The Pig and Butcher

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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