The Laundry Brixton is an all day neighbourhood bistro, cafe and terrace at 374 Coldharbour Lane. The restaurant occupies Walton Lodge, an Edwardian building that operated as a commercial steam laundry before its hospitality life. That history gives the room an identity closely tied to Brixton rather than a generic bistro setting.
Weekdays begin with breakfast, while weekend service starts with brunch and continues into an all day menu. Eggs, baked goods and lighter morning plates give way to sharing dishes, seasonal mains and bistro favourites later in the day. The kitchen’s flexible structure works for coffee, a quick lunch or a full evening meal.
Sunday roast provides a distinct weekend focus, and special menus or dining events add variety through the year. The terrace supports alfresco meals when the weather is suitable. Walk ins are encouraged, although reservations are useful for larger groups or popular service periods.
Wine is a significant part of The Laundry’s identity, with cocktails and other drinks supporting the food from daytime into evening. The phone free bistro handles bookings and enquiries online so the floor team can concentrate on guests. Anyone with allergies or specific dietary needs should contact the restaurant about current ingredients and preparation.
Address: 374 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8PL, England
The Laundry Brixton Menu
Breakfast & Brunch
Served until 3pm Monday – Saturday. gf = gluten-free, vg = vegan, df = dairy-free.
Toasted banana bread
salted honeycomb butter
Anzac granola
whipped vanilla yoghurt, seasonal compôte
Two eggs, any style on toasted sourdough
poached, fried or tofu scrambled df
Two eggs, any style on toasted sourdough
scrambled
Spiced tofu scramble
slow-roasted tomatoes, sourdough toast vg
The Laundry Brioche Bap
beef & chilli sausage patty, bacon, cheddar, Bloody Mary ketchup
The Dirty
Hash brown stack, two poached eggs, horseradish cream, Bloody Mary ketchup, goddess, pecorino, sourdough
Smoked salmon & scrambled eggs
mānuka-smoked feta, chive pangrattato, flatbread
Turkish Eggs
Two poached eggs, whipped yoghurt, hot chilli butter, sourdough
The Laundry Fry Up
Two eggs of your choice, slow-roasted tomatoes, house-made smoky beans, streaky bacon, field mushrooms, hash brown, sourdough
On the Side
Bloody Mary Ketchup
df
One egg – poached/fried
df
One egg – scrambled
gf
Flatbread
vg
Salsa Roja
gf, vg
Slow roasted tomatoes
gf, vg
Smoky beans
vg
Sourdough toast
vg
Hash browns (two)
Roasted garlic field mushrooms
gf, vg
Black bean tomato salsa, coriander
gf, vg
Streaky Bacon
gf, df
Beef & chilli sausage patty
Smoked salmon & lemon
df, gf
Snacks
Spiced mixed nuts
gf, vg
Perelló manzanilla picante olives
gf, vg
Petite baguette
salted whipped butter
Caprese spread
whipped mānuka smoked feta, sundried tomato pesto, basil, flatbread
Starters
Heritage tomato & cucumber panzanella
caper & sumac vinaigrette vg
Hot-sour aubergine
romesco gf, vg
Chicken liver parfait
caramelised onion & feijoa chutney, warm baguette
Thai-style chicken salad
nam jim, roasted cashews df, gf
Classic prawn cocktail
baby gem, wasabi marie rose gf
Sunday Roasts
All roasts are served with roast squash, roast potatoes, honeyed carrots, minted peas & gravy. Bottomless gravy & roast veg every Sunday.
Marinated beetroot skewers
goddess dressing gf, vg
Rolled roast pork belly
apple & pickled mustard seed sauce, Yorkshire pudding & crackling
228-Day Aged Hereford Sirloin
fresh horseradish cream, Yorkshire pudding
Sunday Roast Sides
House leaves
vinaigrette gf, vg
Quinoa & herb salad
French dressing gf, vg
Seasonal greens
confit garlic gf
Heritage tomatoes
caper & sumac vinaigrette gf, vg
Macaroni cheese
cheddar & gruyère gratin – for two
Plats du Jour
£15. Monday: Fish Brioche Burger. Tuesday: Pie. Wednesday: Steak Frites.
