The Pig's Ear, Chelsea, SW3

Smart street corner pub/restaurant in a very upmarket location,the interior splits into an L shaped saloon to the left,with a long brown leather bench,a colourful display of back lit insect prints on the far wall while the servery is surrounded by bar stolls ,some unmoveable on steel poles.To the right is a more formal dining area with a corridor which wraps around to the other side. The food menu is classy with lots of tapas style dishes,some more pricey mains in a modern british style,I enjoyed two very good small dishes.This will be the main draw but there is nothing wrong with just drinking,two handpumps were offering Adnams Broadside and Harveys Sussex Best (served in a dimple glass,NBSS 3.5).Not the most exciting ale options,I failed to note the keg choices ,but this pub may appeal more to upmarket diners than real ale session drinkers.

Visited previously as the Chelsea Pig on 14/12/2023. Think that was at the time one of my last unvisited Central London venues out of those listed on PG. Apart from anything else they seem to have made this venue brighter since my last visit just before Xmas last year! It is a busy, vibrant venue in a well heeled part of town. The large bar dominates the venue as you walk in through the front door. Seating is stools around the bar and tables and chairs around the perimeter. Definitely an upmarket clientele. Only Harvey’s Sussex Best on handpump, the other such contraption being un utilised. The keg choices were Bitburger, Guinness, Adnams Ghost Ship, Wild Wave Cider, Adnams Pale Ale and Adnams Dry Hopped Lager. I am ashamed to say I didn’t quality check the Harvey’s but instead opted for a glass of their best Merlot. This place should be better than average. It isn’t bad, it’s probably I have a higher expectation on what is average the classier the venue and the better the location. So maybe this is a 5+ but it is not a 6 in my eyes.

Official site of The Pig's Ear - www.pigsearpub.com

Official site of The Pig's Ear - www.pigsearpub.com