Wine bar opens in London pub

The Jamaica Wine House, a historic pub in the City of London, has opened a new wine bar.

Situated downstairs, the pub is now host to Todd’s Wine Bar, serving Louis Roederer Champagnes and Taylor’s Estate Ports.

The bar also serves cocktails and “bistro-style” food in surroundings that include vintage Champagne posters and pupitres – the famous riddling racks from the region – glass-topped tables and “luxurious” leather booths.

Shepherd Neame retail director Nigel Bunting said: “Todd’s Wine Bar is a vibrant and exciting addition to The Jamaica Wine House, giving visitors a wider choice of food, drink and environment.

“There can be few pubs in London that provide such a versatile and high quality offer and such good value for money.”

Opened as a London’s first coffee house in 1652, The Jamaica Wine House (or “Jampot” as it is apparently known by its patrons) was a favourite of diarist Samuel Pepys.

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