The Old White Lion

The Old White Lion The Old White Lion is a must-visit local pub worth travelling to, located near Hampstead Heath. With an extensive range of speciality beers, wines and spirits and fresh home-cooked pub food prepared in front of guests in their open kitchen, this pub is ideal for group celebrations. Their encyclopaedic range of world beers, wines and spirits alongside their seasonal pub food dishes make it the perfect relaxing retreat for all. Whether you're browsing Alexandra Park or Alexandra Palace, The Old White Lion is perfect for a spot of lunch or dinner along Great North Road.
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First England Game✅Thank you to all who came and celebrated! We had the best evening!Have you booked your table for Engl...
20/06/2026

First England Game✅
Thank you to all who came and celebrated! We had the best evening!
Have you booked your table for England ve Ghana?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇭

17/06/2026

Warming up for the World Cup 🏆🎉

Less than a week until England Vs Croatia! Have you booked your table yet?🍻⚽️
11/06/2026

Less than a week until England Vs Croatia! Have you booked your table yet?🍻⚽️

Did someone say Live Music every Friday?👀🎶This week we have the lovely S A N D I E - S O R A I Y A  bringing all kinds o...
11/06/2026

Did someone say Live Music every Friday?👀🎶
This week we have the lovely S A N D I E - S O R A I Y A bringing all kinds of fun! See you there 💃

08/06/2026

Have you booked your table for the World Cup?👀🏆
England Vs Croatia - 17/06/26

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.

Who loves a bargain?👀 £8 Spritz Monday - Friday 4-7pm 🍹
02/06/2026

Who loves a bargain?👀
£8 Spritz
Monday - Friday 4-7pm 🍹

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30/05/2026

Last night with 🎶
Follow us to find out about future events we have planned 👀🎶

Introducing our new Sunday Roast Set Menu. That’s two courses for just £25, or three for an extra £5. Launching this Sun...
27/05/2026

Introducing our new Sunday Roast Set Menu. That’s two courses for just £25, 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.

Did someone say live music? On Friday Aleks in Flux will be at The Old White Lion from 8pm! Come join us 🎉
26/05/2026

Did someone say live music? On Friday Aleks in Flux will be at The Old White Lion from 8pm! Come join us 🎉

Address

121 Great North Road, East Finchley
London
N2 0NW

The pub and beer garden and beer bar are located on the Great North Road in London. For those traveling by public transport, there are several bus stops nearby with frequent services. The nearest underground station is just a short walk away, and there are also overground train stations within a reasonable distance.

For those driving to the location, there is ample parking available both on-street and in nearby car parks. However, it's important to note that traffic can be busy in this area during peak times.

Overall, whether you're traveling by public transport or driving yourself, The Old White Lion is easily accessible from all directions.

Opening Hours

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

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The Old White Lion, located on Great North Road in London, is a must-visit pub for anyone looking for a great selection of speciality beers, wines and spirits. The pub's open kitchen allows customers to watch their fresh, home-cooked pub food being prepared right in front of them. With three bars, including a conservatory and snug, The Old White Lion is perfect for group celebrations or a relaxing retreat for all.

This local pub is worth travelling to from East Finchley and beyond. It offers an almost encyclopaedic range of world beers, wines and spirits alongside fresh, seasonal pub food dishes. The Old White Lion's inimitable charm makes it much more than just a blimmin' great place to eat and drink.

Whether you're visiting Hampstead Garden Suberb, Baronsmere Road or Fortis Green or seeing the sights at Alexandra Park and Alexandra Palace, The Old White Lion is the ideal spot for lunch or dinner. So come on down to Finchley's favourite pub and experience the best that London has to offer!