The Toll Gate

The Toll Gate pub, located at 26-30 Turnpike Ln, London N8 0PS, takes its name from the toll gate erected in 1765 where High Road meets Green Lanes. Although the pub is permanently closed, you can visit the nearest Wetherspoon pub, Spouter’s Corner in Wood Green. The history of The Toll Gate is intertwined with the famous Highwayman, Dick Turpin, who was associated with the Hornsey toll gate. The toll house and gate were demolished in 1872 with the end of the Turnpike System. Explore the fascinating history of this pub and its connection to the coaching age.