THE DINER | CAMDEN, ISLINGTON, KENSAL RISE, SHOREDITCH, SOHO

Classic American dining served with classic cocktails & endless coffee. Open every day of the week for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

---

Follow The Diner on Twitter (@thedinertweets)

Free kids food continues in February at our Kensal Rise and Islington Diners! http://bit.ly/5KSE3b

Pancake Day specials are coming to all diners next week! See the menu and book your booth here: http://bit.ly/bZxCpA

Happy Pancake Day London! Come down to your local Diner and try our special pancakes all this week! http://bit.ly/bZxCpA #pancake

Book online with the Lexi for a film tonight and your confirmation = 2 for 1 on any main dish at the Kensal Diner! http://bit.ly/f8jbu

Thursday Movie Meal Deal has started in Kensal Rise. Book online with the Lexi and get 2 for 1 on mains at the diner. http://bit.ly/f8jbu

We are on the look out for staff get your cv's in! http://bit.ly/czBEJO

Thursday Movie Meal Deal in Kensal Rise! 2 for 1 on mains! You know what to do. http://bit.ly/9NUOtV

Look out for some big news from us soon. The 4th of July specials are almost ready plus we have a brand new cocktail list on the way!

New cocktails in all our diners from this week!! Come and try our signature Blueberry Mojito Royale plus loads of other great new drinks!

Get Ready for the World Cup in Kensal Rise! We will be showing all the matches and serving ice cold jugs of beer in our garden. Booking Now!

@k0nG Shame on you!

WORLD CUP! It's all about Kensal Rise this Sat. We still have some places left for England v USA in our sunny garden. 020 8968 9033

Our Independence Day menu is up. Look out for it in the diners. Free Dixie beer when you order the steak. Booking now. http://bit.ly/14jN1S

We are showing the England match in Kensal Rise tonight. Come and have a pitcher of beer in our garden from 1900. Tel 020 8968 9033

4th of July is booking now. Here's the independence day menu: http://bit.ly/aUOCgN Yes that is free Dixie beer with the steak from Monday!

Happy independence day London! Get down to your local diner tomorrow for special dishes and free Dixie beers!! Booking is advised!

The new Camden Beer is in the diners now! Also see Now magazine p92! Well done to Rad and big thanks to Saffron!

Scorching hot in London why not try our Al Fresco diners! The terrace in Camden is amazing today as is the lovely Kensal Rise garden!

Camden Hells in the Diners. London's best beer. Just ask!

Hearty congratulations to the lovely Tamsyn Almond who is promoted to General Manager in the Soho Diner. Well done Tamsyn!!

I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album "The Diner" http://fb.me/FXr8AsC6

Try our new draught beer Camden Hells in the Diners. Thirst over. http://bit.ly/bq7VuA

If you fancy working for The Diner send your cvs and photos this way: recruitment@goodlifediner.com

Loads of news next week. We are starting a take away loyalty card in Kensal Rise plus showing kids films on Thursdays. Stay tuned.

Bring your kids to Kensal Rise this Thursday we will be showing films in the garden. Boxes of popcorn £2. 1400 Shrek 2 1600 Madagascar

Come to "Kids Movies At The Diner Kensal Rise" Tomorrow from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tomorrow in the Kensal Rise... http://fb.me/GAa7yTez

Big thank you to Kim at 69 Colbrooke Row for spoiling the Diner kids last night! http://fb.me/CO34OAhK

The first person to show me this update in the Soho diner today before 1700 will get their food for free to the... http://fb.me/GK5y3VFA

And our special guest this afternoon was Phoebe who claimed the burgers and shakes promised. Congratulations... http://fb.me/xDjvC9fx

Stay tuned on facebook and twitter people. There are Diner freebies coming up this week. http://fb.me/GPXCDDoM

Come to "Kids Films In The Garden " Thursday, August 19 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This Thursday in Kensal Rise come... http://fb.me/CVF6KyHM

In the Soho Diner right now ask for Brodie and we will give you two free shakes with any extra toppings you like.... http://fb.me/FN7GZHaG

And the free shakes have been claimed in Soho.......

This week in Kensal Rise we will be showing kids films in the garden on Thursday. Plus. Get ready for Carnival Weekend.

Come to "Films In The Garden" Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come down to the Kensal Rise Diner... http://fb.me/yMbKbmXT

The Diner at the Queens Park Festival September 12th 2010. Stay tuned.

Isdale. Soho Diner. Superstar. http://fb.me/tf78MhY5

More films in the garden at Kensal Rise tomorrow! The last one before the summer is officially over kids. Join... http://fb.me/wDBJGtVU

Yes kids it's Ice Age 2 at 1400 in Kensal Rise! Then Madagascar 2 at 1600 Sequels day today!

