The Jamaica Wine House in City of London, Westminster

Great pub in a very old classic building. Right in the heart of the City.

Ah, the Jampot, scene of so many afternoons on the sauce when I was "in a meeting". It's genuinely historic, but, as it's off the high road it's full of Insurance types, also in "meetings", and not on the tourist trail. So if you're in the area and fancy a decent pint of Guinness (other drinks available but why bother) step over the badly worn down ancient doorstep and have a "meeting" in a genuine piece of London history. Service is good but it's very busy so cut the staff some slack at peak times.

I could feel the history inside. Clean and tidy with a lot of office folk convening over a beer. Selection of beers was the brewery own label but good selection to choose from.

Historic pub, if you like old dark wood panelling and low lighting with old fashioned decor and photos then this is for you....fairly decent range of beer ...only gripe is I wish the serviced all beer in proper glasses.

We only had drinks thus no food rating. Drinks were good.

One of the oldest coffeehouse located in the heart of the City. Really cosy wooden pub with ambient lighting. Food was ok, had some small plates, 5 for 35pounds.

Absolutely packed, great post work pint or glass of wine

Fantastic atmosphere and blonde lagers 😅

Hidden gem of the city... I really shouldn't review 😉

If you're in the snug some staff don't come down very often as most get beer and go outside when it's fine. Top tip is slip downstairs and get a pint in the peace and quiet, before about half one anyway. Didn't eat but the beer was fresh and chilled.

Good selection of beers. Very busy on a Wednesday evening, buzzing with people spilling out into the surrounding streets. This approach was handled well and even with the crowds, the bar service was fairly quick

Great bar to meet and reminisce with old boys from the city.

Real pub, frequented especially after office hours. Great beers. Very crowded, you almost have to stay in the alley. Worth a visit.

One of the last proper pubs in the City. Huge history and great beer. Add that to one of the most attractive bar maids I have ever seen and frankly I would go there every day if I was still working.

Classic pub worth a visit if you're in the city of London.

This is one of my favorite pubs in London, especially knowing it was the site of London’s first coffeehouse back in 1652. Being there, you can truly feel its age and all the history it holds—it’s like stepping back in time. The place has a wonderfully preserved, old-world charm that’s simply captivating. I highly recommend visiting; it’s a must-see during your trip to London, and you won’t regret it. You’ll have an amazing time.

City of London icon steeped in heritage & vintage City boozing. A huge, stately public house in the narrow alleys of the heart of the city of London. Bay, arched & round windows overlook popular alleyway drinking. Victorian beauty is bountiful within under the gloriously highly decorative ceiling panels & paper. The drinking hall is divided into four large City worker hideaways portioned by pannelled wood & glazing. Luxurious high stools, bench tables & bay window seats in ample space & coat hooks amongst the wood panelled walls & decorative pillars. A large bat connects through the hall with a grand original back bar, good draught selection & excellent, vintage Shepherd Neame pub paraphernalia galore under the original droplet lamps over a very clean, polished floor. A male centric, City worker crowd are loud, overpowering the music but help by the portioned layout. A classic piece of City of London business boozing with architectural heritage.

One of London’s great historic pubs. Packed with history, it’s easy to imagine yourself back in the 17th century when it was a coffee house. Tucked away down old alleys, the Jampot is a must see for tourists and locals alike.

Great place to visit, oldest pub in London. Worth a visit

Amazing service, Maji stood out as such a genuine and nice person on multiple visits - thank you!

A shepherd Neame pub located in the heart of the city, quaint interior with a sense of history. Busy after work with punters wearing gilets on a hot summers evening. I liked their outdoor signage , the beer not so much but I can see why this a popular location with locals and tourists.

Really cool historic building, good local beer and ale selection and prawns were really good. Very popular with the business crowd!

Fantastic traditional City pub. A favourite. Great staff & service.

