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Formal Provençal cuisine served in an elegant, double-height space with a 'greenhouse glass ceiling.
Pub · St Pauls
Stepping inside the Old Bank of England feels genuinely special — it's a former bank building on Fleet Street with soaring ceilings, ornate details and a real sense of occasion that the whole family can appreciate. There's outdoor space if the kids need to stretch their legs, and a children's menu and buggy-accessible entrance make life easier for parents; highchairs are generally available too, though it's worth calling ahead to confirm. Do bear in mind the prices lean towards the premium side, but if you're after a memorable, characterful London pub lunch rather than an everyday meal out, it delivers.

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Formal Provençal cuisine served in an elegant, double-height space with a 'greenhouse glass ceiling.
Dating from 1549 (and on this site since 1887) this pub has hosted Pepys, Dickens and Dr Johnson.
Restaurant in London — 4.4★ (1,815 Google reviews).