The Cross Keys Restaurant
Classic Cozy Lively
The Cross Keys
Chelsea
$$$
A 1708 Chelsea pub on a quiet Lawrence Street corner, ranked among the UK's Top 50 Gastropubs
Restaurant
The Pig's Ear
The Gladwin Brothers' Old Church Street pub, Sussex-vineyard wines and a tight British seasonal menu
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Chelsea |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-22:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026 The Gladwin Brothers, Oliver, Richard and Gregory, behind Rabbit on King's Road and Nutbourne in Battersea, took over the 17th-century Pig's Ear on Old Church Street in 2024 and gave the room their familiar treatment: a tight British-seasonal menu sourced largely from the family's Nutbourne estate in West Sussex, a wine list that leans on Nutbourne's own English sparkling, a proper roast on Sundays. The pub itself is two storeys back from the river, far enough off the King's Road to keep the tourist drift away.
Editor's Tip
The upstairs dining room is the booking; the ground-floor bar is for a pint and a half-dozen oysters. Ask for the Nutbourne sparkling rather than the house champagne.
At a Glance
- View
- Thames River, Royal Park
- Sunset Rating
- 3/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Thames River, Royal Park, Garden View
View Quality
Exceptional
Sunset
*** (3/5)
Indoor Terrace Waterfront
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about The Pig's Ear, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is The Pig's Ear?
The Pig's Ear is located in Chelsea, London, 35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3 5BS.
What are the opening hours of The Pig's Ear?
The Pig's Ear is open Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-22:00.
What is The Pig's Ear best for?
The Pig's Ear is especially popular for Family, Friends, Long Lunch.
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