The Lighterman

Name: The Lighterman
Address: 3 Granary Square, London, United Kingdom, N1C 4BH
Telephone: 020 3846 3400
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (4697)

£26 to £40

British

3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Great for outdoor dining
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 4,697 people are saying

The Lighterman reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

4,697 Reviews

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Susan
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location. Staff very friendly. Service very good. It’s a bit expensive but I guess you pay for the location. Good menu choices.
The LightermanResponded 6 days ago
Hi Susan Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our location, friendly staff, and menu options. We strive to provide great service and a memorable experience. We appreciate your feedback about pricing and hope to continue delivering value that makes your visits worthwhile. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!
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Mia
London1 review
2.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Went to celebrate my graduation but was pretty disappointed, nothing special
The LightermanResponded on May 30, 2025
Dear Mia Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we truly appreciate it! We take all feedback very seriously, and take on board everything you have said. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, The Lighterman
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pete
London8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent martinis! Everything else was very good, would absolutely come back
The LightermanResponded on June 12, 2025
Hi Pete Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you loved the martinis and enjoyed everything else during your visit. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Michael
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good as always, ordered fish and chips and it’s amazing
The LightermanResponded on May 6, 2025
Dear Michael Thank you for taking the time to leave us your great feedback! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman
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Jill
Hertfordshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Venue We had a great table overlooking the Canal Food and Service were Superb Our Waiters were \First Class
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Mike VIP
London89 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been here a few times. A busy and bustling place in a great location. Efficient and friendly staff and good choice of drinks. We didn’t eat this time. Met up with friends and family. A bit noisy inside and some great tables outside on the canal.
The LightermanResponded on January 2, 2025
Dear Mike, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your positive feedback, we are so happy you enjoyed your time and our service! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman
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alison
Bedfordshire15 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was full which is great to see but we couldn’t have a conversation as it was so noisy. So we skipped starter, desert & coffee.
The LightermanResponded on December 4, 2024
Dear Alison, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we truly appreicate it! We take all feedback very seriously, and will take yours into consideration as we strive constantly to improve and elevate our services. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman
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Greg
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Terrible service, waitress was unnecessarily rude, we were served the wrong drink, rather than apologise and correct the mistake, she argued and then slammed a new drink on the table. When we finished our food we were told they needed the table and somebody else had it booked, please and thank you were not used at all in asking us to leave. Very strange experience
The LightermanResponded on December 4, 2024
Dear Greg, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, as we take all feedback very seriously in an effort to consistently imrpove 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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Dargis VIP
Fort Lauderdale12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2024
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
The LightermanResponded on December 4, 2024
Dear Dargis, Thank you for the lovely feedback, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time here with us! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The Lighterman
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Rita
London7 reviews
2.0
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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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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

Website
http://www.thelighterman.co.uk/
Phone number
020 3846 3400

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