NIGHT AT THE STARTING GATE 🥊🔥 DUBOIS vs WARDLEY – LIVE TONIGHT 🔥The heavyweight rematch is here and there’s NOWH...
09/05/2026

🥊 FIGHT NIGHT AT THE STARTING GATE 🥊
🔥 DUBOIS vs WARDLEY – LIVE TONIGHT 🔥
The heavyweight rematch is here and there’s NOWHERE TO HIDE 👊
📺 Showing LIVE across ALL 5 SCREENS at The Starting Gate
🍺 Ice cold pints
🔥 Big fight atmosphere
👊 Every punch, every round, LIVE
Get down early, grab your spot and watch the action with us!
📍 The Starting Gate
🥊 Fight Night LIVE Tonight

⚽️ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL ⚽️ ⚽️PSG v Arsenal⚽️📍 Live at The Starting Gate🕔 Kick Off — 5PM📅 Saturday 30thBig screen. Bi...
07/05/2026

⚽️ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL ⚽️
⚽️PSG v Arsenal⚽️
📍 Live at The Starting Gate
🕔 Kick Off — 5PM
📅 Saturday 30th
Big screen. Big atmosphere. Cold pints.
Join us for the biggest night in European football 🍻

⚽️ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL ⚽️PSG v Arsenal📍 Live at The Starting Gate🕔 Kick Off — 5PM📅 Saturday 30thBig screen. Big atmos...
07/05/2026

⚽️ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL ⚽️
PSG v Arsenal
📍 Live at The Starting Gate
🕔 Kick Off — 5PM
📅 Saturday 30th
Big screen. Big atmosphere. Cold pints.
Join us for the biggest night in European football 🍻

👌 ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Can’t go wrong with a pie ! Pop down and try our pie of the day - Steak and Bone marrow 🤩🤩
07/05/2026

Can’t go wrong with a pie !
Pop down and try our pie of the day - Steak and Bone marrow 🤩🤩

Happy Bank Holiday Monday from all of us at The Starting Gate! Whether you’ve been out enjoying the sunshine or taking ...
04/05/2026

Happy Bank Holiday Monday from all of us at The Starting Gate! Whether you’ve been out enjoying the sunshine or taking it easy, why not round off the day with us? Come along this evening for our pub quiz kicking off at 7:30pm – great questions, good vibes, and plenty of laughs guaranteed. Grab your friends, test your knowledge, and make the most of the long weekend with us. See you there! 🍻

😎☀️ ☕️

🔥 Today’s Special at The Starting Gate 🔥Treat yourself to something truly special…Pan-fried loch-reared trout paired wit...
02/05/2026

🔥 Today’s Special at The Starting Gate 🔥
Treat yourself to something truly special…
Pan-fried loch-reared trout paired with rich lobster bisque and fresh Scottish mussels 🤤
Served with baby potatoes, samphire & a hint of dill for that perfect finish.
All this for just £25.
Fresh, comforting, and packed with flavour, exactly what your day needs.

☺️ ❤️

01/05/2026

🤩On tap today 🤩
Come and try out great selection of
🍻Lagers 🍻
🍻Ciders 🍻
🍻Stouts 🍻
🍻IPA’s 🍻
🍻Ales🍻
And the list goes on 😎 Gluten free and Alcohol free available on Tap 🤩

🫣Sneak peak of this lovely Thursday afternoon Lunch time at The Starting Gate 🤩 Suns shining☀️drinks pouring ☕️🍻and conv...
30/04/2026

🫣Sneak peak of this lovely Thursday afternoon Lunch time at The Starting Gate 🤩
Suns shining☀️drinks pouring ☕️🍻and conversations flowing ☺️
Come along and join us for some chats , drinks and food ✨✨✨

Sun’s out ☀️ and the Aperol Spritz is calling 🍊🍹Bright, bubbly, and made for days like this — the perfect way to soak up...
30/04/2026

Sun’s out ☀️ and the Aperol Spritz is calling 🍊🍹
Bright, bubbly, and made for days like this — the perfect way to soak up the sunshine.
2 cocktails for £16, Monday to Friday 💥
Round up your mates and make it a spritz kind of afternoon.
📍 See you at the bar
☀️ 🍸 ☀️

✨🥂 Fizz Friday at The Starting Gate 🥂✨Start your weekend the right way with a little sparkle!🍾 Bottle of Prosecco – just...
10/04/2026

✨🥂 Fizz Friday at The Starting Gate 🥂✨
Start your weekend the right way with a little sparkle!
🍾 Bottle of Prosecco – just £25
🍾 Moët & Chandon Champagne – only £45
Grab your friends, soak up the atmosphere, and let the bubbles do the talking 🍾✨
📍 The Starting Gate
🎉 Every Friday – don’t miss it!

