The Pig and Butcher in Islington

So happy that we chose to come here as our Sunday Roast while on holiday in the UK. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was absolutely delicious (easily the BEST Scotch Egg that I've ever eaten), the staff and our server were all very kind and attentive, and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting about wine with the owner (excellent selection by the glass!) I've already recommended The Pig and Butcher to several friends and will certainly return on our next visit across the pond! Thank you so much for a lovely experience!

Go for the breakfast on weekends - I was lucky enough to get a reservation for their first day serving breakfasts. Amazing- without doubt one of the finest fry ups London has to offer.

Really delicious food - loved the beetroot and goat cheese appetiser, the crab crostini, the mussels, the halibut, the gnocchi, the venison and the sirloin (though the last one one was chewy at certain parts). There’s aren’t too many veggie options but what’s there is nice. The ambiance is lovely and cozy. Service was good, although they took a long time with our mains and then weren’t able to offer dessert as they needed our table for the next reservation - they were apologetic about this and gave us negronis on the house (which were delicious) that we enjoyed at the bar. Will need to come back for dessert! Came back for lunch and the food was just as yum - loved the monkfish curry, the gnocchi and the pork mains. Still haven’t had dessert here so will def come back!

Amazing, good and service. Go with a group so you can try everything

Our first time at this restaurant and what a find! We enjoyed a superb lunch, staying almost 3hrs! Lovely reception and attentive service. In particular I would like to mention the ‘mature’ lady who made us feel especially welcome. We will be back!

Lovely suprise for a cold rainy monday night. From the deliscious food to the attentive waitress, everything was amazing and spot on. The vibe was really good for a first of the week and definitely will be coming back.

This is a must visit. Everything we ordered was perfect. We tried the scotch egg, fried gnocchi and the pork belly. Also a delicious sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Lovely atmosphere, very cozy.

Good quality of the products, the menu is a mix of classic and contemporary touch. Large choice of wines. The team is simply kind and gentle, quick too, and their smile are a real pleasure. My bf had birthday in two days, not even sure how they did feel it, and suddenly Miss Nina sweetly arrived with a gift dessert for him. What else you might ever look for to enjoy a simple nice L dinner time?

Great Sunday roast, totally recommend. Felt like tasting a home cooked meal. The service was nice and the atmosphere is cosy and inviting. Overall, amazing meal!

Saturday lunch was fabulous for food and service. we started with sourdough bread with whipped butter and beef dripping...so simple and yet so scrumptious! we then had the gnocchi and pork belly plus triple cooked chips. everything 5*. a real shame for the atmosphere: every single table around us had a dog. I love them, but not having three dogs poking around me while enjoying a meal. also, it gets very loud, so all in all not the best place for a date

Quite a lovely dining experience with the Pig and Butcher. Scotch egg is as good as claimed and the lamb shoulder Sunday roast was perfection. Each of the components was seasoned perfectly and the lamb was fall off the bone. The sticky toffee pudding was on the saltier side but still quite wonderful.

Perfect Night out, friendly, good food, nice price

It was so comfy and the door was on point

Amazing food. Excellent service.

Their scotch egg is unreal, and rest of food is so tasty. Really lovely team working there and massive wine list. Lovely Islington institution

Fantastic service, the Sicilian sommelier was fabulous.

Lovely pub with incredibly good Sunday Roast and attentive service! Whenever we are in London we try to eat here every time.

I liked the atmosphere the place is intimate and feels warm. The food was good, tasted the fish Pollock. Some of the main dishes sizes felt small for someone hungry (except the beef for two) but the food was good.

Staff were really lovely and accommodated my allergies with ease. Pork was absolutely unreal!

Easily the best roast dinner available in London. Homely, relaxed and fantastic service. Porchetta is a must if you get there before it runs out! Would happily visit every Sunday. Staff a super friendly and knowledgeable towards the menu that changes daily. Seasonal ingredients brought out in their finest form.

