
Quick info
About The Pig & Whistle
The Pig & Whistle is a pub on Sheen Lane in East Sheen, London, with rooms upstairs that let visitors stay overnight rather than travel on. The bar pours beers on tap alongside spirits and Guinness, and several large screens carry football, rugby and darts. Food arrives at lunchtime in generous portions, with a chicken burger and fries, sausages and mash, and a Sunday lunch. At the rear, a garden seats drinkers outdoors in booths, with heaters that switch on at the push of a button. Reservations are recommended, and the doors open daily. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without stairs, and dogs are welcome inside. The team checks ID at the door for younger customers. The pub sits between a walk up the hill to the park and a walk down the hill to the River Thames footpath.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
41 dishes · mains £8–20- Pâté£8.50
- Seafood Linguine£18.50
- Roast Sirloin Of Beef£19.50
- Salt & Pepper Squid£8.70
- Quesadilla£8.00
- Quiche£8.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention heated outdoor seating booths, big screens for football and rugby, dog-friendly with treats and large portion sizes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention heated outdoor seating booths, big screens for football and rugby, dog-friendly with treats and large portion sizes.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, quick service is the thread running through nearly every account, with staff described as welcoming to newcomers and regulars alike, and one visitor recalling a member of staff taking time to help with a cut and handing over a spare plaster. Food sits close behind: the chicken burger is singled out for juicy meat and plenty of fries, the sausages and mash called well seasoned, and portion sizes repeatedly described as generous. A Sunday lunch, good Guinness and a gin and tonic in the sunshine also come up, as does the back garden, where heated booths and a few screens draw mention, and where dogs are met with treats. Several point to the large screens for football, rugby and darts. Less positively, one reviewer felt the meal quality did not match the price and found the chocolate brownie dry, more of a cake, and another reports being refused entry along with friends who offered a passport and driving licence as proof of age, describing it as discrimination.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, quick service is the thread running through nearly every account, with staff described as welcoming to newcomers and regulars alike, and one visitor recalling a member of staff taking time to help with a cut and handing over a spare plaster. Food sits close behind: the chicken burger is singled out for juicy meat and plenty of fries, the sausages and mash called well seasoned, and portion sizes repeatedly described as generous. A Sunday lunch, good Guinness and a gin and tonic in the sunshine also come up, as does the back garden, where heated booths and a few screens draw mention, and where dogs are met with treats. Several point to the large screens for football, rugby and darts. Less positively, one reviewer felt the meal quality did not match the price and found the chocolate brownie dry, more of a cake, and another reports being refused entry along with friends who offered a passport and driving licence as proof of age, describing it as discrimination.
Featured reviews
- George Baxter
“Good atmosphere and a nice location. A good pub to watch sport. 3 large screens. Decent selection of drinks. Good Guinness and a reasonable food menu. Service was quick and friendly”
- Ava Griffiths
“I want to give a major shoutout to amber for helping me with a cut. She was an amazing gentle lady!she took her time and was very gentle!she went out of her way just to give a plaster even gave me spare on.The backyard was also very gorgeous. It was very cleann!”
- Sarah Hicks
“Great food, drinks, and service! My uncle Stan's favorite pub for good reason”
- Jenny Curtis
“Great place, the food and menu was very nice. The rooms were lovely, freshly decorated and very quiet and warm. The staff all very friendly and the boss went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Would highly recommend and will be visiting again.”
- Zachary Brown
“The manager has denied my friends despite them being 18. I am outraged about this as I just want to enjoy a drink with my friends and they were making a huge deal. Despite proof of age with both a passport and driving licence, they are still being discriminated. Will not be coming back here.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional pub with a spacious back garden featuring hearty eats, ales & TVs for sports matches.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Sport
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Sport
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Pig & Whistle
- The Tapestry Tapas Bar4.78070.3 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
surprise birthday dessert, patatas bravas, homemade kombucha
- The Brown Dog, Barnes4.44960.7 mi£20–70ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, pizza, bbq lunch
- Tap Tavern4.51,4451.5 mi
fish and chips, gluten free options, gluten free IPA
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig & WhistleReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.4467 | — | £15–30 | heated outdoor seating booths, big screens for football and rugby, dog-friendly with treats |
| The Tapestry Tapas BarReservations · Good for kids | 4.7807 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | surprise birthday dessert, patatas bravas, homemade kombucha |
| The Brown Dog, BarnesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4496 | 0.7 mi | £20–70 | sunday roast, pizza, bbq lunch |
| Tap Tavern | 4.51,445 | 1.5 mi | — | fish and chips, gluten free options, gluten free IPA |
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