Reviews of The Pig & Whistle. (Pub) in London (London).

The Pig & Whistle

547 Reviews

297 Comments

Pub

481 Merton Rd, London SW18 5LD, United Kingdom

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Information of The Pig & Whistle, Pub in London (London)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of The Pig & Whistle

Sunday

12–8pm

Monday

12–3pm, 6–10pm

Tuesday

12–3pm, 6–10pm

Wednesday

12–3pm, 6–10pm

Thursday

12–3pm, 6–10pm

Friday

12–10pm

Saturday

12–10pm

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Reviews of The Pig & Whistle

A. P.

Lovely pub, warm atmosphere BUT cannot get over the fact that they charged me £6.60 for a single shot of vodka plus soda water and £6.80 for a pint of beer. Overall we paid £15 for these two drinks and a small bag of crisps. I will repeat £6.60 for a single shot of vodka. I thought it was too high a price considering a 750ml Absolut costs less than £15 at the store. Thanks

E. S.

Quite honestly the worst fish&chips I had in London. Not that it was unpalatable, it was just watery and not tasty. I’d be happier with a Sainsbury’s Café one and those only cost about a fiver.

S. S.

Amazing food. Highly recommend T bone Tuesday. And the house lager Slybeast is proper good!

D. W.

Good Sunday roast - friendly staff. Drinks were a tad pricey but food was good value for money.

A. Z.

This is a great little pub. Very quaint. Good mix of outdoor and indoor seating. We come here regularly. The roasts are very good.

E. A.

Wonderful Sunday lunch! No fish and chips on Sundays but they have a variety of selections! Baby friendly, there were several babies with their family.

The food was ok, hence the 3 stars. I would go there again for drinks as it's a nice pub and it has a cute outdoor area at the back but not really for the food.

P. B.

This is a good pub. In particular they have a cabinet full of hot sauce which is excellent. They also seem to stay open forever which is also good. Plenty of seating. The food is good, no complaints. The have plenty of events/evenings going on. Loo’s are clean Also as a parent, it’s nice to see this is a pub for grownups. With my kids I go elsewhere, when it’s with a mate I go here. Also they serve black samuca, 1*. But only for the person who buys it.

W. B.

Seems a decent pub. Very modern interior, with tables aplenty. I bought a pint of Wandle for £4.20 a pint. No Youngs available. The history of the pub is nowhere to be seen, which is a shame. It had been built in 1900 as a pub, but local churchgoers objected to it opening as a pub, and so remained a shop until almost 75 years later. It was named 'Pig and Whistle' by the brewery and opened in November 1974, after finally being able to get a licence. At the opening party a pig called 'Pat the porker' was brought along on a Youngs horse-drawn dray, and chairman John Young played a whistle! The original pub sign was a drawing of a pig on its hind legs playing a whistle. The current pub sign, thankfully not replaced by the daft 'initials' as done on other Youngs establishments, has a pig looking at a farmer who has the whistle.

Had a burger here and a pint and it was one of the best, if not the best burgers I have had. Amazing.

O. C.

Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, great beer selection - particularly from slybeast brewery

E. J.

Went for Tuesday night special, T-bone, with chips or mash, veggies and a sauce. Was fabulous, big portions and good value for money.

A really good pub to visit, full of festive people and good pub food, especially South African food.

N. f.

Very quick service, good choice of beer's. It was a Wednesday afternoon.

A. L.

Used to be one of the best pubs in the area, hope Covid 19 didn’t destroy it. Stay strong guys!

L. M.

Had a lovely lunch here today, the sharing steak for two, great value and delicious. The two girls working downstairs were very friendly and let us try the wine before we bought. Highly recommend!

S. M.

The best service I’ve had in SUCH a long time. The staff are great, in particular Danielle was so accommodating and is an asset to the pub. The food was brill too, good sized portions!

