Nestled in the undercroft of the Lloyd’s building, the work-hungry brigade can drop by for an energising bacon bloomer or a smoked salmon omelette before getting down to business. The kitchen provides plentiful lunchtime sustenance – think platters, ham and duck eggs or Franconian’s Londoner sausage ring with
mash. Small bites (Welsh rarebit, Scotch eggs) take over in the evening, when liquid refreshment is the primary concern. The wine list has been put together by Gerard Basset MW and offers a
fine spread of Old and New World bottles organised by style and grape variety. The interior has been given a sharp, high-gloss look with a shiny bar, green strip lights, black pillars and
tricksy illumination. In summer, an outdoor Peroni bar serves those basking on the sunny terraces. Heaters, blankets and gazebos shelter those hardy enough to go alfresco in colder months.