Have been to the Pig and Butcher multiple times now and this time was the biggest disappointment. The previous times I went for a roast and the lamb was somewhat dry, which was surprising given the hype of the place. Went again yesterday with a group and yet again the roast was mediocre. Then on top of that got food poisoning. Would recommend other roasts in London over going here, as I will not be going back or recommending to friends.

Solid Sunday roast. The crab dip was awesome. Rest was fine.

Lovely gastropub, pretty bougie vibe and crowd - prices on the higher end. Mains were excellent but I was a bit underwhelmed by the starters. Decent wine list.

The atmosphere was excellent, the staff was very friendly and the food really nice:) One of the best nights out I’ve had in London so far:)

Great area great foor great service what more can one say.

The hostess (kat)was en 1/5. Food is 3/5. The waiters was great olga and toby was awesome. WHO Ever hired Kate hade a lack in everything.

Lovely place highly recommend....dog friendly too

Thank you to all the staff especially Ellen and Zac/Jack who made this dining experience a memorable one. Ellen was spot on in giving us the right recommendation on the more popular dishes. Coming from Australia, we couldn't have asked for a better meal nor a better ambience to celebrate NYE. Thank you to all the staff for their hospitality and warm welcome.

We had such a lovely meal. Steak was one of the best I’ve had a service was great - team were very attentive and accommodating. I wouldn’t be put off by some very critical reviews we were very impressed with Pig and Butcher! Thank you

This is the best food in London!

A friend recommended we try their Sunday Roast, and we were delighted! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the drinks were fantastic. Don't miss the crisp at the end – save some room!

The atmosphere was nice and comfortable. The food was delicious and the people were friendly. I ordered venison for main menu and 3 wines + 1 beer. 3 people 121 lbs

You’ll be told to leave your table repeatedly by the staff. You can say it upfront and then remind once nearer the time. No need to pressure every few minutes.

Sunday Roast fantastic, very loving restaurant with great service, gladly again!

As a previous review has mentioned - this is not the place for vegetarians or vegans. I’m neither of these but decided to go for a red onion tart and the lamb. I received a whole onion inside a soggy casing. I wish I had said something at the time. It was ridiculous. The lamb was too bloody for my liking. Service was good and it was a nice place. Just not for me. The bread starter came by SLICE. the stingiest thing I’ve ever seen in a restaurant. I think I’ll stick to the Drapers arms in future.

We chose to spend Christmas Eve here and, while we were a little disappointed that the beef Wellington had sold out, the overall experience was very enjoyable. Our starters arrived promptly, though there was a bit of a wait for our main courses. This meant we were moved to the bar by the time we were ready for dessert. Despite this slight hiccup, the staff were all excellent, and the food itself was fantastic—we particularly loved the scotch eggs and chips. We'll definitely be back.

Simpley the best gastro pub i have been to. The food is a gastronomic delight. It surly deserves a Michelin star.

Everything was excellent—the food, the service, and the ambiance all exceeded my expectations. What truly stood out, however, was the kind, friendly, and welcoming staff.

Great steak! Nice and friendly staff too! Slightly loud noise level made it hard to hear across the table but would visit again

Fantastic Christmas Eve lunch. Attentive service, delicious food and drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.

Really solid meal, perfect for a family dinner or date. Good drink selection too

Este es un restaurante de culto, pero me pregunto si tiene demasiado éxito. Estaba lleno como de costumbre en una noche de entre semana. Pedimos una mesa tranquila, pero estábamos rodeados de una fiesta de oficina y un cumpleaños. El servicio fue promedio. Los huevos escoceses son recomendables, pero el entrante de cangrejo a £ 14 era muy ordinario. La otra comida era buena, pero no justificaba una factura de £ 450 por 7 . Si quieres una fiesta y no estás interesado en lo que dice la persona opuesta a ti entonces este puede ser un lugar adecuado.

Went in for a drink on Friday evening about 7. No where to sit due to reservations. Was shooed out to stand in the rain by the outside seating. Very unfriendly management. Happy to take my money for beer, but doesn't want me inside making the place look untidy. Gentrification at its worst. Would avoid

Estaba bien en general sin serlo. Genial en cualquier departamento. Sin embargo, las papas sabían como si fueran de ayer y solo se recalentaron a una estadística tibia.

