About The Engineer, Primrose Hill

The Engineer is one of Primrose Hill’s most established watering holes and renowned for being the preferred drinking establishment of many of North London’s politicians, actors and comedians.

Dating back to the 1800s, The Engineer gets its name from one of Briton’s most famous civil engineers, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Instrumental in the design and construction of the Great Western Railway and the SS Great Britain, he also assisted in the formation of the first tunnel to run beneath the River Thames. Brunel’s offices are said to have been upstairs in The Engineer and his silhouette is still featured within the pub swing sign to this day. 

Classic with a bohemian edge, The Engineer has been lovingly restored, combining period features with contemporary touches. As well as the stunning Brunel Dining room and Engineer private dining room, the pub’s best-kept secret is its delightful beer garden – perfect for laid-back afternoons, al-fresco dining or just a glass of something special on a sunny day. The charming walled garden offers ample comfy seating hidden away from the rest of the world.