🔥 BIG FIGHT NIGHT AT THE STARTING GATE 🔥We’re bringing the action LIVE to The Starting Gate this Saturday! 🥊Catch Fury v...
10/04/2026

🔥 BIG FIGHT NIGHT AT THE STARTING GATE 🔥
We’re bringing the action LIVE to The Starting Gate this Saturday! 🥊
Catch Fury vs Makhmudov on our 5 big screens — so you won’t miss a second of the action no matter where you’re sat.
🍻 Cold pints flowing
📺 5 TVs showing the fight
🔥 Electric atmosphere guaranteed
📅 Saturday April 11
⏰ Get down early to grab the best spot!
Bring your mates, back your fighter, and watch it all go down with us 👊

🤩Sunshine + spritz = the perfect comboTake your pick🤩🍃Fresh & floral Hugo🍃🍊Bright & bittersweet Aperol🍊🍷Bold & sophistic...
08/04/2026

🤩Sunshine + spritz = the perfect combo
Take your pick🤩
🍃Fresh & floral Hugo🍃
🍊Bright & bittersweet Aperol🍊
🍷Bold & sophisticated Campari🍷
🍋Zesty & refreshing Limoncello🍋
Which one are you starting with? ☀️🥂🍊🍋🍷🍃

Grab your Mates and come down to watch the footy with us tonight ! ⚽️Don’t miss out, cold pints pouring🍻 Good vibes only...
07/04/2026

Grab your Mates and come down to watch the footy with us tonight ! ⚽️
Don’t miss out, cold pints pouring🍻
Good vibes only ⚽️🤩🍻

Sun’s out, drinks are pouring, and the pub is calling ☀️🍻 Fresh pints, chilled cider, and a seat with your name on it—wh...
07/04/2026

Sun’s out, drinks are pouring, and the pub is calling ☀️🍻 Fresh pints, chilled cider, and a seat with your name on it—what more could you need? Come soak up the sunshine, grab your favourite drink,and enjoy this beautiful sunny day ☀️☀️☀️

FIGHT NIGHT IS HERE 🥊🔥Catch Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora LIVE TONIGHT !! 📍 Showing on all screens🍻 Drinks flowing🔥 A...
04/04/2026

FIGHT NIGHT IS HERE 🥊🔥
Catch Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora LIVE TONIGHT !!
📍 Showing on all screens
🍻 Drinks flowing
🔥 Atmosphere guaranteed
Don’t miss the action — get down early to grab your spot!

Have a cracking Easter Lunch with us this Saturday !🐣🐣Made eggstra special by the best team who will be here to enterta...
01/04/2026

Have a cracking Easter Lunch with us this Saturday !🐣🐣
Made eggstra special by the best team who will be here to entertain your little ones between courses 🤩
Easter themed crafts,masks and tattoos alongside a fun tabletop of games and activities! 🐣🤩🎉
BOOK A TABLE WITH US BETWEEN 11-3 EVERY SATURDAY !
THE TABLE OF FUN IS FREE!
Give us a call or book your tables online today 🤩🤩🤩

🧠🍻 MONDAY NIGHT PUB QUIZ @ The Starting Gate! 🍻🧠Looking for the perfect way to kick off your week? Join us every Monday ...
30/03/2026

🧠🍻 MONDAY NIGHT PUB QUIZ @ The Starting Gate! 🍻🧠
Looking for the perfect way to kick off your week? Join us every Monday at 7:30pm for a fun, fast-paced Pub Quiz Night at The Starting Gate!
✨ Test your knowledge
🍺 Enjoy our great selection of beers
🍔 Try something delicious from our brand new menu
👯 Bring your friends and make it a team night
Whether you’re in it to win it or just for the laughs, there’s something for everyone.
📍 The Starting Gate
🕢 Every Monday | 7:30pm start
Don’t miss it – your table (and your team name) awaits!

Join us on Saturday 14 March for an early St Patrick’s Day celebration! We’ll be pouring cold pints of Guinness and show...
02/03/2026

Join us on Saturday 14 March for an early St Patrick’s Day celebration! We’ll be pouring cold pints of Guinness and showing all the action from the Six Nations Championship Finals 🏉

Great atmosphere, great rugby, and the perfect excuse to celebrate early.

Six Nations season is here!We’re showing EVERY match at The Starting Gate from Thursday 5 February right through to Satu...
01/02/2026

Six Nations season is here!
We’re showing EVERY match at The Starting Gate from Thursday 5 February right through to Saturday 14 March.
Cold pints, big screens, and all the rugby you can handle. Grab your mates, book your spot, and don’t miss a minute.

Address

Alexandra Palace Way, Alexandra Palace
London
N227AY

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 10:30pm

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