Coin Laundry, London

What to expect

Exmouth Market corner bar — exposed brick, retro dinner-party menu energy, natural wine, house cocktails, craft beer. Chicken Kiev nostalgia with a modern handshake. Neighbourhood social, not a burger temple that forgot to serve anything else.

Still open, still booking comedy nights and quiz evenings. Pre-theatre discounts if Sadler’s Wells tickets appear. Come hungry for comfort more than cult beef.

Burger

Cheeseburger territory with gastropub confidence — expect a proper patty, melted cheese, and the kind of toppings that change with the seasonal board (smoked pork belly has appeared in past tellings). Pair with something ridiculous from the retro starters list because that is the point of the room.

Burger Review team recommendation: cheeseburger + a cocktail with a sense of humor. If the board is doing something stranger than beef, consider betrayal.

Bun

Soft brioche-leaning bun typical of London gastropub builds — sturdy enough for a juicy patty and a night market stumble.

Cheese

Melted cheddar / classic burger cheese depending on the print. Nothing trying to win a fromagerie prize.

Pickles

Gherkin energy when the kitchen is feeling traditional — vinegar cut against rich patty and whatever smoked pork drama is in season.

Sauces

House burger sauce / mustard-mayo lane. Order a second sauce if the fries look lonely. This is a bar first; sauces should be fun.