A restaurant themed around a single ingredient is a tricky task to pull off, but it's a challenge that the team over at Jolly Hog are uniquely equipped to tackle. Known for their award-winning, British outdoor bred, RSPCA assured sausages and bacon at supermarkets all over the UK, these meat masterminds have created a menu dedicated to just one item from their oeuvre, showcasing its delicious versatility.
This weekend Jolly Hog's harbourside restaurant, The Pigsty, which usually serves up hot dogs and burgers, is operating a special small plates menu that puts the humble bacon rasher front and centre of every dish. In 2021, the pork aficionados sent Bristol wild with their pigs in blankets Christmas pop-up, and this latest experiment has proved just as popular, with slots for the three-day bacon fiesta sold out well ahead of time.
There is walk-up availability, or alternately you can order some of the limited edition menu through Uber Eats and get your bacon fix delivered straight to your door. But if you can eat in, we'd recommend it, as there's a celebratory atmosphere at the Pigsty as it embarks on its three-day pork fiesta aided in part by giant golden balloons spelling out B-A-C-O-N above the dining area. There's also a refreshing raspberry and dragon fruit sour bear on offer this weekend to help cut through fat the wash down a few more courses.
