Ah, meat!
16 Oct 07, 01:41
Above expectations
The interior of this workmans pub, beneath Smithfield Market leaves somthing to be desired. In fact i think it looked better befor the upgrade.
If you can ignore the interior, and the large TV's dotted around, you'll find a true diamond in the rough. The food is excellent. the breakfasts especially so. With meat being traded throughout the night up above, the pub opens at 6am and begings serving booze at 6.30. And a pint of Guiness is just the tipple to go with the full Smithfield breakfast, chips, bacon sausage, eggs, tomato, black pudding, liver kidney and steak, and any combination you like.
If you've got a big day ahead of you check it out, you wont need to eat again till supper.
Great breakfast, great people
21 Sep 07, 10:40
Above expectations
The Cock Tavern has a bit of a history. In 2000 it was featured in London hitman pic Gangster No. 1 and a year later it was featured in William Hague's 2001 general election campaign. I'll leave you to decide which is cooler.
This, nevertheless, pays testament to the range of people that pass through the Cock Tavern's doors. Media types, City boys, slaughtermen from Smithfield market and tourists. It's a unique mix that provides a really buzzy atmosphere.
The food itself is a breakfast fan's dream. There is at least a dozen different ones to choose from, including a mammoth meat fest the name of which I forget.
If you're looking for somewhere for breakfast in Farringdon I highly recommend this place. While it doesn't have the class of SOS it easily makes up for it in character.