I’m just speechless about the food. My partner and I are both vegans and we called the pub ahead of our Christmas lunch with friends, to make sure they had vegan options and they reassured us saying they always do but they didn’t know which options since menu changes daily. We check the menu upon arrival, the only vegan “main” was an Onion tart. Sounds fair enough, we order two. I couldn’t believe my eyes when they brought us a whole red onion on a plate. I’m not even kidding. £20, I repeat-£20- for a whole red onion, served wrapped in 1cm pastry. This felt really insulting. I’m aware that if I’m going to eat in a pub called “the pig and butcher” I’m surely not expecting half of the menu to be veggie and I know it’s going to be heavily catered for meat eaters. But I’d rather be told that they just won’t cater for vegan at all, instead of being served A FREAKIN ONION for £20. Overall, with drinks and half (shared) dessert, we paid more than £60 each. I have eaten in tons of pubs in London and always found either a vegan burger or a vegan roast, or a proper filling tart/quiche. It’s not much to ask for one proper vegan option out of 20/25 options in 2024. To all vegans out there, please don’t bother. Absolutely shameful For The passive aggressive management: your reply to Daniele shows how you rightfully deserved these reviews. You suggested that we told you right away that we were unhappy with our lunch: did you really need a feedback on serving a £20 onion? It’s pretty intuitive that it’s not a suitable meal. Also, we would have gladly provided a feedback if only we received a decent service. But the service was rushed, careless and no one even bothered checking if we enjoyed it or not. And you being aggressive suggesting that we go to Tofu Vegan instead, we will surely do, as we do on a weekly basis, where £20 give you an actual meal, you enjoy your onion. And believe it or not, the other 1 star reviews were not our friends, just other several customers unhappy paying a £20 horrible onion, same as most recent reviews!

Terrible Service. Spoke to a member of staff and the owner and and they were incredibly rude. Will never go to any of his establishments!

Service here is awful. Front of house are rude and abrupt and the owner is stuck up and has absolutely no sense of providing hospitality. I challenged the rudeness at the time and was met with yet more rudeness! As you can see from some of the shockingly rude replies on Google to people's genuine experiences of the restaurant, the owner is arrogant, rude and cannot accept any degree of criticism.

A great neighborhood gastro pub - the pork belly is superb, the Scottish egg is perfection, the Hake was flavorful and the steak was beautifuly cooked and the green peppercorn sauce was especially tasty. Add to that the welcoming and accomodating staff and it becomes pretty perfect.

Incredible atmosphere, paced service and incredible Sunday Roast. Would 100% recommend a visit. But definitely book ahead, it was very busy on the Sunday evening when we visited!

Great food and ambience! The dishes were excellent especially crab gratin, scotch egg. The lamb was superb. Staff were nice.

We went to the pig and butcher for our annual Christmas lunch as a couple but were pretty disappointed. We’d been for a roast before and really enjoyed it so we thought we’d come for lunch on a Saturday. Service was fine - the gentleman serving us was nice but very busy with big Christmas parties around us so we did feel a bit forgotten about, though not his fault. Food wise we ordered the hake and the tart tatin. Hake was nice but was so disappointed with the tart. It was just a whole red onion perched on top of a tiny bit of pastry - really flavourless and difficult to eat. I thought charging £20 for that was pretty ridiculous. Dessert (lemon posset and walnut cake) was nice so that saved the experience a bit but unfortunately we won’t be back next year.

