The Cockpit, 7 St. Andrews Hill

The Cockpit, 7 St. Andrews Hill, EC4V 5DT

Hidden in the labyrinth of streets between St Paul's Cathedral and Blackfriars station, this small pub is a welcome find for the lover of the traditional British boozer. As its name suggests, the pub occupies a site which used to be used for cock fighting in the Middle Ages. Consequently, the interior is adorned by many images of cocks in full splendour (calm down girls!!). Middle aged business men supping pints of Marsdens Pedigree and Courage Best are able to chat away to their hearts content in a pub which is devoid of load music and is run by friendly staff

Reviewed by Paul Melton, Jan 2003

Telephone: 020 7248 7315

Nearby pubs: The Black Friar, 174 Queen Victoria St (160 metres), Rising Sun, 61 Carter Lane (50 metres), Ryans Bar, 56 Carter Lane (80 metres), Ye Olde London, 42 Ludgate Hill (140 metres)

Nearest station: Blackfriars, Zone 1 (160 metres)