Great pub for after work drinks

Really nice old looking pub, they have a vast selection of ales besides wines. Packed as every pub in the city after work, however it has an external area that is in an internal courtyard, hence optimal for chats avoiding to be hit by one of the London buses

The perfect place to meet friends for a quiet drink in the City

Drink here after work all the time its a ripping spot

Historic pub down an alleyway. The interior is interesting and old but when busy its standing room only outside and round the corner so you can't actually see the pub. This is a shepherd's neame outfit and they sold 4 ales, 3 regulars and a seasonal, beer was kept well but a bit bland which tends to happen to shepherd's neame if it travels a long way. Staff seemed to struggle filling the pint glasses so beware of short measures! Decent price for the city at £6 a pint.

Very nice place, but I managed to get the member of staff who clearly had no idea how to make any of the cocktails. Had to get them remade by other staff and only stayed for one.

Lovely evening. Really kind bar staff. Would definitely recommend!

Danny, Ben and Jeremy… in a word; superb. Love the vibe in Todd’s Wine Bar, can’t wait to return.

Miserable security staff Happy bar staff Empty on a Midweek evening

Beautiful old style British ale house down a side street. A must visit.

Just beer. The birthplace of the insurance industry

Nice place, good atmosphere, a bit hidden.

An old coffee house with a period exterior and dark wood interior that has a wine house name. But it is now a proper pub and bar with all the drinks you expect and real ale too. Food available in the ambience of a dark wood interior plus a basement bar and seating too. In the summer people stand in the nearby alleyway but it is pretty cool to be inside and can be quiet downstairs. Good staff and well kept ale. Tasty pub style menu. Lovely vibe. A must if you are in the city.

An iconic city pub everyone must visit!

Stellar out of the way place with a business crowd. Historic and pleasant with outdoor hanging. When u think of after work London pubs this is the spot.

The oldest pub in london in the city area, nice pepole, nice vibes, suits pub

Danny made our evening in Todd’s bar downstairs - great friendly service, went above and beyond to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and kept the drinks flowing while also accommodating a large demanding group who insisted on taking up most of the bar area. Great job.

Fantastic history with lovely and friendly staff who offered a quick tour of the beautiful building and an amazing espresso

Quality pub. This is an old fashioned pub, full of atmosphere.

The Jamaica Wine House is quaint and cozy. The number of people present the night I was there made it very warm inside. We were able to stand outside until 9 pm, but then were asked to come back inside to be respectful of the neighbors. The service was quick and reasonably attentive, but it was so loud and so warm, it was difficult to enjoy the establishment -- at least for me.

Very nice and traditional pub with good selection of craft beers. If you like finding hidden pubs/gems with interesting history you can't miss this one. I'll definitely go there again.

Traditional cozy pub feeling, you can get onto back alley for a bit of space & fresh air

Great historic atmospheric London pub down a side alley, with good space to stand outdoors in the alley. Quick bar service but often just a bit too packed and noisy and you have to shout to speak to the person right next to you

Lovely pub, quirky and full of character. Had a great time although shame service was spoiled by the very rude and surly bartender.

City pub, very nice, good atmosphere. Visit if you are in London

This is not just a pub. It's a piece of dark history. Google the relevance of this establishment. What you will find might shock you. But it will definitely enlighten you. This whole area is mired in crimes of the past, and I would suggest you take some time if you are able to wander around this district of London and read then research some of the ornate buildings that adorn the streets.

A hidden gem in the City. A good ol' fashioned British pub. Worth stopping by. Stopped for a mid-week drink and it gets busy but if you like the maddening crowds...

A proper pub in the centre of London. Stopped by for some pre-dinner drinks. Very busy but service was fast and efficient. Love it.

Very cool old school bar, nice vibe!

Bar clássico, muito movimentado nos fins de tarde e uma ótima variedade de cervejas.

Ordered a pint and burger but the Bishops finger was apparently not a pint that is included. So a cancelled the burger.

