The Pepys (Bar, Restaurant)

Top 10 things you need to know about The Pepys:

1) If you’re looking for a river view, The Pepys is your answer. So close, in fact, that if your wine goes over, you’ll be topping up the Thames.

2) City workers: this bar is for you. The Pepys is a five-minute walk from Mansion House Tube station, away from the bustle, but still very much at the heart of the City. Close your deals, shut down your computers, and head here for a cold one.

3) You’ll be drinking amongst a late twenties, early thirties lot; Aperol spritzers and modern chat. An ideal place for an office romance to blossom because it’s well-hidden and away from the obvious bar choices of Bank and Liverpool Street.

4) The Pepys isn’t open at the weekend. REPEAT, it is not open at weekends. Weekday revellers only.

5) The menu is geared for when you’ve stayed for one too many and need something to save yourself - burgers, sharing boards and stone-baked pizzas - the true saviours. A mac and cheese is pure comfort and will leave you full, warm, fuzzy, and ready for bed.

6) Though, if you’re more serious about the food and are headed here for something more, they offer a tasty chicken supreme, pan-fried sea bream and a fancy grilled lobster sitting at the top of the menu.

7) Attention PAs. If you’re looking for a good spot for the Christmas party or an area to celebrate a hefty global takeover, The Pepys is at your service. It has the perfect private area for different sized parties, or exclusive hire for more than 200 people - great service and an unbeatable backdrop. They are pros.

8) The bar has been treated to a makeover but has kept a historic sense with wooden panels, exposed brick, dark furnishings and signposts. The view of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre could quite easily kick you back more than a century.

9) There’s a good selection of bubbles for when you're feeling flash, and wines by the glass from just £4 if you're strapped, all served from a brilliantly long bar by quick, friendly staff.

10) They host a singles night four times a year too so look out for the dates - the charm of the river, the low lighting, the hidden location - it’s all on your side, bank side....read more