We really wanted to love The Pig and Butcher, but unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations in several areas. While the starters (scallops and mussels) were excellent, the mains and sides left a lot to be desired. Of the three pork dishes we ordered, one was served cold, and all three were overcooked and tough. The halibut, which should have been a great piece of fish priced at nearly £40, was also overcooked and served on a cold plate, which meant the accompanying bisque lost its warmth within minutes. The sides (sprouts and potatoes) were cold, lacked any flavour, and were left uneaten. Service throughout the meal felt distant and indifferent, which didn’t help the overall experience. Adding to this, a particularly loud and obnoxious group in the main restaurant made it difficult for our party to enjoy our meal or even hold a basic conversation without raising our voices. While this wasn’t directly the fault of the staff, some level of intervention or management would have been appreciated given its clear impact on surrounding tables. To their credit, the maître d’ did remove the cost of the pork and a round of drinks, and we also opted to have service removed. Despite this, it still came out over £50 per head after the discounts — a steep price for an experience that ultimately I'd rather have not spent there. Would try again given the promise clearly on show with the cookery and setting, but this was a pretty grim showing from the team.

Was great before but now way too expensive for the quality of food and service… wouldn’t recommend

Not the best value for vegetarian food... £21 for an undercooked onion tarte tatin the size of my fist with a few salad leaves. A glass of gavi for £12. Certainly won't be back, but I hope it is better for meat eaters.

A gastri pub with prices normal for London i.e. expensive. Food good to very good if not quite exceptional. Staff great.

This has been my worst lunch ever. never in my life i paid £20 (plus service charge) for a meal that turned out to be a whole onion served on a plate with nothing else (unless you count half spoon of pure). Not sure if that’s a way to make vegetarians or vegans feel unwelcome or to make fun of them, but I just wish i got my £60 back. Brussel sprouts also were tastless, undercooked, but nothing compares to the disgraceful onion “tart”.

As someone who doesn't eat meat, the Pig and Butcher obviously wouldn't be my first choice of restaurant, but my team at work chose to have our team Christmas lunch there. The main course for the vegetarians among us was an onion. A roasted whole red onion. Placed on top of some overworked and undercooked pastry. Was it meant to represent or be reminiscent of a pie? It's not clear. The pastry appeared to be offcuts from the meat pie served to the rest of the party. This offering was at the same price as everyone else's meal - around £60. That's about £59 pure profit in terms of ingredients. Apparently the dessert was good, but unfortunately having taken more than 1.5 hours to arrive I didn't have enough time to try it as I needed to return to the office. I wonder if the person who designed this menu knows any vegetarians who in future could give them some guidance on whether a whole onion is a suitable choice and of comparable value to the meat options. Failing that, if they don't know any vegetarians, they could ask another human being as a proxy; or perhaps think about whether they'd like to visit a restaurant and pay over 100 times the price of an onion for eating an onion in a warm building.

A little off the beaten track but well worth a visit. Food is excellent, if you're a meat lover, this is definitely the place for you. The steak and the pork belly are fantastic. The scotch egg for starter, can't beat it.

Wanted to try this place for a while as I have been hearing great things from friends and I was not disappointed. We ended up having the sourdough bread, the hake fish and pork belly as well as 2 glasses of champagne. All was great! The atmosphere is also amazing. It even has a more secluded upstairs area which i didn’t realise until i got seated there.

They only have sunday roast on sundays. The waitress said it in a little of a rude way. Apart from this, the service and the food was extremely good.

My partner and I came here in December for Sunday lunch. I have to say it was extremely good. We had to change the booking time a few times due to issues with the trains. The staff were very understanding and helpful with this which was good for them as it was very busy. We had the tomato and coriander soup to start, sadly this wasn’t that great in my opinion. It lacked flavour and it was was very thin and lacked body. We both left the soup. We had also seen the scotch egg on a TikTok review so we tried one of those. This was amazing, full of flavour, and a runny yolk with mustard mayo really was a very good dish. For our main we had the beef and lamb. The beef was cooked perfectly medium rare and you get two thick slices. The lamb was cooked equally as well. It literally fell apart when touched with a fork. The roast potatoes were off the scale and the veg was all cooked perfectly. It really was a great experience and we will definitely be back again. It’s good value for money for what you get.

I made a reservation, but they gave me a seat in front of the door, which wasn't great. There is a place behind the seats to organize things, so the servers keep putting things in and making a fuss. Everyone is friendly because there is a service charge. In particular, the server in charge was really friendly. I didn't think it was because of the service charge, but it was nice that they were friendly. ㅠ I ate scotch eggs, Sunday roast sirloin, and pork, but no... wasn't it a meat restaurant... ㅂㄹ...... The amount is huge. The majority were local people, and they felt and felt that emotion well...

