The Cockpit, Grade II listed pub in City of London, England
The Cockpit is a listed pub at the corner of St Andrew's Hill and Ireland Yard, featuring wooden paneling and tall windows throughout its interior. The seating arrangement follows a semicircular pattern facing toward the bar, creating an open room layout.
The building dates from 1860 and originally hosted cockfighting events, a practice banned in England in 1835. The pub retained its original name despite the prohibition of the sport it once featured.
The pub sits near former homes of William Shakespeare and carries forward London's literary ties through its historic location and role in the neighborhood.
The location sits within walking distance of St Paul's Cathedral and other City landmarks. The open layout and good sightlines throughout the space make it easy to navigate and find seating.
The pub preserves a seating layout that once served spectators watching cockfighting matches. This semicircular arrangement is one of few surviving examples of a room specifically designed for such events.
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