St James

Everywhere needs a grown up restaurant like St James to go to now and again. I liked the atmosphere, the staff and the menu. Service was friendly and professional. At £100 per couple for 3 courses + wine I thought value for money was ok. The dining room music was progressive house which was amusing and probably fitting for the Crouch End middle aged parents but “still up for it” crowd.
I have a small and only one negative and that was my pre dinner drink – not enough gin, too much tonic and not enough ice, but thats the worst I can say about St James. I have already booked to go back.

Went with friends for my birthday. Only downfall was a long-table, which I find really unsociable for large groups. They took care of us though, very friendly service. Really lively noisy late bar with live band and sophisticated restaurant at the back (quite a stark contrast from each other), with a blue room in the middle where you can have drinks before or after dinner if you reserve a table. That bit looks a bit like a lap dancing club (not that I'm a regular at these places!)
Food in restaurant was quite a high standard except my husband said his beef was a bit over-done. I had a fish dish with a pomegranite dressing, which was very nice. Wont hurry back, but pleased I went.