The Golden Tooth
Newington Green / Green Lanes, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Golden Tooth is worth booking if you want a grown-up London gastropub where the bar matters as much as the dining room. At about $75 per person, it makes more sense for rich British cooking, wine, a lingering adults-only evening than for a quick casual pint or tasting-menu-style meal.
About The Golden Tooth
At about $75 per person, The Golden Tooth is best understood as a London gastropub rather than a generic casual pub stop.
If you want a gastropub meal in London and the listed dishes appeal, The Golden Tooth is a clear fit. If you need a specific format, such as a set menu, particular seating type, dietary accommodation, or group arrangement, confirm those details directly before booking.
Use it when the meal should feel flexible, not formal
The Golden Tooth has a casual dress code, so it makes sense for a relaxed London gastropub meal rather than a highly formal occasion. Beyond that, no specific seating format is here, so do not assume a particular bar, counter, or dining-room setup from the available facts alone.
For planning across the city, Pearl’s London restaurants guide is the better place to compare different dining styles, while the London bars guide is more useful if the night is drinks-led from the start.
Order the confirmed dishes, but do not treat it like a tasting-menu restaurant
The order should lean into the dishes that are confirmed for The Golden Tooth: Chicken & Red Prawn Stargazy Pie, Cheese Custard Tart, Iberico Pork Chop with Parsley Sauce and Burnt Apple, 40 Day Aged Ex-Dairy Sirloin, Curds & Whey. Those dishes point to a gastropub meal with enough richness and character to justify choosing carefully rather than defaulting to a light, generic order.
The better value read is not “go big at all costs.” At about $75 per person, the smarter approach is to match the order to the appetite and the occasion. Choose the confirmed house dishes that most appeal, check current menu and service details with the venue if a particular format matters to your visit.
Who should book, who should skip
Book The Golden Tooth if you want a casual London gastropub and the confirmed dishes sound like the kind of meal you want. Skip it, or at least verify more before committing, if you need confirmed details on seating style, dietary accommodations, lunch service, takeaway, delivery, or a formal tasting-menu format.
Planning details
- Location
- 79 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London N16 9BU, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- goldentooth.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 20 7354 2791
Venue details
Ambiance
Split between a casual pub and a more focused dining room, with a classic wood‑bar gastropub feel and an adults-only, powerful and nostalgic British cooking style that suits lingering over rich dishes and serious wine.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Chicken & Red Prawn Stargazy Pie
- Cheese Custard Tart
- Iberico Pork Chop with Parsley Sauce and Burnt Apple
- 40 Day Aged Ex-Dairy Sirloin
- Curds & Whey
Planning details
Location
79 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London N16 9BU, United Kingdom · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at The Golden Tooth?
The Golden Tooth is a casual London gastropub at about $75 per person, but you should check directly with the venue if a particular seating style matters.
What should I order at The Golden Tooth?
Confirmed dishes include Chicken & Red Prawn Stargazy Pie, Cheese Custard Tart, Iberico Pork Chop with Parsley Sauce and Burnt Apple, 40 Day Aged Ex-Dairy Sirloin, Curds & Whey. Those are the clearest starting points for ordering at The Golden Tooth.
What are alternatives to The Golden Tooth in London?
For a similar decision, look for another London gastropub if you want casual food at a similar spend. If you want something more structured than a gastropub, choose a restaurant with a clearly confirmed format that matches your plans.
Is the tasting menu worth it at The Golden Tooth?
No tasting-menu format is confirmed in the information. The Golden Tooth is listed as a London gastropub at about $75 per person, so plan around the confirmed gastropub identity unless the venue states otherwise.
