Business Details
Iconic Pub & Event Venue in Kentish Town
Established as an iconic Kentish Town pub, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality rooted in London's vibrant cultural history. Our venue combines the warmth of traditional pub atmosphere with modern event hosting capabilities, offering a unique space for casual gatherings and private celebrations. With a legacy of hosting legendary musical acts and sporting events, we continue to curate memorable experiences through quality food, carefully selected beverages, and atmospheric spaces designed to foster connection.Our team remains dedicated to maintaining the pub's heritage while innovating through seasonal menus, themed events, and versatile function areas that cater to diverse occasions. From Sunday roasts to Christmas parties, our commitment to creating welcoming environments ensures every visitor experiences the authentic 'pub magic' that has defined our establishment for generations.
Services
Events
Food & Drinks
Sports Fixtures
Christmas Parties
Gift Vouchers
Highlights and features
- Iconic venue with music history hosting Coldplay and Oasis
- Private Boulogne Bar for exclusive celebrations
- Live sports broadcasts on big screens
- Festive Christmas party packages available
- Gift vouchers for memorable experiences
Services
Events
Host private celebrations in our historic venue featuring dedicated spaces like the Boulogne Bar. Our team specialises in creating memorable occasions with tailored packages for birthdays, corporate events, and seasonal parties. With capacity for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations, we provide comprehensive event management including bespoke menus and exclusive bar service.
Food & Drinks
Enjoy contemporary pub cuisine using fresh ingredients in a traditional setting. Our menu features classic British dishes with modern twists, complemented by an extensive drinks selection including craft beers and seasonal cocktails. The venue offers both casual dining areas and premium spaces for special meals, with Sunday roasts and festive menus available.
Sports Fixtures
Watch major sporting events on big screens in our lively pub atmosphere. We broadcast football, rugby, tennis and more with dedicated viewing areas and special event menus. The venue combines immersive sports viewing with our renowned hospitality, offering pre-match meals and drink packages for major tournaments and league matches.
Christmas Parties
Create unforgettable Christmas memories in our decorated venue with themed packages available. Options include private room hire, festive menus featuring seasonal specialties, and exclusive bar service. Our team helps organise corporate Christmas parties, family gatherings and friend reunions with tailored entertainment and holiday decorations.
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of memorable experiences with our flexible vouchers redeemable across food, drinks and events. Available in multiple denominations, these gifts provide access to our historic venue's offerings including dining, cocktail experiences and event attendance. Vouchers can be used across Young's pub network for added flexibility.
Questions
What event spaces are available at The Bull & Gate?
We offer the main bar for casual gatherings and the private Boulogne Bar upstairs for exclusive events, accommodating both small and large groups.
Do you show live sports at the pub?
Yes, we broadcast major football, rugby and tennis events on big screens with dedicated viewing areas and special match-day menus.
What are your Christmas party options?
We provide festive packages including private room hire, seasonal menus with traditional dishes, and exclusive bar service for Christmas celebrations.
Can I purchase gift vouchers for the pub?
Yes, we offer flexible e-vouchers redeemable against food, drinks and events at The Bull & Gate and other Young's venues.
What are your food service hours?
Food is served Monday-Wednesday 11am-9:30pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-10pm, and Sunday 12pm-9:30pm.
Reviews (5)
Kinna Patel
Jan 06, 2022
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We got married on the 29th of December at Bull & Gate and in short it was fantastic! Joe, Stephen and the rest of the team were just the best. The weeks and days before the event were full of uncertainty and Joe always reassured us and offered solutions that put us at ease. Finally we were able to go ahead with the wedding and Joe and the team worked with all the changes that kept coming and ensured that Jay and I had one of the most magical days of our lives. We were ready to just settle for "let's get it done" but they made sure everything possible that could be done was done and it was just
Rose
Dec 20, 2021
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Nice pub and super friendly and helpful staff! However, sadly the Veggie roast dinner was not up to scratch. It was cold, nothing was seasoned properly, small portions and cold, watery gravy with no taste. Not worth 15.50! Lovely pub for a drink though and lovely festive decor.
Waliur Rahman
Dec 10, 2021
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Came in for a Sunday roast having booked a table in advance and we were seated in the bar area. Once our order was placed via the app, the drinks arrived promptly but the soup starter arrived 45 mins later, and tasted very bland, the bread being the only redeeming factor as it had a good texture. The mains arrived an hour after placing the order and it wasnt hot nor cold, just lukewarm. We were just glad to be able to finally eat but the food itself was very disappointing. The Yorkshire puddings were dry, crunchy and wafer-like in their consistency, rather than being soft and fluffy as they
Ryan
Dec 07, 2021
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I had such high hopes for a lovely Christmas dinner with my parents, wed never been out for dinner before on the big day. At 80 a head and service charged before the date, my expectations were reasonable. A lovely greeting when we arrived and a glass of bubbly. So far so good! Unfortunately, it was all downhill from there. The dining room itself was cold. At one point, three other diners on separate tables had their coats on whilst eating, yet the staff were oblivious. I had to ask for a heater above our table to be switched on halfway through our meal. I also had to ask for water as it was
Gary Henson
Nov 24, 2021
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The Boulogne Bar, upstairs at the Bull & Gate, proved to be the perfect location for my birthday party. There's plenty of space and comfortable seating and tables, it feels like a classy lounge. There's air con and the windows open, which was important to us in these covid/ventilation times. The venue's music system was made available to us and the hot buffet food we ordered was exactly what was required. But the best thing were the attentive staff of the Bull & Gate who were available to help with any last-minute requests.