J. E.

Lucky to have this place within walking distance of my house. Good beer and beer snack selection. Dog-friendly and stylish 'huts' in the garden. Recommended and looking forward to going back when - if - the pubs reopen. 🤦‍♂️

A. G.

Fantastic service, as always. We made a mistake in our ordering and the P&W team changed things straight away, no quibbles. Great drinks, food, service and atmosphere. We'll be back lots and lots!

M. C.

Wonderful food, happy staff, had my dog they got her water and a treat, nice and clean, really enjoyed.

J. H.

My visit to the pub after restrictions were lifted was amazing had a lovely meal and a few glasses of wine with my flat mate. Christina was very helpful and polite would definitely be coming back.

K. O.

The food is always incredible, I had a nice roast lamb today, shame for the staff, not friendly at all,(the girl with the Bob hair cut)?!!, I am glad the manager welcomed me nicely.

G. S.

Nice cosy pub, great decor and fun outside area with private huts and heaters. Tuesday night T-bone special is a great value for money!

H. J.

Danielle was great in making us feel welcomed and was so friendly. Lovely girl that went above and beyond. Food and drink was amazing. Thank you

P. M.

Very good staff and lovely outside seating, helped us when we couldn't order through the app and let us sit in a shed space even though we hadn't booked.

M. J. W.

Shame there is no kids menu and no idea what was gluten free.

R. T.

Great place and more diverse than your average pub with a lot of nice cozy "rooms" in the small outdoor section. They sell South African beer which is great. Food is good quality and timely. Also not massively oily like your normal pub. A good number of TVs so great for sport. Lots of smiles and good service too

R. C.

I just love the place. Nice people, nice ambiance. Best near Wimbledon Park

G. A.

A lovely local with a nice beer garden out the back. They do good steak deals on a Tuesday night.

J. M.

Great local pub with some great food. I highly recommend T-Bone Tuesdays, but you need to reserve a table and tell them you will be having steak.

N. B.

Went for a birthday meal with friends and family. Staff were very accommodating despite people arriving at different times. Sunday roast was delicious. Good selection of beers. Dog friendly as well

R. C.

Oh dear, just heard 4 of our 10 who ordered roasts that the plates were cold, and food warm... Also had run out of beef by 13:30, which we were told after had ordered! "If went there again, I wouldn't have the roast" My pot pie was very good and the burgers looked pretty good too, albeit £2 for bacon + £2 for cheese... did I see that right!? cheese an extra!!??

P. B.

Great food and decent craft beer choices

F. S.

Good evening in the pub, able to accommodate in the garden which was good. Very well set up and adhering to the covid social distancing rules

K. W.

Really nice staff, great environment. We enjoyed the steak and the pie. The t-bone steak is a really good deal on a Tuesday. The steak and Guinness pie was really tasty and huge, but we could have done with a bit more gravy. Will be back

N. B.

Cosy pub that gets really busy. There is often a nice atmosphere and it’s good for drinks but food... no so much. In the name of health and safety I was once presented a cremated burger as ‘medium’. Tasted ok but nothing great. Nachos are inedible. As mentioned in other reviews I have also witnessed uneaten food going back to the kitchen.

C. C.

we went to watch the Rugby 🏉 and South Africa 🇿🇦 vi's Argentina 🇦🇷 👏 we wone so we happy 😊

c. m.

Food is plentiful & good value. Myself & my family are frequent customer's. However I do not agree with dogs being permitted to sit at the high tables where food is served. I was amazed that the dog owner was not asked by staff to put the dog on the floor in my eyes very unhygienic. I am sure environmental health would not be impressed!

M. E. O.

This is my local and I really love it! Service is always impeccable and so friendly. The nut roast is delicious and they offer roast potatoes in vegetable fat so a 100% veggie friendly Sunday dinner. The little garden at the back is comfy and pretty. Plenty of room inside and a dart board. Totally recommended!

P. H.

Not bad for a quick pint. Good selection of local brews and unusual snacks.

M. R.

Always serves a decent pint. Nice local with good quality food and nice atmosphere. The small garden and huts are great all year round and a good venue to watch sport.

