The Plimsoll

4.8

73 Reviews

£26 to £40

Pub

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2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

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

What 73 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

At The Plimsoll, the Dexter cheeseburger steals the spotlight, hailed as "one of the best burgers" in London. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "lovely staff," and a "vibrant atmosphere." Although occasionally busy, the service remains efficient and friendly, making it a "must-visit" for burger enthusiasts.

73 Reviews

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Sean
Nottingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant food, lovely staff, great setting & ambience. Need I say more? Definitely lived up to the hype
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just so f’ing good, never fails. Outstanding as always
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Ellen
VIP
Indiana
85 reviews
4.0
85 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great burgers and potatoes; glass of wine very expensive and very small ; specials nit good vale;
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Andrew
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great gaff, lovely food, lovely service. Would recommend.
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Anna Zsofia
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was exceptionally good! Food, staff, atmosphere, we are already planning to go back. We were celebrating my boyfriend’s 40th birthday and they brought us a cake with a candle as a surprise. Everything was delicious and everyone working there is kind even though it’s super busy.
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Francesca
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner for fantastic value. We’ll definitely be back!
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Lis
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, very busy, tables small for more than 2 with stools rather than chairs. A busy and lively pub. Service was good and they were really accommodating for changes. The food was really delicious!
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Dalia
VIP
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food arrived before drinks, everything came cold, the cheese burger was the only good thing we ordered.
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Alberto
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service. I’ve been in plimsoll before because their burger. I couldn’t come back with some friends to let them try it too. We got 5 burgers but at the end we ordered 3 more with extra cheese and at the end they were even better. My friend was looking for bacon but for me the crunchiness of meat was enough. Very good balance of flavours. I tried many burgers but probably this is the best in London. I was a bit sad realising they removed the green salad with walnuts from the menu cuz it was really good but I understand can be because the seasonal changes etc. Another must to try are the potatoes with aioli. We also got other dishes but I would say these 2 were the best. The pub was full but the service was fast. The kitchen is not big but they are very organised. Same with table service, we had some requests and the blonde girl who served us was really nice and patient haha I forgot to asked her name for the mention Overall a great experience! Thank you guys!
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Al
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love it here, it's reliable and consistent. We fight over the potatoes and pudding every time. The staff are welcoming and attentive. 5 stars+
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FAQs

The Plimsoll is rated 4.8 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

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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What 73 people are saying

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