| Now 80 years old, and the only real
classic cafe left in the City, the smart little Regis sits across
from the Lloyd's building and the beautiful Leadenhall Market.
Regis was sympathetically reworked in the 80s by legendary caff
shopfitters the Lemiglianas. Features: exterior sign with period
font on wood panel facade; 50s stools along a breakfast bar;
chalet ceiling; good lights; old-style clock and a thumping great
tea boiler. Expect unrelenting Italiano bonhomie from the chipper
crew in charge - singalongs, punditry, general knockabout - and
particularly attentive personal service if you happen to be a
pretty City girl. Merciless landlords mean prices are way steep
but Regis is well worth a gander. (Check Obertelli's round the
corner too.) |
