19th October 2025
Ian Rogers
There had been a Green dragon pub in Winchmore Hill since around 1720 until 2015, when the pub in its final location, was sold off, closed and converted to a Waitrose supermarket.
Richard Reeve who was a local resident went on a substantial tour of the UK visiting all micropubs that were in existence at that time and when a shop unit approximately 200 yards away from the last Green Dragon site, became available, he acquired it and the Little Green Dragon Ale House was born in 2017.
The pub stands out thanks to its pale green exterior, a delivery bike fastened to a lamp post, and several barrels and tables arranged on the pavement outside. Entry is by a central door, with tables set up either side of the central corridor. Immediately to the right, if it is a time when live music is on, that area will be in use by the musicians.
Proceeding towards the rear, on the left is the small bar area, where chalk boards are used to show the beers, ciders and spirits available.
The beers and ciders are racked up in a room for gravity dispense behind the bar and payment is taken at the time of serving.
Usually there will be 4 Cask Ales, 4 Keg / KeyKeg beers and 4 ciders on, with the focus on local or Independent producers and always changing, there is no regular beer.
There is also an electronic Next Bus display to enable for maximum drinking time!
Beyond the bar are a Ladies and a Gents toilet on the right and ahead are steps down to an outside back yard which has some covered tables.
Several CAMRA awards have been won – Enfield & Barnet POTY (Pub of the Year) – 2018/2019/2020/2021/2022/2024. Greater London POTY – 2018/2024. In 2024 they were one of the final four CAMRA National POTY.
Music can be on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, which can make the pub very crowded. In quieter periods many traditional games are available to play.
Card payment only. No food apart from crisps and bar snacks.
Important information:
Little Green Dragon Ale House, 928 Green Lanes, Mason’s Corner, Winchmore Hill Green, London N21 2AD
Tel: 020 8351 3530
Web: littlegreendragonenfield.wordpress.com
Opening Hours: Monday – Closed; Tuesday - Thursday: 17.00-22.00; Friday - Sunday 14.00-22.00
Trains: Winchmore Hill or Grange Park on Great Northern (Moorgate to Stevenage / Hertford North) both 15 min walk or Bush Hill Park on Weaver Line (Enfield Town to Liverpool Street) 30 min walk.
Buses: TFL Routes 125 (Colindale station to Winchmore Hill), 329 (Turnpike Lane Station to Enfield Town) stop nearby.