The Lady Mildmay Pub in Islington

The food from the kitchen is 5 star. Seasonal, inventive and prepared and presented wonderfully. The wine list is intriguing. I had an Albarino from France for the first time in my life. My disappointment was with who I assumed was the manager. Perfunctory and she knows her stuff, but she has the warmth of an unlit fire. I also observed her having an intense conversation with one of the bar staff next to the cutlery drawer.

The menu here is described as 'Rustic Mediterranean'. We came here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food - my personal choice was the Moroccan Chicken Stew which was well prepared and tasty. It's not fine dining by any means, but it offers something different to the bog-standard pub grub. The pub itself is traditional and relatively unspoilt; indeed a little basic and rough around the edges which may not be to everyone's taste but, for me, this just enhances its appeal. There are many original features remaining, such as original fireplaces and ornate plasterwork on the ceilings and the tables and chairs are somewhat basic. On the bar, ales are mostly from the local and excellent Five Points Brewery.

Good food, have been coming for a few years, but sadly the current staff are slow, fairly unfriendly, and seem entirely unable to observe who's been waiting to be served, meaning you can wait for ages while they keep serving new arrivals. Nice pub and menu, but very let down by really poor lacklustre bar staff.

This was a great evening that was ruined by a rather dreadful family who was so rude to the bar staff that I could not quite believe what was going on. The man was so patient and tried to explain why they could not be served but he was being shouted at and abused. I think it was one of the worse cases of harassment I have seen. The manager remained so calm that I applaud him. we received wonderful food served by great people. The abusive woman I think had low self-esteem due to a weight problem she has and she took it out on others. Shame on her.

Phenomenal food, wine selection and the staff, wow they’re unparalleled tbh great vibes!! Will deffo be back atleast 3 times a week for the foreseeable

My boyfriend and I came here for a Sunday Roast with some friends and had a terrible experience. Despite having ordered all at the same time, we were the two last to be served, almost 30 minutes after everyone else. They completely forgot about our order and when our plates arrived, the chicken was almost meat less and the beef roast barely cooked. Terrible service with staff members acting as they were doing you a favour. Not the kind of experience I was looking for...

We did have good food but one member of staff was so rude that we won’t be going back. We asked for water and he gave us some and said he expected a large tip as there is no table service. We were also not allowed to sit at an empty table as it was used for the chefs. Nobody used it while we’re there.

With prices pushing £20 for a roast you'd expect a high quality offering, but the Lady Mildmay serves stringy and tough meat and Aunt Bessie Yorkshire puddings alongside a measly collection of zapped vegetables. The gravy is watery and the condiments dished out in rations. We complained and were given short shrift, shrugs and sent on our way as if we were an inconvenience for mentioning things could be improved. Avoid this place.

Really delicious meals. Best for 6 months!! Tasry unusual menus well sased tables a really great post lock down meal. As good as ever!

We had the roasted tomato bruschetta, roasted whole bream and fried semolina with broad beans and it was SO delicious. Love the vibe coming from the kitchen. Excellent beers on tap. 10/10 pub.

The best Sunday roast I have ever had! Hats off to the head chef! The atmosphere is lovely, the staff friendly - we will definitely be back!

Have visited to the pub several times over the last 6 weeks, love the atmosphere, drinks and food are great. Staff are seriously weird though and seem completely bored to the point of rudeness, with the exception of one of the women who is absolutely brilliant. The last time was so strange, they actually locked the pub at 7pm on bank holiday Sunday even though there were loads of regular punters in there. This meant some poor staff member had to stand by the door unlocking it for people to leave. The staff are so bad it ruins what would otherwise be a brilliant pub. They make it actively an unwelcoming place.

Our first visit and a first rate meal. The bar staff were welcoming and attentive (we had booked a table for the 6 of us) and there was a buzz of anticipation as we decided on our food. The roast dinner options were limited to beef, chicken and nut loaf, but that seemed to cater for our needs- nobody was hankering after lamb or pork, although one did opt for the mushroom cassoulet. The roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were very good and the carrots, kale and cabbage went down well. The nut loaf was declared 'one of the best' and the veggie cassoulet described as 'excellent', so it wasn't all about roast meat. Those who had room for desserts thought them 'very good' . All in all, this is a pub with a characterful atmosphere, a good selection of beers and moderately priced wine. We'll be back.

