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The Jamaica Wine House, Bank, EC3

St. Michaels Alley
EC3
EC3V 9DS
Phone: 02079296972
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Jamaica Wine House

Hidden away in a side alley, this historic tavern is located on the site of the oldest coffee house in London. There is plenty of interest in the various wood-panelled seating and standing areas around the bar. Very busy during the post-work rush, with most customers standing outside unless it is raining. About a dozen handpumps can be found in three banks along the counter, usually with a good range of regular and seasonal Shepherd Neame beers available. My last visit in 2014 was a disappointment as I only found two cask ales on the various handpumps on the three-part counter, but this time Master Brew, Whitstable Bay Pale, Spitfire and Bishops Finger were available so tat's an improvement and rating adjusted accordingly.

On 21st January 2024 - rating: 7
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Jamaica Wine House

In all the years I have been infrequently popping in to the Jamaica Wine House whilst in the area I cannot believe I have never left a review on PuG. Well, back in last week, so time to rectify that.
It’s deliciously hidden away down St Michael’s Alley and tricky to find if you are not in the know, even though it is a very short distance from Cornhill and the Counting house for example. The traditional multi spaced dark wood interior is well described by Mr Fastard below, as is the downstairs Todd’s Wine bar (accessed either by stairs in the pub or from its own entrance on St Michael’s Alley) which you will invariably take a look into as the pub toilets are down here.
Very comfortable during the afternoon when largely empty but not so comfortable early evening when it does attract a serious volume of City workers and those attending functions at the nearby Merchant Taylors Hall. But for those who have no problem doing it, the two aspects of St Michaels Alley as it goes round the pub affords plenty of space for vertical drinking and is usually packed out on fine weather evenings.
A Shep Neame house and four of their brews were available for our visit. There are three sets of pumps with one in each of the three main bar sections, but most of these are trebled up with the standard Shep Neame Ales but one set usually has a seasonal offering, so it’s worth taking a look at all sets, although this is not always that easy during busy periods. Spitfire, Masterbrew and Whitstable Bay were on alongside the current summer seasonal and the Masterbrew and Whitstable Bay were drinking well.

On 5th July 2022 - rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Jamaica Wine House

The Jampot is a classic City drinking institution and is very difficult to locate amongst the back alleys.I started my career closeby in the late 70's so was a regular and the building has not really changed since then.Now a Shepherd Neame tied house with a large front bar mainly for vertical drinking,but then followed by a series of rooms with three quarter length dividers,lots of wood panelling and the final section is a pleasing snug .There are drinking shelves in most section and an ornate glass covered ceiling,the place reeks of tradition with a good bar back and long bar serving all the different sections.Downstairs the is a restaurant called Tod's Wine Bar and down here there is a telephone kiosk sadly not operational.
At the bar the three options were SN Spitfire,Masterbrew and Whitstable Pale Ale (very good nick).A quiz night was advertised for the first Tuesday of the month,so the days of strict closure after the 7pm swill are a thing of the past.
There are lots of city types in here but it's worth hunting out and is much more a boozer than the nearby George & Vulture (a chop house) and Simpson's Tavern (restricted access to the small bar when busy).

On 11th January 2019 - rating: 7
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London Liverpool Street, 0.5 miles, 9 min walk (show)
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Car Park : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Darts : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Jukebox : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Karaoke : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Live Music : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 17 March 2016 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Pool Table : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
  • Wheelchair Access : No - WCs downstairs - last updated 17 March 2016 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 23 July 2014 by john mcgraw
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