Reviews of The Cockpit. (Pub) in London (London).

The Cockpit

548 Reviews

286 Comments

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7 St Andrew's Hill, London EC4V 5BY, United Kingdom

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Information of The Cockpit, Pub in London (London)

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Reviews of The Cockpit

f.

Perfectly tucked away pub near St Paul's. Landlord is lovely serving up a variety of ales and spirits. Went at lunch and pretty much had rhe place to myself. Will be back.

K. O.

Lovely Pub, really friendly lady behind the bar. She was really chatty and local. Friendly locals and lots of tour groups in and out, which gave for a nice atmosphere. Reccommend this pub and will deffo be back here, great proper pub, the way pubs should be.

E. F. L. D. C. A.

Before covid I used to go to this pub regularly on a Friday after work. This is a family owned pub - how many pubs in the city of London can claim this? This may be the reason why the pub has an old school feel to it. The owner and the staff are super friendly and possibly the reason why they can also pour a proper pint. The place is unpretentious but everything is in good order. I would highly recommend this pub if anyone wants an authentic pub experience in the city of London!

S. D.

I love this pub, old fashioned but really friendly and serve a great pint. I only go once a year, but have been going for years and it never changes. If you want an authentic booza in the middle of London, you can't find a better pub.

K. H.

Lovely spot. Usually it would take years to become a qualified pilot. After two pints of stout in this pub, a man at the bar told me I was free to grab his controls whenever I wanted.

M. M.

Lovely authentic worker-bee pub with great bar staff. No frills, whatcha see, is whatcha get.

W. B.

** Pub reopened on 17th May 2021 ** I visited the pub on a Saturday afternoon, around 3pm. All the tables inside were occupied, and as the current virus guidelines meant that I had to be seated to be served, it looked like I was going to go somewhere else. The manager however pointed out that there were stools outside that were available. These were in Ireland Yard next to the pub's side exit. Two wall electric bar heaters and an awning pulled down made for an acceptable outside seating arrangement. Entrance to this pub is by the curved doors in St Andrew's Hill. The barman was very efficient at getting our orders. I don't know the cost of each drink, but a pint of Guinness and a pint of Tribute bitter came to £9.70. This is a popular location for tourists, and there were at least 2 walking tours that stopped in the alleyway for Shakespeare's connection to be told. Pre-virus these groups would crowd into the bar for a brief drink, so there's at least one advantage for the other customers, not the bar for the loss of takings though. The staircase down to the toilets is narrow - care is needed. A good old fashioned pub in an interesting part of the City of London.

D. H. (.

Great pub 50 years ago when it was one of our locals when we worked in Faraday Building, still nice but lacking in atmosphere

D. S.

Really great old-school boozer, tucked away in the alleys between Blackfriars and City Thameslink (Ludgate Hill exit). Dark wood and bullion glass creates a lovely cosy interior. Lots of outdoor space - some sheltered - for warm weather drinking. A real mix of ‘locals’ - professionals & craftsmen - plus a few daring tourists. Really friendly east-end landlords. Some may not like the swearing - both at and behind the bar - but OK for me. Decent selection of well-kept ales, plus spirits. Traditional pub grub. A true gem!

a. m.

Awesome visit, great beer, chatty and friendly staff, Liz, albeit she cut her finger on a glass, and the pub was very busy, she just carried on, a must visit !!

J. L.

Friendly, local "proper" pub at good prices with lovely staff. If you like getting ripped off at overpriced chains, avoid.

D. T.

Something of a rarity, an old school boozer in the city! Feels like a local, decent range of beers, Scampi fries available upon request....

A. P.

First time visitor, found the staff friendly and helpful. Classic London pub and its worth a visit for a cold beer

A. C.

A proper old school English pub with great beer and staff.Love it.

a. M.

Friendly hidden old pub in city. Unspoilt and friendly and good ale. Usually does food.

G. B.

Great landlord very welcoming small historic pub near St Paul's.

J. A.

A piece of old London, what more do you need from a welcoming pub?

R. T.

Atmospheric centuries-old back street boozer in the city of London. Said to be situated on Shakespeare's old home and designed by musician Mendelssohn for plays which are still staged here. Originally the venue for cockfighting. A must for real ale and history buffs.

