The Old Dairy, Finsbury Park

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location:

Finsbury Park

address:

1-3 Crouch Hill, N4 4AP

phone:

0871 258 8690*
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nearest stations:

Crouch Hill railway station
(130m)

Finsbury Park railway station London Underground station
(950m) - zone 2

Harringay railway station
(1Km)

Upper Holloway railway station
(1.2Km) - zone 2

Manor House London Underground station
(1.3Km) - zones 2/3

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how to find it:

It's difficult to explain, but you need to walk out of the bus station side of the the tube. Walk through the bus station and turn left along Stroud Green Road. The pub is about 10 minutes' walk away, and will be in front of you.

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The people responsible for a small gaggle of upmarket gastroesque pubs in North London have turned their hand to the impressive space occupied by the popular Old Dairy. They've stuck to their tried and tested formula - sympathetic refurbishment, dark, moody lighting and a large restaurant area. In some of their smaller pubs this latter feature has been frustrating, as it leads to unpleasant overcrowding in the drinking section, whilst the eating bit remains stubbornly underpopulated. At the Old Dairy, the pub's size saves the day, as there was enough seating on our weekday visit for everyone. We can't vouch for the weekend though, but it looks like becoming very busy. There's a laid back atmosphere, a good selection of ale and a good British menu. As elegant as their ambitions are, they're also apparently prepared to bow to popular culture and were showing the football on our visit. We liked the Old Dairy before, but its new incarnation isn't too shoddy either.

reviewed:
12/11/2008