EX Charrington became a Greene King pub in 1993,then a free house. This independent hidden gem, open on weekdays, is tucked away at the south edge of the Barbican complex at the north end of Wood Street. The modern interior is light and airy. A downstairs bar has two pool tables, two dart boards and a separate poker room. The wood paneled main bar has plentiful varied seating. Observe the Barbican water feature ponds from the rear windows. Burgers and bites are available lunchtimes and evenings. Dark beers feature on rotation. Barbican rules mean you cannot drink outside unless you are eating.