K. H.

Proper old fashioned pub with historic story well worth a visit

P. R.

Proper old school boozer in the heart of the City. Shakespeare lived here. Not to be missed!

J. S.

Nice small pub by St Paul's friendly for a outsider £5 for a pint of Stella compared to £8 in hotel

C. A.

Lovely quaint little pub good beer great atmosphere

J. W.

Fantastic staff with great Guinness. Always a joy. Probably one of the most friendly pubs I've been to in the UK! Staff and locals alike are accepting and friendly. VERY nice place for a couple of quiet drinks

T. L. P. M.

The Cockpit ❤️ Tucked away in the square mile you'll find a warm welcome and great atmosphere in this city boozer. A former cock fighting venue in the 18th Century, this is a must visit London Pub. 🚇Blackfriars 🍺£4.70 Heineken 🐟🍟£7.50 🍔🍟£7.00 📊 Information correct on visiting 28/07/17

M. S.

Best pint of Timothy Taylor in ages.

J. D.

Love this place! Really friendly, great atmosphere

A. S.

A true local pub. The owners make you feel welcomed and special. We absolutely love it (and our dog too 🙂).

J. J.

Proper traditional London boozer with a good selection of ales and a friendly welcome. Can't wait to go back.

r.

Friendly historic pub the hosts were excellent.

P.

A nice pub with a link to William Shakespeare. The pub has a 1970's feel to it which I like.

S. S.

The landlord is nice and welcoming, good selection of real ales and decent prices below £5 for a pint (unlike some other places charging in excess of 7 quid)

D. W.

Had a lovely Saturday afternoon lager in here this bank holiday. I've been in here a few times after work over the years and have always had a good time. It's a proper London boozer, not a fake brewery replica. Worth going for a nice fresh glass of lager! Also note, the pub is from the 1700's not 1970s as this Google page says! You can still see the cockerel fighting pit and viewing gallery!

M. C.

Great old fashioned traditional pub, their Guinness is some of the best I've ever tasted

J. M.

One of the best pubs in London, fantastic beer, great staff

S. D.

Proper Pub! Great staff great service and a proper throw back, back street boozer. Loved it.

R. A. (.

A good selection of beers, great ambiance.

R. C.

Great little pub hidden away on the backstreets of Blackfriars. Only a small place but a good selection of beers at much more reasonable prices than other pubs around it. Minimum £10 card charge is a bit of a pain, but usually end up buying rounds so not always an issue. Staff are also very friendly and welcoming.

R. W.

Great pub friendly staff great landlord gave me a leaflet on the history of the pub very helpful Guinness was awesome

G. S.

Can't recommend highly enough for a decent pint and pleasant staff, but don't expect a shiny new pub - it has real history with all the quirks that entails. To be enjoyed by lovers of the 'proper' pub.

A. P.

While not the most prominent venue in the area, I feel this meets my criteria for a proper pub. It is completely unfussy and a great place to while away a wet weekend afternoon. A fast disappearing sort of venue, an interesting pub building with great heritage that retains freehold and is closely run by the landlord. I have only really visited on a weekend, which I think is the best time to experience this place. You are almost guaranteed to be served by the friendly landlord, there is a small selection of well kept beers. There are often sandwiches or rolls available if you're in dire need of food. This is a quiet venue on rarely used back streets: most other venues are closed on these streets at the weekend.

M. N.

Very good pint of landlord and a passable merlot

a.

Love this place, one of the best hidden gems in the City! So laidback friendly and comfortable. Don't change!

H. L.

As the sign out front warns, this is an "old-fashioned" pub. Not much to look at, but it's got character and that classic, simple pub atmosphere. You can hear the bells from St Paul's marking the time, which is very charming. Maybe it's the warm Sunday or the fact that the power is out, but I feel rather settled here.

C. W.

What a lovely small pub. Atmosphere, history and loads of trinkets around. Nice staff. Hidden away but don't miss it if you want an old fashioned hidden gem

A. P.

A hidden gem. Old school patina. 👌

V. J.

Great little traditional pub in a world of below par gastro pubs and cocktail bars. Those complaining of a minimum charge on cards; go get cash or go elsewhere! Keep this place as it is! A real gem in the heart of London.

