The Pig and Butcher in Islington

Such a brilliant place to go for a great Sunday roast. Lovely staff. Would recommend reserving in advance.

The meat has the quality definitely recommended

I had a fabulous lunch yesterday at the Pig and Butcher. We ordered only from the starters menu, everything was delicious. Service was attentive and great house wine too! The crab gratin was a favourite for me!

Not sure what has gone on this used to be one of the best spot in London for a roast dinner!! I booked in advance as you have to do this most of the time due to the demand. However the food was not great not sure if the chefs have changed or just ended being a bad day but was a shame potatoes where unseasoned and lacked flavor same for the veg the Meat had a lot of fat on however the flavor of the beef was okay same for the starters all in all was a real let down considering that it still holds a great reputation

Sunday roast here was an absolute riot! Tender meats, heavenly toffee pudding, and Marketa's service with a side of laughter. A must-visit for food and fun!

Poor choice of drinks - didn’t have Jack Daniels (very basic whiskey), diet lemonade, nor Coke Zero (why?….). Service was pretty bad (had to beckon someone whilst sitting right at the bar after a few mins of being there; queue took a while to even get inside the place; food took over an hour to arrive (we were told it was because we ordered the lamb which didn’t make sense to us), had to ask for side vegetables), and food was lukewarm. Also they only had one dessert (sticky toffee pudding) though to be fair they said that was because their fridge had broken down so outside their control. Staff were very pleasant, polite, etc but just service level was poor. Food was just ok. Overall disappointing visit and won’t go back.

Absolute perfection. The lamb was so moist and flavorful service was friendly and welcoming. I wanna live in London so I can eat here more often!

Sat upstairs, great room. Table by window. Beef roast dinner was outstanding, so tender. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Perfect.

The steak is excellent. Definitely have that!

Fantastic pub for Sunday roast. Had the pork belly - superb - tender, with a very crispy crackling on top. The meal alone was 25 quid, but it was worth every bit.

Was really disappointed with Sunday roast as had really been looking forward to it. Ordered the lamb which we waited ages for, once it arrived we had to ask where the sides were and they came a bit later. All the food was served cold. Nice atmosphere but wouldn’t go back for the food.

Was able to get a spot with friends at the bar for lunch. Great atmosphere, the staff were very knowledgeable. There was only one vegetarian main dish but it was terrific. My friends loved the scotch egg.

The food tasted amazing but the potion sizes where very small. I went with four friends we where are still hungry after and we had a dessert. But overall the atmosphere and service was great. Also we order lemonade and gin and everytime we ordered the drink it came in different size glasses and got smaller throughout the course of the night but the price was the same.

A renowned gastropub known for its emphasis on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, especially meats. The menu features a variety of dishes, with highlights including their succulent Sunday roasts and inventive takes on British classics. The cozy yet stylish ambiance, coupled with attentive service, enhances the overall dining experience.

Definitely one of the best Sunday roasts in town. And consistent throughout the years

Brilliant spot for a weekend lunch.

The food was absolutely amazing. We all enjoyed our dishes

Great staff, went for a quick drink on a sunday evening it was fully booked but they found space for us for 20 mins

Not as good as I remember when we came here for a magnificent Sunday roast on a visit to London before the pandemic. This time it was a Friday and we just wanted a light lunch and a beer. The choice was not great and we had a misunderstanding over the service. In the end we weren't charged for the sourbread. There was only one choice each of ale and bitter. We would give it a second chance for the Sunday roast which everyone still says is very good.

Simple food, small portions. Service was not quick and forgot drinks for about 15 min. The food tasted well. Cozy place.

Lamb shoulder was phenomenal and service was amazing from the staff

Overall; disappointing. The service was inattentive, though always polite. The food was tasty but way too small portions for a gastropub (I had the pork belly). I went home hungry. Limited beer selection due to some supply issues. The venue was clean but uninspiring, run down & shabby. Won’t be going back again unless they reinvent the place.