S. J.

Always great going there. We had the tomahawk again for Sunday lunch. Wonder service and of course going back there again in the future. Edit: by the by the main Pub lady has a wonderful sense of humour and has this amazing ability to be happy Al l the time which really cheers both staff and customers up.

P. S.

Fantastic pub , with great food , top-notch selection of beers and even better staff. Always friendly but still professional. Lovely garden and the decor inside is maintained really well. Only slight negative is that there are usually a few noisy children in the pub- luckily they don’t allow children after 8pm.

L. P.

Love this little pub. Very nice laid back atmosphere with a decent beer selection (beavertown, camden, etc.) They are also very dog friendly and makes a great stop after a walk.

R. R.

This is a lovely, cosy pub which has lots of pig related decor! The beer garden is great and has small booths for groups. Nice place to go for a drink - I haven’t eaten there but would do!

S. T.

Frequented this pub as a visitor and found it very relaxed and the bar staff extremely courteous and polite.. Didn't have my food of the menu but the selection of beers were good . I'd call in again without hesitation

G. D.

Great Covid precautions and even better food. We live 100m from the sea in Dorset yet their fish & chips was the best we've had all year !

J. R.

The Pig & Whistle, a lovely local pub at the corner of Penwith Road. Friendly staff and a good selection of beers. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. A great place for a drink with friends. Welcoming bar staff, nice regular crowd. I live very close to it!!

M. D. F.

Lovely visit, called them last minute for a booking outside, they were great and luckily they had some of the hubs free!

D. W.

Lovely pub, with consistently friendly staff, great food, and a beautiful beer garden out back. It can get busy in the evenings, but that's not surprising because when you've visited once, you'll want to go back.

L. P.

Gets beautiful in the sunshine shame they have a busy road, not their fault. Great friendly staff especially the lovely team member with blueish hair!

D. R.

Great pub, great staff. Good food and selection of drinks

T. E.

Great food, lovely staff, wonderful experience!

L. T.

Wonderful place with amazing food. Also the first pub visit since lockdown and felt completely safe!! Well done Pig and Whistle.

D. A.

The food is incredible, the place is super nice and the back garden is sweet but also tiny, so you might wanna book. I'd give it 5 stars but pints are a bit expensive.

M. L.

Relaxed and chilled atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff. Added extra being their food is delicious and with generous portions. I specifically like their homemade pies! Happy to call it my local.

V. D.

Love our local! They kept us sane through lockdown with deliveries and cannot wait to get back for a real life drink!

W. M.

Lovely outside spaces, great menu and good covid protocols. Very popular and recommended.

A. C.

Great local pub. Very warm welcome to pets. Sometimes too welcome to children and pushchairs... it is still a pub after all. Good menu reliably delivered.

R. M.

Amazing food and atmosphere , the owners serve you and you can tell they absolutely love this restaurant !.I can’t recommend enough we will 10000% be going again !

C. P. W.

Been a few times since moving to the neighbourhood. Sunday roast was the best. Enjoy the atmosphere and great for families

M. J.

The swathes of reserved tables at 7-ish effectively turns the place over to a younger, more raucous clientele, more All Bar One than neighbourhood pub.

C. J.

Lovely friendly and cosy pub with a good vibe. Only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because I have had several occasions of food arriving late. Food is always great when it does arrive though!

P. K.

Nice Little pub but super slow service. No hot milk for coffee and no tea Spoon to stir it. Great crisps though and the ale was good

S. W.

A great place for a drink with friends. Welcoming bar staff, nice regular crowd, dog friendly. Beaver Town beer on tap which is always good to see. A favourite.

J. B.

Lovely quaint South African owned English pub. All the British vibe with an SA twist. Great atmosphere during Rugby matches.

A. B.

Very nice burger as always and a very pleasant evening

P. B.

Amazing Had the pork, size is something I have never seen in London...and the gravy. The team arw just great too. How do I add a pic

S. M.

Under the circumstances at the moment, it was very good, food and service were excellent, will definitely visit again, hopefully in happier normal times

J. Y.

Lovely little pub, cosy without feeling cramped, with plenty of screens for sports. Good selection on tap and the food is great, too.

