Bar in London, United Kingdom

The Bull & Last

250Pearl Points

Pub, but plan ahead

About The Bull & Last

A food-led north London pub choice for diners who want atmosphere with stronger wine credibility than a standard local. The Bull & Last makes sense for sociable meals and drink-led dinners, less so for quiet conversations or a pure bar crawl.

The verified public signals for The Bull & Last are concise but useful: it is a London venue with smart casual dress code, The Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” recognition, and a Star Wine List listing for 2026. That makes it a sensible shortlist entry for diners comparing recognised London venues, while leaving details such as menu style, service format, seating, prices, and hours to confirm directly before booking.

Pick it for confirmed recognition, not unverified assumptions

The useful way to think about The Bull & Last is through what is confirmed. It carries The Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” recognition and appears on Star Wine List in 2026. Those are meaningful signals, but they should not be stretched into unverified claims about specific dishes, pricing, service style, or the shape of the room.

Dress code is smart casual, so plan accordingly. For a broader London itinerary, use Our full London restaurants guide, Our full London bars guide, or Our full London hotels guide.

Who should book, and who should cross-shop

Book here when confirmed guide recognition and a smart casual London setting are enough to make the decision. If you need specifics on menu format, seating, outdoor space, prices, or availability, confirm those details with the venue before committing.

For comparison, consider Aperivino, Authentique Epicerie & Bar, The Parakeet, The Flask, Highgate, or The Red Lion & Sun as other named options to weigh against The Bull & Last. For broader London planning, keep comparisons general rather than treating every venue as a direct substitute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Bull & Last have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified information for The Bull & Last. Treat it as a London booking to confirm directly with the venue if outdoor tables matter.

Is The Bull & Last good for groups?

Group suitability is not confirmed in the verified information. The safest approach is to contact The Bull & Last directly with your party size and timing, then compare with Aperivino, Authentique Epicerie & Bar, The Parakeet, The Flask, Highgate, or The Red Lion & Sun if you are weighing other options.

Do I need a reservation at The Bull & Last?

Reservation requirements are not confirmed in the verified information. Because The Bull & Last has The Good Food Guide 2025 GFG Good recognition and a Star Wine List listing for 2026, it is sensible to check availability before visiting.

What is The Bull & Last known for?

The Bull & Last is a London venue with smart casual dress code, The Good Food Guide 2025 GFG Good recognition, and a Star Wine List listing for 2026.

Location

168 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1QS, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare The Bull & Last

Practical comparison

Venue	Use it for	Decision note
The Bull & Last	Food-led pub meal with wine credibility	Easier booking profile; better for sociable groups than quiet dinners
Authentique Epicerie & Bar	Wine-bar focus	Choose it when the bottle list is the main event
The Parakeet	Dining-led pub comparison	Cross-shop when the meal matters more than the pub feel
The Flask, Highgate	Classic north London pub mood	Use it for a simpler local-pub brief
The Red Lion & Sun	Neighbourhood pub alternative	Good fallback when ease matters

Where to go if this is not the right fit

If the group wants wine first, cross-shop Authentique Epicerie & Bar. If the brief is another serious pub meal, compare availability and mood with The Parakeet.

How The Bull & Last compares in London

Choose The Bull & Last when the brief is a proper pub room with more food-and-wine seriousness than a casual pint stop. Authentique Epicerie & Bar is the sharper cross-shop if the priority is wine-bar focus rather than pub atmosphere, while Aperivino makes more sense for a tighter aperitivo-style plan.

Against The Parakeet, this is the pick for a classic north London pub feel with recognised wine credentials. The Parakeet is the better comparison if the group wants a more obviously dining-led pub experience. For a simpler local-pub decision, The Flask, Highgate and The Red Lion & Sun are the easier alternatives to consider.

Booking difficulty is listed as easy, so this is not the venue to overcomplicate. The practical call: use The Bull & Last for a sociable food-and-wine pub meal, Authentique Epicerie & Bar for a wine-first evening, and The Flask, Highgate or The Red Lion & Sun when convenience and classic pub mood matter more than recognition.