So disappointed and was looking forward to it… I booked two weeks in advance, mentioning we are coming to try the truffle chicken and therefore were booked on a Sunday because the person on the phone said it’s only served for the roast. We arrived yesterday and there was no truffle chicken on the menu and the waitress told us it’s on the main menu but not the roast menu. Disappointment 1. I ordered the veggie Wellington with garlic truffle emulsion, it came without the garlic truffle emulsion. The Wellington itself was a mini piece of pastry filled with the exact same veggies that come with the roast, so I had cabbage, parsnip and carrot on the plate and rolled in a tiny pastry. Great. As least make the veggie Wellington different, it really felt like you’re making a joke of your customers. Oh, and there were two potatoes per dish. See on the image the not yet started meal, it’s all there The side salad I ordered never arrived, when I asked for it it came. But the “green life with lemony dressing salad” was actually a purple leave with no dressing just its weight in salt, it was an awfully bitter and salty salad. How can one mess up a salad??? The only good thing really was the Yorkshire pudding (which isn’t the most exciting bit of a roast, but it was good) and the cauliflower cheese. Everything else was awful. I had only one drink with this, and it all accounted for 40£. I’m really upset.

A really great Yorkshire pudding

The food was unfortunately cold but the servers were very nice.

We’re regulars for Sunday roast have have brought many friends and relatives for roast here. The food is consistently good. However we were disappointed by the service tonight. With a 12.5% service charge, I didn’t realize it was my job to flag down the wait staff to order dessert? We had raved to our guests this visit about the dessert but when we finally had someone come clear our plates we were told “sorry you don’t have time for dessert because the next table is coming in.” Pretty disappointing. I would recommend you have your staff come check in periodically. I get that you have a 2 hour sit time, but it’s not a great experience if I need to be watching the clock to make sure we are fully satisfied with our meal. That is the wait staff’s job.

I admit my expectations were high - especially for a pub which specialises in roasts. The service was lovely and welcoming and the atmosphere was perfect! I ordered the roast pork. Beautiful meat! My partners slab of sirloin was amazing too! My vegetables were a mixture of perfectly cooked and Al Dente, which was disappointing. Yorkshire was fine, but the roast potatoes were so disappointing. Also, on the menu it says roast pork with apple sauce. Mine missed the apple sauce, which I then had to ask for, and the waitress scanned my plate to see if it was hidden. We ordered dessert, and the same waitress laid down two spoons for sticky toffee pudding. 5 minutes later, a different waitress walked over and started to take the spoons away! We saved the spoons, and when pudding arrived - it was stunning!! It feels like there's multiple personalities in the kitchen, and the waiting staff need a bit more care. Finally, in the back area, please lock the doors to avoid people going out for a cigarette and letting cold air in.

If you like your meat then this is one of the best places in London

A lovely place to come and eat. The food is very good and the service excellent. I would recommend booking as it gets very busy.

We had a lovely Sunday Roast at a really nice pub/restaurant

Came yesterday evening with our newborn and the host (lady with blonde hair) was super lovely and helpful. Food and service was great too. Thanks!

Great Sunday roast, totally recommended (but remember to book weeks in advance!)

this has been our local now for over a year and I cannot say enough good things about it.

Excellent service and lovely gastropub vibe. Enjoyed the food.

Cozy gastropub with very nice food

Phenomenal restaurant!! Great quality of food, friendly service and ambience is settling. As I learned that Sunday roast is a staple for England, I became appreciative of that tradition and I can tell you all that the Pig and the Butcher make it slightly better than home😉 They welcome the entire family!!(even the family pup 🐶). Absolutely great thing going right here, check them out!!(pics of roast pork and sticky toffee😋)

Booked the private room for our wedding celebration in summer 2021. Loved the room but we were a little worried about food quality having tested it out a few months before. it was fine but nothing special. BUT on the day, the food was exceptional. We were delighted. Hog roast, highly recommended.

