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This is the best spot near 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin). Do not delay your visit – seriously, the British cuisine is waiting for you. Most likely, you'll come back to this bar later to taste delicious wine or good gin.
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Sophie F.
2 years ago on Yelp
oh lawd how I loved this pub! some British hunk bought me a drink and then dragged me behind the building and railed me till I screamed. He shot me 4 times in the shin after but we chillin. Did I mention im a 6ft 4 black man? anyway, would come again.
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Rosie Alittlelusciousness
8 years ago on Zomato
I've got a real treat for you today.... Earlier this week I popped down to the newly refurbished Balls Brothers venue - Bury Court, next to Liverpool Street, to sample their new food and cocktail menu, and they've very kindly given me a meal and drinks for 4 people to win on my blog - just enter below using the Rafflecopter widget. You can gain up to 3 entries by following the instructions below. Let me tempt you by telling you about our visit there and the delicious cocktails and food we tried.Bury Court is right at the foot of The Gherkin building in The City. Despite its location there was quite a mix of people in there when we went on a Tuesday evening - not just the suits you'd expect, but groups of girls drinking cocktails, couples and mates out for a bite to eat. Bury Court has a great cocktail menu so we were convinced to try a few of these. I didn't know until now that Balls Brothers was born in the 19th century and started life as the Old George Public House on Bethnal Green Road, not far from the Bury Court site. They became renowned for the quality of port, brandy and sherry they served and the business grew into speciality booze shops that were known for their top quality produce. It's with this in mind that the new cocktail menu was created. If you really want, you can have a mojito or a Bloody Mary at Bury Court, but it was these old fashioned cocktails inspired by the spirits that The Balls Brothers built their empire on that had me interested.We started with Shaky Pete's Ginger Brew, made from Beefeater gin, London Pride, lemon and gingery syrup. I think this was my favourite of the 3 we tried - it was light but fiery from the ginger, and I don't think I've tried a cocktail made with ale before, though I definitely would again. Next up was a Sherry Cobler, made with Hidalgo Amontillado Napoleon (a fino sherry), Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 year Bourbon, Cointreau, gomme and orange bitters. It's an old drink that was said to be the most popular mixed drink of the 19th century and is apparently the reason the straw was invented, as previous mixed drinks had all been served in short glasses, whereas this is served in a long glass. It's strong and boozy, and not one for the faint hearted. While I enjoyed it, it was my least preferred of the 3 we tried. Both drinks look similar in colour, but tasted very different - Shaky Pete on the left; Sherry Cobler on the right.
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Elizabeth W.
8 years ago on Yelp
Nice place for a drink Lovely open space with comfy chairs, friendly staff and good selection of drinks We only stayed for one but will be back if in the area Recommend
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The Baltic Exchange, 38 ST. Mary Axe, EC3A 8EX
London, England, United Kingdom
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The Baltic Exchange, 38 ST. Mary Axe, London, England, United Kingdom, EC3A 8EX
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Сredit cards accepted
Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | Closed |
| MondayMon | 10AM-11PM |
| TuesdayTue | 10AM-11PM |
| WednesdayWed | 10AM-11PM |
| ThursdayThu | 10AM-11PM |
| FridayFri | 10AM-11PM |
| SaturdaySat | Closed |
