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Westerns Laundry, London,
Westerns Laundry, London,
Westerns Laundry, London,
Westerns Laundry, London,
Westerns Laundry, London,
Award-winning

Westerns Laundry

4.7
4.7
1477 Reviews
£26 to £40
Modern European
Westerns Laundry is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant focusing on seafood & natural wines. The restaurant is located in the Islington/Highbury neighbourhood of North London. It opened in 2018 and is housed in a 1950's industrial building which used to be home to the largest commercial laundry in North London. It now boasts a beautiful 60 cover dining room, which opens onto an open 20 cover cobbled courtyard with olive trees as well as an intimate private dining room. Westerns Laundry has won numerous awards for excellence and originality and is a firm favourite on the London dining scene.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7700 3700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Mitchell
  • Private party facilities
    We will consider request for Private Hire of Westerns Laundry on a case by case basis
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Holloway
  • Cross street
    Old Industrial Building with Olive trees Forecourt
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Holloway (Underground) 3mns walk<br />Highbury & Islington (Underground) 7mns walk<br />Drayton Park (Overground) 1mn walk
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Loved For

  • North London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North London

    Most Booked

1,477 Reviews
  1. lauraG

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Delicious meal. 4 plates plus dessert perfect for the two of us. Planning a return visit.

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  2. KateH

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Wine mainly natural which I general don’t enjoy as much

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  3. SaraH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous - amazing food and ambience. Loved it and will return for sure

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  4. marymary

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Stunning flavour combinations in original and inspiring menu

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  5. DerekH

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Very high quality food for a local restaurant. A good find if you've not been before.. But hence is popular so need to book in advance. Specialising in fish with a great range.

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  6. KristofH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A varied menu with a good wine list - excellent service and an open kitchen.

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  7. Crystaltips

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely meal with friends - biotin by the bar so good spot, excellent service - v friendly c efficient. Food was great thanks to help from server. All round great evening.

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  8. AlbertoP

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food, great plates and impeccable service! Only downside the place is a bit dark and can get a bit noisy. But definitely recommend, especially for couples.

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  9. GOLLIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A little oasis - menu a bit limited and a bit overpriced for the size of portions but nonetheless very enjoyable.

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  10. Marta

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dinner was great, food was tasty and the waitress very attentive.

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  11. JamesL

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small portions of very high quality interesting food.

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  12. EdgarW

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a friendly atmosphere with unusual food and an excellent wine list, all at reasonable prices. Service was superb and fast.

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  13. Dominic

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was spectacular and the wine even more so. Super friendly service and when it came to catering for vegan diet very adhering, the kitchen altered the dishes to accommodate, all were delicious and seasonal. Would definitely revisit and recommend for a cosy but well curated dining experience.

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  14. SeanS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food. The mussels especially were superb. Really enjoyable evening.

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  15. TimehinD

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a wonderful experience, the food was sublime, I thoroughly enjoyed choosing and drinking the wine. My friends were amazed I had chosen such a tremendous place to celebrate my birthday. Our waiter was so kind, so responsive and a truly great host. He is an asset to an already fantastic establishment. Thank you!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily one of the best restaurants in London. It's perfect

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  17. Penny

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent evening at Westerns Laundry. Atmosphere is really fun and relaxed. What was unusually impressive was that the serving staff had noted our dietary requirements, and made a list of dishes that could or couldn't be adapted, without any prompting. Food was all delicious - vegetarian cannelloni was outstanding. Can't recommend highly enough.

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  18. Danel

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely neighborhood gem. Love the style, the interior of the place. Staff is very lovely but the food!!! The food is AMAZING. Would definitely recommend sharing the plates. Will come again soon.

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  19. AlfieHill

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Food was very nice, but mains are overpriced. More importantly, it’s so dark inside you can’t even see what you are eating, one’s forced to use the phone’s light to actually check what’s being served exactly - this should be addressed with something other than with the little candle light in the middle of the table. Service was a bit all over the place - we asked our waitress for tap water 3 times and not until then we managed to get a jug at the table. The wait was too long between starters and mains too…

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is wonderful. Our second visit and this time chose the outdoor area - it’s got a great ambience. Everything is cooked with great care and is best enjoyed sharing everything that comes to the table - where everyone can sample as much of the menu as possible.

