Booked for a birthday party on Saturday for 8 people. Getting drinks from the bar took a very long time as staff seemed not able to understand us, bought the wrong drinks and generally slow. Ordered food by 8.20pm. First 2 orders arrives at 9.40 after we had complained several times. If we hadn't paid already we would have left by now. Assured all the meals coming out now. The next 2 arrived 15 minutes later. The last 4 half and hour later and in fact 2 of us asked for a refund and got a takeaway instead. We were told by the staff the kitchen was "a complete mess" by one and "the kitchens a nightmare" by another. In all it was just under 2 hours for all 8 meals to arrive.
By this type a a group of about 30 people had arrived, very loud and rowdy smashing glasses all around us, getting on the tables, falling into us. We complained but nothing was done about it. All of us left as soon as food finally served and eaten as so loud there and really aggressive groups. Will never ever go again. Birthday completely ruined
The Abbey Tavern is your home away from home, a relaxing North London meeting place, and prime watering hole for the discerning Kentish Town pub goer, with a great beer garden and roof terrace. The kitchen serves up food cooked fresh for you daily. For the musically thirsty, there is live music on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. The Abbey Tavern is available for private hires, DJ nights, record launches, corporate events, and album playbacks.