Love this place!!!! Booked the feasting menu and was blown away. Despite it being a busy time, the dishes were perfectly cooked and the servers were attentive to my table. Overall the quality of the food/cooking, the service and the restaurant ambiance were all excellent. Highly recommend for special occasions, group meals or even casual solo nights out. Many thanks to Tom, Olivia, Susie and Fritz, and the talented kitchen crew for one of my happiest memories of the holidays x

We stopped in after some Boxing Day shopping after having lived in the area for nearly six years. We are now kicking ourselves for not stopping in earlier. Food is top notch, service is friendly, and the feel is warm and welcoming.

Staff: Amazing Atmosphere: Great Food: Average. The steak was tough/stringy and the fish was very undercooked. The scotch egg was however, fantastic.

Arrived at t 7, placed an order around 7.30, got someone else's entree, and the main course didn't arrive till after 9pm. Fish was nice, as was the steak. Venison was ok, chicken below expectations. The wait was ridiculous but we were having great conversations, so we racked up a 500+ bill, mostly in booze. Honestly, I wish we had gone somewhere else because this was not worth the money.

I'm surprised at all the hype, we found the food expensive and underwhelming for £75 a head with 2 drinks each. My steak was cold and my partners squash was tough, the hard skin left on was basically inedible. Also, the staff were rather brusk, we got zero smiles and left a bit disappointed :(

Fan-bloody-tastic. What a lovely place, rustic, warm and welcoming, with great service, ambience and most importantly - Incredible food. We had a team Christmas meal in mid December and I kid you not, it was the best works meal I’ve ever had. Everything tasted delicious, the portions were unreal and we never ran dry of drinks. Staff were great, and I’d go back again anytime. Thank you!

The best scotch egg in the world. My only gripe with this place is that they should leave more room for walk-ups or people wanting a drink and bar snack. It is a pub after all.

Our wedding dinner here was an absolute delight! The special event room exudes coziness, creating wonderful memories. The exceptional wine selection, delectable meat, enticing starters, and the unforgettable sticky toffee pudding made the experience truly amazing. Kudos to the great service and friendly staff that added to the perfection of our celebration.

Cosy vibe, delicious flavours. We ate here two days in a row and both times staff were super helpful with my dietary requirements. The sea bream was cooked to perfection and the partridge had a wonderful depth of flavour.

Don't book over the phone. No confirmation of reservation sent and then turned away our party of 5 at the door. It didn't matter that we had a log of the call, and they wouldn't apologise for the mistake at all.

Best Sunday Roast in the area. Scotch eggs are wonderful too. However, vegetarian food is also available during Sundays. We also visited during the week, and we loved the menu. Always a great choice of wines, beers, cocktail and spirits. Super cool location and nice staff.

Very lovely restaurant, great food, but the best is Susie! Charming lady, very kind and funny. She made our evening amazing:)

Great place to stop in for dinner. The sourdough bread was fantastic. We had the roasted squash, venison and rump steak all delicious. We finished off the night with sticky toffee pudding which was good. Thanks for a great evening.

Used to love coming here, definitely seen a decline in past 18 months..the food is pretty average and extremely expensive. Will give it a rest for a while and look elsewhere

Good food, but horrible service. We were there for 4 hours, took 90 minutes to get our appetizers and entrees and another 45 minutes to get our puddings. Nothing was said about the delay/quality of service either.

Woweee what a great roast dinner. The crown xhicken for two was enough for 3/4. It was so tasty and juicy. Cooked to perfection. The yorkies were huge and tasty done in goose or duck fat. The gravy was lush (however not enough although they gave more upon a request). The veg was goodish. Nothing to rave about apart from the creamy leeks which was very tasty. The roast potatoes was cooked in beef dripping which really added to the taste obvs although they could have been roasted a little more. Out of 10 it score an 8. It lost its points to due lack of interest in veggies and the pototoe. Overall great experience lush starters and main.

