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The Plimsoll, London, Greater London

The Plimsoll

4.8
4.8
86 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Modern European, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3034 1099
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    52 St Thomas's Rd, London, Greater London N4 2QW
  • Neighbourhood
    Highbury
  • Cross Street
    Plimsoll Road/St Thomas's Road
  • 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, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 86 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

Loved For

  • North London

    Best Food

  • North London

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Plimsoll offers "burgers to die for" and a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional food" and "lovely staff." The Dexter burger is widely praised as possibly "the best in London." With a lively setting and a welcoming team, it's a must-visit for exceptional dining experiences.

86 Reviews

  1. Kramik

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burgers to die for and the ambience is nice too. Definitely a regular

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  2. Raj kiran

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place to visit. Servers some of the best Guinness in London and the food is really good too. Forget your 5 guys rubbish the Dexters Burger is the outstanding!

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  3. Phoebe

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely overall experience. Such a friendly team, incredible food and great Guinness. Dog friendly too!

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  4. John

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Raw ingredients very good. Scallops good but maybe could have been seared. Chopped celeriac accompaniment totally tasteless. Coley was delicious. Lemon tart was delicious, the sections of grapefruit a beautiful complement. Overall three great meals. Lovely, friendly waitress. Will be returning.

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  5. Maria

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner with a guest chef. The red gurnard was exceptional!

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  6. Kim

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, every single dish. You have to try the potatoes, they don't look pretty but they're likely to be the best you've ever eaten. The coley was outstanding. Could be a little more comfortable seating. I have a bad back & it a sunken bench or stools so not ideally. Really buzzy atmosphere. Everything done very simply but superbly. Book ahead.

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  7. Oliver

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Can get a bit loud but they can't do much about that. Best food we've had in a long time

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  8. Clara

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was so delicious and the beer selection was excellent. I am never disappointed!

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  9. Sarah

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Delicious food. The scallops with chickpeas!!! Good service. Loved it.

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  10. Flora

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The burger is great and even better we were very kindly given fried potatoes with aioli for free - these were to die for and I’m so glad we didn’t miss out on them! Worth every penny

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FAQs

The Plimsoll is rated 4.8 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for The Plimsoll

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Plimsoll Road/St Thomas's Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Highbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3034 1099
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