In short: The Lighterman is a gastropub in London, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5,569 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome.
Details checked · source: Google Places
Slickly-designed, minimalist Modern British gastropub with big windows & a canal-side alfresco bar. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Lighterman
The Lighterman sits beside the canal at Granary Square with a minimalist design and expansive windows. The kitchen serves Modern British food throughout the day, from brunch through to dinner, and the bar stocks beer, wine and cocktails. An outdoor seating area extends to the waterside.
Burgers, Sunday roasts and flatbreads feature regularly on the menu, which includes vegetarian options and a children's menu. Dogs are welcome, and the venue takes bookings for groups and families.
Menu & facilities
For the current menu and prices, see The Lighterman's own website.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Brunch hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
What's nearby
- Waitrose & Partners 100m away
- Central Saint Martins 150m away
- Kings Place 200m away
- Pancras Square 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Reviewers consistently praise this restaurant for its excellent burgers, Sunday roasts, and flatbreads, alongside a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. Guests also appreciate the friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, and beautiful canal-side views.
Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (5,569 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- London
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of The Lighterman?
The Lighterman is open Mon–Fri 12pm–11:30pm; Sat 10am–12am; Sun 10am–10:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is The Lighterman any good?
The Lighterman is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5,569 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Is The Lighterman dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at The Lighterman.
Is The Lighterman good for children?
Yes, The Lighterman is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.
Can you book a table at The Lighterman?
Yes, The Lighterman takes reservations.
Does The Lighterman have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Lighterman serves vegetarian food.
Does The Lighterman have outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating.
Is The Lighterman wheelchair accessible?
The Lighterman has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
How do I contact The Lighterman?
Call The Lighterman on +44 20 3846 3400.