C. V.

Friendly staff. Apparently the wine club evenings are really good. Some pork scratchings would have made it perfect for me :)

a. d.

Lovely pub with nice small garden. South African snacks and meals on the menu. Great for watching rugby games.

m. s.

A great little pub. Good food and great atmosphere. Cool garden in the back with private spaces if it gets too busy!

S. G.

Great atmosphere at a centrally located pub. Food and drinks were nice. Owner is South African which made the experience even better.

Awesome little pub, great atmosphere, nice outdoor area and friendly staff. Tad pricey

Cosy local with reliably good food and Youngs on tap. Not the nicest road to be sited on but worth a short walk from Earlsfield train station. Attracts a mixed crowd and has a small outdoor area round the back. Recent addition: chilli sauce cabinet! Great idea.

R. L.

Great atmosphere , serving time it’s very quick and friendly and professional staff. Very tidy inside as well as outside bit, highly recommend this place especially Kiera and David where very professional and on point.

K. w.

Lovely little pub, great burgers (and they take Tastecard!). They have a projector screen for sport, but get there early. Plus it's dog friendly!

R. F.

Very nice beer. Good atmosphere, almost like pubs used to be.

N. S.

Friendly local pub with great craft beer selection and tasty food.

A. T.

Great staff, they managed to squeeze us in at the last minute on a very busy night for dinner, fantastic Tomahawk steak!

M. B.

Super dog friendly 😃

A. P.

Great place to pop in for a pint with your mates, selection of beers on tap was not incredibly diverse but still had some of my favourites

Lovely pub. Good food. Friendly staff. And a great atmosphere. Also shows football.

C. O. R.

Really cosy welcoming pub , with good staff , food was tasty , only thing I would do different was the chips , went for the skin on which were chunky but the siinns chips looked better

K. P.

Hard to rate the p&w. It's a great pub for drinks and catching up with local friends. Food is a bit of a let down every time though :( sorry folks!

T. D.

Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. A good selection of beer and wine. All in all a well run pub.

P. B.

Good quick service. Considerate pricing. Nice food! What else do I need to say? 😁

T. D.

Pretty cool boozer on the fringes of Earlsfield. Decent drinks offering and there's a small garden with beach huts, which is particularly popular on summer evenings.

M. C.

A slice of Africa in the mud island we call home. Cannot recommend this place enough.

L. C.

Food always very good, usually crowded which can be nice, unfortunately is newly refurbished but I don't like it anymore, has lost his traditional english pub atmosphere.

Great food, friendly, local feeling pub - a rarity!

M. M.

Expensive, only online ordering and noisy junction. Staff were good though.

M. A.

Local boozer. Been a bit hit and miss over the last 20 years. Much improved in the last 5 or so. Food greatly improved as is the beer selection.

S. A.

Lovely venue, lots of different areas including a fireside snug, dining tables and garden with heated booths. Only down side is the prices are a little steep.

K. W.

Nice local pub. Good range of Sunday roast options at reasonable prices

R. S.

Great local pub with a decent beer and ale selection. Food is good too.

S. M.

Nice selection of drinks. Well decorated and decent portions. Great as can use taste card too

C. M.

Great little pub. Good selection of beers and delicious food.

D. B.

Great local pub with a South African atmosphere. Friendly bar staff. Can be on the expensive side for a pub.

T. R.

Friendly staff who like to joke and make you feel comfortable. The cider is great and love the bangers and mash. Top pub!!!

D. R.

Best pub in area, good food, staff are friendly.

Great atmosphere, and friendly staff

E. T.

Great beer, great food. A bit of a hidden gem.

S. J.

T Bone steaks were great. Service was really good and Ali the bar lady is a amazing!

M. S.

Love this dog friendly pub with some cosy and quirky features. Nice beer and wine selection too.

C. M.

Great spot to play darts, all round good pub! Hopefully will be open soon!!