Always packed but surprisingly good at serving quickly. Most regulars appear to drink outside.

Good if you want a noisy drink on the pavement outside. Service is quick too.

A beautifuly moody old pub drenched in history. And that's just the ground floor. Downstairs is airy, bright and warmly inviting.

Though I don't take alcohol, but was there with my office colleagues. The crowd said everything about this place, with space hardly left to stand. So atmosphere and variety of alcohol served here must be Fantastic!! 🙂

Large traditional looking pub, which could be great, but for poor customer service - trying to serve us beer from a tap they were actually cleaning. There was hardly any seating - only a few customers when we visited, but no seats available even tough the pub is quite big. All sorts of notices on the windows, saying that when you are outside, you can't stand here or there etc. No tables outside even though there is room. Window sills outside have been deliberately made sloapy, so you can't stand a drink on them. Luckily there is a public square just through the arch, where people go. You can take your drinks there and sit down. Not good. Won't be going back.

It's a great pub to hang out and enjoy a vast selection of beer. Goes back to 1652 when the first London coffee house was opened. Inside, you can see and pld coffee machine. You can see the passing of time right before entering the pub,as the front door step is worn by time, and people. The staff are friendly and polite. Definitely on anyone's list when going out.

Una de las "hidden gems" de Londres. Además de la buena cerveza y el ambiente tranquilo, su mejor atractivo es la ubicación, en medio de hermosos callejones en la zona de Bank. Si le gusta tomarse una cerveza al aire libre pero rodeado de historia, este es el lugar!

Easy to see why this 600yr old pub is a must visit. The original step has been worn down by its patrons. The service is good with friendly staff, good beers on tap. In summer there is an open back courtyard that makes it more enjoyable. Just for the men, only place which has a line for the toilets. Else a top notch with friends. May not be kid friendly after 5pm.

Regularly come to the Jampot once a month for after work drinks with a few friends, service has normally been great but on this occasion we ended up experiencing something none of us could quite fathom, the tall blonde woman serving behind the bar directly swore at us saying “f*****g hurry up and choose something”. We opted not to challenge her on the matter at the time as she clearly didn’t want to be there and maybe there is something going on at home. We won’t let this ruin our monthly tradition but I do believe it needs addressing.

I live in SW London for 9 years and have been struggling to find a friendly, reliable and consistent car wash for years. These guys really have attention to detail and appreciation for cars in good condition and know how to do their job. I would highly recommend them and personally don't go anywhere. Also, the ability to stop by for a coffee, tennis or drive range adds to the experience.

Nice little boozer in the back alleys

The real McCoy. There on Monday, Friday might be best...

Lively boozer with electric atmosphere. Nice outside area for post work drinks in Central London

Service was not so friendly to be fair, but the Chilean bottle of wine was great, and we were able to rest and enjoy after a long day out before heading back to the hotel.

One word.... rubbish. Food was advertised, there was no food, staff were completely disinterested! Not on my return list 👎

Good solid pub. Nice beer selection. Bar staff could definitely be more friendly though, only turnoff was their attitude

It was ok, poor selection of non alcoholic beers, seems to be very popular with the business workers in the area.

Very popular venue on a Thursday night. Very busy queuing for drinks but served fairly quickly. Space outside for socialising in this nice weather!

Tall blonde Eastern Europe woman behind bar is very rude. Raised her voice at me and my friends for asking simple question about one of the product. She then basically threw the atm machine on the bar at us and continued to stare rudely at me and my friend as we left the bar.

Unfortunately our large business trip was spoilt after the blonde lady working behind the bar on the 8th of June around 1:30pm stopped a young man serving us mid way pouring our drinks to rudely point out we look ‘ about 15 mate’ & continue to comment on our appearances. In addition to this, after proving ages and having a drink poured her voice raised as she demanded us to pay (we were stood still). We understand the procedure however it was handled really badly. we won’t be returning!

