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The Salisbury
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
spacioustraditionallocal
About the Vibe
The Salisbury is a proper grand old pub at the north end of Green Lanes that feels like a proper escape from the busy high street. It's massive, with two huge rooms, private booths, fireside armchairs, and enough elbow room to actually have a peaceful pint. The ornate cornicing, taxidermy cases, and traditional bar setup make it feel like a classic London boozer that hasn't been overhauled for Instagram.
Known For
- •extensive elbow room
- •ornate cornicing
- •taxidermy cases
- •peaceful pint
Best For
peaceful pintquiet drinkstraditional pub experience
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
A Grand Traditional Pub with Plenty of Space
The Salisbury is one of those rare London pubs that actually delivers on the promise of space and atmosphere. Located at the north end of Green Lanes in Harringay, this grand old building is massive – you get two huge rooms with everything from private booths to fireside armchairs. The ornate cornicing and taxidermy cases give it that authentic traditional pub feel without trying too hard.
What really sets The Salisbury apart is the elbow room. Unlike many London pubs where you're practically sharing a table with strangers, here you can actually have a peaceful drink. There's a jukebox in the main room and a projector showing sport in the second area, but the main draw is simply being able to relax without feeling cramped. It's the kind of place where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over the crowd.
The food has received mixed reviews from some visitors, but if you're looking for a proper pint in a proper setting, The Salisbury delivers. It's not trying to be trendy or hip – it's just a solid, traditional pub that respects its heritage while offering plenty of space for locals to enjoy their drinks.