Business Details
Your Contemporary Pub & Dining Experience in Kings Cross
The Lighterman is a contemporary pub and dining room located at Granary Square in Kings Cross, London. As part of Open House London, we embody the philosophy Our House Is Your House, creating welcoming social spaces through exceptional food, drinks, and design. Our three-floor venue features a ground-floor bar, first-floor dining room, and canalside terraces, offering all-day casual dining and drinking in a vibrant setting. Our menu showcases modern British-European cuisine, with seasonal salads, wood-fired flatbreads, and sustainably sourced meats and fish grilled over coals. We pride ourselves on serving signature roasts on Sundays and offering an extensive selection of biodynamic wines, craft beers, and cocktails.The Lighterman is dog-friendly and provides versatile spaces for private events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. Our dedicated events team works closely with clients to create memorable experiences, supported by curated set menus and exclusive hire options. With a prime location just two minutes from Kings Cross station, we combine convenience with a unique waterside ambiance. Our commitment to sustainability extends to our sourcing practices and environmental initiatives, ensuring a responsible approach to hospitality.
Services
All Day Dining
Private Events
Seasonal Menus
Craft Cocktails
Dog Friendly
Highlights and features
- We offer seasonal menus with sustainably sourced local ingredients
- Our venue provides versatile event spaces for up to 500 guests
- We serve wood-fired flatbreads and meats grilled over coals
- Our canalside location offers unique waterside dining experiences
- We are dog-friendly with dedicated outdoor terraces
Services
Private Events
Host memorable celebrations in our versatile spaces accommodating up to 500 guests. Our dedicated events team offers tailored solutions for weddings, corporate events, and brand launches. Includes exclusive hire options and curated set menus for bookings of 13+ guests.
Seasonal Menus
Enjoy modern British-European cuisine featuring seasonal salads, wood-fired flatbreads, and sustainably sourced meats and fish grilled over coals. Our weekend brunch includes signature roasts served all day Sunday with curated wine and cocktail pairings.
Canalside Dining
Experience unique waterside dining on our wrap-around terraces overlooking Regents Canal. The canalside bar offers outdoor seating with panoramic views across Granary Square, perfect for casual gatherings and special occasions.
Craft Cocktails
Sample expertly crafted cocktails alongside an extensive selection of biodynamic wines and independent craft beers. Our bar menu includes small plates for sharing and signature drinks featuring seasonal ingredients.
Group Dining
Book our long table for up to 20 guests in the ground-floor bar or reserve entire floors for larger groups. Offers dedicated event coordinators and exclusive space options for parties of 14+ with pre-set menus and private facilities.
Questions
Can I book a table at The Lighterman?
Yes, book online for parties of 12 or fewer. Larger groups should contact our events team directly for reservations and private space options.
What type of cuisine do you serve?
We serve modern British-European cuisine with seasonal ingredients, including wood-fired flatbreads, grilled meats and fish, and signature Sunday roasts.
Are dogs allowed at The Lighterman?
Yes, we are dog-friendly with designated outdoor terraces and canalside areas where well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Do you have private event spaces?
Yes, we offer multiple private and semi-private spaces across three floors, accommodating events from 14 to 500 guests with dedicated event planning support.
What are your opening hours?
We're open daily from 10am-10:30pm (Sun), 12pm-11:30pm (Mon-Thu), and 12pm-12am (Fri-Sat), with seasonal variations during holidays.
Reviews (6)
H. R.
Jan 22, 2022
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For a lively pint with mates or family, the Lighterman at the new Granary Square development is a great option. The restaurant is spread over 2 floors and has a big terrace. Which is perfect for these times. There is plenty of heating on the terrace too. The food is nice and the portions are pretty good too. Some good choices for vegans as well. They have a good selection of ales and wines. Prices are pretty good. Service was fantastic. We would go again for sure.
Ketan Desai
Jan 16, 2022
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Visited on a Sunday night and sat outside. Staff are friendly and welcoming with a good selection of drinks. Three star rating is for the poor outdoor heating. Someone will have to press the button every two minutes to turn them on! Apparently the management are unable to use a telephone to arrange for someone to rectify this
Chris Falvey
Nov 25, 2021
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Great location. Menu is very limited. Food is presented well and is generally good, but not excellent. Vegan options could be better. Had salt beef hash and the vegan platterhash was good but very small. Vegan platter could be excellent (looked awesome!)pickled veggies were raw veggies that had been shown the pickling liquor rather than actually pickled. Could do with more cauliflower fritters. The toasted, crispy bread was just hard toast.
Daniel Brade
Oct 25, 2021
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Location was great but service was really slow. Asked to have our order taken at least 3 times. The food was really good with the new potatoes being my favourite dish.
Parth Kotecha
Oct 18, 2021
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Nice place in the heart of KX. One of the best for drinks and food wise they have a pretty reasonable menu.
Having said that, flat breaks are yumm and so is the veggie burger. The vibe is a good mix depending on the time you go. More veggie options would have given the extra star. Definitely a place to come back.
Having said that, flat breaks are yumm and so is the veggie burger. The vibe is a good mix depending on the time you go. More veggie options would have given the extra star. Definitely a place to come back.
Nishant Jani
Jul 18, 2021
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Great service. Cocktails were way too sweet. The salad was amazing! Overall good place to hangout if your are around granary square.
