The Old School House
Stony Stratford's traditional pub with Nepalese plates, live sport, and a front-garden buzz.
Quick essentials
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Previously known as The Plough, The Old School House keeps its London Road pub identity intact while giving Stony Stratford another Lapen Inns table for momo, curries, Sunday plans, and proper pints.
The building stays pub-led by design: exposed brick, wooden floors, and a large single-bar layout make it feel familiar from the first drink.
What changes the visit is the Nepalese kitchen, which adds momo, curries, grills, and warmer menu guidance without making mixed tables work too hard.
Front-garden benches, a private courtyard, and 125 covers across inside and outside space help the pub flex from daytime lunches to match nights and bigger gatherings.
Earlier era
The site trades as The Plough, a familiar Stony Stratford pub on busy London Road.
Recent investment
Internal and external refurbishment sharpens the pub while keeping the traditional character in place.
Today
Lapen Inns runs Old School House as a traditional local with a Nepalese kitchen, live sport, and flexible group-friendly spaces.
Deep dive on The Old School House.
Location & Atmosphere
The Old School House sits on busy London Road in Stony Stratford with a characterful brick frontage, exposed brick inside, wooden floors underfoot, and a large single-bar layout that still feels like a proper local. A front garden catches the town-centre buzz, while the private courtyard gives groups a slightly quieter corner to settle into.
Food & Drink
The offer stays pub-led but gains a stronger identity through the Nepalese kitchen: momo, curries, grills, and guided sharing plates sit comfortably beside pub classics, Sunday plans, craft beer, rotating ales, wine, coffee, and premium spirits.
Key Features
- 125 covers split across the bar, front garden, and private courtyard
- Sky Sports and TNT Sports for match nights and team socials
- Small on-site car park plus easy access from the High Street
- Traditional pub setting refreshed by recent internal and external investment
- Lapen Inns hospitality with warmer menu guidance for mixed tables
What Reviewers Say
Old School House works just as well for a quick pint, a family dinner, or a sport-led evening thanks to flexible seating, a dual-menu offer, and a welcome designed to keep the local feel intact.
Based on guest feedback and venue notes.
Scenes from the dining room.
Every service begins before dawn with deliveries from our growers and ends with guests lingering over a nightcap.
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Signature plates this season.
Kathmandu Tikka (Served in Grill) (GF)
GF • dry
Rack of Lamb (GF)
GF • dry
Paneer Saslick (GF)
veg • GF • dry
Salmon Tikka (GF)
GF • dry
Tandoori King Prawn (GF)
GF • dry
Himali Lamb (GF)
Special Veggie Tarkari (V)(GF)
veg • GF
Veggie Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Dietary accommodations
- Mixed tables can order across pub classics and Nepalese dishes in the same sitting.
- The team offers menu guidance around spice, sharing, and practical dietary requests.
- Vegetarian-friendly Nepalese and pub options help family and group bookings land more easily.
Seasonal specials
- Match nights with pub food, rounds, and Nepalese sharing plates.
- Theme nights, tastings, and seasonal menu-launch evenings.
- Sunday plans that work for lunch, later drinks, and longer-table gatherings.
We make arrival effortless.
Address
London Road
Stony Stratford
MK11 1JA
Parking
Small car park on site, with additional town-centre parking nearby when London Road gets busier.
Public transit
Short walk from Stony Stratford High Street with easy bus and town-centre access across Milton Keynes.
Arrival planning support
Call ahead if you want help with mobility needs, prams, quieter seating, or the easiest route into the pub.
On-site parking
A small car park on site helps make arrival easier, with extra town-centre parking nearby if the pub spaces are full.
Dog-friendly outdoor setup
The front garden and courtyard make it easier to plan a dog-friendly visit when the outside space suits the day.
Stay in touch
Call 01908 561936
Email oldschoolhouse@lapeninns.com
Know before you go.
Service & Dining
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Table service
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Menu Offerings
Highlights
- Live sports
- Great bar food
- Outdoor seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Wine
- Spirits
- Coffee
- Tea
- Vegetarian options
- Nepalese cuisine
- British cuisine
- Food
Amenities & Atmosphere
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Beer garden
- Television
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Welcoming
Crowd & Planning
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Cash
Family & Pets
Children
- Children welcome
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Town-centre parking nearby
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Call ahead for access support
- On-site parking
Heard through the grapevine.
“The dual menu makes family and mixed-group meals easier because familiar pub comfort and more distinctive Nepalese dishes can both sit on the same table without compromise.”
“Live sport matters here, but the evening still feels like a full pub plan with food, drinks, and room for local teams and social groups to settle in.”
Follow along
Watch behind-the-scenes prep, cellar reveals, and playlist drops on Instagram stories each service.
Gatherings tailored to your occasion.
From intimate chef’s table residencies to garden receptions, our events team choreographs every detail.
Matchday bookings
Sky Sports and TNT Sports nights designed for local teams, friend groups, and pub regulars who want food and rounds around the fixture.
- Sports screens
- Flexible food ordering
- Inside and outside seating
Tasting evenings
Product tastings and theme-led menu launches that use the bar, front garden, and courtyard without losing the relaxed pub feel.
- Theme-led setup
- Shared food options
- Drinks-led hosting
Private hire & celebrations
Birthdays, work drinks, family gatherings, wakes, and local group meetups supported by the pub's open-plan layout and courtyard space.
- Flexible seating
- Pub and Nepalese menu mix
- Direct planning by phone or email
Make a day of it around Stony Stratford.
Old School House sits in Stony Stratford's daily rhythm, close to the High Street, Horsefair Green, and the town's market-day energy before you settle in for food or a later round.
Stony Stratford High Street
Independent shops, cafes, and the usual town-centre bustle sit a short walk from the pub.
Horsefair Green
The green becomes a focal point for gatherings and the Folk on the Green festival each summer.
Great Ouse riverside walks
Use the nearby river and walking routes to turn lunch or dinner into a longer Stony Stratford stop.
Secure your table.
Reserve via our booking partners or share special requests and our concierge team will tailor the evening.
Book instantly
Prefer to talk?
Call 01908 561936 or email oldschoolhouse@lapeninns.com.
Concierge reservations
Online forms are paused. Email info@lapeninns.com with your preferred date, party size, and any celebrations. Our team will curate the evening and confirm details by reply.
- Share dietary needs, access notes, or entertainment requests.
- Let us know which pub you plan to visit.
- Include the best phone number for quick clarifications.
We reply within one business day.
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