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The Lighterman, London,

The Lighterman

4.1
4.1
4720 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
The Lighterman, a pub, dining room & bar, is open from lunch through to dinner and welcomes you all day on weekends. Our Head Chef has created a modern British menu with European influences. The extensive drinks menu includes draught & bottled beers, craft ales and seasonal cocktails, together with a well-curated and affordable wine list. There is plenty of outdoor seating. The canal-side bar with alfresco terrace overlooks the water, the ground floor has seating directly onto Granary Square and the top floor has its own wraparound terrace, with panoramic views across the square and canal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3846 3400
  • Website
    http://www.thelighterman.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH
  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    King's Cross Underground & Rail Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Good for business meals

  • North London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North London

    Great for scenic views

  • North London

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lighterman offers a "cozy, beautiful" ambiance, with a "great location" along the canal. Guests appreciate its friendly staff and "outstanding service." While the food and service can be inconsistent, the outdoor space is a lovely spot for drinks. Ideal for casual gatherings, though some feel it's "overpriced."

4,720 Reviews

  1. Dargis

    Fort Lauderdale

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, very pretty, cozy and the food was amazing. We went for their Sunday Roast

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  2. Rita

    London

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been to The Lighterman a few times before for drinks and love the location, so decided to book for a dinner but unfortunately felt disappointed and rather ripped off by the whole experience. The food was standard pub fayre and was overpriced and a bit dry and uninviting. We ordered a bottle of wine but felt rushed to drink up with our wine glasses being refilled all the time as we had already been told we needed to vacate the table for a certain time. Service was perfunctory and cold and I really didn’t enjoy it at all. There are far better places to eat in the local area.
    The LightermanResponded on October 29, 2024
    Dear Rita, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are saddened to hear your time at The Lighterman was not a positive experience and would love the opportunity to discuss this further with you. I have sent you a message privately. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Too many huge tables so took a long time to be served. Managed to drop one plate on the floor when it finally arrived, then missed another off … same for all 4 courses … so left … so disappointed, as never experienced that before at the Lighterman and have been a number of times …
    The LightermanResponded on September 24, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We take all feedbackvery seriously, as it helps us quickly identify issues and resolve them with immediate effect. This will be looked at; I have also sent you a message privately. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  4. Matthew

    Brighton

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is overpricing and the restaurant was understaffed.
    The LightermanResponded on August 14, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. We are saddened to hear that you did not enjoy your time here at our venue. We take all feedback very seriously, as we strive to constantly improve and elevate our services. This will be looked at; I have also sent you a message privately. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  5. MichaelL

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Serving staff very nice but the food was poor. Shame as a great location.
    The LightermanResponded on August 14, 2024
    Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. We are saddened to hear that you did not enjoy your time here at our venue. We take all feedback very seriously, as we strive to constantly improve and elevate our services. This will be looked at; I have also sent you a message privately. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  6. SD1988

    London

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We got sick! Had the tuna and was very sick that evening. Service was ok, trying to rush us lots but service was slow.
    The LightermanResponded on July 19, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we are deeply saddened to hear you did not have a positive experience here with us. We take all feedback very seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. I have also sent you a message privately. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  7. DenyseD

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very friendly staff bit noisy with the loud music makes it difficult to talk
    The LightermanResponded on July 18, 2024
    Dear Denyse, Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your time here and appreciate the feedback you have provided us. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  8. YvonneO

    London

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Lovely outdoor upstairs space overlooking the canal.
    The LightermanResponded on July 14, 2024
    Dear Yvonne, Thank you for the lovely feedback, we are so glad you enjoyed your time here! We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  9. NSLondon

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue alongside the canal however the quality of food has been deteriorating over time. It's not bad in any way, just not as good as it once was. Nonetheless, a good place to catch up with friends.
    The LightermanResponded on July 6, 2024
    Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We constantly strive to grow and improve, and so your feedback will be carefully considered. We hope on your next visit you will have a more positive experience! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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  10. Stewart

    London

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Lighterman is a decent 'gastropub' style bar - I have used it several times. The food is quirky; the flatbread was great - it's more or less a small pizza TBH. Service is mostly good but a little patchy, but it was quite busy and not really fair to be too crtitical. Great location.
    The LightermanResponded on July 5, 2024
    Dear Stewart, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your lovely feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your time here at the lighterman! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman

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FAQs

The Lighterman is rated 4.1 stars by 4720 OpenTable diners.

The Lighterman does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for The Lighterman

3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    King's Cross Underground & Rail Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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