Used to love this place. Very disappointing to see how poor the beer range has gotten though

Can’t comment on the food- we didn’t get that far. Tim the ‘manager’ was absolutely shocking, turned around to me and said ‘whatever’ after asking him where the menus and service were. He accused me of having children at the table and that was to blame for their appalling service. We ended leaving without ordering anything after being sat down for 20 minutes with no service what so ever. And this was after standing at the entrance for 15 minutes at least before anyone even spoke to us. And yes we had a booking. Tim is probably top of the tree for worst hospitality managers I’ve ever come across. Dreadful and shocking

Great atmosphere, good food (small portion tho for that price), nice location and wine list but below average service. Very junior waiters, with no experience (we had to open wine ourselves, he didnt know how to do it). Second time in 6mth that we are slightly disappointed.

Had an amazing experience here wonderful decor to look at as your dinning we sat near the fireplace. Food was delicious best Sunday roast lamb was mouth watering. 100% would return.

On a Sunday, this is 5* every time. Probably the best roast I’ve had. However, any other day the food is consistently close but imperfect, which is a tough sell for the price. We shared a ribeye steak which cost around £180. It arrived just about cooked. We were promised medium (staff recommendation) and arrived rare at best. A decent amount went wasted because it was too raw to eat. A real shame for a beautiful cut of meat. I can’t fault the Sunday menu, but the rest of the week always seems to have issues.

Food was ok. One dish was not hot, another not cooked well. The food came out literally 5min after ordering, so it would seem not cooked to order.

Amazing food and service. Will definitely be back!

Food is very good and the space is nicely done. Warm and pared down. It’s let down by the front of house staff who don’t seem very happy to be there.

Best pub I've been - very cozy atmosphere and unique. Delicate dishes with creativity and quality. The Salmon starter was truly beautiful. Would def. come back for more. The Manager is very kind and attentive as well.

So, so, variable, every single visit … though I have still stupidly been going once a week most weeks, though largely for convenience. So please, please, don’t risk it at this price point if you don’t actually live in N1. Tonight, I simply cannot resist posting a pic of — what I assume, based on what I ordered after my main— was ‘cheese’. This was, I might add, £9. Back in Umbria, one of my compagni would likely have gone off on one. But this is London, so I pulled a suitable WW2 ‘put up with it’ face and was entirely unsuitably comped with a further glass of wine I did not want. ASK you muppets - or, better still, apologise and remove the ‘effing board you just placed in front of me with its dried out piece of (wholly unidentifiable) formaggio which should never have left the so-called ‘kitchen’. All this, I should say, served by the seemingly new front of house - nose stud, unsmiling, grumpy, bad attitude - “we need your table back in an hour twenty” - they didn’t of course. So until they get it sorted - including the new ‘cheap’ (but not to you) Vermouth, and the lazy preening 19 yo behind the bar poorly mixing it with Campari and gin, I’d probably; no, actually really, really — avoid. (P&B has, I should say, been through a couple of owners since the ‘old’ good reviews you’ll read here. But I note that their website still misleadingly quotes pre-pandemic (different good owner, good food) reviews; and that their OpenTable menu explanation (daily changes etc.) is just frickin’ hilarious.)

Amazing meal! Quiet, unpretentious spot with cozy, elegant feel. We were given all the time we needed for our meal - lots of time for discussion as we pored over the menu. Knowledgeable server who helped us with the menu items and in selecting a fine wine. Every dish was spot on, from appetizers through mains and dessert. Highly recommended!

It's a great place for a Sunday pub lunch.

Fun and friendly place with amazing food and a nice assortment of spirits and wine.

Absolutely excellent pub. Reserved a place here and enjoyed a fantastic menu as well drinks and fabulous service from everyone who attended our table during our stay. We will certainly return.

