The Dynamic Spud

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Dublin → ArchwayHearty Irish food in London

Conor and Karen swapped Dublin for Archway, bringing hearty Irish food to Junction Road. Irish bacon, sausages, black and white pudding, McDonnells curry sauce and Barry’s Tea. Everything else is made in-house.

Conor Joyce and Karen Muldowney, owners of The Dynamic Spud, Archway

Conor & Karen

The owners

Conor Joyce and Karen Muldowney moved from Dublin to North London and opened up on Junction Road in Archway, bringing hearty Irish food to the neighbourhood. The room is small, the welcome is warm, and there’s usually a regular at the counter who’ll tell you what to order.

“It’s a lovely place for people because all our customers end up speaking to each other.”
Karen, owner

The vibe

Gourmet jackets, guilt-free

Big jackets, gourmet fillings, and proper service. Locally sourced where we can, homemade where it matters. A satisfying meal you can feel good about.

What we cook

Homemade, every day

Brought from Ireland

Kelly’s black and white pudding, Irish sausages, rashers, McDonnells curry sauce and Barry’s Tea, brought over from Ireland so the breakfast tastes like home.

Made in-house

Chilli con carne, vegan chilli, coleslaw, sauces and the daily special. Big jackets, slow-baked, butter-finished. Vegan options across every section of the menu.

The room

A taste of home in Archway

The shop at 167 Junction Road keeps it simple: the counter, the all-day breakfast, the regulars, and a menu built around the jacket potato. You’ll find the daily special on the in-shop board and on our socials.

We’re an independent, family-run shop. If you’ve had a meal you loved (or if something wasn’t right), tell us. Conor or Karen will almost always be the ones behind the counter.

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Come say hello

167 Junction Road, Archway

A short walk from Archway and Tufnell Park stations. Open all day for breakfast, lunch and an early dinner.