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    Holy Tavern

    4.2 (64 reviews)
    ModeratePubs
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Stevie M.

    I'm starting to get really confused about what is genuinely really old and what is hipster, you tend to find that hipster pubs install old furniture to increase their authenticity. I can 100% confirm that the Jerusalem Tavern is genuinely really old. Here's the ways you can tell; firstly they have original tiles on the wall that no matter how hip or quirky you were you couldn't replicate. Secondly there were original scorch marks on the ceiling form the light bulbs and thirdly no one, no matter how hipster, would install old uncomfortable benches like they have in The Jerusalem if they wanted customers to actually stay. Being from a land steeped in culture I love an old pub and to be fair The Jerusalem Tavern has all the makings of an absolute gem! Good beers on tap, a nice ambiance and low ceilings that create that allow conversations to echo around the bar. All in all I had a great experience, I tip my hat to The Jerusalem Tavern.

    Roast pork & applesauce sandwich with crackling.
    Doctor L.

    Just moved here from San Francisco and I was eager to try this place. St. Peter's is a popular English microbrew in crunchy California due to the fact that they make organic ale. It did not disappoint. In addition to serving a far more impressive array of beers than they export to the States, this is some of the best pub food I've had in London, or anywhere in the world for that matter. The menu changes, but if the roast pork sandwich with crackling (see picture) is on the menu then you've got to get it. Even if you're Jewish or Muslim.

    ever so slightly closer up
    Glen S.

    I'm actually a big fan of The Jerusalem, but then I'm a big fan of St Peter's Brewery (and particularly the organic). If you're lucky a table will be available in the loft overlooking the pub's tiny foyer or, failing that, in one of the windows where you can tuck in close with some friends away from the knocking of knees and occasional spilling of drinks in the crushed centre. It also hosts the occasional DJ night, which is interesting due to its very diminutive size. It has all the trappings of a makeshift dive bar, except it possesses much of the charm of Olde Englande. A very welcome diversion in Clerkenwell, if you ask me. Do be warned that the hours are ever so slightly unpredictable. I have been turned away before during what one would think was prime time on account of a private booking. Definitely have a back up in the area if you amble over in the afternoon.

    Lori-Jo S.

    An extremely cool little pub which makes you feel like you're drinking in the 1700s in a secret place no one knows about. Unfortunately we were in a rush to get somewhere the evening we stopped in so we only had time for one pint, but the selection alone should give it 5 stars.

    Hot summer evening

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    Simply pop into the Jerusalem Tavern located just behind Farringdon Tube station and be swept back to the 1700s!

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    The Centre Page - Modest entrance area.

    The Centre Page

    3.6(25 reviews)
    0.7 miBlackfriars
    £

    After visiting Shakespeare's Globe across the Thames River, I was rushing to the airport and…read morespotted this place near St. Paul's church after crossing Millennium Bridge. Given the location, I knew it was probably a tourist trap and I wish to avoid those usually but had no time so stopped in on a Monday afternoon for lunch. I'm so glad I did! I was in London only briefly and had yet to try proper fish and chips and I was definitely WOW'd. I've only had this in America, and this was definitely better than anything I've ever had. When it arrived on my table, I could feel the heat from the plate -- that's how scalding hot and fresh it was, and I loved that! The cod was absolutely massive, a thick portion of fish deep fried with the skin on within an incredibly crunchy beer batter. There were pieces of bone in it, but no bother, this only made it seem more fresh. The chips (thick cut fries) were perfectly crispy and both the fish and chips were insanely delicious with a bit of salt and malt vinegar (which I had to request by walking up to the bar). The dish came with a tartar sauce and ketchup, but tasted way better with the salt and vin. I absolutely love that the fish and chips also came with mushy peas, whereas most pubs only give you fish and chips alone. The dish was also very well priced at 9.95 GBP, and I was able to use my credit card, rounded up to 10 GBP because they have a 10 GBP minimum for using cards. I appreciate that this restaurant had free wi-fi, which I found out by asking my waiter, who quickly provided the secret code for me to use. In America you would never ask your server for this but I noticed that nearly every hotel and restaurant I visited during my 11-day tour of Europe offered wi-fi. Good on them, because how else would I check in to a restaurant on Yelp and shower them with praise and circulate promotional foodie photos on Instagram? During a weekday, many workers nearby flood this place to grab a pint during lunch....now, why don't I work in London? I would give this place five stars based on the food alone, but I am giving it four because I wished the service had been more attentive, as I had to go up to the bar to get malt vinegar and also to ask to pay my bill. I understand service in Europe is more laissez-faire than in America, but since this is a tourist spot I would have liked to be checked on by the staff at least once during my meal, and certainly to be presented with the bill. Note: They also serve Sunday roast dinner for 9.95 GBP on Sundays

    Great location, great specials and great service. This is a solid pub that seems to attract a good…read morecrowd. Being from the states I am not as familiar with all the UK brands --- but they seem to offer a wide variety of beers (lots on tap) and cocktails. TIP: I recommend hitting this place before 5:30 on the weekdays as the happy hour crowd fills this join up.

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    The Banker

    The Banker

    4.3(16 reviews)
    1.0 miThe City
    ££

    We had passed this pub several times, as it is located on a common route to the hotel we were…read morestaying in, and we wanted to have our first London pub experience, so try it, we did. We arrived just after the work day, and the crowd was buzzing just outside. We did the self-seating option indoors, and sat down to a great view of the Thames river, as we pondered our meal choices from the menu. The location is just great. For a leadoff drink, I had to go with the house cask ale, which was the Fuller's ESB, a drink I've been enjoying since the 1990's, and it delivered as expected. I went with an order of Sausages with mashed potatoes and peas...it doesn't get much more classic than that, and I was happy with it, especially with the quantity (3 sausages!). Wifey was on the hunt for a meat pie, and she went with the Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie, which I can report was wholeheartedly approved. One of the better pies we've had on the overall trip, and the best we had at a pub location. The overall vibe of this pub is exactly as you might picture it, and we weren't disappointed with any aspect. Service, though not overly patient (hey - they were busy), was competent and pleasant. Cheers!

    Great pub in the City of London. Found it while walking near the River front after crossing north…read moreover London Bridge. Casks, drafts, lots of seating - both indoor and outdoor. They had billiards and some other entertainment. Quick service.

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