T. G.

Very good example of an old fashioned community pub. It's good these places still exist. Worth a visit to experience a bit of culture. Nice and friendly. Excellent value for money for central London.

A. L.

Good pub near St., Paul's., had 2 good ales on tap, cheery landlord brought beers to you, good social distancing, cleaned each table after use.

s. D.

By far the cheapest pub in the City of London, really friendly bar staff and customers plus it's the only pub open on a Sunday in the area, they have bt sport as well , worth a visit also ask the bar staff about the name of the pub and the history!

B. C.

Was there on Sunday evening - as the World Cup was coming to an end. Still a comfortable and friendly place. Nice to be able to stand outside [in a City pub] if you want to. Great!

S. T.

This is a traditional london pub, no frills, no spills, not trying to be something it's not, just an old london pub. Tucked away and just a short walk from St Paul's cathedral, great range of beers and friendly staff.

J. [. C.

An old haunt of mine, 13 years later popped in for a visit and still great cellaring of real ale.

J. A.

I think I had a great time here! Really friendly place and thankfully not rammed full of tourists or ne'er-do-wells. Good consistent range of beers and comfortable setting.

J. W.

Bit off the beaten track so more for local workers from the offices nearby than tourists. Its a "regulars" bar. Service is fast and if they know you friendly. Usual collection of beers and you can drink outside. Supposed to be where Shakespeare lived and Playhouse Yard is just around the corner.

j. k.

History greets you as soon as you open the doors. A good range of drinks in a warm comfortable atmosphere. A loyal army of locals in the evening keeps the London naravtive alive.

L. H.

Just had drinks here. It was an old school style pub, great as so different to a chain like the slug or bar one. Good drinks and fun atmosphere

G. R.

Two pint and change from a tenner! Great little historic pub just enough off the beaten track to be special. Staff are second to none, too. Give it a go.

D. X.

Great traditional pub with lovely staff. Good selection of beers. Not too crowded which is very nice in the middle of the City!

R. D.

A proper English pub. On a site where Shakespeare used to have a house. Great for a pint and a snack in the narrow streets of old London, just outside the old roman wall.

K. O.

Cool old school London pub from the 1800's. Quaint place to have a beer. Very cozy. Beware the 10GBP minimum on credit card purchases.

A. J.

What a nice proper old school pub. Good beer good selection of snacks... very friendly staff.. completely unpretentious and highly recommended..

S. H.

Nice little pub. When I went it was very hot and we tried to drink outside but the location makes it so that you are in everybodys way who were trying to walk past!

L. T.

A proper pub in the city. Nice to go and chat over a few pints where you're not drowned out by music. Minimum spend of £10 on card though.

P. B.

Good place to drink and eating in a friendly atmosphere.

M. F.

Good old fashioned pub in handy backstreet location. A bit bright inside which takes away some of the charm. Otherwise fine

M. H.

All good We like it there all of us Plus, we had accidentally left a bag there. They very kindly held it for us until the Tuesday when one of us visited again

T. H.

Good traditional pub and friendly staff

B. R.

My favourite pub in the City. Very good beer. Old school crowd and feel. A wonderful haven of a proper boozer.

M. C.

Decent beer good mixture of regulars and tourists with guides so if you want to hear a potted history you probably will not have to wait long.

S. M.

Great place to have a beer after work. Very friendly staff and customers. It is like being at your hometown pub bit away.

O. P.

Classic pub, stopped for a quick pint while sightseeing and it was alright, good choice and prices and a fairly quiet ambiance on a Saturday afternoon

S. H.

The staff are lovely, the beer is great and I got a beer token (literally) for next time. Great place, well worth a visit!

B. G.

One of the best traditional pubs in London, in the backstreets around St Paul's. Shakespeare, a writer of some note, used to own a house on this spot!

N. H.

I love this pub as it's a real antidote to the sterile and faceless modern bars. Basic food and charming service and decent prices. What's not to like?

C. P.

Fantastic landlord and locals. Beer is well kept though the selection is limited.

