The Peacock, Tower Hill, EC3

One of the best Pubs in the area. Excellent ales, Cask Marque and Good Beer Guide recommended; the staff are friendly and unusually speak perfect English. You can normally find a seat, again unusual in this City vertical drinking area, though it can get a little crowded and noisy immediately after work on Thu/Fri. There again, it’s open into the small hours, I think the Landlord is a Vampire or something, as it seems busier once it goes dark? Essentially, if you’re in the area, this place is a must, particularly for the ale man. Sadly, like most places in the City, it does not open at weekends, there again, I left at 3am Saturday morning, following post work drinks last Friday!