The Lord Stanley

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Good old pub with amazing food (Try the haddock it’s amazing!), pizzas are also really good! Staff is very welcoming, all that I wanted and missed from England as a tourist. Cheers from France 🇫🇷🫶🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Firstly, this is my favourite pub. Like your bed is your favourite bed. It isn’t perfect, but it’s yours and you keep coming back. That’s how I feel about The Stanley. It’s a friendly pub with a great community buzz and decent, respectful punters from all walks of life. If you dropped your phone, someone would probably hand it back to you or leave it behind the bar. What follows sounds quite critical, but it genuinely comes from a good place. Other than the pizzas and steaks, there’s very little that makes you think, “I really fancy that.” Most of the menu feels like something you could make at home. Some dishes just make you think, “Really?” Case in point: Volcanic Chilli Olives. The refurbishment also feels like a missed opportunity. Everything was replaced… only to look exactly the same. As someone who enjoys woodworking, I noticed the new wall cladding is actually a lower-quality finish than what was there before. Most people won’t notice, but it stood out to me. After weeks of refurbishment, the same old battered tables and chairs went straight back in. They immediately make the place feel more tired than it should. The stairwell to the toilets deserves some attention too, while the beer garden would be transformed with decent paving and a few large planters. The back corner also feels like a wasted opportunity. It’s crying out for either a large family table or a cosy sofa area to give the pub a feature space rather than just another row of tables. Despite all that, I genuinely love this place. It’s always busy, has a brilliant atmosphere and attracts a great crowd. I just think the refurbishment played it a little too safe. I even had a bit of fun creating some AI concepts of the sort of direction I think the pub could have taken not because I think it should become trendy, but because I think it could have felt warmer and cosier while still keeping everything that makes The Stanley what it is.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “The food was lovely, the service just odd. They seem to hire offbeat staff. Very indie feel but kinda oddballs. Attracts the typical indie N London crowd and quite gay friendly it seemed. Safe atmosphere but lacks a bit of life.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Wow this place is incredible. The chef / food they offer is amazing. The small plates are all amazing. The mains I didn’t try apart from the pizza which had Great unique toppings. Nice staff and quick service. Nice crowd.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “A fantastic neighborhood pub that seems to always have a sizable crowd of locals enjoying the suds, food, and ambiance of the neighborhood crowd. Made three visits during my stay in the neighborhood. The pizzas were all fantastic - as was all other food eaten by myself and my fellow visitors.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “The interior is a masterclass in understated elegance—plain, unpretentious, and flooded with natural light from windows large enough to make the room feel like it’s breathing. It’s airy, crisp, and serves as the perfect preamble to the rear courtyard, a genuine sun-trap that justifies every minute spent lingering over a glass. If the yard is at capacity, the street-side benches offer a prime vantage point for the local choreography. There’s a bit of history etched into the woodwork here, too. Back when Coldplay were merely a fledgling outfit with aspirations of grandeur, this was their designated huddle-spot for band meetings. One can almost hear the ghosts of early melodies rattling around the rafters. As for the sustenance, the pizzas are arguably the finest in the zip code—blistered, authentic, and worth the trip alone—though the rest of the menu is equally accomplished. It’s high-quality fare without the high-altitude pricing; it sits comfortably in that "just right" bracket where you don't feel fleeced, but you know you're eating well. Food: 5/5 (Consistently excellent) Service: 4/5 (Attentive without being intrusive) Atmosphere: 4/5 (Effortlessly cool) Group Size: Best kept to a tight 3 or 4. Wait Time: Respectable, though obviously subject to the whims of the crowd.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “Amazing amazing amazing! The Lord Stanley always delivers. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and a great range of drinks. Their chalkboard menu updates regularly and is always filled with top options. The beer garden / outside area is also very nice. Highly recommend!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Had lunch here the food was delicious and not expensive. The courtyard out the back has quite a few tables so you can enjoy the warm weather. Apart from inside there’s also seating on the street with bench seats set up around the pub. The interior is plain and has large windows that give a light airy feel the the space.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Love this place! I’ve been living nearby and finally decided to try it out. Now it’s one of my favorite pubs. The vibe is super cozy. I came on a Tuesday night, and it was busy, but the food was amazing! Definitely order the ink risotto—it was so good, I had to get a second round! The margarita pizza (£10) is also great and super affordable. We ordered a ton of food because it was so good—ended up doing 2 rounds just to try more of the menu! The staff was really nice, too. They mixed up our order but fixed it right away. Definitely recommend this place!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Very busy most times. Not the coziest pub though. High ceiling, over-sized bar smacked in the middle. Noises seemed to amplified for some reason. Very good pizzas though. Menus are on the board.”