M. G.

A london gem. A real pub in every respect

J. P.

Good old boozer with friendly staff. Nice pint of Timmy Taylor's Landlord (or 3)... dont expect cocktails!!

S. F.

Wonderful, unspoiled old-fashioned City pub. Excellent choice of beers, great atmosphere.

M. H.

proper old fashioned London pub. Food is served at lunch time m-f well worth a visit open on Sundays as well.

R. M.

This is a real pub! The previously posted photos are accurate. Good beer, solid service, traditional pub atmosphere.

J. L.

Legendary local boozer with a loyal following. Unchanged in years, just like the clientele likes it. Opened on weekends when other city boozers aren't.

R. T.

Great pub in the centre of London, really good value for drinks and food, simple but very tasty

R. R.

the pub looks nice but, contrary to Googles description, this is not a theater. the cockpit theater is 3.5 miles away from here.

P. T. P.

Traditional pub with a warm welcome. Slightly limited range of beers and no food but traditional London boozer.

S. C.

Very,very friendly pub and old school atmosphere.Free snacks too and from M+S to boot lol

K. L.

If you want a quintacential London Pub. Go here.. this is the coolest Pub if you want the old town feel. Loved it.

L. S.

Lovely little Oasis especially at the weekend Right in the middle of the City u can hear the bells of St Paul U r so close to the river your feet almost get wet Gary the barmen is a true Gentleman of the City

U. U.

Wonderful pub with nice collection of ales. The host is very very friendly.. Must visit!!

S. V.

Great options for lunch besides traditional British food. We had a cheese plate and a wrap.

A. E. G.

Great staff great beer but please drop the £10 minimum card limit

P. D.

2 stars for the beer. 2 stars for the friendly staff and atmosphere. Bonus star for being open at 9:00 on a saturday night.

R.

An historic pub in London, close to St Paul cathedral. Standard London pubs prices, nice chaps around.

D. R.

A proper London boozer, steeped in history, full of charm. Well worth a visit.

A. C.

Lovely old style City of London pub. Busy weekdays and serves food. Quieter and no food at weekends.

G. W.

Nice old school City pub. Not a great selection and small & a bit tatty but that gives it character

R. F.

Historic and friendly pub in the centre of London - just beware if the London prices though, just under a tenner for 2 pints of Guinness 😯

J. K.

A nice pleasant pub with a reasonable selection of food & drink available . At least four real ales on offer .

J. R.

A friendly and welcoming pub. This is my work local. You get to know the bar staff.

M. B.

Great little pub tucked away in the center of London. There is some space outside to stand when the weather is good.

K. P.

Casual, historic, heated upholstery which is lovely in winter, and of course great drinks. A favorite!

H. W.

Great traditional pub, great staff and good food and beers

O. W.

Decent pub, often busy, good beer selection.

K. B.

Really old world pub,very busy at times, great bar staff very

J. W.

Warm welcome and a real London pub with a mixed clientele. Good beer..

J. B.

Great Beer ! Only stayed for 1 as on a walkabout (stagger) will be going back though.

A. C.

Perfect introduction been to London pubs. Excellent cheese board, great staff.

A. M.

Fantastic little London pub with great staff and decor.

C. B.

Good. Pub good beer. Friendly. Staff. Fast service. Limited. Seating area

A. W.

Good looking pub for a quiet weekend pint. Bet it's cacophanous in the week.

I. M.

A great little hidden gem Carter Lane near Saint Paul's Cathedral nice and friendly with a cockney landlady

P. D.

Great atmosphere lovely range of ales and open Sundays which is rare in the city

M. T. “. H. C.

Proper old school London pub full of Millwall fans. Barman was a great laugh

G. B.

Open and friendly old school pub.

G. L.

Amazing old London pub. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

W. G.

Open Christmas day with a good selection of beers. Great traditional pub.

J. S.

Cracking little pub. Great beer and fantastic staff who know what they are doing.

D. W.

Small and cosy, very friendly staff amd fantastic prices for an upmarket area! Great atmosphere!

T. F.

Small place, standing room only by the time I arrived. Friendly staff though. Stayed for 2 drinks.

S.

Hidden gem in the centre of London. Only had a drink but would go back, great atmosphere.