I love this pub, which I always go to if I need food over other local pubs. Great menu and the pub is lovely. Only criticism is that they don’t play any music, which ruins the atmosphere somewhat. Even a quiet something in the background could help loads

T he owners have managed to retain a pub like atmosphere while providing an excellent range of food from the open style kitchen. The staff are friendly and helpful and work extremely hard to minimise any delays at the bar. They serve 4 or 5 real ales, generally from London based breweries but also from breweries like XT and Animal, and if you sensibly belong to CAMRA there is a 50p a pint reduction. There is no music, machines or television screens so people do not have to shout to be heard. Excellent pub and it joins the Wenlock, the Harp, the Tapping the Admiral, the Royal Oak and the Sultan as places to treasure.

Food was delicious, ample, affordable, service staff were very good and atmosphere was fantastic, couldn't fault whatsoever

Great pub brilliant staff good beer food is really nice. Friendly customers. Always use during the day as well as the weekend.

Had a very tender and tasty steak sandwich for lunch. Great atmosphere in this friendly pub, obviously popular as soon got busy. Our dog was made welcome and given a bowl of water and a treat. Varied menu at reasonable prices and there was a...

Great food, good selection of beers and wines. All in all a really nice place with a chilled and friendly atmosphere.

A large rustic gastro pub. Excellent beer choice and a great menu cook in an open kitchen next to the bar. Seems busy so best to book ahead.

I have been to the Lady Mildmay a couple of times with my daughter for dinner. They have a nice and varied menu and a good selection of wines (and beers of course). I enjoyed the dinner in the first visit, I returned several times,...

Punchy and tasty chestnut mushroom soup and mackerel linguine in this tasteful local brought joy to our afternoon. Felt comfortable from start to finish. Return visit after my mum was complementary about her food too. Thank you

The Lady Mildmay is blossoming into a fine Lady of the gastro pub world indeed! Not only are the staff as pleasant & courteous as the name be fits.. the food is simply scrumptious! Have been a few times now & always had the bavette...

This is by miles the best Sunday roast beef I've had in a pub. Great place, great staff, great food and drinks. I highly recommend it. You can tell this place is really going the extra mile to please and serve great food. I will...

Sunday Lunch is hard to get right....the Lady Mildmay does it right everything. We always go for the beef which is roasted medium rare. The vegetables are amazingly tastey.

I have been here several times and cannot fault the place. Sunday lunches are amazing especially as they have cauliflower cheese. I just had their £6 lunch. All the ingredients are fresh and cooked to perfection. Excellent wine list charming staff and wonderful ever changing...

We recently ate here with our kids and had a lovely time! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our boys tucked into the Greek meatballs, the peri peri chicken was very tasty as was the mackerel salad. Good value too! Looking forward to going...

This is a great local pub and restaurant. The food is original, fresh and having dined there a few times now, always excellent. They have a good range of beers some of which change regularly. The bar staff are friendly and the service is excellent....

took my mum for lunch last Tuesday and was so impressed. We ordered two £6.00 lunches (sardines and a cauliflower/pasta bake) plus 2 items from the tapas meue (chorizo and roasted potatoes). Everything was delightful and we were completly suffed afterwards. It was nice and...

Two Friday's in a row I've had their £6 specials. Today was Goat Meringue Sausage and Lentil Stew with Garlic and Basil Pesto. Absolutely delicious. The chefs here are amazing. Definitely one of the secrets of N1!

called in this Newington Green local after lunch at Perilla for a snifter. Its a large up to date pub with a good range of beers and what looked like an interesting menu on the blackboard which included goat. So, might give the food a...

At £16 I was expecting big things from my roast at the lady mildmay. I've been for food at other times and thought it was good so thought I'd try the roast. Although the beef was lovely and tender, the gravy lacked punch, the meat...

Having recently moved to the area we tried out Sunday lunch in the Lady Mildmay and was not disappointed. We have been here a couple of times and the staff have always been super friends. The weekday lunch is very good value and very tasty...

