"St. John probably isn’t the first spot that comes to mind for a bit of group drinking. But the bar area at the original St. John in Clerkenwell is vast, with plenty of seating, and it’s a favourite of ours for drinks with several people, midweek or on the weekend. There’s an enticing aperitif menu, a lot of beers on tap, a great wine selection, and if you get peckish, St. John’s legendary bone marrow salad is on the bar menu." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna