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The Plimsoll

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
British, Pubs
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Fun, Lively, Quirky
Awards
SquareMeal London Top 100
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Dog friendly
Food Hygiene Rating

About

The Plimsoll is in many ways, just like an ordinary pub. It has period features like wooden wall panelling, small tables and rustic bar stools, and assorted wine bottles covered in wax, lighting its nooks and crannies. And yet, The Plimsoll has quite a reputation for being extra-ordinary, especially when it comes to its menu which The Guardian says making getting a reservation here akin to 'gold dust'.

The kitchen is helmed by chefs Jamie Allan and Ed McIlroy who are known for their previous pop-up Four Legs at The Compton Arms, and more recently, the achingly cool Tollington's. Their time there made them 'food-scene famous' and they've been heralded fo their experimentational attitude and ability to bring together seemingly at odds taste combinations with delicious effect. 

The Plimsoll states it isn't fine dining, nor is it trying to be, with the chefs saying that they prefer to cook for themselves, and how they like to eat. You won't find a regular menu here, instead an ever-changing mix of seasonal dishes. While you can't be sure what will be available on the night, the pub's Instagram offers a glimpse into a few recents. Among postings you'll see pictures of pigeon bhuna, crumbed prawn and mayo on bread, and egg poached in red wine, winter truffle and ham. 

The menu is usually broken up into starters, mains and desserts, often with a cheese course option, too. While there isn't a drinks menu online, the Instagram shows that the team favour English wines and small producers, with a fondness for natural bottles, too. There's also plenty of beers and after dinner aperetifs too. 

Bookings can be made on Resy and reservations are only on a 90 minutes turn-around, a sign of the food's popularity. Be sure to look out for seasonal bookings such as Christmas, New Years and Burns Night. 


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Yes, you can book via the website or over the phone.

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The closest station is Arsenal.

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Location

52 St. Thomas's Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2QQ

020 3034 1099 020 3034 1099

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 15:00-23:00
Tue 15:00-23:00
Wed 15:00-23:00
Thu 15:00-23:00
Fri 15:00-23:00
Sat 12:00-00:00
Sun 12:00-00:00

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