Probably the best Sunday Roast I have ever had ( been there already 3x times!) Every time I think about it I can still feel the taste in my mouth. Especially I love the sharing platter, meat is lovely cooked, tender and juicy. Vegetable super fresh, crunchy and glazed. Potatoes are crispy and delicious-best I’ve ever had. Nice selection of wines. Everything was delicious. Even my English friends keep asking when will we be back again! It’s not easy as it gets booked out so make sure you make reservations in advance ( like 2-3 weeks) especially for groups over 4. Ambience is nice, clean and rather modern. Staff is polite but not over the top, just what you need. Highly recommend it.

Heard so many great reviews about this place, and reserved well in advance for our trip to London. This place was quite a haul for us to get to, so I was so excited to finally arrive. Service was okay at the beginning, then a huge party arrived literally minutes after us. What made the experience a letdown was the fact that literally every table around us got their food well before we did, even the folks who had arrived after us. We felt forgotten and I was very hungry by the time we got our food -- nearly an hour after ordering. The roast was okay, a bit flavorless and the Yorkshire pudding was very dry. Sadly I can't say this was a memorable experience and would not recommend to others.

Very nice space, food is just great!

Booked a table for Saturday lunch and arrived on time. Left waiting for 15 mins and we spoke to 2 members of staff during this time. Eventually got seated and service was very curt and frosty. Ordered bread and starters that didn’t turn up. Would not return.

Never disappoints! Exquisite food and really nice atmosphere

Fantastic food. Brilliant service. Would recommend to anybody.

Amazing gastro pub. Recommend the steak and the lamb.

Вместо портера принесли светлое пиво, пришлось самим менять на запрощенный напиток , причем дали мини банку (разливного нет). Бармен , открывая бутылку с сидром, облил мои брюки и даже не счел нужным извиниться. Обслуживание долгое. Официанты неопрятные, в плвседневной одежде. Порции маленькие, говядина пересоленная, жесткая, оленина мягкая, но безвкусная, куропатка сухая. Слишком много посетителей с собаками. Переоцененный паб с потугами на ресторан выской кухни с неоправданно выскими ценами. . Категорически не рекомендую.

Great service! Sirloin just melts in your mouth!

Fantastic menu (every dish was killer) and friendly staff, plus dog friendly as a bonus! The only criticism is the music was a bit loud given the audience at 5pm, which largely consisted of parent dinners.

Locale carino, accogliente atmosfera, cibo ok, senza infamia e senza lode, più belli che buoni. Ma la sorpresa è stato trovarsi nel conto il 12.5% di mancia già calcolato nel conto finale senza nemmeno che venisse chiesto al cliente se fosse d’accordo. Lo trovo assurdo , in paesi come l’America ,dove è obbligatoria la mancia , viene comunque chiesto al cliente ed è, inoltre, lui a scegliere la percentuale . Insomma .. non ci tornerei. Tenetelo a mente…

Their Sunday roast is one of the best in town. Book in advance to enjoy great food and great vibes

Amazing food and excellent service

Excellent food and great service. Lovely rose and Sauternes as well. Great evening.

Nice atmosphere in this pub. Visited for Sunday roast and the veggie option was just okay

The quality of the ingredients and the methods they are prepared were top quality. However my food was delivered semi-cold, the base proportions are too small, and the cost and premium experience I was expecting was misaligned. On positive notes the hostess and staff I interacted with had good food /wine recommendations. The pork in the dish I ordered was prepared very well, a very high grade of meat was used absent of any fat and there was a reasonable amount of it. This was all tarnished by the semi-cold delivery. The vegetables and cheese sauce aside from the cold delivery was high quality. What was really missing was a second side like mash potatoes to make up for the small portions. The menu also was confusing with no section labels, just the ingredients in a given item with no order. The take away I hope the owner gets from my review is these are very easy to fix problems. I look forward to coming again in a few months to reassess.

