The story
Ginger Pig looks like a traditional butcher shop tucked inside Borough Market, but its grab-and-go sausage roll has become the unexpected headliner. Jack’s Dining Room calls it “the best in the UK,” citing “spiced, juicy sausage encased in crispy pastry.” Mark Wiens goes further, declaring it “one of the greatest sausage rolls ever,” applauding the flaky pastry and perfectly seasoned, juicy filling. Doobydobap highlights the “perfectly flaky” pastry, while Cosa mangiamo oggi? keeps it simple: “big, tasty, and great value.” A chorus of four creators agrees—no other dish here gets a mention.
The collective verdict from these four creators is that this single item defines a visit. It’s a testament that sometimes one perfect thing is enough to make a stop essential at Borough Market. At 4.6 stars, Ginger Pig proves a butcher shop doesn’t need a menu of stars to earn its place in the market’s imagination.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
What diners say
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Ginger Pig is celebrated for its generously sized, flavorful sausage rolls with flaky pastry and juicy, herby fillings. While the queue can be long, it moves quickly, and most diners find the experience well worth the wait. A few note that the prices have risen and the portions can be heavy for one, but overall it's a beloved Borough Market staple.
Sausage Roll Quality
The sausage rolls are consistently praised for their large size, flaky buttery pastry, and juicy, well-seasoned meat. Many call them the best they've ever had, with particular acclaim for the traditional and Stilton varieties.
Value & Portions
Diners appreciate the generous portions, often noting that one roll can easily be shared by two or three people. Despite some comments about rising prices, most feel the quality and size justify the cost.
Queue & Service
The queue is a common topic, but reviewers consistently mention it moves quickly. Service is generally described as professional and helpful, though a few customers found staff somewhat reserved.
Other Products
Beyond sausage rolls, the scotch eggs, pork pies, and meat cuts receive positive mentions. The butchering course is highlighted as a fun and educational experience with great value.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Ginger Pig’s legendary sausage roll earns rapturous praise for its flaky, buttery pastry and juicy filling, with reviewers calling the overall vibe rustic, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
“The sausage itself has a ton of spices in it. I think it has a good amount of nutmeg in it. The dough itself not only is crispy, but it encases all the juice of the sausage. So once you bite into it, it's almost like an explosion of fat and juice. It's like you're sitting at a campfire on Christmas. This is my first time having a sausage roll, but that is unbelievable. That is the best sausage roll I've ever eaten because it's the first. I am very impressed.”
“This Sausage Roll is a casket of puff pastry that houses the sausage ground. It was hot, past perfect. Inside, sausage — how good. I think it's two ounces of ground beef. Five pounds well spent. It's really, really big — a portion for two people. It's good.”
“The sausage roll from Ginger Pig is the best sausage roll I've ever put in my mouth. It's covered with a puff pastry that has a nice egg wash and is caramelized, served warm. The sausage itself is not too dense — it's crumbly and juicy, with a burst of fat that splashes in your mouth when you bite in. It's very indulgent.”
What creators say
4 creators have covered Ginger Pig. Most active: Jack's Dining Room , Cosa mangiamo oggi?, Mark Wiens
Ginger Pig serves the best sausage roll in the UK, with a spiced, juicy sausage encased in crispy pastry, making it a must-try at Borough Market.
Dishes mentioned
Sausage Roll
The sausage itself has a ton of spices in it. I think it has a good amount of nutmeg in it. The dough itself not only is crispy, but it encases all the juice of the sausage. So once you bite into it, it's almost like an explosion of fat and juice. It's like you're sitting at a campfire on Christmas. This is my first time having a sausage roll, but that is unbelievable. That is the best sausage roll I've ever eaten because it's the first. I am very impressed.
A butcher shop at Borough Market that sells delicious takeaway items like the Sausage Roll — big, tasty, and great value.
Dishes mentioned
Sausage Roll
This Sausage Roll is a casket of puff pastry that houses the sausage ground. It was hot, past perfect. Inside, sausage — how good. I think it's two ounces of ground beef. Five pounds well spent. It's really, really big — a portion for two people. It's good.
The Ginger Pig serves what might be one of the greatest sausage rolls ever, with a flaky pastry and juicy, perfectly seasoned sausage filling — an absolute must at Borough Market.
Dishes mentioned
Original Sausage Roll
This sausage roll costs £7, but wait till you see the size of it. It's perfectly caramelized and absolutely stuffed full of sausage. When you bite down, you get that egg wash, that crispy pastry, that flaky pastry. Then you sink your teeth into that warm, juicy, fatty sausage with perfect spice and seasoning. The outside of that meat had that crust from the baking process. It's such a masterpiece of a sausage roll because the pastry remains flaky and crispy on the top and the edges. Yet on the inside where the pastry meets the meat, it has that perfect gooey juiciness that's absorbed the sausage fat and just it's ultra flavor. This might be one of the greatest sausage rolls to ever exist. Highly recommended. You can't miss it when you're at Borough Market.
Ginger Pig's sausage roll at Borough Market is an indulgent, juicy, and perfectly flaky pastry that is a must-try.
Dishes mentioned
Sausage Roll
The sausage roll from Ginger Pig is the best sausage roll I've ever put in my mouth. It's covered with a puff pastry that has a nice egg wash and is caramelized, served warm. The sausage itself is not too dense — it's crumbly and juicy, with a burst of fat that splashes in your mouth when you bite in. It's very indulgent.