An old authentic pub hides in middle of the City between building and passages. The best for afternoon drinks!

Classic pub in the heart of the city. Beautiful place.

Awesome hidden away jem I the middle of the City

Gotta love the jampot. Been here for ever and a proper pub for the sneaky pint or 7.

Wonderful historic premises in the heart of The City. One of the original coffee houses some time ago ! Now the Jampot has a good selection of wines and beers and is a favoured spot for many. Efficient and friendly service.

A nice little hideout for friends to come get drinks! Bartenders are a lovely bunch! Will recommend!

A very good pub tucked away in the back streets in the city of London. This place was the first ever coffee house in London where business men used to meet to discuss their opportunities and to arrange sales of goods. It now serves a good range of wines and beers and there is usually quick service, even though it is a popular place. Many people stand outside and there is even a covered walkway should it rain.

Love this old stalwart of the city scene. The Jampot hasn't changed a bit in decades. Fabulous history and fabulous pub.

Not too busy, pints are the price you'd expect in London

Was being taken on a tour of the old London financial district and stopped into the Jamaica Wine House to rehydrate. Kentish Ales and Premium British Ales are very hard to find on tap anywhere, Jamaica Wine House has them in spades. Get in and taste old England.

Lindo lugar en callejón escondido en Londres!!

Great place for a solid "after work pint" with the lads. Tucked away in an alley amongst large buildings sits this hidden gem. It has so much English charm and a great atmosphere. Beautiful interior of rich mahogany woods. The name is interesting as it's neither Jamaican or a wine house, but the basement does have a wine bar and some cool lighting. Absolutely love this place, and looking forward to another cold one next Friday.

Great place for a nice, quiet drink.

What a superb location with a wide range of drinks!

London’s first coffee shop and now a rather nice wine bar. Look out for the worn down stone step outside, curved from centuries of footfall.

Came here for a friends birthday and the bartender downstairs Daniel was a great host. We had a lovely night and would definitely recommend

We absolutely love this place, reasonable prices for the City and a great atmosphere. But what makes it so special are the staff, Daniel in the basement bar in particular is so friendly and attentive, he always makes a visit so enjoyable. Great find if you want something off the beaten track in the busy city area!

Absolutely wonderful place especially for an after work drink. Great staff all round - big shout out to Daniel for being us so well all the time!

Daniel is so attentive, I come to the wine house weekly and he is simply fantastic! All the staff are so friendly, however I am particularly fond of Daniel and Jack who really make the bar have a home like atmosphere. Could not recommend more🤩

Historical pub and wine bar that was also the first coffee house in London. Good selection of drinks and nice food. A very cosy wine bar located downstairs.

Loved it here. Great pub with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Down stairs they have a great wine bar where you can also order food. The atmosphere when we were there was very relaxing. Did feel like we had stepped back in time. I could imagine businessmen back in the day having a drink here. There is a plaque on the wall that says in 1652 it was the first London coffee house

Potential to be a fantastic spot. But when you have “wine” in your title, please know your wines. The downstairs wine bar is a lovely haven if not for the ignorant and arrogant bar staff, such as Danny, who doesn’t know a rosé from a Viognier. I asked for water, he set them at the bar and summoned me to collect them. He then proceeded to eat his own lunch at the end of the bar whilst on his phone. Completely unprofessional.

This is a London City Institution. It's a brilliant authentic and fantastic "boozer", a pub beyond compare. It is always atmospheric and always welcoming. I love it.

I'm in insurance in the city and this place is like our church. Best visited at 1730 on a weekday when it's packed with brokers and underwriters carrying on the days business.

Great pub, lovely staff and all of us from the Wentworth Arms (including Peggy 🐕) felt very welcome!

Pub is well designed with large counters to order and not too much waiting to be served. Big additional room downstairs. Really nice location, an worth padsing by if not stopping for one of their numerous beers.