JAMAICA WINE HOUSE

Tucked away in St Michael's Alley, part of a labyrinth of charming medieval courts and alleys off Cornhill and Lombard Street, the Jamaica Wine House was originally London's first coffee house, which opened in 1652 .

The current 19th century building is one of the most atmospheric pubs in the City, flush with Victorian splendour, featuring an oak-panelled bar, high partitions and ornate ceilings.

Open from Monday to Friday, the Jamaica Wine House is popular with City workers and tourists alike. As well as the busy bar, "the Jampot" as the pub is known locally, has Sky TV, an eating and function area , serving a wide variety of meals, bar snacks and a great selection of shepherd Neame real ales. You can also hire out the pub at weekends.

A plaque on the wall reads "Here stood the first London coffee house at the sign of the Pasqual Rosee's Head 1652."

Jamaica Wine House
St Michael's Alley
Cornhill
London
EC3V 9DS

0207 9296972

jamaicawinehouse@shepherd-neame.co.uk