Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Potters Bar is a town in Hertfordshire, England, 13 miles (21 km) north of central London. In 2011, it had a population of 21,882. In the 2021 census, the four wards that make up Potters Bar – Bentley Heath & The Royds, Furzefield, Oakmere and Parkfield – had a combined population of 22,536. This includes several smaller outlying hamlets contained in the Bentley Heath & The Royds ward, such as Bentley Heath and Ganwick Corner. In 2022 the population was around 23,325. “
Things we love about Potters Bar
Potters Bar has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Potters Bar has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
Pubs in the area
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Potters Bar – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Potters Bar.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
Are there a lot of supermarkets in Potters Bar?
Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Potters Bar would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Potters Bar and what company operates here.
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Gyms in Potters Bar
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Potters Bar.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Museums & Galleries nearby
The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Potters Bar, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
The types of restaurants
Potters Bar is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Potters Bar.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Oakmere Potters Bar | High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 1427 |
| Pizza Go Go Potters Bar | 75 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 112 |
| Oakmere Tea & Dining Room | 102 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 466 |
| Wood Oven BBQ POTTERS BAR | 27-29 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 405 |
| Pottys Diner & Pottys Shisha Garden | 2 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 788 |
| The Old Paparazzi | 1 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 181 |
| Tavernaki | 5 Southgate Road, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 413 |
| Regency Chinese Restaurant | 12-14 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 358 |
| Pubali Tandoori | 90 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 113 |
| Buffett Palace | 33 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 224 |
| Curry Garden | 147 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 47 |
| China Style | 18 Barnet Road, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 54 |
| Lions Kebab Potters Bar | 159 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 45 |
| Hatche Bistro Grill & Bar | 163 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 142 |
| George’s Fish Bar | 165 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 74 |
| Potters Chippy | 165 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 6 |
| Istanbul Kebab | 73 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 63 |
| Seawise Street Seafood Bar | town football club, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 79 |
| Cobb’s Bakery, Salad and Sandwich Bar | 82 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 128 |
| Pizza Di Napoli | 197a High Street, Potters Bar | 4.3 | 200 |
In Potters Bar, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Potters Bar offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Sale & Rental properties in Potters Bar
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If you found our guide on Potters Bar it is maybe because you are looking to move in. With this in mind we think you might just need to look for an estate agent.
Cozee operates in the wider London area and thus we will happily help you find the property of dreams in Potters Bar.
What kind of things are there to do in the city of Potters Bar?
It could be that Potters Bar has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Potters Bar. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Potters Bar.
Also, knowing what’s available in Potters Bar and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
What else is close to Potters Bar?
You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Potters Bar? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.
The facilities you might need in Potters Bar
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Potters Bar name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Tube & Train stations nearby Potters Bar
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Potters Bar to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
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Post offices in and around the area of Potters Bar
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Potters Bar can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Road Post Office | 84 High Street, Potters Bar | 3 | 16 |
Health amenities that are in Potters Bar
Potters Bar has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highview Medical Centre: Dr Anup Shah | High Street, Potters Bar | 5 | 1 |
| Dr K Morganti – Highview Medical Centre | High Street, Potters Bar | N/A | N/A |
Schools around Potters Bar
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Potters Bar vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbrooke JMI School | Watkins Rise, Potters Bar | 5 | 14 |
| The Park Education Support Centre | High Street, Potters Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery | 1 The Causeway, Potters Bar | 5 | 2 |
| Rupert Hunt Guitar Tuition | 14 Saint Francis Close, Potters Bar | N/A | N/A |
| London Guitar Shop – Beginners Guitar Online | 33 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar | 5 | 1 |
| Mount Grace School | Church Road, Potters Bar | 3 | 26 |
| Stormont School | The Causeway, Potters Bar | 4.6 | 9 |
| Oakmere Primary School | Chace Avenue, Potters Bar | 3.5 | 4 |
| Little Garden The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start Day Nursery) | 86 High Street, Potters Bar | 4.5 | 2 |
| International Tattoo Academy | 133 High Street, Potters Bar | 5 | 9 |
| First Class Learning Potters Bar | St Mary the Virgin and All Saints, The Walk, Potters Bar | 5 | 12 |
| Lords Prestige | Lantern House, 41 High Street, Potters Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Anya Prigojina-Kirby | 34 The Walk, Potters Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Flute lessons in Potters Bar and Barnet | 11 Torrington Drive, Potters Bar | 5 | 1 |
| 57 (Potters Bar) Air Training Corporation | 78 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Potters Bar Community Music School | Mount Grace School, Church Road, Potters Bar | 4.5 | 2 |
| Tilbury Nursery School | 245 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 5 | 2 |
| Little Heath Nursery Playgroup | Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar | 5 | 4 |
| Nicks Dance School | Christ Church, Little Heath Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar | 4.9 | 12 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026