The Hydrant, Monument
Contemporary bar with stripped floors and a mezzanine dining area serving an eclectic menu.
Pub · Aldgate
Just a short walk from Monument station, The Britannia Monument is a proper, unpretentious British pub serving up burgers and pub classics in a warm, cosy atmosphere — staff get consistently strong mentions for being genuinely welcoming. There's outdoor seating for when the weather plays ball, and the pub is easy to navigate with a buggy; highchairs are generally on hand, and there's a kids' menu to keep younger diners happy. Wednesday's wing deal draws a lively lunchtime crowd, and karaoke nights give the place a fun, communal buzz if you're happy with a livelier evening out.

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Contemporary bar with stripped floors and a mezzanine dining area serving an eclectic menu.
Stylish City dining with highchairs, a kids' menu and buggy access — prices are central London, mind.
Restaurant spot in St Pauls.