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The Plimsoll, London, Greater London

The Plimsoll

4.8
4.8
114 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pub

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

  • The Plimsoll x Vino Di Anna

    Mar 31, 2025 only
    On Monday, March 31st, we’re excited to welcome Anna and her sun-kissed Etnean wines to the pub, alongside a one-off menu of Sicilian bangers. Think fried fish with lemon, pasta ca nunnata, grilled sardines with salmoriglio, and breaded veal cutlets. Anna and her husband, Eric, cultivate 8 hectares of terraced vines and olive groves on the north face of Mount Etna, where they champion local grape varieties. All grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar, crafting expressive, energetic wines that have long been a favorite on our list. This special menu and selection of wines will be available in both our restaurant and bar.

Menu

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What 114 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
  • 4.5Value

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!
114 Reviews

  1. Ciara

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had, I would 100% come back.

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  2. Lorna

    Newcastle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I'd been really looking forward to trying out The Plimsoll, but unfortunately it seems to have fallen a little for the over-hyped Instagram crowd. The ambience on a Thursday early evening was extremely noisy and overcrowded, it felt like everywhere you stood a the bar you were in somebody's way which only improved slightly in the dining area... Then the menu was okay, but I wasn't blown away. It being our first time we decided to try the much raved about burger and a few other small plates - olives, salad and potatoes. In typical small plate fashion, things came when they were ready, but it didn't feel like the menu really suited this, it just meant we ate a plate of salad on its own, then some potatoes, then our burgers. With two drinks this all came to a stonking £90+ which.. I guess it is London but still seems kinda extortionate. That being said, the food was tasty however we both sooner discovered that evening and the next day that it had upset our stomachs - not sure if it was the level of grease in the burger - but yeah.. bit of a disappointment.

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  3. Margaux

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The plimsoll is a beautiful place, and the staff is lovely. Like everywhere the prices really went up. I know times are hard but 1 piece of roasted chicory (1!) and 1 small scallop for £20 + 12.5% service starts feeling a little absurd. Will happily come back for a quick burger and a half, but that’s all

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  4. Bailey

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  6. Jim

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  7. Nina

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. Shane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Plimsoll is rated 4.8 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
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
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