K. G.

Great traditional small London pub with original character

A. B.

5 stars for a being a traditional pub. Great staff.

D. M.

Nice friendly pub. good selection of beers

D. P.

Unfussy pub for a quiet drink. Always friendly staff.

R. M.

Found a great little pub on google + tucked away from the tourist trap, good pint too bonus ..

M. P.

Good selection of beers, great menu and very helpful staff

A. M.

Cozy pub with great staff and a well stocked bar.

P. G.

Tiny pub but great atmosphere over Christmas when I visited

D. T.

Magic, proper pub!! Welcome to the new President of the US. Mr Cook. You have to visit to understand.😀

B. E.

Proper real ale, proper pub, great service, tucked away and a saviour round these parts in the Sunday wilderness

J. C.

Talk about going back in time, to return after 25 years and find the place untouched, toilets included,was a really surreal experience

G. R.

Great pub great atmosphere and Gary the barperson very helpful

M. N.

Great old pub with a good selection of beers

D. J.

Great small pub, very traditional and friendly

S. H.

Good beer. Good prices. Great location. Brilliant!

P. D.

Friendly, old-fashioned pub with a great atmosphere.

P. R.

Lovely proper old fashioned pub in the City.

k. w.

Good old fashioned pub in an atmospheric location.

S.

No food, but unbeatable environment and atmosphere. Great place for a pint.

C. J.

Love it. Unpretentious back street Londin pub.

k. d.

Authentic little english pub, loved it :)

G. P.

Great old school London pub that has the football on.

R. T.

Truly a locals pub where most people know each other.

M. F.

Typical cosy City pub which attracts a diverse range of city professionals.

N. W.

Great traditional pub with large selection of beers

m. s.

Old fashioned pub in the city Good beers!

N. H.

A lovely pub that still has it'a original charm

G. P. R.

Never changed in years good for a pint any time of the day.

T. M.

Good london pub next to st pauls

J. S.

Cosy pub, friendly service from friendly staff. Historical with a "twist"!

A. G.

Friendly pub with a great atmosphere and location.

N. C.

Beer flat and not as well kept as expected. Atmosphere OK

c. w.

Fun but only 9 holes. Would have preferred 18

J. R.

Love this pub. Reminds me of how pubs should be...

S. R.

Love this quirky place ..it is old London at its best !

S. F.

Great location and friendly staff

G. B.

Proper old-fashioned London pub. Friendly staff

N. D.

Great city boozer, basic

J. S.

It's pretty cool but the lights are so bright wow.

J. B.

Cosy, friendly traditional pub in the heart of the city.

A. C.

Lovely food friendly atmosphere

A. P.

Fantastic place quality pint of Tim Taylor's 😁

A. B.

Great beer.

J. E.

Cosy local pub, lovely friendly staff.

D. W.

Cosy little pub not far from St Paul's Cathederal

J. G. M.

Nice decoration, only cash under £10

S. T.

Nice location. Quiet yet not boring.

S. W.

tiny pub, used to drink here when i lived in the area in the 1980s

J. C.

Quaint oldie worldie pub, hidden gem.

Z. F.

Old classic English Pub across of St.Pauls.

k. h.

Lovely little pub in the city and reasonable

I. G.

Cosy and authenic pub with good food and drinks.

A. W.

Historic building but beer not very well kept

R. C.

Typical London pub with a great welcome.

N. I.

Historic. Very cozy. Great tradition and ambiance

B. “. J.

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff

R. M.

If u ever ave a visitor to London bring em ere Especially at weekends

D. Q.

Disappointing pub small and a little run down.despite it's location and history

S. B.

Great landlord

M. B.

Easy place to enjoy a very laid back sunday.

D. S.

Traditional City pub. Love it.

J. M.

Great old fashioned pub!

J. Z.

Nice Pub to have beer.. :)

N. T.

Quiet despite location with relaxed atmosphere

M. B.

Quiet, real pub in nice area!

C. S.

good choice of top ales. friendly not too busy

C. R.

Why does an area of an aircraft and an outlawed sport share the same name?

D. L.

Feels like stepping back into the 70's

D. O.

Great little pub with good pub food

M. O.

Popped in for a late night beer. Nothing special about it really.

