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The Pig and Butcher, London,

The Pig and Butcher

4.4
4.4
149 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Farm-to-table, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Breakfast Sat 8:30 am–11:30 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North London

    Romantic

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pig and Butcher is a charming gastropub known for its "great food and service," offering a cozy ambiance perfect for Sunday roasts. Guests rave about the "amazing staff," with standout mentions for Suzi and Marketa's hospitality. The menu is praised for its originality and high-quality ingredients.

149 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service was good great atmosphere

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  2. Ray

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant for our Sunday lunch. The place was buzzing and the staff were fabulous ensuring everyone was catered for. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who wanted a great Sunday lunch in a vibrant yet cozy London bistro pub. Would definitely go back again one of our visits to London

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  3. Will

    London12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfectly good food with prompt service. Wine list was eye-wateringly expensive. So much so that we only had one course and walked to a nearby pub. Really wanted to like this place as we are local. The braying City types on the next table kinda gave the game away.

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  4. Angeliki

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, good prices, nice atmosphere. We went for a Sunday roast with my family and sat at the upper floor which was more quiet. The service was great and the food and wine was very nice.

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  5. Lucy

    Hertfordshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 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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  6. kevin

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 2, 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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  7. Andy

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 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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  8. Ava

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 27, 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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  9. CHERYL

    Yorkshire11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 27, 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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  10. Carl

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 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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The Pig and Butcher is rated 4.4 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
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80 Liverpool Road, London, N1 0QD

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Farm-to-table, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Breakfast Sat 8:30 am–11:30 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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