The Good Reader in Crouch End offers a delightful menu perfect for all occasions, combining fresh, high-quality ingredients with modern British and Mediterranean-inspired flavours. The inviting atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal, whether you're after a light bite or a more substantial feast.
Bar Menu features a selection of small plates and snacks ideal for sharing or enjoying with a drink. Start with focaccia served with white balsamic and extra virgin olive oil, or indulge in house-marinated Gordal olives and anchovies. For something indulgent, try the crispy brie with house-made chilli jam, or smoked paprika chips with aioli (vegan). There’s also a kids' mac’n’cheese and the signature Good Burger (with a vegan option available).
For those in the mood for a starter, the spiced parsnip soup with zataar and sourdough offers a comforting beginning, while the beetroot with citrus leeks, almonds, pomegranate, and feta is a fresh and light choice. Meat lovers will enjoy the 5-hour braised beef on toast with pickled walnuts and caper berries, or the Cornish mussels in white wine and garlic with crusty bread. The burrata with butternut squash, walnuts, and chilli is also a must-try, bringing together creamy and sweet flavours.
Mains at The Good Reader offer a fantastic variety of dishes to suit all tastes. For a comforting vegetarian option, try the mafaldine with cavolo nero, stracciatella, and pangrattato. If you prefer something lighter, the roast cauliflower with kale, smoked confit pine nuts, and shallots is a delightful vegan choice. Carnivores will appreciate the marinated bavette steak with fat chips, watercress, and horseradish, or the rich flavours of Swaledale venison sausages with aligot, red cabbage, and mustard. The Cornish brill with pink fir potatoes, kale, and brown shrimp caper butter is another standout.
Whether you’re stopping by for a drink and a snack or enjoying a full meal, The Good Reader offers something for everyone in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.