K. A.

Proper old school pub in the heart of the city.

D. C.

Real old fashioned pub.

Y. H.

Nice beer towards the end of the night.

D. M.

Great traditional London pub

S. V. E.

Typical British pub carpets and authentic pub smell

J. G.

Cosy old world with lovely beer

J. M.

Hidden off main road. Little sun trap if you time it right

M. S.

Excellent place to escape from the rain.

D. E.

I love that place, great atmosphere!

M. B.

Nice old pub for a cheeky half.

J. T.

A traditional London drinking hole.

m. s.

Good old fashioned boozer as it should be

T. W.

good location, good staff, good taps.

N. “.

Like it should be! Highly recommended

D. F.

A proper pub, excellent

E. G.

A good place for a pint

L. M.

Lovely 'local' pub

L. E.

Good old fashioned London boozer

A. P.

Nice beer and atmosphere

s. s.

Great place really friendly.

A. R.

Decent pub. Quiet

J. F.

Cosy traditional pub

K. C.

Good shelter from the rain !

T. M.

Cosy pub

J. M.

Good ale

K. “. W.

Tiny and drafty but plenty of character

P. D.

Friendly cosy pub

M. M.

Excellent real ale.

k. M.

Beautiful place with great history

N. T. B.

Great little pub

C. B.

Always a friendly welcome.

M. P.

The best barkeep I Britain

S. A.

33 Old Barrowfield

A. H.

Traditional City pub

R. D.

Real ales taste great

E. H.

Lovely place good atmosphere

M. L.

propa pub

S. T.

Proper old fashioned pub.

L. D.

Nice cozy pub

N. P.

Excellent Pub

D. W.

Great fun!

E. G.

Run by a lovely management 💚

P. H.

Nice place for a pint

M. S.

Cozy pub in central London

N. B.

Proper old school boozer

P. P.

Good city boozer

K. T.

Traditional pub

I. R.

Such an unfriendly staff..

S. L.

Relaxed

A. H.

Lovely service :)

H. H.

Good tacos

T. S.

SUPERB!!!

j. m.

Drink

T. M.

Excellent

M. J.

Expensive

L. T.

Honest pub.

C. H.

Dog friendly

W. R.

Fab

S. B.

Quality pub

h. h.

Typical bar

A. B.

nice atmosphere

P. B.

Lots of history

L. R.

Proper pub.

S. L.

Proper boozer.

J. D.

Interesting history

L. V.

Typical English pub

J.

Lovely old fashioned boozer. Excellent staff.

E. P.

(Translated) It is a pub that when entering feel the London of other centuries (Original) Es un pub que al entrar sentid el Londres de otros siglos

D. G.

(Translated) Cozy, so far not overcrowded touristy old pub in a former house for cockfights! (Original) Gemütlicher, bisher noch nicht touristisch überlaufener alter Pub in einem ehemaligen Haus für Hahnenkämpfe!

F. J. S. D.

(Translated) Typical English pub, with very classic decoration, with good atmosphere of people (Original) Típico pub inglés, con decoración muy clásica, con buen ambiente de gente

M. H.

(Translated) Prices are okay, but the premises are very rancid and the beer is more like room temperature (Original) Preise sind okay, aber die Räumlichkeiten sind schon sehr ranzig und das Bier eher auf Zimmertemperatur

G. S.

(Translated) Small pub in London. Just before departure another Guinness. (Original) Kleine Kneipe in London. Kurz vor Abfahrt noch ein Guinness.

P. F.

(Translated) A nice place in the City of Londrez (Original) Un lloc agradable a la City de Londrez

A. M.

(Translated) Excellent welcome beers (Original) Accoglienza ottima birre da paura

O. “. S.

(Translated) A nice deal. Which we looked at most quickly. (Original) En fin affär. Som vi tittade till som hastigast.

C. d.

M. R. G.

(Translated) Good atmosphere. Needs a decoration. (Original) Buen ambiente. Necesita una de decoración.

C. M.

(Translated) Very good products and very nice (Original) Très bons produits et très agréable

P. W.

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(Translated) Cozy (Original) Gezellig

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(Translated) Historic redoubt (Original) Historico reducto

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