The Full Shilling: Gorgeous globe-like light fixtures, wooden arches, and a long shelf of antiquated tools and kitchenware accentuate this pretty pub (the main bar and counter is a century old and imported from Belfast). A dressed-up menu attracts the suits for dinner, with the famed UK delicacy HP Sauce available for dousing your fish and chips. Of course, flat-screen televisions signify that The Full Shilling is, in the end, an Irish pub, so look to the booze: A well-selected top-shelf array of Irish whiskey, Scotch whiskey, vodka, and tequila is available for toasting lucrative deals. The after-work atmosphere, though vibrant, can be pungent with petty prep-school exclusivity; outsiders know who they are (“Ohmigod, don’t talk to him. Do you know what firm he works for?”). Double-check the dimple on your tie before you enter. |
