Bars & Pubs · Our pick in London

The Flask, Highgate

Historic pub·Highgate·££

A Highgate village pub

About The Flask, Highgate

The Flask, on Highgate West Hill, is a historic pub in the heart of Highgate village, with small low-ceilinged rooms inside and a large courtyard in front. It is a Fuller’s pub serving food, and a natural stop after a visit to Highgate Cemetery or a walk on Hampstead Heath. Highgate station is about fifteen minutes’ walk away.

Why it's on our list

  • Highgate village
  • Courtyard
  • Near the cemetery

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Flask, Highgate before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The Flask, Highgate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. HighgateNorthern0.5 mi11 min walk
  2. ArchwayNorthern0.7 mi13 min walk
  3. Upper HollowaySuffragette line0.9 mi19 min walk

Key sights

  1. The British Museum3.6 miCycle 23 minCar or taxi 30 min
  2. Covent Garden4.2 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 34 min
  3. Leicester Square4.2 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 34 min
  4. Trafalgar Square4.4 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 36 min
  5. London Eye4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 39 min
  6. Buckingham Palace4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 39 min
  7. Harrods4.9 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 40 min
  8. Westminster Abbey5.0 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 40 min
  9. The Shard5.3 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 42 min
  10. Tower of London5.3 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 42 min

Main rail terminals

  1. St Pancras International (Eurostar)2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 24 min
  2. King’s Cross St Pancras2.9 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 25 min
  3. Euston3.0 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 25 min
  4. Paddington4.0 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 32 min
  5. Charing Cross4.4 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 36 min
  6. Liverpool Street4.6 miCycle 30 minCar or taxi 37 min
  7. Waterloo4.9 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 39 min
  8. Victoria5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 41 min
  9. London Bridge5.3 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 42 min

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