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  21. Hannah

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had wanted to come for ages and it didn’t disappoint! Really good selection of dishes for all preferences and bonus points for the free bread. Some dishes are on the higher end price wise for what you get but everything tasted excellent. The team were also lovely, and the setting is really beautiful. We were sharing a very long table but there are some options for single tables.

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  22. KittyS

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    LOVED IT!! Such a great atmosphere, lovely staff and delicious food. An absolute gem.

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  23. KatieH

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really impressed! The food was delicious and great selection of wine.

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  24. CarmelC

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This is a very good restaurant, very different from the norm with a lot of noise inside. Ambience is rustic but effective. Good experience overall

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  25. KatyD

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Disappointed. Been many times before although not a regular. But last night the menu was disappointing - couldn’t even see the crab in the crab starter! Had better mains. Wasn’t busy, but we were literally squashed right up to another couple when we sat down. Wine was £70 and not served cold. Ice bucket provided, but still… I have had a better experience here. Won’t rush back.

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  26. Allie

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    The food and ambience were really great! A bit overpriced as is the London way for a trendy restaurant, but very tasty. Our service was less than stellar - when we didn't order as much food as the server recommended, she became very curt and eager to turn our table. I understand that they want to have every table worth the service, but there weren't that many other filled tables on the patio (we had an early booking purposely because we weren't sure we would order that much food), so we weren't taking a table from someone who would've been paying more. It just made our experience a little bit less enjoyable to feel pressured to order more/leave, which is a shame because I was there celebrating my birthday.

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  27. Sasha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rarely have I had a meal with so many different plates where I have been impressed with every one of them. Highlights for me were the plaice and the rub baba.

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  28. MollySJ

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff could not have been nicer and gave great recommendations on the food and wine. Every dish was delicious and an excellent balance to share. Lovely ambiance, the outdoor table was particularly nice on a warm evening.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    £2.50 for half a litre of sodastream water is a bit rude, otherwise excellent.

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  30. VinnyP

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just an excellent all-round restaurant. Top food, top value, top vibes, top wine

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  31. Soph

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was indecible, really interesting and delicious. The aubergine and sole were our favourite dishes. Service was 10/10 and the staff were extremely helpful, friendly and went the extra step, including the chef! The only thing was that it was a little bit too dark we couldn’t see the food, but everything else was amazing. Will definitely be coming back here

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  32. GozdeO

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Aubergine and runner beans were delicious starters but whole lemon sole and cuttlefish pasta were average, didn’t meet the expectations

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  33. Alice

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a very pleasant dining experience at the Westerns Laundry. We had 8 delicious plates to share between 4 and we were full! Flavours were incredible and each dish complemented the next. This place is a hidden gem 💎. Staff were friendly and attentive.

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  34. Sara

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening… regular favourite! Food was brilliant as always

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  35. JohnnyHastings

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Each dish was unique and subtle. Goodish value, particularly if you are tee total.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious. Great Service. The food is very clean and it really was a top choice this trip

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  37. Shelly

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible as always, highly recommend. Will continue to eat here

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  38. davet

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Felt a bit rushed. We sat for a 6:45 table assuming we’d get two hours to relax. When we requested we order half now and half later we were “recommended” to order it all now. Spending that much money I’d expect this request to OK. We were out the restaurant in 1 hour 20. Food was lovely though.

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  39. TomM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere the only draw back was that the dishes were quite slow to come out and with them being small sharing plates it felt like there was quite a lot of time waiting for the next dish to come Overall very good though

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  40. Emma

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible place, beautiful food in a beautiful setting

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Westerns Laundry is rated 4.7 stars by 1477 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Westerns Laundry

34 Drayton Park, London, N5 1PB

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross street
    Old Industrial Building with Olive trees Forecourt
  • Neighborhood
    Holloway
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Holloway (Underground) 3mns walkHighbury & Islington (Underground) 7mns walkDrayton Park (Overground) 1mn walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Mitchell
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7700 3700
  • Private party facilities
    We will consider request for Private Hire of Westerns Laundry on a case by case basis
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