The Pregnant Man

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40 Chancery Ln, London WC2A 1JA, United Kingdom

£20–30 · Reported by 84 people

About The Pregnant Man

Trading Monday to Friday and closed at weekends, The Pregnant Man is a pub and Italian restaurant on Chancery Lane in London, with Chancery Lane the nearest station. Pizza anchors the kitchen, and a two-for-one pizza deal runs alongside a menu of around 26 dishes that stretches from Pesto Pasta and Chicken Milanese to a Pulled Beef Sandwich, with a Vegan Burger for plant-based eaters. The tap list rotates around a few permanent beers, and the room draws an after-work crowd that builds through the early evening. Large tables handle groups, business lunches and private dinners, and dietary requests are accommodated for those bigger bookings. Walk-ins are seated without a booking. Dogs are welcome, and coffee is made by an Australian barista.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Menu & Prices

26 dishes · mains £12–20

Pesto Pasta£14.00
Vegetable Stir-Fry£14.00
Burger£16.00
Vegan Burger£16.00
Pulled Beef Sandwich£16.00
Chicken Milanese£20.00

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Reviews

4.3/5

579 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention after work drinks, rotating beer tap list, 2-for-1 pizzas and sesame crusted tuna.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention after work drinks, rotating beer tap list, 2-for-1 pizzas and sesame crusted tuna.

Customer Review Summary

After-work drinks are what draws most reviewers here, with the rotating beer taps singled out most often, described as a solid list kept fresh by frequent changes alongside a few staples that stay put. Close behind is the pizza, praised for quality and generous portions and mentioned repeatedly in the context of two-for-one deals that several call good value. Other named favourites include a steak salad one regular returns for, sesame-crusted tuna, tacos and chips called sizably scrummy, plus coffee one reviewer credits to an Australian barista. Staff draw consistent warmth: friendly, quick, and able to find tables for walk-ins even as the room filled with Christmas parties, and one large group notes a range of dietary requests all accommodated. The clearest complaint comes from a diner who found portions really small and the salad all over the place, and several note that seats grow scarce by early evening. One reviewer describes bartenders hustling through a Friday night rush.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Emma Cooper
4 months ago
“We often come here after work for drinks and 241 pizzas, the food, service and atmosphere is always great and it's really good value for money.”
Davina Lippmann
4 months ago
“An Australian barista here ensures coffee is as good as at home. Warm atmosphere, great service and delicious food make this venue highly recommendable. PS The chips are sizably scrummy”
Shamal Kumal
5 months ago
“Didn't have any food but a great little spot for after work drinks. Wonderful friendly staff and nice big tables for groups.”
London Pub Map
6 months ago
“🚇Chancery Lane 🍺 £6.70 Camden Hells ❤️ Saatchi & Saatchi’s Pub. …”
Adam King
8 months ago
“I’ve been her several times and had the steak salad which is always my go to fave. The pizzas are of great quality and portions as well. High recommend for a work lunch, or evening as the staff are all friendly and atmosphere is on point too!”

Theresa Ip
8 months ago
“2 of us popped in for lunch with no booking. Food was fresh and vibrant with lovely flavours. Service was friendly and quick. Place filled up quickly with Christmas parties so grateful they found us a table.”
Jan Hlavička
11 months ago
“An ideal destination for after work drinks. Seating is ample, though by 19:00 securing a spot can be a matter of luck, yet another reason to avoid lingering too long at the office. The evening menu is uncomplicated but consistently satisfying, with enough variety to suit most cravings. The beer list changes frequently, keeping the selection fresh, while a few timeless staples remain for those occasions when familiarity is preferred. The team deserve real credit: whether through careful staffing or sheer efficiency, service remains remarkably smooth even during the busiest hours. A job very well done.”
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Michael Budd
1 year ago
“Very popular bar with the locals. I had fries. They were ok thus the 4. Great atmosphere, solid beer tap list, and decent cocktails. The bar tenders hustle in a Friday night.”
Lloyd Rose
1 year ago
“Great place for business or private dinner / lunch. Staff is on the ball and the owner is very hands on. We had a big table with lots of different dietary request and they accommodated all our needs, even when we ordered in correct they …”
Kereem Badi
3 years ago
“Good food, though portions are really small. Don't go on an empty stomach cus you'll still leave with one. The sesame covered tuna was lovely, but wasabi is a little too light for my liking. Tacos were amazing. However, the salad was all over the place. Would I go again...maybe but as an after thought following my main meal...”
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Hours

Monday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 11 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Highlights

“Trendy bar serving thin-crust pies and pub fare, plus many brews in a casual ambiance with a patio.”

Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

Has Wi-Fi
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Accepts reservations
Has outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Serves dine-in
Serves food at bar
Casual
Has arcade games
Serves beer
Serves food
Has free water refills

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Serves food at bar
Casual
Has arcade games
Serves beer
Serves food
Has free water refills

Offerings· 6: Serves alcohol
Serves cocktails
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves spirits
Serves wine

Dining options· 2: Has seating
Has table service
Highlights· 3: Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Atmosphere· 1: Trendy

Popular for· 1: Good for solo dining
Facilities· 1: Has toilet
Crowd· 3: Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Accessibility· 1: Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

Bars near The Pregnant Man

The Pregnant Man

£20–30ReservationsTakeout

4.3579

Horse & Wig4.3200
0.2 miWheelchair accessible
good beer selection, outdoor seating with umbrellas, first come first served
Ye Olde Mitre, Holborn4.73,432
0.2 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
hidden alley location, real ale selection, pork pies
Daly's Wine Bar & Beer Hall4.4936
0.2 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessible
fish and chips, burgers, beer selection

Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
The Pregnant ManReservations · Takeout	4.3579	—	£20–30	after work drinks, rotating beer tap list, 2-for-1 pizzas
Horse & WigWheelchair accessible	4.3200	0.2 mi	—	good beer selection, outdoor seating with umbrellas, first come first served
Ye Olde Mitre, HolbornReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi	4.73,432	0.2 mi	£10–20	hidden alley location, real ale selection, pork pies
Daly's Wine Bar & Beer HallReservations · Wheelchair accessible	4.4936	0.2 mi	£20–30	fish and chips, burgers, beer selection