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The Pig and Butcher, London,

The Pig and Butcher

4.4
4.4
145 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Pig and Butcher opened its doors in 2012 and has become a bit of an Islington institution. A laid back country style pub with a stunning private dining room and honest cooking showcasing the best farms in the UK.

In the bar we serve craft beers, wine from family-owned vineyards only, aperitif cocktails and a selection of local hand pulled ales.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Farm-to-table, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7226 8304
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have recently completed our beautiful private dining room. With a wood burning stove and Aga oven, it’s our own farmhouse kitchen in the heart of Islington. There is no charge for the room however there is a minimum spend. It is available for either lunch or dinner and will seat 16-24 guests comfortably. For availability and minimum spend details drop us an email at crackling@thepigandbutcher.co.uk. We offer our feasting menu – all dishes are served on vintage platters ‘farmhouse style’ for the table to share. It is quite meaty, but don’t despair, Vegetarian and Pescatarian guests will be catered for by the daily changing a la carte menu.
  • Area
    Islington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Angel is our closest tube stop, located approximately 5 minutes away.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pig and Butcher is a charming gastropub celebrated for its "best roast and sticky toffee pudding in London." Guests appreciate the "superb flavors" and "outstanding food," though some note occasional service hiccups and noise levels. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular choice for Sunday roasts.

145 Reviews
  1. Lucy

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sunday sharing roast was incredible and really good value for money. The atmosphere was lovely, really nice lighting and cosy vibes for a Sunday afternoon/evening

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  2. kevin

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Took the wife to this place as reviews recommend the steak and boy was she not disappointed. We started with just bread and butter , but a couple of large slices of sourdough with salty butter and beef dripping came ...she loved it. Then for main I ordered the hake and she had the Rump in peppercorn sauce ..the hake was good but unsure if it was worth the £26 price tag , however the steak at a whopping £32 was according to my wife the best steak she has ever tasted ...so worth it .. no time or room for pudding so left it there ...wife was happy meaning I was too !!

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  3. Andy

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and awesome service! Thanks for looking after us so well.

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  4. Ava

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and ambiance were good, however we made a 9pm booking through open table, arrived a few minutes after our booking only to be told the kitchen was actually closed. They then came back and said they could accommodate us only if we ordered immediately, and were then somewhat rushed through dinner, leaving after about 50 minutes in the restaurant. To make guests put a card down, accept a 9pm reservation and then initially turn guests away is pretty shocking.

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  5. CHERYL

    Yorkshire

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve dined here before - all good for Sunday Roast, but I should remember to go earlier in the day as the potatoes were hard, (maybe re heated), and my chicken was slightly dry. It was a shame as my husband hadn’t - he was in agreement re potatoes, but pork good and scotch egg starter great. Another upset was the front of house who had no people skills, quite rude when I said we were early for our table, saying we would get a drink and sit outside. She offered no smile, then rushed us through, seemingly annoyed about something, but I don’t know what. All the other waiting staff were lovely though, two young girls and boy - excellent. I hope this isn’t one of those places that loses its charm, as it has such a lovely vibe, if not quite loud at times - hey ho as long as all are enjoying themselves, that’s good enough for me.

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  6. Carl

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Decent food and good portions. The cracking on the pork was soft and not crispy which was sad. The staff are very friendly but could have been a bit more attentive.

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  7. Jessica

    Essex

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Roast was dreadful, sorry. Don’t know if it was because we had it at 8pm and everything had been sat around all day, it certainly tasted like it! But if you’re paying the same amount as earlier in the day it should be the same quality no? Dry, hard potatoes and overcooked flavourless lamb, they forgot about our drinks and one starter as well, waiter was apologetic about it and took them off our bill, also had extra dessert added to the bill, which he also took off. Wine and desserts were great however, as well as the ambience. Overall just won’t be going back though, had heard great things but the roast was very much below par.

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  8. Ira

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent dining experience at The Pig and Butcher! Food was tasty and well prepared. Service was friendly and helpful.

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  9. Tara

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic staff and incredible food, had a lovely afternoon

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  10. David John

    London

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It's sad that this old five star location has become a three star location. Been here a dozen times over the last three years and the last two visits have seen great food but poor service. This was the second visit in two months we were rushed through the meal. They are clearly trying to maximise turnover as when our table wasn't ready on arrival, there was nowhere to wait (you used to be able to have a drink standing at the bar but these are now full of covers with people eating lunch). After the main we were told to order dessert quickly to ensure we had time, and then when we tried to order, we were told there wasn't enough time. I tried to speaking to the manager but she was very dismissive. To summarise, food 5 star, service 1 star. Nobody likes being rushed, *especially* for a lazy Sunday Roast.

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The Pig and Butcher is rated 4.4 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Pig and Butcher

80 Liverpool Road, London, N1 0QD

Additional information

  • Area
    Islington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Farm-to-table, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Angel is our closest tube stop, located approximately 5 minutes away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    020 7226 8304
  • Private party facilities
    We have recently completed our beautiful private dining room. With a wood burning stove and Aga oven, it’s our own farmhouse kitchen in the heart of Islington. There is no charge for the room however there is a minimum spend. It is available for either lunch or dinner and will seat 16-24 guests comfortably. For availability and minimum spend details drop us an email at crackling@thepigandbutcher.co.uk. We offer our feasting menu – all dishes are served on vintage platters ‘farmhouse style’ for the table to share. It is quite meaty, but don’t despair, Vegetarian and Pescatarian guests will be catered for by the daily changing a la carte menu.
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