Mack Low

I’m always slightly reluctant to take a date to a London gastro pub, mostly because the cities penchant for juxtaposing a pub and stylish eaterie often ends up all wrong. Eating whilst you cannot hear yourself think over the rabble of the bar is not ideal if you’re trying to impress a lady.
The Old Dairy in North London manages to overcome such problems via its expansive size and clearly separate bar and dining areas. Easily fulfilling my search of the perfect pubs in London that I can take a girl to.
With the usual dark and moody stylings of other gastro pubs it fits the bill well without seeming overly ironic or try hard. It does lack the charm of a far out country pub but you will be hard pushed to find something that does hold up as much in North London.
Image: Old Dairy