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The Plimsoll, London, Greater London

The Plimsoll

4.8
4.8
111 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pub

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 111 people are saying

The Plimsoll reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

    Lively

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Plimsoll offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly, attentive service." The Dexter cheeseburger and fried potatoes are "to die for," while other dishes like scallops and mackerel also impress. Though the setting is vibrant, it can be noisy and seats might be uncomfortable. Overall, a "must-visit" for burger enthusiasts!

111 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burgers potatoes wine oh MY it was such a great experience and loved the hospitality as well

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    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing just amazing We loved all the food and the drink

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  3. Jim

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty food. Spuds are amazing! Always an interesting and creative menu. Excellent beer too. Service very good. Music is a little loud I feel.

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  4. Nina

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the burgers, potatoes and a couple more sides and they were all outstanding, and Guinness was perfect!

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  5. Shane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious inventive menu that changes regularly whilst keeping a few favourites in reserve. Never disappoints unless I can’t get a table.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good and the burger and blood orange margarita were lovely. Felt a bit/a lot let down by the pork belly portion size and the frankfurter dish, for the price I thought it would be a bit more interesting than a literal chopped up frankfurter.

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  7. Michael

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    £25 for one lamb chop and potatoe salad is a bit expensive. The ragu was good but quite pricey. The burgers are the best.

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  8. Grace

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an absolutely incredible meal - the burger is famous for a reason! The sneaky winner was the winter tomatoes, though. One person in our party deemed them “the best tomato they’ve ever had”. Thank you to our wonderful waitresses also for preparing the cake we brought as it was our friend’s birthday! Very kind and accommodating. 10/10 meal & service.

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  9. Savannah

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibes, service and food options. Easy to book a table too

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  10. RINA

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the potatoes, burgers and linguine. Potatoes and burgers are another level! They were so tasty and we loved them. However, the linguine was too salty and overcooked. It’s a shame because other food was amazing so. But I will get back next time for sure

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FAQs

The Plimsoll is rated 4.8 stars by 111 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
9:30 PM
Booked 35 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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