Delicious Sunday Roast! The potatoes were not as nice, but the rest was beautifully cooked! The Cauliflower cheese was super delicious, atmosphere is lovely as well!

A Most Delicious Sunday Roast. Would have eaten another portion if physically able. We will be back.

The pork belly and mash was delicious but my partners cod dish wasn’t as tasty unfortunately. We were also disappointed with the portion size considering how expensive these dishes were.

Things started to go downhill when we ended up waiting over an hour for our main course. We were told there was a backlog in the kitchen and would need to wait a further 15-20 minutes (1hr 15mins in total). We were offered bar snacks to help fill a gap but these, unfortunately, arrived at the same time as our main meal 15 minutes later!) To compensate for the delay, we were offered dessert on the house. Unfortunately, one of these arrived cold so had to be sent back. My advice would be to not overstretch the amount of tables and covers as the kitchen and waiting staff clearly cannot cope. Service wasn’t great and the venue was too cramped and noisy leaving waitering staff not hearing or being heard. The icing on the cake was when the bill arrived. My wife asked for the bill, therefore should be handed the bill. They passed it to the only male at the table instead. Not acceptable service.

Typical English pub with excellent traditional dishes. Rustic, warm and welcoming place. Very kind staff. Excellent beer. Average prices. Advised!

This place should have a Michelin Star. Wonderful food. Amazing staff. Great atmosphere.

Would recommend anyone to come here!! The service was amazing, special kudos to the manager! Both the food and wine selection were also outstanding. Just an overall great experience!

Fantastic experience at this venue. Food was exquisite and the wine recommendations were spot on. The management were attentive, but allowed a personal and intimate atmosphere, can't recommend highly enough!!!

Our second visit and we were just as impressed as on our first visit! Our new favourite place! Food is excellent and staff are friendly, welcoming and attentive.

Great place for a delicious Sunday Roast. Friendly service and well priced, honest British food. We ate in the dining room upstairs which was a lovely light and airy setting.

Wonderful diner!!! Amazing place. Thank for the food and drink.

We have been here twice now. The roast is really good and decently priced. However, the set lunch menu should not be missed! The bread with beef dripping was perfection and one of the best dishes we have had in London.

Sunday roast was legit. Will come back!

La comida es un buen estándar. El personal es lo suficientemente agradable, pero no estándar Michelin. La comida era agradable y decente. No pedí hielo en mi bebida, pero me compraron hielo. El frente de la casa hizo tareas de servicio de plata como servir los cuchillos en una bandeja de servilletas. Creo que el espacio entre las mesas era demasiado estrecho para hacer la etiqueta correcta de la porción. También esperaba que supieran quién estaba teniendo qué, pero necesitaban preguntar. Los precios razonables para Londres y el personal eran amables, pero luchando un poco debido a ser un sábado ocupado. En general una experiencia muy positiva.

Probably the best restaurant food we have experienced. The ambience is amazing the friendly staff contributed to the most perfect dining experience. We will definitely be back for more.

I don't usually leave reviews. However, the food was outstanding. Also the service was as good as you'll get. Given how busy it was, the tall male waiter was topping up our wine and table water. 10/10.

Don’t really get the hype. Much prefer the Sunday roast at the pub down the street Foxglove

We went for a Sunday Roast with friends, and got there a few minutes earlier than the booking, so the staff told us to wait outside (it was cold and raining...). 5-10 min after booking time our table was finally ready for us, so we went inside. The food was very good, but unfortunately the service was quite poor. After we paid, and just as we were finishing a bottle of wine (still about 15 min before our slot ended) the waiter told us we needed to leave. Then we asked to at least get the rest of our wine and he served it abruptly, spilling bits of wine on the table. It was very unprofessional. It's a shame because the food was really good, but we're unlikely to return because of the service.

