The story
Tucked away on Liverpool Road in Islington, The Pig and Butcher has earned a solid 4.4-star reputation as a gastropub that leans into British tradition. YouTuber Doobydobap featured it as the grand finale of a 100-hour London food tour, calling its classic Sunday roast “a perfect end” to the journey. The kitchen turns out a roast with all the trimmings, alongside a properly made Scotch egg—both dishes that signal a kitchen that respects the classics.
This is a casual, family-friendly local spot that requires reservations, a sign of its steady popularity. The vibe is warm and unfussy, the crowd a mix of regulars and pilgrims who’ve watched the video and want that same hearty payoff. If your London itinerary needs a comforting, no-nonsense Sunday roast in a pub that feels like a neighborhood secret, The Pig and Butcher delivers exactly what it promises.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Pig and Butcher’s scotch egg, calling it a must-try. The overall vibe is hearty, rustic British comfort food done right.
“The scotch egg is a soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, sometimes with black pudding, then breadcrumbed and fried. It's a bowl of meaty, eggy goodness.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered The Pig and Butcher. Most active: Doobydobap
The Pig and Butcher serves a classic Sunday roast with all the trimmings, a perfect end to a food tour of London.
Dishes mentioned
Sunday Roast
The Sunday roast is a family-style feast of roasted meat, crispy potatoes, seasonal sides, and Yorkshire pudding — a savory baked batter that soaks up all the gravy. It's home comfort food, the perfect way to celebrate with loads of meat.
Scotch Egg
The scotch egg is a soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, sometimes with black pudding, then breadcrumbed and fried. It's a bowl of meaty, eggy goodness.