Went for a Sunday roast. The food was excellent. Had the hogget leg which was yum. All the trimmings are good too especially the giant carrot (not camberwell). Service was very attentive without being hassled. Amazing wine list too. Really very good. Would definitely go back if in the area.

Amazing Sunday Roast (maybe the best I’ve had). Highly recommend as a restaurant serving traditional English food.

For me the food was lacking flavour and not worth what we paid Not an attack on the place, just for me it lacked flavour

Atmosphere is very nice and cozy. There are a lot of candle lights everywhere. I can recommend a tomato soup as a starter and chicken leg as main dish. Also a chocolate fondant was tasty but to sweet for me. We spent 80£ for two but it’s minimum price I think. It’s a pet friendly place that is very cool!

The lamb main came with literally 3 small pieces of lamb for £30. This dish includes a small bit of garnish but nothing else substantial on the plate so you have to buy sides which are overpriced and tiny. Left the place still hungry and won't be coming back.

Some of the food was good, particularly the confit chicken. The crackling on the pork was (potentially-)tooth-shatteringly tough and tasted rancid. It was not good. The bread was extremely underwhelming (not fresh or particularly tasty). £8 for four ungenerous slices did not feel like good value. It also took an age to arrive. When it was chased up, the waitress said that it was a starter so would arrive with the starters. This seemed odd. It then arrived a few minutes later, before the starters... The atmosphere was fine but not brilliant. The room is full of hard surfaces, so the noise carries, particularly if you're unfortunate in having loud neighbours. The service was mixed. One of the young waiters was quite friendly and helpful. The waitress who seemed to be in charge was rather less friendly, although she did warm up a bit as the night went on. All in all, it's pretty competent cooking, but you're paying a hefty premium for the location.

Amazing Sunday roast. Service was excellent, highly recommend

Second time having a Sunday roast here and it was even better than the first! We went for the shared lamb and it was falling off the bone, cooked to perfection and portion sizes are huge! A large wine selection too to accompany your food, all round the best place for a roast, just make sure you book a few weeks in advance as you cannot get a table - there is a reason why!

If your looking for a quiet date spot this is the place for you. The menu is incredible. We both had steak and I could have eaten that all day long. Staff were lovely and the venue was beautiful..

Amazing food and wonderful staff

Really good Sunday roast. Can choose beef pork veggie or chicken (which is for two). I had the chicken and it was divine. A whole roast chicken with potatoes and vegetables and a very good yorkshire pudding. The potatoes and carrots were quite good as well. The potatoes were perfect. Sticky toffee pudding was excellent. Highly recommend.

A real shame. We'd heard great things about this place and also were eager to try it. We also went to check out the food and potentially to book their private dining room for a family meal after we get married next month. The black pudding scotch eggs are to die for, we loved that, but then we waited nearly an hour for our mains. I ordered the Pork, which was inedible. Dry, overcooked, and a piece of crackling that was so hard I physically couldn't bite in to it. I complained and whilst I was offered another one, I didn't want to wait another hour... The waiter took it off the bill (which I'm grateful for) but wasn't particularly apologetic, nor did he really make an effort to make up for it. The bill was brought with a grunt and we left. For £28 for a main course I expected more.

Possibly the best example of British farm to table dining in the area. Weekday menu and Sunday roast menus are both fantastic and they have an great drinks menu to boot.

Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere of this pub turned restaurant. Great choice of carefully sourced food, wine and beer

Came here for Sunday roast (my first Sunday roast ever) and was some of the best food I’ve had! Pork was perfectly tender with crispy skin and the creamy leeks were incredible. Service was quick and I appreciated the homy, rustic interior. Highly recommend making a reservation here for Sunday roast

Used to be much better, not too sure what happened. My pork roast came with chewy skin as opposed to the crispy pork cracking I normally receive.

Waited 1.5 hrs for food. When it arrived, pork was really dry and small portion for £28. Chicken was good but 1 leg for £26 ain’t worth it. Nice vibe but I wouldn’t go back.