The Engineer

The Engineer , Harpenden

If you wish to book for a table of more than 8 people, or would like a buffet or party booking, please contact us directly Under 18’s are not permitted in the Main Bar and Sports Bar, please book a table in the restaurant.

Please note, dogs are not permitted in our restaurant

The Engineer, 65 Gloucester Avenue, Camden, London, NW1 8JH ...

I have to say that its location and also building make it really attractive.First impression when you get in: the atmosphere is nice and cosy but certainly due to the limited space in the bar.

First shock: the unfriendliness of the bar staff.

The restaurant staff is a lot more friendly and helpful.Then the quality of the food: although everything looked very appetizing on the menu (and in your plates as well), we were all a bit disappointed by the results.

Although the lemon sole (which was recommended to us by the waiter) came with an uncommon and tasty truffle sauce, the fish itself was more than average.Then the wine, also recommended by the waiter (who seemed really into his wines) was even below average.When I see the comments of their Manager below, I have got the impression that the whole staff is over confident.

Of course they have a good reputation but you get a feeling that they rely on: their location, building, decor and garden, and pretend that all the rest is quality when it is NOT.Friendliness of the staff is a MUST in a gastro-pub and instead of getting upset by their customers' complaints, they should start changing now or they will lose the category of customers that are ready to pay for good food and service and keep the ones who are too wealthy to care.

The Engineer Camden | London Pub Reviews | DesignMyNight

Whether you are looking for a relaxed evening with a drink, a delicious Sunday roast or to celebrate a special occasion in their private room the Brunel Bar, this is the perfect spot.

The menu boasts traditional English pub meals with an elegant twist to some of your favourite dishes.

The pub has well as two stunning function rooms for hire, The Brunel Bar and the Engine Room, and the pub’s best-kept secret is its beautiful beer garden perfect for those summer lunches and evenings.