The Duke and Duchess

Handily located just a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, the Duke & Duchess is a revamped traditional City boozer with plenty going for it these days. Fans of draught beer have a decent choice ranging from Young’s & Doom Bar to orange & coriander-tinged Blue Moon (brewed in Colorado), while cocktail sippers can order mojitos, caipiroskas or watermelon martinis; there’s also plenty for wine buffs to enjoy. On the food front, you can nibble soused mackerel ceviche, Welsh rarebit & Scotch eggs at the bar, or plunder the main menu for a plate of chicken Caesar salad, fish pie or macaroni cheese. Otherwise, pick something quick & filling such as a mug of soup, a crispy pork belly bun or a fish-finger sandwich. Popular for celebratory bashes & special events.