Harden's says
Opened in late 2019, at Walton Lodge in Brixton, an all-day neighbourhood café, restaurant and wine shop from Melanie Brown, who launched The New Zealand Cellar and Australian Cellar.
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Summary
“A neighbourhood gem” in a converted Victorian laundry beside Brixton Market – this all-day operation majors in Antipodean-style breakfast and brunch (courtesy of Sydney-born chef Sami Harvey) followed by a more European bistro menu in the evening. “The friendly staff are always happy to recommend a good-value bottle of wine” – and it may well come from Down Under: owner Melanie Brown also founded the New Zealand and Australian Cellars. There’s a large terrace at the front which is “especially lovely when the temperature is warmer and Brixton street theatre is the free show”.
Summary
Converted from a Victorian laundry by Brixton Market – this “friendly local with tasty small plates, an appropriate wine list and the bustle of Brixton life” has a distinctly Antipodean flavour – owner Melanie Brown founded the New Zealand and Australian Cellars, while exec chef Samantha Harvey hails from Sydney. It has a “great outdoor space for lunch”, too.
Summary
“A great place to have in the neighbourhood” – this “lovely” Antipodean-run fixture is set – with its own sizable outside terrace – in a large and characterful Victorian laundry; and “sitting next to Brixton Market means it always has a lively vibe with some added street theatre”. “Lots of cocktails are enjoyed at the weekends here”, when it’s a favourite destination. But “it works for brunch, lunch or dinner” with an all-day menu incorporating a good selection of modern bistro dishes alongside more breakfast-ish staples.
Summary
This “impressive” three-year-old in Brixton is set in a handsome converted Victorian laundry. The first venture of Melanie Brown (a former chef and founder of the New Zealand and Australian Cellar wine businesses), it wins consistent ratings across the board for its “good food, great service and buzzy atmosphere”.
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374 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8PL
Restaurant details
The Laundry Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Lovely relaxed joint, cheerful chatty service, exceptional specials board - scallops with salsify and mint, asparagus, soft serve salted caramel, and best potted shrimps south of Morecombe Bay. only slight gripe is clunky glassware given decent wine options."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £38.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £6.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
374 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8PL
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am‑3 pm, 3:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am‑3 pm, 3:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am‑3 pm, 3:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am‑3 pm, 3:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am‑3 pm, 3:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑3 pm, 3:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑5 pm |
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