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Operator: TwentySix
153 Crouch Hill, Crouch End, London, N8 9QH (View on Google Map)

The pub since April 2025 is operated by a company called Twenty6 who now run 4 pubs as well as an events company and are based in North London. It boasts smart wood panelling, delicious-looking margs and nosh from the North & Ten bagel company (daily until 4pm) and Willy's Pies (5-9pm Wed-Fri, 12-9pm Sat & Sun). There is much evidence of the previous Watney's ownership.

Free cheese on Tuesdays. £5 for selected drinks on Mondays.

"Hornsey Historical Society member David Winskill said: "It's a tiny little pub, one of the last remaining boozers in Crouch End. All of a sudden it's had a makeover and is now called the Wooden Cross."

For previous matters affecting this pub -

https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/24088376.harringay-arms-pub-boarded-shuts-doors/

Closed July 2017, reopened 08/12/17, as one of Enterprise's managed expert partnerships. The following was written before the change -

Small community pub with a friendly welcome, opened in 1877. Small from the outside, cosy on the inside. One wall features historical maps of Crouch End, another has old photos of Irish authors, playwrights and poets. Two televisions offer Sky sports to a discerning audience without dominating the pub. in contrast to the modern trend, the pub still has its dartboard; if you would rather stay seated chess boards are available on request. There is a small outdoor area for smokers at the back of the pub. Like many N8 pubs it hosts a quiz night, the Harringay's offering takes place on Tuesdays.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Harringay Arms
Local Authority
Haringey
Last updated
15/10/2025
Last surveyed
14/10/2025
Leasehold owner
Stonegate
Freehold owner
Eastway Estates
Pub ID
NLD/5721
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Wooden Cross, London.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times.
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Wooden Cross, London.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

May not always be available

Changing beers typically include: Theakston - Best Bitter , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 7pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Wednesdays
Games Games
Board Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
W5, W7
Closest station (1250m)
Hornsey
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (850m)
Crouch Hill

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