Pause is an intimate basement cocktail bar located in the heart of the City's insurance district close to Bank station and the Lloyds Building.

Pause is privately owned by Gina Cohen who previously ran West End glamour spots Sugar Reef and Embassy.

Open since July 2004, Pause specializes in quality food and drinks served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. The decor is contemporary and stylish with the layout providing a buzzy atmosphere yet allowing suitable privacy when required.

Lunchtimes are ideal for informal business meetings, catching up with friends or even a long, lazy, liquid lunch!

In the evenings Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm offers a great excuse to meet for drinks after work. For groups of 6 or more areas can be booked in advance.
Waitress service is available throughout Pause at all times.

Pause is open from 12 noon - midnight Monday to Friday and is available for private hire on Saturdays and Sundays. Later opening is possible for private events.

Pause takes reservations for lunch on a daily basis. We are usually very busy, so it's best to book.

We can also reserve areas for anything from 6 to 250 people in the evening for drinks parties, canapes, buffets or any kind of get together.

We're happy to help you to organise your event whether it involves a few friends chipping in for some drinks or a high budget corporate function. If our food or drinks menu are not suitable for your function then we have the flexibility to provide menus tailored specifically to suit your needs.

We can also provide extras such as security, DJs, ice sculptures, chocolate fountains or anything else you may need in order to make your event a success.

Pause can be booked for private events on any day or night of the week and later opening is possible, if required.

Pause is not open to the public on Saturdays or New Years Eve, consequently private hire prices are much more reasonable than those found in many other areas of London.