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The Plimsoll, London, Greater London

The Plimsoll

4.8
4.8
59 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 62 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 15:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 3034 1099
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Highbury
  • Cross Street
    Plimsoll road/St Thomas rd
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Finsbury Park station is a 3 minute walk from the pub
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 59 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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!

59 Reviews
  1. Paul

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Joe

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best burger in London. I need say no more. Exceptional.

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  5. Archie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolute. The dexter burger is to die for. Be prepared for a lot of butter!! The fried potatoes w aioli are also phenomenal. Excited to try more things next time! Not the cheapest to the worst. Expect about £25 per person for a meal and a drink.

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  6. PD2020

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time here does not disappoint so consistent on all fronts

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally awesome lunch, enjoyed the food, ambiance, friendly service & venue. Don’t miss out on the burger and potatoes!

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  8. Matt

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely burger, Guinness was great and the potatoes were delicious

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  9. Kali

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favourite restaurant in London! Amazing food! Will be returning.

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  10. Richard

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place, slightly over hyped. Food was good and would say to go but it's not as amazing as people have said. Burger is good but there are better. Service is efficient but no sense of hospitality. Would say this is a day time place if you are walking past more than anything else.

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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 59 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 62 times today

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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 15:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3034 1099
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