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#6,158 of 15,784 Restaurants in London
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Bar, British, Pub
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Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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City of London
0.2 miles from The Monument to the Great Fire of London
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Reviewed 1 August 2023

Regularly come to the Jampot once a month for after work drinks with a few friends, service has normally been great but on this occasion we ended up experiencing something none of us could quite fathom, the tall blonde woman serving behind the bar directly...swore at us saying “f*****g hurry up and choose something”. We opted not to challenge her on the matter at the time as she clearly didn’t want to be there and maybe there is something going on at home. We won’t let this ruin our monthly tradition but I do believe it needs addressing.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Steve Berry, General Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 3 August 2023

Hello, Thank you for leaving a review this is very concerning. It's great that you like to visit us on the regular, If you would like to get in contact with us via email on Jamaicawinehouse@shepherd-neame.co.uk or by phone on 0207 929 6972 I would...More

Reviewed 18 June 2023

Tall blonde Eastern Europe woman behind bar is very rude. Raised her voice at me and my friends for asking simple question about one of the product. She then basically threw the atm machine on the bar at us and continued to stare rudely at...me and my friend as we left the bar.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Steve Berry, General Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 14 July 2023

Thank you for the review, shame about the 1 star, I would like to look into this further. Unfortunately I don't any Eastern European staff working with us at the Jamaica. If you are able to send me some further details I can try and...More

Reviewed 8 June 2023

Unfortunately our large business trip was spoilt after the blonde lady working behind the bar on the 8th of June around 1:30pm stopped a young man serving us mid way pouring our drinks to rudely point out we look ‘ about 15 mate’ & continue...to comment on our appearances. In addition to this, after proving ages and having a drink poured her voice raised as she demanded us to pay (we were stood still). We understand the procedure however it was handled really badly. we won’t be returning!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Steve Berry, General Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 14 July 2023

Hello and thank you for the review. Sorry to hear that you didnt enjoy your time with us. I looked into this incident and the matter has been dealt with. Unfortunately the member of staff who was originally serving you was being trained, the other...More

Reviewed 5 May 2023 via mobile

Wonderful historic premises in the heart of The City. One of the original coffee houses some time ago ! Now the Jampot has a good selection of wines and beers and is a favoured spot for many. Efficient and friendly service.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Steve Berry, General Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 14 July 2023

Thank you for the review. This is lovely thank you

Reviewed 21 March 2023

Was being taken on a tour of the old London financial district and stopped into the Jamaica Wine House to rehydrate. Kentish Ales and Premium British Ales are very hard to find on tap anywhere, Jamaica Wine House has them in spades. Get in and...taste old England.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Steve Berry, General Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 14 July 2023

Thank you for the nice review

Reviewed 18 December 2022

well worth a visit to this historic public house in the heart of the city , great service and atmosphere

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 11 December 2022

The Jampot is as good as ever. A wide selection of beers and plenty of alcoves with coat hooks for a group to meet.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 19 February 2020 via mobile

Popped in here yesterday mid afternoon in between meetings. Great old fashion pub with friendly staff. Little bit off the beaten track but sign posted off main road so easy to find. Has a secret location feel to it. Worth the effort to visit.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 19 February 2020

Well, I've been drinking here for years (probably as long as it's been open!). Great place for a quiet pint. Can randomly get really busy on Thursdays and Fridays. Staff and management fantastic. Can never do enough. Polite and respectful. Aware of what traditional drinkers...in The City (like me) expect from the service and always look after you. Downstairs is for food really, so if I'm just having a pint my friends and I tend to stay upstairs.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 17 February 2020

Have eaten here before and found it reasonably good. On this occasion, the restaurant was empty. Two of us sat at a table with bar stools and were promptly asked to move to a smaller table. As the table wasn't as nice, asked if we...could remain where we were, considering restaurant was empty. Would have fully understood if it was busy. Manager decided to get involved and refused, saying larger tables were needed. No attempt at customer service or politeness. We only stayed as we already had drinks. Needless to say, restaurant remained virtually empty for the duration of our stay. Emailed subsequently to give them an opportunity to explain, at which they said they would look into it and respond in 2 working days. No response over a week later. Will not visit again. Shame, as it should be a nice place.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 13 February 2020

Fantastic history and good service once you have settled down. Prices not too bad for London and there was a great atmosphere. It's called the Jamaica WINE House but the beer is worth a try as well.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 8 October 2019

One of the very old places in the City to have a meet up and a nice drink. Not many places to sit but then it’s usually standing room only at times as it’s so popular. Great choice of beverages and lovely atmosphere.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Jamaica W, Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2019

Thank you very much for this lovely review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again!

Reviewed 10 August 2019 via mobile

Friday night drinks and meal with friends. Great location and lovely inside the bar. However downstairs was quite full and a couple of noisy tables meant we were shouting over them. Fish and chips had run out so we were limited to a choice of...burgers. Very tasty but would have liked more choice.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Jamaica W, Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2019

Hi there! Thank you for your review! Our menu is geared more towards the Tasters options that we have, with 13 dishes to chose from. Due to the the facilities we have on site, we are unable to offer a large range of main courses,...More

Reviewed 23 July 2019

Stopped here for an early evening drink...... warm evening so took our drinks outside which became like a scrum! Did not live up to expectations and suspect better options exist nearby. No reason to return.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 13 June 2019 via mobile

From J Boy of Derby Known as the Jampot this beautiful city pub which was once London's first coffee house is tucked away in an alleyway off Cornhill behind the church. A Shepard Neane pub serving a good pint of Master Brew and Spitfire. Well...maintained pub with a wine bar downstairs, standing room outside in the passageway for smokers, this is a very busy city pub lunchtimes and with the after work crowd.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Jamaica W, Manager at The Jamaica Wine House, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2019

Cheers for the cracking review!

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The Jamaica Wine House is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 5