A. P.

Very nice and cozy Pub, with hardworking staff, always happy to serve their customers. Busy at times though 😀

J. w.

A nice pub with decent food and a good selection of drinks. Usually shows the matches you want and plenty of different events on

D. K.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and a good range of food and drink options

E. L.

It might be that I always get at the wrong time and the staff is so tired that can't give a simple welcoming smile, nod or any sign of not being fed up of serving customers... Great pub apart from that

K. O.

Good food n service. 10/10, highly satisfied and will be back.

J. W.

Love this pub. Cool booth section outside with heaters. Dart board and good food

J. W.

Great food, great selection of beer and brilliant staff. I wish I lived closer!

V. H.

Fabulously friendly pub, a great local!

A. K.

I enjoyed the vibe and the beer here. A regular pub where you get a drink after work or a long day.

L. P.

Food was excellent, venue is great too. Looking forward to eating there again soon

A. H.

Family owned pub very homie and relaxed vibe, brilliant food!!

J. S.

Some of the locals can be very unfriendly. Lots of dogs and children. But great ale and beer selection.

H. G.

Love the atmosphere and good service. Nice food.

M. B.

Good food, good beer, good atmosphere! But the music selection drove us out....good music for teenage girls in the 90s

T. K.

So nice South African foods

A. v. P.

Lovely pub! The food is average but great athmosphere

E. O.

After having a problem Keris the landlady was quick to jump on this and sort which was much appreciated Bar staff friendly and attentive

J. R.

Very nice pub great decor and selection of lagers and ales

R. J.

Not a bad pub. Clean and friendly staff. Seating outside.

D. M.

Great bar,friendly staff and the food prices are good also.

G. J.

Reasonably priced and good quality pub food. Pleasant atmosphere.

J. R.

Excellent local pub with good selection of beers, just what the doctor ordered !

R. S.

Great beer selection and good food, don't get fish and chips.

D. G.

Nice interior to drink in. Occasionally an odd atmosphere as in, a bit hostile rather than friendly.

C. L.

Exactly what we needed. Lovely beer, cheerfully served and at a great price.

A. Z.

Average Sunday roast

m. i. f.

Great food and nice accommodation.

K. K.

Beautiful pub with helpful staff, nice to have some pints after work.

C. S.

Well presented Corner Pub with a good range of drinks, and a very interesting display of pig memorabilia.

T. M.

Good local with great service and food.

L. P.

Lovely decor, friendly staff, great food

W. J.

Perfect place, good food and fair prices

C. C.

Nice local pub, food quite good

M. D.

Good atmosphere, friendly local and very good food for a fair price.

C. C.

Great food, good value, friendly atmosphere

T. W. L.

Next door to my house. Great selection of beers and lovely bar staff.

C. A.

Nice atmosphere but the kitchen doesn’t open until 6.

C. D.

Lovely pub lovely food and very friendly staff

A. W.

Cute garden! Recently updated interior but doesn't feel soulless and chain-y. Friendly staff. Will return!

E. M.

Great local pub and the best nachos I've had in London!

P. A.

Lovely, cosy pub with a fireplace, TVs and a dining area.

Friendly and a great selection of beers for a released evening

C. M.

First day allowed back outside the pub.

R. H.

£15 t bone steak and sides on Tuesday not sure what else needs to be said

N. I.

Friendly staff and great food. I actually enjoyed the music..

D. C.

Good food & good beer, what else do you need. Also cater for vegans 👍

J. H.

Fun atmosphere and reasonably-priced drinks

T. M.

Great food with a South African twist. Small garden area too.

T. T.

Great local. Good atmosphere and good food.

J. V. (.

The food is good but every now and then the meat is a bit over cooked...

S. E.

Nice pub. Cozy, good beers and footie on the telly

M. G.

Good food, but not excellent. Convenient location.

R. m.

Great wine tasting evening. Fantastic value.

I. K.

Nice vibe, beautiful little garden, good selection of beers

a. r.

Wow what a lovely pub and the food was excellent.

