Located on Church Street in Chelsea, The Pig’s Ear offers that old pub charm with its bright red interior and wooden cabinets, mixed with opulent chandeliers and a mix of eclectic artwork inside. The pub itself dates back to 1870 when it was formerly called The Black Lion, before later being turned into a restaurant. The Pig’s Ear offers that old pub charm with its bright red interior and wooden cabinets.
(Image: Emily Davison) Earlier this year the business reopened as a pub after it was remodelled by the Gladwin family, who took ownership of it. The pub is the fifth business now owned by the family, who also own the popular Nutbourne vineyard in Sussex, with a variety of these wines served at the pub. We were invited to try the pub's menu, which changes seasonally to feature a range of food options, from small tapas-style dishes to have with a drink or larger dishes for people looking to have a full meal.
Earlier this year the business reopened as a pub after it was remodelled by the Gladwin family. (Image: Emily Davison) Alongside wines, spirits, beers and other alcoholic drinks, the pub also offers a really good selection of cocktails, not something I have found a lot when visiting many pubs. The cocktail menu includes regularly changing cocktails – currently they have a Clover Club made with vegan foam as well as a selection of permanent cocktails.
My dad tried the Pig’s Ear Negroni, which came served in a pig’s ear-shaped mug and was made with Adnams gin. Alon.