The Pig restaurant group operates from a collection of country house hotels across southern England. Each restaurant focuses hyper-locally, sourcing from its own kitchen garden and within a 25-mile radius. The menus change daily based on seasonal availability. The relaxed country house atmosphere and extraordinary produce make these consistently outstanding.
The Pig is a group of country house hotels across southern England, each with a restaurant that operates on a 25-mile sourcing policy: every ingredient comes from the hotel's own kitchen garden or from farms, fishermen, and artisan producers within 25 miles. The formula was pioneered at The Pig in the New Forest and has been replicated at properties including The Pig on the Beach (Studland Bay, Dorset), The Pig near Bath, The Pig at Bridge Place (Canterbury), The Pig in the South Downs, and The Pig at Harlyn Bay (Cornwall). Each property grows a distinct range of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers according to its microclimate and soil, meaning the menus vary genuinely from location to location. The walled kitchen gardens are central to the experience; guests and diners are encouraged to walk through them before meals. The menus are printed daily on a single sheet and reflect what was picked that morning. The style is rustic-elegant: woodfired dishes, charcuterie boards, excellent cheese selections, and simply prepared proteins. The service is relaxed and the dress code informal. Non-hotel guests can dine but should book well in advance, as hotel guests receive priority.
Location
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Highlights
- 25-mile sourcing policy for every dish — own kitchen garden plus local farms and artisans
- Daily-printed menu based on what is picked from the walled garden each morning
- Multiple country house hotel locations across southern England, each distinct
- Relaxed, informal atmosphere that combines fine produce with unpretentious delivery
- Kitchen garden tours offered to guests and diners at most properties
Tips for visiting
- Hotel guests receive booking priority — staying at The Pig secures the best table availability.
- Non-residents should book as far ahead as possible, particularly for weekend lunches.
- The kitchen garden walk before eating connects the ingredients on the plate to where they grew.
- Each Pig location has a different microclimate and produce profile — visiting multiple properties reveals genuine variation.
- The charcuterie boards and cheese selections are particular strengths at all properties.
Accessibility
Accessibility varies across the different Pig hotel properties, as many occupy historic country house buildings. Most properties have accessible ground-floor dining rooms and some step-free access. Specific accessibility information for each property is available directly from the individual hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Where are The Pig hotel restaurants located?
The Pig has properties in the New Forest, Studland Bay (Dorset), near Bath, Bridge Place (Canterbury), the South Downs, and Harlyn Bay (Cornwall), as well as several other locations across southern England. Each operates its own kitchen garden and has a distinct menu.
Can non-hotel guests eat at The Pig restaurants?
Non-hotel guests are welcome to dine at all Pig restaurants. Hotel guests receive booking priority, so non-residents should book as far in advance as possible. The restaurants are popular year-round and rarely have walk-in availability.
What cuisine style do The Pig restaurants serve?
The Pig restaurants serve Modern British cooking with a strong garden and local focus. The style is rustic-elegant — woodfired dishes, seasonal vegetables, charcuterie, and simply cooked meats and fish — with daily-changing menus determined by what is best and available.