My girlfriend lost her key and when we quite reasonably asked the staff for help, one of the…read moresecurity guards spoke to us very rudely. We were taken aback and decided to leave the pub straight away. A strange and rather unpleasant experience overall.

I was lucky enough to get into an Arsenal/Chelsea match at the Emirates a few days before Boxing…read moreDay, but had no such luck on Boxing Day itself so after a nice tour of the Emirates itself I came down to the Tollington on the recommendation of two different people. I was not disappointed. A proper Arsenal bar with great fans and great food. Was even bought a pint as an "out-of-town Gooner." Next time I'm in town I will definitely be here.

Being my previous local, I like this pub. The atmosphere, food and location are all great. The pub…read moreis good for groups to grab a bite or watch the rugby/football. The staff area always attentive and the place is great for a Sunday roast - I would definitely recommend for a hangover!

Yup...definitely worth returning to!…read more I came here last night as I was "home alone", yet I somehow wanted to be among other people. So I hopped on the #210, which departs right in front of my house and drops me off right in front of this lovely local pub! And when I walked in, I immediately felt completely at ease and welcome. The very generous space offers a variety of seating opportunities: sofas for a group of up to 8 people; seats in the bay-window that allow you to watch the people passing by; the bar, which in fact is huge, or the slightly more formal dining area, which appealed to me very much and which is also one of the reasons that I want to return here... What I like most about the Old Dairy is that this is a truly local pub (who else would come to this remote area), where people like you and I would get together for a pint in the evening, or two...or three?

I visited recently with a friend for some food, and the Thai served here came recommended. The…read moreinterior is long and relatively narrow, with dark painted walls and a dark stripped wood floor. The effect is to look very gloomy as you walk in, until your eyes adjust. There are, as others have said, lots of tables. The food was fine, although there was no real ale on our visit. Bar staff were OK too, but my main gripes were that the music was a bit intrusive and the tables had obviously not been wiped for a while, and I don't like surfaces with gloopy blobs on them if I'm about to eat. All in all, it's OK, but I don't feel like I want to rush back.

The Woodbine is on the Blackstock road near Highbury, the old Arsenal stadium. Apparently it used…read moreto the local scummy place where kids could served. Now, however, it is rather flash. It is a decent sized pub with a very well done. There are handsome varnished floors, gilded mirrors and an attractive bar. There a mix of tables; ranging from sofas, low-slung tables, to chairs and tables for sitting and eating. They have a good range of beers and a gastro pub menu. The food is very well done and as a place it is perfectly suited for daytime hanging out. As one might expect from its location they show football matches. It is a good, relatively genteel place to watch games, particularly if you are an Arsenal fan.

We went to try the Sunday roast. Ordered the lamb roast, was ok. We didn't enjoy the whole…read moreexperience due to the service, that it was correct but you could notice that they were annoyed while working. I don't expect the service to be really joyful but for that price I'm expecting someone that can tell me a recommendation without an attitude. Maybe if you try the pub in a "less busy" day, they'll be in the mood, but I think there are plenty of options in Stoke Newington to go instead.

Tried to eat here on May 5th and made a reservation for four. Two people in our group arrived a few…read moreminutes before us and were seated. When my boyfriend and I arrived, we were IDed and informed the pub is 21+. My boyfriend was denied entry 3 days before his 21st birthday. We confirmed on the website beforehand the restaurant was only 21+ on Saturdays, May 5 was a Friday. The bouncer told us the policy was "discretionary," more like discriminatory. One of the woman in our party, also 20, was allowed entry minutes before us. The bouncer checked her ID and allowed her in. When they saw my boyfriend (who was completely sober) they denied us service for no real reason. They screwed up our plans and lost our business. Our friends left and we had to make last minute arrangements on a busy Friday night. Very disappointing.

This review is for the kidney bean, lentil and halloumi burger I ordered. It was very good: great…read moreburger texture, not tough to cut, but appropriately chewy. The halloumi is a decent size atop. Together the flavours are appropriately salty and savoury. I ordered sans a bun and chips, with extra salad. I'm just dinking a star because my order took SO long to arrive as a takeaway item. I wish I had known there was a lengthy food queue as I was in a hurry and told the bartender this. Btw the pub has no takeaway containers- shame on them- so I brought my own.

I'm one of those people who've always wanted a really decent, local pub and I think I may have…read morefound it in the Stapleton. It's main attraction may be that it's a stone's throw from my house but there's still plenty more to recommend this pub - the drinks are reasonable (particularly compared to what I imagine is arch-enemy the Old Dairy over the road), the staff are always friendly, the food is always good and you can generally snag a table as the place is roomy. Even better? If the football is on you can still find a corner away from the TVs. For a pub in Finsbury Park this is basically the best.thing.ever. They were a bit slow with our Sunday lunches when they had a few large parties in the other room so bear that in mind but otherwise this is a local I can easily get behind.

