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Westerns Laundry

4.7
4.7
1260 Reviews
£26 to £40
Modern European
Westerns Laundry is a Micheling Bib Gourmand restaurant focusing on seafood & natural wines. The restaurant is located in the Islington/Highbury neighbourhood of North London. It opened in 2018 and is housed in a 1950's industrial building which used to be home to the largest commercial launderette in North London. It now boasts a beautiful 60 cover dining room, which opens onto an open 20 cover cobbled courtyard with olive trees as well as an intimate private dining room. Westerns Laundry has won numerous awards for excellence and originality and is a firm favorite on the London dining scene

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2 people

19:00


Booked 30 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Modern European, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 18:00–23:00

  • Phone number

    020 7700 3700

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    James Mitchell

  • Private party facilities

    we will consider request for Private Hire of Westerns Laundry on a case by case basis

  • Area

    Holloway

  • Cross Street

    Old Industrial Building with Olive trees Forecourt

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Holloway (Underground) 3mns walk<br />Highbury & Islington (Underground) 7mns walk<br />Drayton Park (Overground) 1mn walk

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,260 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • North London

    Best Ambiance

  • North London

    Most Booked

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  1. H

    Hayley

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and food! The bottomless bread was delightful
  2. DY

    DougY

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly brilliant food - loved it!
  3. CS

    CatherineS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food service & ambience. The food was absolutely delicious and great variety. Interesting flavour combinations and wonderful seasonal menu. We will definitely go again.
  4. F

    Fleur

    London

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Amazing place, the food is outstanding. Atmosphere a 10/10 too. Bit noisy so don't take your granddad there, otherwise all good!
  5. J

    Jane

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Excellent food, a crazy expensive wine list and inappropriate service for a place of that statue: I didn’t feel as a valued customer, they rushed me to order, gave me the bill 20 minutes before the next customer was supposed to come and it was just not at all special. It’s a shame.
  6. M

    Meera

    Milan

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, ambience and staff - would return back in a heartbeat!
  7. IS

    IsabellaS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extraordinary. Original. Delightful - such an exciting place to have eaten
  8. CM

    ClaudioM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really lovely restaurant. Cool setting, lovely ambience, a lovely neighbourhood spot off the beaten track that you genuinely wouldn't know existed. I've lived in London for 11 years and I'd never heard of Drayton Park as an area before, despite it being super close to lots of stuff I did know. Low lighting, candles and a real buzzy atmosphere in this place. Service was friendly, very efficient but not at all in your face. Plenty of information given about each dish if you asked for it. The menu changes almost daily so to get an idea of what you might be eating their insta is the place to go. We enjoyed radicchio and onion tart, leeks with tromopettes, plaice with herb butter, grated brussell sprout and fondant potato and pheasant with port and sage. All delicious! Washed down with very affordable and quaffable house wine. No room for dessert! Go here for somewhere different that none of your mates will have heard of. You won't be disappointed.
  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal last night in great surroundings
  10. GB

    GuillaumeB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very welcoming restaurant (really attentive) and nice food!
  11. S

    Spagbol101

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in London and such a cool vibe. Food is expensive though.
  12. DH

    DHammer

    London

    322 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    322 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I like this restaurant. It is a bit quirky in a nice way. It is pretty dark with small tea lights on the table especially in the communal tables down the centre. I thought the food was very tasty generally but my pasta was slightly undercooked. The wines by the glass and carafe offer a good range and unlike most restaurants there is no hidden mark up by having a glass or carafe compared to the equivalent bottle price - high commendation for that. Service was attentive and charming
  13. LF

    LydiaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cannot recommend highly enough. The staff are truly excellent and make the experience so special. The food is obviously made by people who really care about it - delicious and inventive. Thank you for such a wonderful evening it totally surpassed all expectations. Will be recommending to everyone!
  14. AC

    AndyC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Everything was excellent but I wanted to give a special mention to Penelope our waitress. She was welcoming, attentive, funny and improved the whole experience massively.
  15. SJ

    SJreview

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great space, nice buzzy vibe, not too noisy. Service enthusiastic, Knowledgeable and friendly Food was delicious. The only negatives for us were the price was high Vs generosity of dishes. Wine prices expensive. Also, the sharing plates could work for two, but for 4 people, splitting a small dish into 4 doesn’t work well. They should advise customers to share each plate between two maybe?
  16. BT

