Queens Tavern

Highgate’s Beaufort Street anchor swaps predictable pub counters for an authentic Italian kitchen—pairing crisp spicy sausage pizzas with cold pints and lively chatter. Regulars crowd into the beer garden for sunny afternoon rounds, while winter evenings shift indoors beside crackling open wood hearths with mugs of hot mulled wine. The kitchen turns out tender beef cheek ragu and spongy ricotta-topped focaccia without losing that easy neighborhood tavern swagger. Service stays sharp even as tables fill, with house staff keeping drinks refreshed alongside plates of warm toasted ravioli.