{
  "id": 7826446,
  "title": "‘Bankers are people too’: Inside tongue-in-cheek bar The Pregnant Man",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/bankers-are-people-too-inside-tongue-in-cheek-bar-the-pregnant-man",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T16:46:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/bankers-are-people-too-inside-tongue-in-cheek-bar-the-pregnant-man/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pregnant Man, a bar celebrating its decade anniversary in January, is one of the finalists for the Best Bar at the Toast the City Awards. Its unique personality sets it apart from the typical post-work options in the City. The bar, originally an agency-only pub in a car park, now offers a fully-fledged dining and drinking experience open to the public on Chancery Lane.\n\nThe Pregnant Man's name originates from a 1970s Saatchi & Saatchi advertising campaign promoting safe sex. The interior features prints with slogans like \"Bankers Are People Too\" and a bust adorned with lip-stick kisses from the late-night, amorous crowd. The eclectic mix of trendy young creatives and the neighboring legal community creates a friendly atmosphere where clients can leave corporate jargon behind.\n\nDuring the day, The Pregnant Man serves excellent salads, burgers, tacos, and pizzas. As the evening approaches, it transforms into a lively bar with a comprehensive cocktail list and a large outdoor area. The bar staff are warm and welcoming, often high-fiving customers upon arrival, making patrons feel like old friends. On Mondays, pizzas are 2-4-1, and cocktails enjoy a 2-4-1 happy hour from 5pm to 7pm to keep the crowds coming.\n\nOne standout drink is the signature Brittania, a British-style gin-based cocktail that's perfect for lifting one's spirits after a long day. For those seeking a more relaxed evening, the bar prides itself on offering a range of craft beers, featuring a rotating selection of ales and lagers. The Baby Guinness, though potent, is highly recommended. For more information, visit thepregnantman.co.uk and cityamevents.co.uk/toast-2026.",
  "summary": "The Pregnant Man is celebrating a decade this January. But there may well be celebrations before their birthday as they are one of the finalists for the Best Bar gong at our Toast the City Awards. As a judge, I find it impressive and heartening to find so many original, diverse places to grab a [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "The Pregnant Man celebrates its 10th anniversary in January",
    "\"Bankers Are People Too\" slogan on interior prints",
    "Mondays offer 2-4-1 pizzas and 2-4-1 cocktails"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}