The Lighterman: Pub in Camden, London
The Lighterman is a food venue in N1C, and music is part of the plan. The kitchen comes first. The room gets livelier as the night goes on, and the mix of eating and listening is what makes it work. Sunday is where you see its character. The venue hosts a regular series of DJ sets, which keeps the programming steady and the tone easy. Expect a crowd that came for a proper meal, stayed for the music, and is in no rush to leave. If you want music with your food, pick a DJ night. If you want a quiet table, go for a meal on a night without one. Either way, the room suits people who like a long dinner more than a late club.
Contact
- Phone +44 20 3846 3400
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- Address 3 Granary Square, Camden, London N1C 4BH
Opening hours
- Mon 12:00 – 23:30
- Tue 12:00 – 23:30
- Wed 12:00 – 23:30
- Thu 12:00 – 23:30
- Fri 12:00 – 23:30
- Sat 10:00 – 00:00
- Sun 10:00 – 22:30
Getting there
The LightermanN1C 4BH
Good to know
- Dog friendly
- Kitchen
- Beer garden
- Cocktails
- LGBTQ+ welcoming
Upcoming at The Lighterman
About The Lighterman
The Lighterman is a canalside pub and dining room overlooking Granary Square at Kings Cross (N1C 4BH), spread over several floors with a rooftop terrace and views across Regent's Canal. It is one of the standout venues in the redeveloped Kings Cross district.
The kitchen is a big part of the draw, serving lunch, dinner and brunch alongside cocktails, wine and beer. The pub welcomes dogs, children and families, has extensive outdoor seating and step-free access, and describes itself as LGBTQ+ welcoming, so it caters to a broad crowd across the day.
Open from midday through the week and from 10:00 at weekends, it runs late into the evening. With a 4.2 rating, The Lighterman suits everything from a canalside brunch to cocktails on the terrace, making it a versatile choice in one of London's most popular waterside settings.
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Common questions
- What are the opening hours at The Lighterman?
- The Lighterman opens from 12:00 Monday to Friday, closing at 23:30. At weekends it opens at 10:00, closing at midnight on Saturday and 22:30 on Sunday. The weekend start makes it good for brunch.
- Does The Lighterman have a rooftop or outdoor seating?
- Yes, it has a rooftop terrace and extensive outdoor seating overlooking Granary Square and the canal. The waterside views are a major part of its appeal. It is spread over several floors.
- Is The Lighterman family and dog friendly?
- Yes, it welcomes both children and dogs, with high chairs and a children's menu available. There is step-free access too. That makes it suitable for a broad range of visitors.
- Does The Lighterman serve food and cocktails?
- Yes, the kitchen serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with a cocktail list, wine and beer alongside. It works for a full meal or just drinks. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
- Where is The Lighterman?
- It overlooks Granary Square at Kings Cross, in the N1C 4BH postcode, beside Regent's Canal in central London. Kings Cross and St Pancras stations are a short walk away. Open the map above for directions.