Fish Brioche Burger
Panko crusted, preserved lemon tartare
Pie
Ask your waiter for this week’s flavour
Steak Frites
Grilled bavette, café de Paris butter, fries
Desserts
Strawberry sorbet
gf, vg
Eton-Pavlova mess
custard & seasonal compôte
Triple chocolate brownie
hokey pokey bon bon, crème
Apple tartine
vanilla ice-cream
Affogato al caffè
Vanilla ice cream drowned in hot espresso gf
All Day Menu – Snacks
Pork croquette, salsa roja
Spiced mixed nuts
gf, vg
Perelló manzanilla picante olives
gf, vg
Petite baguette, salted whipped butter
Caprese spread
whipped mānuka-smoked feta, sundried tomato pesto, basil, flatbread
Potato skin chicharrónes
lardons, Montgomery’s cheddar, goddess, green onions
All Day Menu – Starters
Heritage tomato & cucumber panzanella
caper & sumac vinaigrette, vg
Chicken liver parfait
caramelised onion & feijoa chutney, warm baguette
Hot-sour aubergine
romesco, gf, vg
Thai-style chicken salad
nam jim, roasted cashews, df, gf
Classic prawn cocktail
baby gem, wasabi marie rose, gf
All Day Menu – Mains
Marinated beetroot skewer
quinoa tabbouleh, goddess dressing, gf, vg
Fish brioche burger
panko crusted, preserved lemon tartare
Pie of the day
Wagyu beef & black olive
Steak frites
grilled bavette, café de Paris butter, fries
Duck confit
5 spiced, fennel & cucumber, liquorice macerated cherries, gf, df
Veal piccata
beurre noisette, lemon, capers, gf
All Day Menu – Sides
Fries
House green leaves
vinaigrette, gf, vg
Quinoa & herb salad
French dressing, gf, vg
Seasonal greens
confit garlic, gf
Heritage tomatoes
caper & sumac vinaigrette, gf, vg
Mac & cheese
cheddar & gruyère gratin – for two
Weekday £15 Mains
Available Monday through Wednesday from 12pm. All mains at £15.
Fish Brioche Burger
Monday’s main.
Pie of the day
Tuesday’s main. Ask your server for the flavour of the day.
Steak-frites
Wednesday’s main.
Juices & Smoothies
Breakfast smoothie
Ask for today’s flavour
Spirulina, banana & kale
Freshly squeezed Orange Juice
Cold pressed Green Juice
Apple, cucumber, spinach, ginger
Digestifs
Moscato d’Asti, G.D. Vajra, Piemonte, Italy 2022
375ml
Sandeman 10yr Tawny Port
75ml
Limoncello di Sorrento by Cassano
50ml
Amaretto / Baileys / Frangelico
50ml
White Wine
Glass / Bottle prices.
Grenache Blanc
M&M, Languedoc, 2024
Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine du Haut Perron ‘Touraine’, Loire, 2024
Picpoul de Pinet
CB, Languedoc, 2025
Chenin Blanc
Complices de Loire ‘Les Deux Parcelles’, Loire, 2024
Red Wine
Glass / Bottle prices.
Grenache Rouge
M&M, Languedoc, 2024
Pinot Noir
Chemin des Oliviers, Languedoc, 2024
Chianti
Pietro Beconcini, Antiche Vie, Tuscany, 2024
Beaujolais (chilled)
Domaine Perol ‘Le Bien Elevé’ Pierres Dorées, 2023
Teas & Infusions
Fresh Mint
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Green
Aperitifs
Aperitifs £11 each.
Aperol Spritz
Campari Spritz
Hugo Spritz
Brixton Gin, elderflower, prosecco
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, prosecco, soda
House Cocktails
House Cocktails £14 each.
MARGARITA
Infused with fresh cucumber
NEGRONI SOUR
The classic served straight up, with a twist
SPICED & STORMY
Brixton Golden Rum, lime, ginger beer & a dash of house bitters