The Plimsoll is a modern neighbourhood pub at 52 St Thomas’s Road, a short walk from Finsbury Park station. Its Victorian pub character, open kitchen and lively dining room create an informal atmosphere where guests can settle in for a full meal or stop by for a burger and a pint.
The Dexter cheeseburger is the best known dish, combining a deeply browned beef patty with cheese, onions, sauce and pickles in a soft bun. Fried potatoes with garlic aioli have become an equally familiar companion, turning a simple pub order into the meal that established the kitchen’s following.
Beyond the burger, the menu changes frequently and is designed to be shared. Seafood, vegetables, offal and carefully sourced meat may appear in small plates or larger dishes, with direct cooking and confident seasoning allowing the ingredients to remain the focus.
Beer, wine, cocktails and house made soft drinks support the food in the bar and dining room. Bookings are available for smaller groups, while unreserved bar spaces and outside ledges preserve the spontaneous character of a busy local pub, particularly on match days and weekends.
Address: 52 St Thomas’s Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2QW, United Kingdom
The Plimsoll Menu
Starters
Olives
Bread Roll & Butter
Fried Potatoes & Aioli
Chipolatas
Scallop, Breadcrumbs, Cosne D'aubry
Serrano Ham & Sun Sweet Melon
Vesuvio Tomato & Brandade On Toast
White Peach, Labneh, Chilli
Leaves, Mustard, Westcombe Cheddar
Mussels & Chips
Sardines, Peas & Mint
Bread & Butter
Basque Chorizo
Cod Cheeks, Tartar Sauce, Baguette
Scallop, Shredded Beef, Chilli
Peach, Pesto, Labneh
Mixed Leaves, Mustard, Westcombe Cheddar
Breaded Mackerel, Chilli, Baguette
Cucmber, Feta, Mint
Vesuvio Tomato, Ossau Iraty
Kale, Fennel, Green Sauce
Breaded Goat's Cheese, Anchovy & Friggitelli
Vesuvio Tomato, Olive Oil
Cucumber, Labneh, Pine Nut
Lettuce, Fermented Chilli, Tomme De Chevre
Tomato, White Onion, Olive
Ham Hough Terrine, Cornichons, Toast
Green Salad
Pork Pie
Prawn, Mayo, Chrain
Cured Trout, Dipping Sauce, Coriander
Peach, Mozzarella, Green Bean
Mackerel, Corn, Hazelnut
Mortadella
Fried Oyster, Mayo, Salsa
Cockles, Olive Oil
Pork Rillettes, Toast, Cornichon
Radicchio, Cauliflower, Comte
Queen Scallop, Leeks, Cream
Grilled Prawns, Curry Butter
Pork Pie, Cornichon
Petit Fruits De Mer
Fritto Misto, Summer Truffle
Cuore Del Vesuvio, White Onion
Grilled Sardine, Gooseberry
Mussels, Datterini, Basil
Charcuterie
Frigatelli Peppers
Frisee, Hens Egg, Lardo
Cuttlefish, Cavolo Nero, Chilli
Clams, Lobster Bisque
Octopus, Chickpea, Tomato
Bleu Di Nicoletta
Mains
Linguine, Bisque, Langoustine
Dexter Cheeseburger
Monkfish, Roe Sauce, Almond
Pork Loin, Borlotti Beans, Red Pepper
Rump Steak, Brambles, Parmesan
Truffle Tagliatelle
Mackerel, Marinara, Almond
Steak, Chimichurri, Chips
Mussel Tagliatelle
Grilled Plaice, Spiced Butter
Venison Sausage, Braised Greens, Mustard
600g Ribeye On The Bone, Chips, Salad
Baked Cod Cheek, Herb Butter
Mussels, Asparagus, Cream
Grilled Plaice, Nduja
Fazzoletti, Parmesan, Black Pepper
Topside Steak, Broad Beans, Mint
Tandoori Lamb Rump, Yoghurt
South Devon Sirloin 550g, Chips & Garlic Butter
Maltagliati, Courgette, Mint
Pollock, Datterini, Pine Nut
Beef Rump, Charlotte Potato, Ranch
Ricotta Ravioli, Marinara
Pork Chop, Hispi, Bramley
Pollock, Kohlrabi, Lentils
Pappadelle, Veal Ragu
Quail, Bobby Beans, Red Chilli
Skate Wing, Courgette, Potato
Desserts
Profiteroles, Lemon Curd, Pistachio
Chocolate Cake, Crème Fraîche
Strawberry Jam Tart, Custard
Chocolate Mousse, Biscuit, Caramel Ice Cream
Raspberry & Almond Tart, Cream
Cherry Milk Ripple, Choux, Chocolate Sauce
Apple Ice, Ice Cider
Choux, Banana, Chocolate
Far Breton
Pannacotta, Pear, Hazelnut
Chocolate Mousse
Cheese & Charcuterie
Stilton, Rhubarb Chutney
Chorizo Fort
Cheese Plate
Bread And Butter
Saucisson
Drinks
Ekigorri & Cornichons
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