I'll be frank: I'be had better roast dinners for less. My friend and I got the braised lamb, and whilst the lamb was tender and juicy, it wasn't particularly interesting flavour-wise, and also had to be excavated out from under a thick layer of fat. The vegetables were nice, but not particularly stand-out, whilst I found the roast potatoes middling and the yorkshire pudding to be very dry. Also, there wasn't very much gravy and no mint sauce (I believe you have to ask for it, which whilst I understand, almost everywhere else I've ever been just gives you a lake of gravy and pot of mint sauce or use or ignore as you please). If the price was dropped closer to £20, I'd say it's not a bad shout for Sunday roast; for the present cost, though? Kind of overpriced.

Excellent evening at the pig and butcher. Delicious Hogget main - a tasty combination of slow cooked and rare. The beef tartare starter was excellent.

Love this place, great food, wine and atmosphere but the service we got today was extremely inattentive and slow. Things came we didn’t order, things we ordered didn’t come, wine was promised on the house and added to the bill anyway. Not what it used to be service wise.

A pub worth going out of your way to visit. Great beers on tap, and one of the best scotch eggs you’ll ever have.

I chose to spend my birthday here because the team at The Pig and Butcher is simply the best! Nora, impeccable floor manager, made sure we had a great time. She's the perfect example of how a kind, smiling, and attentive person makes all the difference in a venue. Kassim and Giovis were so kind and helpful. They really went above and beyond to make it a unique experience. Special mention: their Vegan Sunday Roast.

Simply the very best Gastro I have EVER been to. Exceptional menu, innovative way of presenting traditional dishes, high quality, perfectly cooked Happy helpful staff, an outstanding chef, just a brilliant, faultless dining experience!!!!

Great atmosphere in a wonderful ambience. Excellent food. Staff very warm, genuine and attentive

Awful don't eat here!!! Found hair in my food and the waitress said no sorry must have been yours... I asked to talk to the chef and apparently he said no she can leave if she has an issue. Was just trying to have a lovely meal with my fiancé.

Smelt quite grim (I suppose as expected with meats butchered onsite). We were welcomed, our order was taken and then the staff started cleaning aggressively around us. Stools placed on tables around etc. Felt very much like they would have preferred we were not there. So not a pleasant pub atmosphere as expected.

Food was very disappointing yesterday, considering the price point. The beef was just OK, the potatoes were incredibly hard and smooth(?!) on the outside and the veg were underdone. Waiter didn’t come by to check how the food was. This place has a reputation and with it prices which it really didn’t live up to.

One of the best ever Sunday dinners Along with one of the best waiters too ..knowledge, humour, professionalism in one. Food was truly lovely. Only had a main course but everything looked delicious. No complaints from me for sure! x

We booked the private room for my 30th and I cannot fault the food, the room or the lovely people that were our main points of contact on the day. However, a particular few individuals were rude to my family both over the phone and in person and one gentleman (tall, grey and bald) behind the bar treated us with a rudeness I couldn’t quite believe. Regardless of this one individual, it is a wonderful pub with delicious food and was a wonderful day.

simply superb ! Dad and I loved it

Incredible food and wonderful service. Woukd highly recommend.

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.

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.

Best thing about the meal was our waitress. She was lovely. We've been coming there for years, used to be our favourite Sunday roast but the quality has deteriorated, and it was just.. ok.. an ok roast. Other than that, we were 10 minutes late which I calleo to notify and was told it was ok, we were greeted with: we were just about to give away your table. At the end of the meal, after we paid we were prompt to leave by the host 3 times as the next table are "about to arrive" my friend asked if it's ok for me to finish feeding my baby. We felt the host was a little rude. We will search for another Sunday roast.

Good to very good food (and wine). Reasonably attentive service. Bare and noisy dining area made conversations difficult to fully sustain.

Came for Sunday roast. The food was amazing. The lamb was so tender and delicious. The gravy went well with the veg. Definitely would come back again. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They helped us situate the right amount of food. They shared tips about what to see around town as well. Next time I’m in London I’ll be making it a point to swing by here again.

Delicious food, lively but cozy environment.