Chicken Valley - (Near Barnet, london)

Yosmary Pestana I’ve spent a lot of time at Gail’s in High Barnet during my maternity leave. As a new mum, finding places that genuinely feel welcoming and practical can be surprisingly difficult, but Gail’s really stands out on the high street. It’s one of the few coffee shops locally with accessible bathroom facilities for mums with babies, including a proper baby changing facility. That alone makes such a difference. Every time I come in with the buggy, the team are kind and helpful. They often open the door for me when they can and have never once made me feel awkward or uncomfortable about bringing the pram inside. Sadly, that hasn’t been my experience everywhere on the high street. Some places make you feel like arriving with a baby and buggy is an inconvenience, almost as though you are a liability rather than a paying customer. Gail’s is the complete opposite. The team are warm, welcoming and understanding, which means so much during those early months when even leaving the house can feel like an achievement. On top of that, the food and coffee are consistently great, and the café is always clean and comfortable. It has been a lovely and reliable place to spend time, meet other mums, or simply enjoy a quiet coffee. Well done to the team at Gail’s High Barnet. You have created a space that genuinely welcomes mums and babies, and it does not go unnoticed.

Angela Togher We celebrated a family 40th and 70th birthday at the Pizza Express, Barnet, this week - Dominic was our waiter and he was exceptional. There were 22 of us and the restaurant was busy elsewhere, but the service, food and atmosphere was spot on. The staff here are always fabulous and friendly and the food consistently delicious. As a family, we love Pizza Express - what a fabulous restaurant.

Amanda Spratley-Playle Brilliant pub, super friendly and knowledgeable staff, lovely atmosphere. Feels like stepping into the traditional pub you want to step into, bursting with character. Oh and the drinks were good too! We had two yummy sausage rolls & several pints. Thoroughly recommend!

Daniel Morris One of the best roast dinners they have done . Even though before they were ok it was So much better today. The vegetables ;had much more flavour and much better than the previous offerings the pub used to do which was normally just plain chopped carrots and cabbage quite tasteless before. Much much better .

Hayet Ekeleme Absolutely great service from Vito! Loved the new refurb. Everything was perfect to celebrate our friends bday

eakanbi1 Lovely, yummy, authentic and fresh Thai food. Clean ingredients that speak of good choice in produce and care for the food served. The staff were super lovely, attentive and sweet. Highly recommend