Pig & Whistle

Southern Higashiyama


The Pig is a British-style pub with darts, pint glasses and fish and chips. It's got a relaxed layout and homey interior. The two main drawcards are Guinness on tap and friendly bilingual staff. It also shows sports on the TV, including AFL and Premier League. It's on the 2nd floor of the Shobi building near the Sanjō-Kawabata crossing.


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