Brass Monkey

Formerly the Lord Burleigh and originally an 1852 beer house. In spite of the amusing derivation of Brass Monkey given in the pub printed menus, the association with cannon balls is considered very unlikely and the name probably derives from the tourist-souvenir sets of alloy brass monkeys made in China and Japan in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This welcoming modern single room cafe-style pub narrows back to a small, curved bar and a tiny raised area at the back. A simple menu of burgers, bagels, fish and chips etc is on offer, including veggie options. Handy for Victoria Station, with comfortable seating and without the distraction of TV sport, it attracts a good mixed clientele.