The Flask, Highgate
Highgate, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
Choose The Flask, Highgate for a relaxed North London pub stop with neighbourhood atmosphere rather than a high-concept drinks or dining plan. It works well for small groups, early-evening conversation, visitors already spending time around Highgate; cross-shop The Bull & Last for a more food-led pub choice or Authentique Epicerie & Bar for a wine-bar mood.
About The Flask, Highgate
The Flask, Highgate is a London venue with daily opening hours and a casual dress code. It is best treated as a flexible London stop rather than a venue to choose on the basis of a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, awards, price point, or service style.
For practical planning, it opens every day, with Monday to Saturday hours from 11 AM to 11 PM and Sunday hours from 12 PM to 10:30 PM. If you are comparing it with other London options, The Bull & Last, Authentique Epicerie & Bar, Aperivino, The Parakeet, The Red Lion & Sun are useful names to research depending on the kind of outing you want.
Choose it for a casual London stop, not a high-concept night out
Dress code is casual, which makes The Flask, Highgate easier to place in a relaxed plan than in a highly structured special-occasion itinerary. Do not assume a named chef, tasting format, specific cuisine, menu style, price range, or award status when deciding whether it fits your plans.
Use the opening hours as the main starting point. Monday through Saturday, the venue is open from 11 AM to 11 PM; Sunday is from 12 PM to 10:30 PM. For broader London planning, use Our full London bars guide to compare other options.
Where it fits in a London plan
This is a reasonable option to keep in mind when you want a casual London venue with daily hours. It is less appropriate to frame it as a destination for a dining format, specialist drinks programme, or award-led experience. For a more restaurant-led day, start with Our full London restaurants guide; for accommodation planning, use Our full London hotels guide.
If the plan needs a different style, compare The Flask, Highgate with other named London options such as Aperivino, Authentique Epicerie & Bar, The Bull & Last, The Parakeet, or The Red Lion & Sun. For category browsing beyond bars and restaurants, use London guides to explore other venues and experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 77 Highgate W Hill, London N6 6BU, United Kingdom
- Website
- theflaskhighgate.com/?y_source=1_MTIyMzcwODAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
- Phone
- +44 20 8348 7346
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Flask on Highgate West Hill reads as a genuinely historic neighbourhood pub rather than a staged, tourist-facing curiosity. Its long tenure—dating back to the early eighteenth century—gives the room a settled, well-worn quality: unhurried, locally rooted and quietly charming. Daylight through sash windows and shaded tables in the garden reinforce a relaxed, lived-in atmosphere that resists trendy affectation. At once familiar and specific to its hilltop setting, the pub feels like a waypoint for the community, a place where routine and conviviality coexist without fanfare.
Best For
The pub works best for daytime visitors and evening locals alike. Midday is ideal for solo walkers, dog owners and anyone making a morning of Hampstead and Highgate Cemetery—lunch is quiet and atmospheric, with natural light and garden seating. By early evening the bar attracts an after-work crowd from the affluent neighbourhood, so it suits groups and familiar regulars seeking a relaxed post-work pint. The Flask is a strong pick for low-key socialising, casual meetups and anyone after an authentic neighbourhood drinking experience.
Ordering Tips
Timing and seating are the clearest ways to shape your visit: drop in around noon for a quieter, more atmospheric experience with light through the sash windows and easy access to the garden tables, which act as an extension of Hampstead Heath. If you prefer a busier scene, aim for early evening when the post-work crowd arrives. The description does not specify menu highlights, so focus on the rhythm of the pub—daytime for calm and garden space, evening for convivial company and a livelier bar.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and atmospheric with oak paneling, low wooden beams, multiple levels and sections, cosy fireplace, and authentic historic charm enhanced by candlelit corners and period features.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
77 Highgate W Hill, London N6 6BU, United Kingdom · Directions
theflaskhighgate.com/?y_source=1_MTIyMzcwODAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Red Lion & Sun, Notable alternative
- The Bull & Last, Notable alternative
- Authentique Epicerie & Bar, Notable alternative
- The Parakeet, Notable alternative
- Aperivino, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby London options
The Red Lion & Sun is the closest comparison for readers who want a North London pub with a local feel. Choose The Flask, Highgate when the plan is centred on Highgate itself and the priority is an easy, atmospheric stop; choose The Red Lion & Sun when the pub meal is doing more of the work for the outing.
The Bull & Last is the stronger cross-shop for a food-led pub decision. It is the better target when dinner is the point of the evening, while The Flask, Highgate is easier to justify as a flexible drink, catch-up, or neighbourhood pause. For value, the safer call is the venue that matches the occasion: pub atmosphere here, meal-first planning at The Bull & Last.
For wine-led plans, Authentique Epicerie & Bar and Aperivino make more sense than forcing a pub into a bottle-focused brief. The Parakeet is the livelier alternative when the room itself needs more edge. The Flask, Highgate is the practical pick for an easy Highgate pub plan, not the place to choose when the night needs a sharper culinary or wine-bar identity.
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Compare The Flask, Highgate
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Flask, Highgate | London | No published awards |
| The Red Lion & Sun | London | No published awards |
| The Bull & Last | London | No published awards |
| Authentique Epicerie & Bar | London | No published awards |
| The Parakeet | London | No published awards |
| Aperivino | London | No published awards |
How The Flask, Highgate compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to The Flask, Highgate?
Plan your visit around the hours: The Flask, Highgate is open 11 AM to 11 PM Monday through Saturday, 12 PM to 10:30 PM on Sunday. For peak times, check the venue directly if timing is important.
Is The Flask, Highgate open late?
It is open until 11 PM Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, the closing time is 10:30 PM.
