Leadenhall Market, City of London. Two nice pubs located in beautiful Leadenhall Market (originally a 14th century noble house with a lead roof - hence the name. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 and again in 1881). The New Moon dates from 1771 and has a spacious bar area on the ground floor featuring a high decorated wood paneled ceiling and a carved wood bar back. There is also a cellar bar. For years a Whitbread bar, it is now owned by Greene King.

The Lamb Tavern dates from 1780 and extends over 4 floors. The ground floor is small and is mostly standing room. Up the spiral staircase is a small gallery. The top floor is for dining. A basement bar called Old Tom's has a separate entrance from outside. As you would expect there is lots of dark wood, etched glass, and even marble columns. At one of the entrances is a mural of Christopher Wren discussing plans for St. Paul's Cathedral. It is a Young's pub.

Give yourself plenty of time when visiting Leadenhall Market - the architecture with cast iron columns, and ornate iron and glass ceiling is spectacular, and there are many interesting shops to check out. And these two pubs are definitely worth a visit.