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 rear. Food is currently Korean-style including sharing tapas plates. Handy for Victoria Station and with comfortable seating, it attracts a good mixed clientele.
As of early 2024 it was reported that this venue no longer sells cask ale.
Brass Monkey, London