A local pub for me which I have been in a few times for food and drinks. I have really enjoyed them. It is a cut above standard pub food in ambition and execution. The £6 lunch is great with a small selection of interesting...

This pub food is one of the best in the area. I had mushroom risotto and my partner had fish these were both excellent, this pub had struggled in the past, but now they've finally got it right, good selection of wines, nice people behind...

Visited on a Monday night with another couple, warm welcome by the bar man. Chose a lovely ale and glass of Portuguese red to begin. The menu is up on a big blackboard - lots of options, which are reasonably priced. I went for the...

Went here with friends for dinner last Saturday. Amazing food, lovely friendly staff. Really really first class. I nearly don't want to put this review as places get rubbish when they are revered but this place is super special and made our night great.

Popped down to London on a family visit and 4 of us popped into the Lady Mildmay for a Sunday roast. The welcome we got was great. The food was fantastic and I really liked the pub. I wish I was local so could visit...

Love this pub. Super friendly, great wine and beer selection, great food, great service, great atmosphere. Love love love.

Great place, very chilled and friendly. Great lofty ceilings with a polished albeit shabby chic interior. Good selection of real ales, bottled beers and lagers. Semi open plan kitchen arrangement makes for a more gastro experience. Prices reasonable for the locale. Visited on a Saturday...

Not eaten here yet but really nice friendly pub for a drink with friends. Good selection of beers and wine and not expensive. Well knowledgeable staff

Chose this pub to meet with a friend as there was a pianist advertised for the Friday evening. We got a lovely comfy sofa in the back. Nice chilled atmosphere. Enjoyed a few tapas, listened to Liam the pianist who was exceptional. Bar staff were...

amazing quality, food perfect cooked and very well presented. very nice venue (immaculatly clean .... perfect!) Nice selection of wines too. very well done guys!

Visiting daughter and grandson in Dalston from Cardiff. No beef on menu. Called in for Sunday Lunch. Not to worry had Roast baby chicken. Delicious. Staff friendly and helpful. Locals chatty and made us feel welcome. Vegetables and trimmings fresh and tasty. Our grandson enjoyed...

This place is such a hidden gem! Came across it on a Sunday afternoon and decided to try the roast lunch - it was perfect. Favourite spot to go to now.. The staff are really friendly and the atmosphere was very chilled.

We went with high hopes after a reliable recommendation from a friend. Lucky us as I don't think we'd have been tempted otherwise. Am getting a bit weary and wary of the mushrooming of gastropubs over the last decade or so. I chose the roast...

We came here for dinner which was, to be fair, really delicious despite the lack of vegetables on most dishes. The staff are great however it's pretty expensive and I think overpriced. It could also really benefit from playing some music. The building has big...

we spotted this pub from the other side of Newington Green and decided to give it a try for lunch last Saturday. Really nice inside - looks like its been recently refurbished. We sat by the open double doors which was really nice . We...

Friendly service, menu changes often. You must try the foods here! No TVs, so you are also safe from sports.

Had a nice lunch with grand daughter & son in law very nice food I had the Piri Piri chicken .fairly good atmosphere,service was up to scratch not sure about value for money as the son in law paid.But overall very good.

The Lady is a "new" pub - and she didn't disappoint. Nice atmosphere and a decent selection of beers and food. Large servings, too.

Good service atmosphere and great food. I'd come back here for different dishes. Just a step away from beautiful newington green

SO refreshing - no intrusive music - no pretension - just is a great tranquil atmosphere and excellent food. I LOVE this place. I don't know how they have done it, but it feels like a hideaway that has always been there just waiting to...

I have visited Lady Mildmay many times since its recent opening and have to say, what a transformation from the Dissenting Academy (it's predecessor). Apart from aesthetics they offer a great selection of ales. But the real jewel is the food; consistently exceptional. For a...

A really nice pub. I have visited a couple times for drinks and food. The food is very good especially the Sunday roast. Also a great pint of ale. Family and dog friendly.

Didn't get to eat, but the food looked great. Sunday evening, so we had eaten lunch already. The madcap Welsh bartender really enhanced the night for us. I suspect this place is a winning formula. Great beers, friendly staff & a little bit of a...