The Lighterman: Pub in Camden, London
Contact
- Phone +44 20 3846 3400
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address 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.