Slug and Lettuce

Slug and Lettuce
Company typePrivate
IndustryHospitality
Founded1985 (1985), in Islington, London
FounderHugh Corbett
Headquarters
Luton, Bedfordshire
Number of locations
77 (2025)
Key people
Kate Wilton (managing director)
Revenue £48,288,000 (2024)
£(32,230,000) (2024)
£(37,909,000) (2024)
Total assets £20,159,000 (total assets before long-term creditors, 2024)
OwnerStonegate Pub Company
Number of employees
813 (average number of employees, 2024)
Websiteslugandlettuce.co.uk

Slug and Lettuce is a chain of bars that operate in the United Kingdom, with a large number located in London and South East England. As of 2025, there are a total of 77 outlets. Hugh Corbett opened the first Slug and Lettuce in Islington in 1985. He attempted to enhance the public-house environment, at a time when standards were often low.

The bars are designed for a youthful clientele, and aim to attract an equal number of men and women with "female-friendly" designs. The chain has remained relevant by continually re-inventing itself for the contemporary marketplace. The chain has gone through a number of owners throughout its history, and is currently owned by the Stonegate Pub Company, based in Luton, Bedfordshire.