Right on the banks of the Thames in Upper Thames Street, The Samuel Pepys is a contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern European food in warm, stylish surroundings. The surrounding hustle and bustle gives it an urban edge while panoramic river views add to the aesthetic pleasure.

The Samuel Pepys offers guests a choice of two, three and four-course meals. Celebrate with their special Christmas menu which includes starters of smoked mackerel salad with char grilled pepper sauce, homemade winter vegetable broth with cheese croutons and chicken liver pâté with mixed leaves and lightly toasted bread. Getting to the heart of the meal, there's choice of rosemary braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes and red wine jus, mushroom, brie, cranberry and hazelnut Wellington with homemade stuffing and gravy and hand-carved roast turkey, chipolatas and cranberry stuffing. End with apple and rhubarb crumble or lemon and lime tart, or, in the spirit of the season, traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter sauce. A bottle of beer, a glass of wine or your choice of spirits enhances the occasion.