    ByTheFarm

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice spot in Drayton Park. Seafood dishes are delicious and well executed. Nice complementary wine list. Worth the visit.
  17. JJ

    JaneyJ

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere, the food, the wine, the staff, all perfect! Difficult to leave!
  18. L

    Lindsay

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, attentive service, delicious wine and food that is both comforting and exciting
  19. AG

    AbbyG

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was exceptional, friendly, informative and fun . Loved the small plates that were delicious. The ambiance was a young fun vibe .
  20. JH

    JasonH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second time here and it was even better than the first. Casual dining but with fantastic service and out of this world menu. Go and indulge your taste buds and this wonderful restaurant.
  21. R

    Richyboyreviews

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want delightfully cooked fish with a sprinkling of great service and a well-curated wine list then look no further. Ask the waiter/ chef for their recommendation but obviously still get the fideo pasta dish irrelevant. Thank you. We'll be back.
  22. N

    Nevecomplain2014

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Fantastic wine Great food and service Just expensive but understandable with rising cost’s unfortunately
  23. SH

    SophieH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVED this place - would definitely go again. Beautiful food, amazing service and overall good vibes.
  24. SD

    SeanD

    Dublin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, excellent service and a lovely chilled room. My new favourite restaurant in London
  25. l

    londoneater70

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best and most original tasting food i have had in London for several years. Would Happily have eaten every dish on the menu. Will definitely return
  26. N

    Nicola

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    delicious seafood and veg - only serving natural wine which I did not love but overall a very good experience
  27. ET

    EricT

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great ambience but not the cheapest restaurant but, hey, this is north London and the experience is excellent
  28. H

    Henry

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would eat here everyday if I could! Simply wonderful cooking, great wine list and lovely people.
  29. AC

    AnnieC

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    There's a great atmosphere here, especially in winter, with nice lighting, open busy kitchen etc. The service was good and very pleasant. The food was good with sharing plates being the intention. Only down size is the portions were often smallish for the price. It was a little pricey but we were happy to pay for an occasion!
  30. JC

    JenniferC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really top notch, creative (without being pretentious) food. Lovely candlelit room gets you in the mood. Service was super attentive. Even the loos were lovely. Hard to beat. I’m going back!
  31. L

    Lamedonkey1

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. The food the wine the staff. Brought some friends who were similarly bowled over
  32. NW

    NicoleW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside and it was really lovely. Not too loud, and still nice and warm thanks to the heaters. Food was amazing and the service was great. It felt quite personal despite the place being super buzzy. Can’t wait to come again !
  33. AW

    AlexW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Fantastic loved it. Food was great. Staff were brilliant although I feel the cheese board was overpriced and let it down.
  34. JH

    JonathanH

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely new discovery, having visited their sister restaurants, Primeur and Jolene, both also in Islington. Wonderful food, great vibe, lovely staff - highly recommended.
  35. a

    abussey

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very cosy place. good atmosphere for date or just a meal with friend. Food is definitely the star of this place . not to be missed.
  36. AG

    AndyG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We loved our visit. Great food and great service. Just on gripe - the draft! It was cold as one or both front doors were open most of the time. When you spend good money on a meal being warm and comfortable is a basic expectation, in my humble opinion.
  37. PR

    PaulR

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    One of our favourite restaurant s in North London, our 5 th visit
  38. ES

    EveS

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our meal: food; ambience and service.
  39. J

    Jen75

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and recommendations for wine pairing
  40. J

    Jeff

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It is great to have such a restaurant in the neighbourhood. Great deco makes you feel cosy, great atmosphere, we had a lovely waiter and food is lovely and varied. Noise is a bit too high but maybe our age!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Westerns Laundry is rated 4.7 stars by 1260 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Westerns Laundry

34 Drayton Park, London, N5 1PB

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Old Industrial Building with Olive trees Forecourt

  • Area

    Holloway

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 18:00–23:00

  • Cuisines

    Modern European, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Holloway (Underground) 3mns walkHighbury & Islington (Underground) 7mns walkDrayton Park (Overground) 1mn walk

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    James Mitchell

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    020 7700 3700

  • Private party facilities

    we will consider request for Private Hire of Westerns Laundry on a case by case basis

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