The Starting Gate

The Starting Gate The Starting Gate is a beautiful gastropub and beer bar located in the historic Alexandra Park Racecourse. With a mix of Victorian architecture and contemporary style, this Grade-II-listed public house offers guests a unique dining experience with classic pub food and an extensive selection of drinks. Guests can enjoy their meal in the urban courtyard or inside the stunning interior design that showcases both old and new London aesthetics. Whether you're visiting the Palace or nearby parks, make sure to pop in and experience The Starting Gate's friendly hospitality.
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🏆 COMMUNITY SHIELD 🏆Arsenal 🔴 vs Man City 🔵This Sunday | 3PM ⚽️Join us at The Starting Gate and catch all the action LIV...
14/08/2026

🏆 COMMUNITY SHIELD 🏆

Arsenal 🔴 vs Man City 🔵
This Sunday | 3PM ⚽️

Join us at The Starting Gate and catch all the action LIVE on the big screens! 🍻📺

⚽️ UEFA Super Cup this Wednesday! 🏆PSG 🆚 Aston Villa⏰ Kick-off 8PMJoin us at The Starting Gate for all the action live! ...
10/08/2026

⚽️ UEFA Super Cup this Wednesday! 🏆

PSG 🆚 Aston Villa
⏰ Kick-off 8PM

Join us at The Starting Gate for all the action live! 🍻⚽️

31/07/2026

What an incredible night at The Starting Gate Open Mic! 🎶✨With ECLECTIIQ Nights 🤩
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, performed, supported, and helped create such an amazing atmosphere.🤩🎤🎸

‼️🤩STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT DATE ‼️🤩

🎤 ECLECTIQ NIGHTS – OPEN MIC 🎶All styles welcome! Whether you’re performing or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, we’d...
25/07/2026

🎤 ECLECTIQ NIGHTS – OPEN MIC 🎶

All styles welcome! Whether you’re performing or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, we’d love to see you there.

📅 Thursday 30th July
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 The Starting Gate, Alexandra Palace

Hosted by Juditta Lince ✨

Happy Wednesday, everyone!Take a break and enjoy some lunchtime chill vibes at The Starting Gate.Today’s lunchtime favou...
22/07/2026

Happy Wednesday, everyone!
Take a break and enjoy some lunchtime chill vibes at The Starting Gate.
Today’s lunchtime favourite is our delicious Chicken Caesar Salad 🥗, freshly made and perfect for a midweek treat.
We’re serving lunch every day from 12pm, so come in, relax, and enjoy great food in great company.
See you at The Starting Gate! 🍴🍺

🥊 FIGHT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY! 🥊The wait is over... Joshua vs Prenga LIVE on our 5 BIG SCREEN TVs! 🔥📺Grab your mates, enjo...
22/07/2026

🥊 FIGHT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY! 🥊
The wait is over... Joshua vs Prenga LIVE on our 5 BIG SCREEN TVs! 🔥📺
Grab your mates, enjoy the atmosphere, ice-cold drinks, and all the action as we bring you one of the biggest fights of the year.
🍻 Great vibes
📺 5 Big TV Screens
🥊 Live boxing
🍔 Food & Drinks served throughout
Book your table now via our website or give us a call to secure the best seats before they’re gone!
📍 Don’t miss a punch – we’ll see you Saturday night!

We've just made being everyone's favourite person a little bit easier. Spend £30 or more on a gift card and we'll knock ...
20/07/2026

We've just made being everyone's favourite person a little bit easier. Spend £30 or more on a gift card and we'll knock 20% off. Ideal for birthdays, thank yous or apologising for saying "I'll only have one" and rolling in six hours later. A proper gift for people who know the best memories are made in the pub.

Head to the gift card section on our website and use code Castle20 to redeem the offer.

Offer available between 20th July and the 1st August.

14/07/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿VS🇦🇷
⚽️TOMORROW 8PM KICK OFF ⚽️
Come along and join us for the game at the starting gate !
⚽️5 big tv screens
⚽️cold pints
⚽️good vibes
⚽️kitchen open late
Give us a call or book your table on our website 🤩

🍻⚽ ENGLAND vs NORWAY – THIS SATURDAY! ⚽🍻Forget the sofa... watch it where the atmosphere actually exists! ⚽️England vs N...
06/07/2026

🍻⚽ ENGLAND vs NORWAY – THIS SATURDAY! ⚽🍻
Forget the sofa... watch it where the atmosphere actually exists!
⚽️England vs Norway
🗓️ Saturday 11th July
⏰ 10:00pm Kick-Off
📺 5 BIG TV screens – not a bad seat in the house!
🍺 Ice-cold pints pouring all night
🍔 Great food & match-day specials
🎉 Top vibes, loud cheers & plenty of banter
👕 Wear your England shirt and bring your loudest voice!
Come early, grab your pint, claim your spot, and let’s roar the Three Lions on together! 🦁🦁🦁
It’s coming home... hopefully! 😉⚽

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Address

Alexandra Palace Way, Alexandra Palace
London
N22 7AY

If you're looking for a great spot to grab some food and drinks in London, head over to Station Road. You can easily get here by jumping on the tube or local buses. Alternatively, if you prefer to drive, there are several parking lots in the area where you can leave your car. Once you arrive at Station Road, simply look around for the lively pub and gastropub with an extensive beer selection.

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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The Starting Gate, located in Station Road, London, is a pub that offers a unique blend of Victorian architecture and contemporary style. The pub is housed in a Grade-II-listed building that was built in 1875 and was originally the starting point of the historic Alexandra Park Racecourse. The interior design of the pub is stunning, with original wooden fixtures, etched windows, and an oval bar in the main bar area. The back area has a more modern feel with brick and timber walls and a vast mural of the Ally Pally Palm Court on the back wall.

The Starting Gate offers its guests an excellent range of drinks, including Cask Marque accredited real ales, speciality lagers, beers, and ciders. The pub also has a pleasing menu of classic pub food that will satisfy any appetite. In summer, the doors are flung open to create an airy outside-inside atmosphere in their urban courtyard.

Whether you're visiting the Palace to enjoy some of the best views of the city or taking your dog for a walk in one of the nearby parks, The Starting Gate is an excellent place to stop by and sample their friendly hospitality. It gives you a glimpse of old London while providing you with modern amenities. So why not take a moment to relax and recharge at The Starting Gate?