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How to Plan a Work Christmas Party in Brixton

Planning the work Christmas party is a strange job.

Nobody officially wants to own it, but everyone has thoughts. Someone wants a proper meal.

September 20th, 2026

 

Where to Book a Christmas Party in Brixton

Trying to book a Christmas party in Brixton can start out exciting and become admin within minutes.

Too many opinions. Too many dates. Someone wants a private room. Someone wants cocktails.

September 20th, 2026

 

Dinner Before the Gig? We’ve Got You.

A good night at O2 Academy Brixton should start before you reach the venue.

The Laundry is on Coldharbour Lane, close to Brixton Station and the Academy, making it an easy place to meet for dinner, drinks or both before a show.

September 20th, 2026

 

The £10 Steak Frites Sandwich Has Entered the Chat

Steak Frites is usually the sort of lunch that asks for a table, a glass of wine and enough time to enjoy it properly.

We have found another way.

September 20th, 2026

 

Christmas Bookings Are Open at The Laundry Brixton

Christmas has entered the group chat.

The one with too many people, three different date suggestions, someone asking about vegan options before anyone has chosen a venue and at least one person saying, “Let’s just do somewhere easy.”

September 18th, 2026

 

What We’re Pouring This September

September is a funny month in London.

One evening still feels like summer, the next has everyone quietly wishing they had brought a jacket.

September 16th, 2026

 

Brixton’s Best Sunday Roast Is Back

Now it is time to get back to work.

The Laundry’s Sunday roast returns on 6th September, bringing proper roasts, generous trimmings, good wine and the kind of Sunday table that makes Monday feel temporarily irrelevant.

August 28th, 2026

 

Why Brixton Locals Live for Our £15 Midweek Plats du Jour

From Monday to Wednesday, The Laundry serves a different bistro favourite each day, giving Brixton locals a very good reason to swap another evening at home for a table on Coldharbour Lane.

August 25th, 2026

 

A Summer of Al Fresco Brunching in Brixton

At The Laundry, al fresco brunch means proper plates, good coffee, cocktails and a covered terrace on Coldharbour Lane, with enough room to settle in and very little pressure to decide what the rest of the day is doing.

August 11th, 2026

 

Inside The Laundry’s Tuesday Wine Club: BYO, No Corkage, No Lectures

TLC, The Laundry’s Tuesday Wine Club, is not that.

This is BYO wine in Brixton without the lecture, the membership form or the feeling that you need to know what “minerality” means before you sit down.

July 31st, 2026

 

Why The Laundry Is One of Brixton’s Most Dog-Friendly Spots

At The Laundry, dogs are part of the neighbourhood rhythm. They come in after a walk, sit under brunch tables, join terrace plans and quietly judge everyone’s ordering decisions, as they should.

July 24th, 2026

 

Meet Chef Sommelier Melanie Brown: The Kiwi Behind The Laundry

Behind the brunches, the wine list, the covered terrace, the long tables, the private events and the very strong belief that food should feel generous, there is Melanie Brown, Chef Sommelier, restaurateur and the Kiwi force behind The Laundry.

July 14th, 2026

 

Four New Cocktails to Try This Season at The Laundry

As the days grow longer and the evenings warmer, there’s no better time to discover summer cocktails in South London.

At The Laundry, summer is all about outdoor dining, seasonal cocktails, and relaxed neighbourhood energy.

June 30th, 2026

 

Brunch in Brixton, but not the boring kind

There is brunch, and then there is the kind of brunch that quietly takes over your whole day.

That is the kind of brunch we are interested in.

June 22nd, 2026

 

The Wild Table, As Seen In The Times, The Nudge and Beyond

Some restaurants are made for white tablecloths. Some are made for low lighting, polished floors and the gentle hum of the city outside.

And then there is The Wild Table.

June 22nd, 2026

 

Introducing ‘TLC’ The Laundry's Wine Club

we’re launching TLC, The Laundry’s Wine Club, a new weekly gathering dedicated to London’s growing community of wine lovers.

June 15th, 2026

 

The terrace is open. Act accordingly.

This is your sign to stop pretending you are “just going for one” and start making better decisions with your afternoon.

June 9th, 2026

 

Meet the Suppliers Behind The Laundry Brixton's Kitchen

Chef Melanie Brown shares the farmers, butchers and growers who make The Laundry's food taste the way it does.

April 21st, 2026

 

Seasonal Change: The Laundry Brixton's New Menu

Melanie’s new Spring menu hits The Laundry

March 12th, 2026

 

Beyond the Brixton Brunch: Join Our New NZ-Led Wine Events

Sharing tables and serious bottles with Kiwi Cru, The Wine Society, and like-minded 'winos'

February 9th, 2026

 

MELANIE BROWN, OUR CHEF RESTAURATEUR, IN BBQ MAGAZINE

Talking NZ, being a “glorified campfire chef” and wine.

November 26th, 2025

 

Group Dining at The Laundry This Festive Season: £10 Cocktails & Good Times for Big Groups!

Your Ultimate Festive Vibe Check: Group Dining & £10 Cocktails at The Laundry!

November 6th, 2025

Here's Why Brixton Locals Never Make Reservations... Struggling For Sunday Lunch Plans?

Why Brixton Locals Skip Reservations: The Ultimate Spontaneous Sunday Lunch Vibe

October 7th, 2025