History buffs will love The Flying Horse pub in the City, which has been serving Londoners since 1812, and today turns out honest pub food, has a fully-stocked bar and cocktail menu, and plays all major sporting games live.
The Flying Horse boasts a prime location in between Bank and Liverpool Street, making it the ideal spot for after-work drinks or dinner, but also works well for the weekend rush coming through Liverpool Street station. If you fancy a quick drink, the team can serve up a proper pint of Guinness, two changing cask ales, a range of spirits, and a cocktail menu which includes Picantes and Espresso Martinis, as well as mocktails such as a Passionfruit Cooler and Sharp and Stormy.
While the food menu isn't overly fussy, there is plenty of choice and it's clear that the dishes have been carefully considered. If a bite is all you're after, think mac and cheese croquettes, parmesan truffle fries, honey mustard sausages or crispy chicken bites. For something more substantial, main meals look like sausage and mash, a house burger with lettuce, onion jam, mustard mayo and pickles, as well as cider battered fish and chips, with options to add extras like chip shop curry sauce or smoky streaky bacon. If stone-baked pizzas are your thing, there are two succinct options which keep things simple across a margherita with San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, parmesan shavings and fresh basil, and pepperoni with hot honey dressing. Finally, sourdough sandwiches stuffed with grilled blue cheese, chicken mayo and smoky bacon, and cider battered cod goujons, are the perfect lunch time option.
As for entertainment, sports fans can expect regular showings of the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup, the major darts and the cricket games, so it's a great place to bring a group of friends to settle in for the afternoon.