D. G.

Lovely Earlsfield local with a cosy atmosphere and great staff.

r. b.

Super food, good drinks, nice people

V. M.

Cold beer, good food, nice service

L. S.

Amazing food, staff, owners and atmosphere!!!

K. K.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The best pub 😁 Delicious food as always 😋😋😋😁🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

M. C.

Good food, excellent value for money. Nice ambience.

l. a.

Very good Sunday roast, nice venue and lovely staff

j. f.

Awesome local with proper steak and ale pies - lovely.

J. O.

Friendly place, but Sunday lunch time better to stay away ........

F. H.

Nice pub with dartboard and large selection of beer

H. V.

Great beer and food has improved drastically.

K. H.

Great pub with awesome selection of beers

A. P.

Always a nice place to enjoy an afternoon beer with misses

R. M.

Staff v.good .friendly .food average . Maybe chef had bad day ,as we all do . Would go back and give it another go

Fast and kind service, quality gin, tasty fries. :)

G. W.

- good

A. P.

Excellent selection of drinks comfortable surroundings.

C. W.

Brilliant place! The nachos are incredible :)

B. S.

Loved it Tuesday steak night t bone was brilliant

N. M.

Ace pub,ace food,cool staff...all good!

M. G.

the pub is very good

S. C.

Lovely food and eaten in one of the outside huts

A. A.

Great local south African pub.

G. S.

Great food great atmosphere great friendly staff great place

H. A.

Nice charming bar👍 good food also🙏

C. K.

Try their Sunday Roast - definitely recommend it!

T. L.

Great friendly fun evening loved it

A. R.

Excellent pub and great food!!!

J. F.

Great burger. Nice place

H. P.

Great place... The food is delicious.

Great food good atmosphere

b. k.

This is a really nice place for a drink,with nice garden!

R. S.

Strong snack game, decent beers, nice decor

A. B.

Nice atmosphere and friendly bar staff

J. N.

Cracking village pub in london.....if I lived here that would be my local

p. l.

Pleasant pub with good selection of ales

A. J.

Sorry have never visited this pub. This is a mistake

T. S.

Awesome place! Deffo worth stopping by.

C. C.

Great food, great atmosphere

R. I.

Friendly staff and good beer and food

D. B.

Great food, family environment

E. p.

A great place to meet friends to eat and drink

Proper cozy place beautiful garden My favorite place !!

P. W.

Great atmosphere 😊

A. G.

Good place for causal drinks and good food

A. 2.

Local is lekker! With an SA flavour.

J. O.

Friendly place, but Sunday lunch time better to stay away ........

J. G.

A proper little buzy local

S. S.

Great atmosphere and service.

A. J.

Sorry have never visited this pub. This is a mistake

b. k.

This is a really nice place for a drink,with nice garden!

C. C.

Nice local pub, food quite good

R. S.

Strong snack game, decent beers, nice decor

A nice neighborhood pub

R. N.

Good food good time.

D. B.

Good food and service.

r. h.

Nice staff and great for sport

P. S.

A very traditional English pub

D. M.

Looks trendy, good food

A. V.

Quite place and very comfortable!

M. C.

Good food and craft beers

J. P.

Good pub, good service

J. P.

Nice pub. Convenient location.

A. A.

Great atmosphere and food

N. Å.

Some good bottles beer wise.

J. W.

Good food

A nice neighborhood pub

P. g.

Perfect

W. R.

Cosy and has free darts

R. M.

Very expensive

R. Y.

Friendly staff great atmosphere

M. S.

The best service in town!

R. N.

Good food good time.

R. R.

Nice mood

D. B.

Good food and service.

T. S.

Had beavertown on tap!

R. V. G.

Great pub!

N. M. E.

Great Sunday roasts!

S. S.

Great atmosphere and service.

G. R.

Lovely Sunday Roast

S. P.

A lovely local pub, friendly staff and a good selection of beers. A little on the expensive side. Child-friendly, so usually full of them during the day/early evening.