A long-established inn on the edge of the City, now one of M&B's flagship Nicholson's real ale pubs and very handy for Liverpool Street Station. It can become very crowded in the evening rush hour, when the roadway outside is often pressed into service as an overspill, although many do not notice there is also an upstairs bar that may be available. Up to three guest beers come from Nicholson's seasonal list.