I'm a big fan of the King's Head. Again, this pub was really close to my old work and I've had a…read morefew business lunches in here and casual after work drinks. The pub itself is gorgeous, it's a beautifully decorated place and is quite big too. There's a restaurant in here along with a big bar, lots of seating and they have events here too (comedy nights etc). The last time I was in here was for a lunch meeting. We were served pretty quickly as the place was quite quiet. The food was absolutely superb - a huge plate of traditional fish and chunky chips wrapped in crispy batter with a bit of side salad. Yum, yum, yum! The prices are the usual about £7-£10 for food and the standard £3-£4 for a pint. I was hardly thinking of the prices when I was in here though, this place is pretty awesome - highly recommended!

Kings Head is situated right in the heart of Crouch End almost opposite the clock tower. It has a…read morecozy and friendly feel to it with candles on the tables. There is low piped music in the background and lots of different styles of seating from sofa's to cushioned chairs, and small square and round stools. The bar is well stocked but what stands out the most in this place is the food. You order at the bar and you collect a bottle with your order number on it. I ordered Nachos (5.00) which came baked in a brown terracotta dish stacked with salsa, soar cream, cheese and jalapenos, they were great and too much for one person. My friend had an ultra chunky burger which she said was superb. Downstairs they have live music and comedy which you can check out at downstairsatthekingshead.com. I must go back to check it out.

While most of their staff is nice I am convinced the management seems much to relaxed…read morediscrimination of customers based on race and gender. I had an unpleasant experience there once. I used to be a regular there as I loved brining my child there on Sunday afternoons for their chips and for the ambience. But I will likely avoid going there moving forward. I encourage the management to conduct diversity training for not only the nice staff but also those who seem to take issues or equal treatment much too casually for the 21st Century.

Ambiance was fun, and Anna, our server, could not have been sweeter. we ordered fish and chips. the…read moreoutdoor garden was lovely and the place was packed but service was impeccabl.

This is a great local pub that has everything you would like on offer, including some great Belgian…read morebeer on drought. There is a large courtyard at the back, which is really lovely to spend time at in the summer. The smokers tend to take it over in the chilly months of winter. This is a rare pub to find in the inner alleys of Stoke Newington, but that is half its charm! There are some original fixtures from olden times, and some old geezers who like they've been here just as long. Its a charming local pub, and great to have a drink at in the evening.

Fun pub with a good selection of beers and ciders on tap. I would come here with my sister and her…read morehusband for a few drinks before dinner to hang out. Bartenders were friendly. Definitely hidden in the side streets in Stoke Newington but it is perfect for a neighborhood pub.

Love this place. It's a perfect pub in Stoke Newington with a local clientele to match…read more Quote from the website "a proper old school boozer with a unique horsehoe bar." Yes, that's why I like it. Good atmosphere inside, dark walls, slightly quirky and not too crowded, cosy low lighting. Their mix of music is great and played at a low level so you can chat. Feels like an independent pub, not one of the brewery chains which makes it more individual. The bar staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable. They also have an extensive cocktail list. One thing I like is that you can order stone baked pizzas off the menu from a place just round the corner which they deliver to the pub for you. The pizzas looked pretty good but didn't get to try yet. Bonus is a decent beer garden at the back.

The Lion is a great bar to go to, with a very relaxed atmosphere and friendly people. There is…read moresomething for everyone, with large football screens, free wifi, and a good range of affordable beers and wines, and even cocktails should it take your fancy. They don't serve food, but they let you bring in takeaway and even your own bottle of wine. They provide cutlery too should you need it. Located where it is, in the mecca of takeaway places in the middle of Church Street, you certainly will be spoiled for choice. I like the lighting inside, and the really laid back atmosphere, which is a pleasure to relax in. They have a music license, so there is some good live music here occasionally as well as comedy.

This place is amazing!!!! This is some of the best food in London. I'm not normally even a big…read moreseafood person, but given the reviews and the fact it has a nice outdoor patio I thought we'd give it a go. So happy we did and can't wait to go back! We started with the cod croquettes. They were light and fluffy and the aioli was delicious. Next was the mozzarella and raw courgette. I was skeptical about the raw courgette but I loved it and ate more than my fair share. Next was the star of the night for me- the ricotta gnocchi. It was one of the best pastas I've ever had, and I wish I could recreate the sauce at home! Next was the second star- the baked cuttlefish pasta. Super skeptical here again because I normally don't like inked pasta, but my husband wanted it. It was sooooo good. We ended with an eclair and I was stuffed and happy! Can't recommend enough!

Had a very nice meal here after hopping over the pond for an English football trip with a mate…read more Had the chance to see Arsenal v Liverpool at Emirates Stadium. Luckily, the food at Westerns Laundry was better than the outcome of the game. I really enjoyed all the food. Salad with vinaigrette was great. Baked ricotta was yummy. Oyster of the day amazing. Anyway, almost did not come because of the negative reviews on the 'natural' wine. My conclusion: avoid the wine. Not sure why a great restaurant (who is on notice about the wine disaster) is dedicated to serving kombucha instead of having a solid list. Stick with the excellent beer and cocktails (the white port and tonic is amazing). Better luck for the Gunners in the future, but Westerns Laundry is worth the trip regardless.