---

Locations

The Diner Camden

2 Jamestown Road
London
NW1 7BY
020 7485 5223

View Map
info@thedinercamden.com

The Diner Islington

21 Essex Road
London
N1 2SA
020 7226 4533

View Map
info@thedinerislington.com

The Diner Kensal Rise

64-66 Chamberlayne Road
London
NW19 3JJ
0208 968 9033

View Map
info@thedinerkensalrise.com

The Diner Shoreditch

128-130 Curtain Road
London
EC2A 3AQ
0207 729 4452

View Map
info@thedinershoreditch.com

The Diner Soho

18 Ganton Street
London
W1F 7BU
020 7287 8962

View Map
info@thedinersoho.com

---

Food and Drinks

• Burgers/sandwiches/dogs
• All Day Breakfast
• Blue Plates
• Kids
• Red Wines
• Bottled Beers
• Cocktails 50ml
• Shakes
• Hot Beverages
• Extra Toppings
• Salads
• Sides
• Breakfast Extras
• Desserts
• Sparkling Wine
• Draft Beers
• Soda Pops
• House Spirits 35ml
• Hard Shakes 35ml
• White Wines

---

Music

Here at The Diner we pride ourselves in our selection of music. So this is a taste of what you'll hear if you come and visit one of our locations.

Recent Tracks

1. Born to Run Bruce Springsteen

Played: 24 Jul 2010, 09:28

2. So Fine Electric Light Orchestra

Played: 24 Jul 2010, 09:24

3. After The Fall Journey

Played: 24 Jul 2010, 09:19

4. Tears in Heaven (Live) Eric Clapton

Played: 24 Jul 2010, 09:14

5. Wild Tyme Jefferson Airplane

Played: 24 Jul 2010, 09:11

Top Tracks

1. 243 plays Hush

2. 240 plays Crosstown Traffic

3. 230 plays Everywhere

4. 222 plays God Only Knows

5. 214 plays God Of Thunder

Top Artists

1. The Rolling Stones 1866 plays

2. Deep Purple 1590 plays

3. The Doors 1355 plays

4. Queen 1286 plays

5. The Jimi Hendrix Experience 1177 plays

---

Press

Time Out

The Diner in Soho might not be historic – it’s spanking new, in fact, a second branch of the Shoreditch original, itself only opened at the end of 2005 – but it looks well lived-in because of careful design and selection of booth seating, glass screens, unmatched light fittings and assorted Americana. The bar is well stocked and – just like the ones you find in the states – staffed by people who are sociable and know how to fix a good marguarita or bloody Mary.

The food can be excellent. The cheeseburger (£5.50) is one of the best you’ll find in Soho. A delightful bun of firm-textured bread, moist burger, big slice of fully ripe tomato, flavourful lettuce. The skinny chips and onion rings were crisp and dry. A spicy taco had a good amount of heat. Apple pie had perfect pastry that any American mom would be proud of.

thelondonpaper

Despite being home to the crowd pulling hotspots such as Yauatcha and critically swooned over restaurants such as Arbutus, Soho’s ever improving dining scene nonetheless has a corner where grease is the word.

A shrine to old-school American diner grub, The Diner bucks the local trend for sophisticated eating by offering the guilty pleasures of rich, often fat-laden food in retro surroundings.

Is it any good? Well, it depends what you like. There’s been no tinkering or innovation whatsoever with the standard diner menu here. Burgers, meatloaf, chilli, salads, shakes and cheesecake are all present and correct.

The prices are low for soho (between £5 and £7.50 for a range of chunky burgers) and they are decent enough. My gargantuan double-decker version offered two dense patties each with a seam of pinkness through the centre, just about squeezable into a fresh, crusty bap.

With its leather-lined booths and neon rimmed signage, the place looks the part. Of course it’s brash but why shouldn’t it be? While the décor is kitschy, its 50s sleekness is far from ugly.

With a good-time atmosphere and chipper staff, it does what it does fairly well. If you like easy-going surroundings, a 50s soundtrack and hefty American food made wall, you’ll love it.

Harpers

Who’s behind it Andreas Akerland, Marc Francis Baum and Patrick Franzen via their company, Barworks. They’ve already opened The Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, Under the Westway, The Slaughtered Lamb, and a previous The Diner, all in London.

What’s on the menu Old time classics like an open meatloaf sandwich (£6.50), Phlly cheese steaks in a bun (£7) and a Cobb salad – grilled chicken, blue cheese, avocado, bacon, egg, lettuce). Hamburgers use beef from Scotland.

And to drink A large range of cocktails inspired by the South: Johnny Walker Gold Label, agave syrup (from the plant used to make tequila) and sparkling wine in a Golddigger (£7.50). There are some fine beers such as Negra Modelo (£3.20) plus wines including Veuve Delaroy Brut Champagne (£31).

GQ Restaurant Guide

Sometimes only a burger will do. and we’re not talking about a McOffering. What we’re talking about is a hefty, double-decker, bacon-cheese burger with a side portion of Cajun-seasoned fries and a couple of Brooklyn lagers. Yes, the concept of an old time American diner is hardly the most original, but the Diner just does it really well. And its open until 12.30am.

---

Promos

Kensal Rise 2010

Camden Roof Terrace

Kids Eat Free

Cinema offer

Cocktails

---

Sign Up

Enter your details below to be the first to know about events and special offers at The Diner

First Name: Email: Favourite Location: Location Camden Islington Kensal Shoreditch Soho Do you agree to the Terms and Conditions?

© 2010 | Built by Catch