The Lighterman is a contemporary pub and dining room at Granary Square, the canalside heart of King’s Cross. With three stunning floors, wrap-around terraces, a bar along the towpath and all day casual dining and drinking, The Lighterman is the perfect spot.

From seasonal salads, delicious flatbreads cooked in clay ovens to meat and fish grilled over coals, our modern British-European menu showcases the very best local, seasonal and sustainable produce. At the weekends it’s brunch, Bloody Marys and signature roasts served all day Sunday. The bars offer a wide selection of sustainable and biodynamic wines, and independent craft beers and expertly crafted cocktails.

The Lighterman has a modern British menu is centred around relaxed yet innovative pub cooking that’s seasonal and sustainable. The weekends see comforting brunch dishes to cure even the most persistent hangovers, traditional Sunday roasts decked out with luxurious trimmings and punchy Bloody Marys.

Located at Granary Square overlooking the canal, The Lighterman is just a short walk from King's Cross Station.

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  • Gluten Free
  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Brunch
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Vegan options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Children Allowed
  • Online Booking
3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH
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    over 3 levels, you're sure to find a place if you haven't got a booking. But I would recommend you book, because it is really popular as it's right by the canal and all levels have great views. We reserved for the restaurant (outside is first come first serve) and were taken to our table where we were left to settle in. There's no rush here and we loved that. The flatbreads are really really good! We tried the 'Courgette, summer truffle, macadamia cheese' which I would highly recommend. This was a last minute decision to change from the standard 'Buffalo mozzarella & tomato' which I'm glad we did. It was so fresh and delicious. The menu has a good range, and there's something for everyone. We had mussels and fish and chips. All great. The mussels are a generous portion. And we finished it off by sharing the 'Lemon & vanilla posset'. A great experience and I'd come back again.
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    It was a really nice experience first time in here with my mum and my brother. I will come back 100%. Really good service, really nice food and very nice atmosphere, the waitress Crinela and Andreas were really attentive and friendly. I highly Recommend this place.
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    2 weeks ago
    Fantastic food, great service, friendly staff. Not much more to say really, would highly recommend. We went on a Sunday for a roast and thoroughly enjoyed - and the addition of the maple-glazes pigs in blankets is a must!