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Westerns Laundry

4.8
4.8
1390 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 56 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

  • 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 1,390 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Loved For

  • North London

    Best Ambiance

  • North London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North London

    Most Booked

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  1. maryamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My new favourite restaurant - just perfect food, atmosphere and setting
  2. Neetz

    London

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Cool restaurant for seafood sharing plates. Best dishes were the monkfish cheeks with peas and skate with pancetta, scallop portion was minuscule for the price (£19 for 2 scallops?!) Cheapest wine was £33 for the bottle and tasted quite average. Initially didn’t love the sharing table concept but it was less invasive than I originally thought.
  3. GuillaumeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both very good atmosphere and food! Great service too!
  4. Carolyne

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very welcoming and friendly service. Lovely modern lay-out with open kitchen. A varied and interesting menu with seasonal produce. We had a comfortable table at the side of the restaurant. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. Service was pretty good but the staff were stretched as there were two big parties in the restaurant. This also made the noise level very uncomfortable. Fortunately we were a later booking so many of them had left before us and it became a lot quieter. The food was excellent.
  5. SallyP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This innovative restaurant has excellent fish dishes that are fun to share. Friendly service and a spacious, sexy space make this a very cool spot
  6. DeniseM

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is fantastic in every way. Loved it. Worth the trip
  7. Solo1

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best, and most creative, meal we had in London! Easy to get to via the Tube too.
  8. Anon

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening there. This is a regular favourite.
  9. TomS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Drinks were pathetic. A small wine glass half-filled with cider cost £6 - come on, you must be joking!
  10. Anon

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    We’re up able to cater for dietaries even though they were flagged at the time of booking, staff not accommodating and not willing to make alterations to dishes even when reasonable and simple changes. Extortionately overpriced for what it is. Rushed at the end to get the next booking in
  11. Fasita

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Western’s laundry is genuinely hospitable. The food is lovely and the wine list is excellent.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Loved the food and service. Hated the communal table seating.
  13. SarahB

    London

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food in relaxed surroundings. Should have gone years ago ..
  14. Chicagofoodie

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Wanted to love it. We had the fried polenta, Jamon, salt cod, and an entree of cuttlefish with inky fideo and aioli. The fried polenta, Jamon, and salt cod were delicious and fresh. I struggled with the pacing of service from the waiter. It felt like a race and I wanted a leisurely dinner. Additionally, so many of the dishes were brothy and bread had to requested. Overall vibe was great, but I thought the entree and service left something to be desired.
  15. AndrewFJ

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's simply the best meal I've had in London. Maybe the best meal I've ever had. Had us both marvelling at the kitchen. At the simplicity. At the downright honesty. I could talk about the service or the decor which were all excellent; whimsical almost. But it is the food. The deep conversation with the soul that this promotes. I know that sounds slightly ridiculous. But go and try, I'll wait.
  16. Laura

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was absolutely delicious. Thank you. The service was friendly but patchy and uneven. There was a long waits to order, then for olives and anchovies and bread to start. A request for another portion of bread was ignored and no bread received. If the service had been better this would have been a 5 star review.
  17. GraceH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Favourite restaurant in London ! Amazing food, great atmosphere
  18. Anon

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A great spot for a light Sunday evening meal. Inventive dishes. Loved it!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Brighton

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Delicious food, great wine selection and fantastic service.
  20. jameswl

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great addition to add to our N London restaurant options. Very tasty fresh smaller plates for sharing including monkfish, cod, boquerones, paperdelle. Wine list is interesting and esoteric with good range of less drunk high quality options. Atmosphere was good although very noisy in main dining area with some shrieky over exuberant people ! Service was a bit mixed and ranged from attentive to missing in action with some misses in handover between different staff. Waiter stood over us to pay having given us the bill ! Not the most sensitive final touch. Would recommend and will go again but a little attention to some details would have made it even better.
  21. NikkiP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    came a few weeks ago for a hen do and had the pleasure of bringing a stunning date here. we had the most perfect time, notably the staff were absolutely amazing so so good at what they do. it's so rare to go somewhere and everything hits a 10, but westerns laundry really is a mark of perfection in modern dining. thanks for having us we'll be back!!!
  22. Bradleyj

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Its off the beaten track but oh so well worth the trek! Almost like going to a friend’s house for dinner…and man can the friend cook! Staff could have been a tich better at noticing empty wine glasses etc. And at the end of the evening they were more focused on chatting amongst themselves than bidding guests goodbye…
  23. ALF81

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and service. Food was a real treat
  24. SBRI

    London

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food and delightful service. Third visit
  25. Danny

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Best place we ate at during a quick weekend in the city!
  26. Gunner

    Gloucestershire

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a discovery and only 5 minutes to my seat at the Emirates. I’ll be back!
  27. NikkiP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything about this place is perfect. the food, the wine, and he service, the atmosphere. one of the best spots ive been to in a long time.
  28. Ws100pts

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great night. Outstanding food and service and we ordered a bottle from the cellar.
  29. Jp12

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really excellent dinner. Every dish we had was spot on. Interesting wine list too and friendly, informative service.
  30. MSanchez

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceeding my expectations, the food was spectacular!
  31. Henry

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a delight. A favourite of ours, and now a favourite of my parents, too. Thank you!
  32. bicebeata

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time to Westerns Laundry and it was a fantastic all-round experience I hope to repeat very soon. I only wish it was closer to where I live!
  33. LCantu

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambiance. The restaurant was 45 min from our hotel but it was worth the distance.
  34. Kristin

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Two of us shared four dishes and they were all wonderful. The sauces are complex and delicious, and you can tell how much hard work goes into what are seemingly simple plates. The highlight for me tonight was the "purple sprouting broccoli & almonds". We ordered more bread just so we could sop up the rest of the sauce. Every time I go, the staff is so lovely. You can tell that they really love working here and are so knowledgeable about each of the dishes and the wines. It makes the whole vibe so much fun. I will keep going back and I'm very lucky to have them in my neighborhood!
  35. BrentonN

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and great wine selection. We will be back!
  36. Noor

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious seasonal dishes, amazing wine, friendly staff and the atmosphere is just lovely. Will definitely be back!
  37. Giorgio

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall2food4service5ambience5
    Why restaurants tend to tell your that their concept is about sharing and then cook you dishes which are hard to share (hake, spaghetti, and others).
  38. Dele

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit, and would surely be back. Delicious menu, which changes by the day and even at the time of eating, excellent service from the team, and really nice ambience.
  39. ajnspeak

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at the counter which was fun watching the kitchen at work but hard on our derrières as the stools are wooden . Very helpful and friendly staff and delicious food and good selection of wines. A perfect neighbourhood restaurant!
  40. Jojo

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    3rd time to had dinner in Westerns Laundry for special occasions. I am regular in Jolene, so I had pretty high expectation on Westerns Laundry. 2times experienced was great that’s why I booked again for my friend birthday as 3rd time. This time, I was bit disappointed on service ( seems they want to kick us out asap rushing) Food was okay as usual. I do not think I’m gonna come back to have dinner here again. Just gonna go to Jolene. Not recommend to none of my friends.

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 4.8 stars by 1390 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 56 times today
Google Map for Westerns Laundry

34 Drayton Park, London, N5 1PB

Additional information

  • 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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