The Old Dairy

I had driven past over a number of years, but it had always been closed. I was looking for a place to meet a friend for drinks near Finsbury Park, so I asked for some friends for recommendations, and The Old Diary came up. I'm happy that we went. Definitely would go back for drinks. Not sure I would eat there as my friends said avoid the food!

A super building, the Old Dairy has been amazingly re-modelled and now sells beer instead of milk, the ultimate upgrade! Great service and conversation with staff. This is a volumenous pub with loads of different bits to discover. Wonderful conservatory roof over part. A truly great place. Plenty of keg offerings for the thirsty and 4 great cask ales for them that do. I enjoyed my pint.

Best pint I have had in London in a long time with delicious sharing plates. Many people wrongly think that British ale should be served warm but that can make it smell and taste awful. Its why its often not liked alongside poor standards of cellaring. I complemented the friendly bar staff and was told their ale is cooled and the pipes regularly cleaned. Their attention shows. Always been a pleasant pub but can now highly recommend for beer (ale).

I had the pie and chips with Mushy peas and it was absolutely gorgeous. It was a proper pie not meat in a dish with a pastry lid! I had the prawns for starter. Friend had the macaroni cheese her favourite thing that her mum makes and she said it was almost to her mums standard she gave it 8/10. We were a group of five and we all thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Nick was on the bar and our waiter and he was great. We will be definitely be back 😊

Been here a few times as it is literally on my road and on every occasion we have been very impressed with both the service and food. However on Father’s Day it did let us down. I really wanted to try the roast and was very disappointed. The chicken had run out so had to have the beef which for me personally was under cooked as I don’t like it red so didn’t eat it. Maybe should advise customers that’s how it comes. Everything else seemed frozen and the cauliflower cheese was dry. Also waited over 1 hr for food to come. Usually the staff that we have come across have been amazing and friendly but for some reason on this particular day we did not get that same vibe. However will not let this one bad experience put me off has we have had many of other good times in there. 😃

Came in for a weekday lunch with my parents and little girl. Staff were so friendly and accommodating - chef even popped out to see if we had enjoyed our food, which we had. Amazing katsu chicken burger and fish and chips. Fab range of draught on the taps at the bar. Beautiful renovation as well - I hadn’t been in for a few years since it was closed but think we will be back regularly now.

It's really great to see the Old Dairy back open with Greene King taking the helm. Service is okay, with a wide selection of classic and more up to date drinks options. The food we've had was okay, and it has a good atmosphere too - adding a bit of a buzz back to the top of Stroud Green Road; especially as the pub across the road is mid.