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The Plimsoll, London, Greater London

The Plimsoll

4.8
4.8
66 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.

It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.

Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:

Weekdays:
Bar 3-11pm
Kitchen 6-10pm

Weekends:
Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)
Kitchen 1-5pm

Kitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Modern European, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3034 1099
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North London

    Best Food

  • North London

    Hot spot

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Plimsoll offers an exceptional dining experience with its standout Dexter cheeseburger and "life-changing fried potatoes." Guests rave about the "amazing food," "friendly service," and "great vibe." The vibrant atmosphere and quality ingredients make it a top choice in London, though some find it slightly pricey. Book ahead!

66 Reviews

  1. Dalia

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food arrived before drinks, everything came cold, the cheese burger was the only good thing we ordered.

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  2. Alberto

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. I’ve been in plimsoll before because their burger. I couldn’t come back with some friends to let them try it too. We got 5 burgers but at the end we ordered 3 more with extra cheese and at the end they were even better. My friend was looking for bacon but for me the crunchiness of meat was enough. Very good balance of flavours. I tried many burgers but probably this is the best in London. I was a bit sad realising they removed the green salad with walnuts from the menu cuz it was really good but I understand can be because the seasonal changes etc. Another must to try are the potatoes with aioli. We also got other dishes but I would say these 2 were the best. The pub was full but the service was fast. The kitchen is not big but they are very organised. Same with table service, we had some requests and the blonde girl who served us was really nice and patient haha I forgot to asked her name for the mention Overall a great experience! Thank you guys!

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  3. Al

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love it here, it's reliable and consistent. We fight over the potatoes and pudding every time. The staff are welcoming and attentive. 5 stars+

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  4. Caroline

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious - my paperdelle was gorgeous. Wine though was disappointing - we had four different wines all of which were indifferent.

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  5. Ben

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really (really) great place. Warm, relaxed, buzzy, casual ambience. Great menu and a team that really care about the quality of the food and drink. I had a 'small plate' of mackerel (it was huge, a whole fish) and it was delicious, with a really garlicy salad. We also shared the fried pizza (small) and roast potatoes. All delicious. Cost about £33 each including a drink. Fab.

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  6. nataliab

    London

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and a very original Londoner experience! Thanks for the lovely staff there <3

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  7. Lee

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally amazing as always The service was so lovely Everyone at the plimsoll makes you feel So welcome Love this place 👌🏻

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  8. Paul

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food & atmosphere. Good varied menu. Great value too !

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  9. Abbie

    Brighton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, the burgers are the best I have ever had! We love this place so much, just wish it was closer to us! Highly recommend!

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  10. Aila

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant as always! I can’t stop thinking about the jalapeno margarita ! Burgers are still as good as always !

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FAQs

The Plimsoll offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3034 1099.

The Plimsoll is rated 4.8 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Plimsoll

52 St Thomas's Rd, London, Greater London N4 2QW

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Plimsoll road/St Thomas rd
  • Area
    Highbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Modern European, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Finsbury Park station is a 3 minute walk from the pub
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    020 3034 1099
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