Cockpit in City of London

Lovely Pub, really friendly lady behind the bar. She was really chatty and local.Friendly locals and lots of tour groups in and out, which gave for a nice atmosphere.Reccommend this pub and will deffo be back here, great proper pub, the way pubs should be.

Lovely spot. Usually it would take years to become a qualified pilot. After two pints of stout in this pub, a man at the bar told me I was free to grab his controls whenever I wanted.

Lovely authentic worker-bee pub with great bar staff. No frills, whatcha see, is whatcha get.

I love this pub, old fashioned but really friendly and serve a great pint. I only go once a year, but have been going for years and it never changes. If you want an authentic booza in the middle of London, you can't find a better pub.

Great pub 50 years ago when it was one of our locals when we worked in Faraday Building, still nice but lacking in atmosphere

Awesome visit, great beer, chatty and friendly staff, Liz, albeit she cut her finger on a glass, and the pub was very busy, she just carried on, a must visit !!

Before covid I used to go to this pub regularly on a Friday after work. This is a family owned pub - how many pubs in the city of London can claim this? This may be the reason why the pub has an old school feel to it. The owner and the staff are super friendly and possibly the reason why they can also pour a proper pint. The place is unpretentious but everything is in good order. I would highly recommend this pub if anyone wants an authentic pub experience in the city of London!

Perfectly tucked away pub near St Paul's. Landlord is lovely serving up a variety of ales and spirits. Went at lunch and pretty much had rhe place to myself. Will be back.

** Pub reopened on 17th May 2021 **I visited the pub on a Saturday afternoon, around 3pm. All the tables inside were occupied, and as the current virus guidelines meant that I had to be seated to be served, it looked like I was going to go somewhere else.The manager however pointed out that there were stools outside that were available. These were in Ireland Yard next to the pub's side exit. Two wall electric bar heaters and an awning pulled down made for an acceptable outside seating arrangement.Entrance to this pub is by the curved doors in St Andrew's Hill.The barman was very efficient at getting our orders. I don't know the cost of each drink, but a pint of Guinness and a pint of Tribute bitter came to £9.70.This is a popular location for tourists, and there were at least 2 walking tours that stopped in the alleyway for Shakespeare's connection to be told. Pre-virus these groups would crowd into the bar for a brief drink, so there's at least one advantage for the other customers, not the bar for the loss of takings though.The staircase down to the toilets is narrow - care is needed.A good old fashioned pub in an interesting part of the City of London.

Really great old-school boozer, tucked away in the alleys between Blackfriars and City Thameslink (Ludgate Hill exit).Dark wood and bullion glass creates a lovely cosy interior. Lots of outdoor space - some sheltered - for warm weather drinking.A real mix of ‘locals’ - professionals & craftsmen - plus a few daring tourists. Really friendly east-end landlords. Some may not like the swearing - both at and behind the bar - but OK for me.Decent selection of well-kept ales, plus spirits. Traditional pub grub.A true gem!