The Catcher in the Rye
N3 1DP
Contact
- Phone +44 20 8343 4369
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- Address 317-319 Regents Park Road, London N3 1DP
Good to know
- Live music
- Karaoke
- Watch sports
- Dog-friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Serves food
- Wi-Fi
- Family-friendly
- Great beer selection
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About The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye is a relaxed neighbourhood pub on Regents Park Road in Finchley Central, about five minutes' walk from Finchley Central Underground station. Named after JD Salinger's novel, it sits across several connecting areas with a comfy snug on one side and more room behind, decorated in a contemporary style with exposed brickwork and grey panelling. It works both as a proper local and as a destination worth a short trip, and it welcomes dogs.
Drink is a strong point here. The pub pours cask ale, with Sharp's Doom Bar as a regular alongside a changing guest beer, plus a wider range of cask and craft options and an extensive spirits list that runs to more than thirty gins. Food keeps things classic with traditional pub fare, and both lunchtime and evening meals are served through the week.
There is a regular events calendar that gives the pub a lively social side. Poker runs on Monday, a quiz night takes place on Thursday, and karaoke is held on a Friday roughly once a month. Live music also features, adding to the friendly, community feel that regulars often praise.
Outside, there is terrace seating at the front for warmer days, and terrestrial sports are shown on the pub's TVs. Its position near several bus routes, including the 82, 125, 143, 326 and 460, makes it easy to reach from around north London.
Getting there
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Nearby venues
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- Finchley Church End library N3 2LN
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- The Elephant Inn, Finchley N12 8NR
- London Welsh Centre London
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Catcher in the Rye and how do I get there?
The pub is at 317 Regents Park Road, Finchley, London N3 1DP. It is about a five minute walk from Finchley Central Underground station. Several bus routes stop nearby, including the 82, 125, 143, 326 and 460.
What regular events does the pub host?
There is a poker night on Monday and a quiz night on Thursday. Karaoke is held on a Friday roughly once a month. The pub also puts on live music.
Is The Catcher in the Rye dog-friendly?
Yes, the pub welcomes dogs. It is a relaxed local where four-legged companions are part of the crowd, so you can bring your dog along when you stop in for a drink.
Can I watch sport at the pub?
Yes, the pub shows sport on its televisions, covering terrestrial coverage. It is a comfortable spot to catch a match with a pint from the bar.
What food and drink does the pub serve?
The kitchen serves classic pub fare, with meals available at both lunchtime and in the evening. On the drinks side there is cask ale, including a regular and a rotating guest beer, plus a broad range of cask and craft beers and a large spirits selection with more than thirty gins.