Farringdon and Clerkenwell
Food Scene
Sushi Tetsu
12 Jerusalem PassagePossibly the best sushi in London. Book in advance!
itsu
9-13 Cowcross StFresh sushi on the go for the busy person looking for a quick dinner
Ibérica
89 Turnmill StGreat tapas and drinks with a friendly atmosphere
Granger & Co. Clerkenwell
50 Sekforde StEvery dish I have had scores above an 8 out of 10!
Pret A Manger
35-37 King's RdQuick bite on your way to the station
Mugen
9-15 Leather LnNearby izakaya-style Japanese restaurant for hot food
Eclectic blend of coffee and bicycles all in one. An interesting place to stop by if you're heading eastward.
81 locals recommend
Look mum no hands!
49 Old StEclectic blend of coffee and bicycles all in one. An interesting place to stop by if you're heading eastward.
Good coffee and really relaxed environment. They even have iPads and free WiFi if you need to access the internet
14 locals recommend
TY Old Street
61-67 Old StGood coffee and really relaxed environment. They even have iPads and free WiFi if you need to access the internet
Buzzy local restaurant with good dishes, fun cocktails and a fun vibe
35 locals recommend
Foxlow Clerkenwell
69-73 St John StBuzzy local restaurant with good dishes, fun cocktails and a fun vibe
Byron
341 Upper StGood, reliable and cheap burgers for any day of the week
Pixxa
8 St John StGood pizza sold by the slice. Opens till very late on most days.
Vietnamese pho if you can't make your way to Kingsland Road for the real deal
15 locals recommend
Pho Clerkenwell
86 St John StVietnamese pho if you can't make your way to Kingsland Road for the real deal
Carluccio's - Smithfield
12 W SmithfieldReliable Italian chain with some decent pasta
Dose
70 Long LnDecent coffee for when you are walking past the area
Cote Brasserie
57 Whitecross StDecent food in the vicinity of the Barbican Centre
Benugo Clerkenwell
116 St John StDecent for a quick bite when you're in a rush
Great oysters and a fun gastro pub vibe. One of the older restaurants in the area so they have a very consistent menu
16 locals recommend
Hix Oyster & Chop House
36-37 Cowcross StGreat oysters and a fun gastro pub vibe. One of the older restaurants in the area so they have a very consistent menu
Good vibe and buzz with Italian food served up in small plates. Great for parties or for two.
64 locals recommend
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StGood vibe and buzz with Italian food served up in small plates. Great for parties or for two.
Good coffee and sandwiches in a relaxed setting
16 locals recommend
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs Leather Lane
16 Leather LnGood coffee and sandwiches in a relaxed setting
Pieminister
91 Leather LnLovely British pies!
Cool Aussie brunch place that's serious about its coffee
91 locals recommend
Caravan Exmouth Market | Takeaway & Coffee
11-13 Exmouth MarketCool Aussie brunch place that's serious about its coffee
Good Mediterranean food with major influences from Spain and Northern Africa
131 locals recommend
Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketGood Mediterranean food with major influences from Spain and Northern Africa
Good British food with a quaint grocery section and butcher next door
36 locals recommend
The Quality Chop House
92-94 Farringdon RdGood British food with a quaint grocery section and butcher next door
The Eagle Farringdon
159 Farringdon RoadPioneer of the gastro pub movement
Bird of Smithfield
26 Smithfield StBritish food presented in a cosy tavern
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
49-50 St John's SquareAiry restaurant with a view of St John's Square
The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's SquarePopular restaurant with a fairly impressive menu
Off-shoot of the Club Gascon restaurant made famous in the 90s for having a michelin star
7 locals recommend
Comptoir Gascon
63 Charterhouse StOff-shoot of the Club Gascon restaurant made famous in the 90s for having a michelin star
Drinks & Nightlife
Simmons Bar | Clerkenwell
180 St John StGreat gastro pub for spring and summer
St. JOHN Restaurant
26 St John StGreat British food in a fun setting
Benito's Hat
12-14 St John StGreat Mexican burritos
Vinoteca Farringdon
7 St John StSuperb wine at really economical prices
Portal Restaurant and Bar
88 St John StPortuguese restaurant with a lovely garden at the back
Piano Smithfield
14 Long LnLive music played by the Piano Man (of Piano Bar High St Kensington fame)
Old school pub that's been around since the 1800s. Great buzz on weekdays.
59 locals recommend
The Jerusalem Tavern
55 Britton StOld school pub that's been around since the 1800s. Great buzz on weekdays.
Outdoor space to enjoy a drink. Fairly quiet area which is only a stone's throw from Farringdon station
18 locals recommend
Crown Tavern
43 Clerkenwell GrnOutdoor space to enjoy a drink. Fairly quiet area which is only a stone's throw from Farringdon station
Le Bar - French Tapas from South of France
59 West SmithfieldQuiet wine bar with small booths for cosy conversations
Quirky and gorgeous lounge nestled in St John's Square
87 locals recommend
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
49-50 St John's SquareQuirky and gorgeous lounge nestled in St John's Square
Huge variety of craft beers for the curious (and beer snobs)!
19 locals recommend
The Craft Beer Co Clerkenwell
82 Leather LnHuge variety of craft beers for the curious (and beer snobs)!
The Dovetail
9-10 Jerusalem PassageAll things Belgian served up here
Artisan
53-54 St John's SquareDecent space for a drink; avoid food if possible though
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
17 Stroud Green RdLocal supermarket
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdUpmarket groceries supermarket
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StIt's a Tesco...
Butcher with meat sourced from local farms. An enjoyable experience for those who like their meat
10 locals recommend
Turner & George
399 St John StButcher with meat sourced from local farms. An enjoyable experience for those who like their meat
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StLocal Tesco with a fairly large selection of everything
Arts & Culture
Barbican
Great exhibitions and a decent cinema
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetArt exhibitions, plays and movies all available at the Barbican
Karaoke Box Smithfield
12 Smithfield StKaraoke for those who are so inclined!
Everything Else
Nearby gym with a ton of equipment if you're serious about pumping some iron
The New Gymbox Farringdon
12a Leather LnNearby gym with a ton of equipment if you're serious about pumping some iron
Virgin Active
Lillie RoadMassive gym with swimming pool and running track facilities
Leather Lane market has some wonderful street food stalls and a great vibe during the weekdays. Definitely one to consider for lunch between Monday to Friday
25 locals recommend
Leather Lane
Leather LaneLeather Lane market has some wonderful street food stalls and a great vibe during the weekdays. Definitely one to consider for lunch between Monday to Friday
Sightseeing
The largest meat market (not that kind..) in the UK with some great history. An interesting place to visit if you're up at 4am
60 locals recommend
Smithfield Market
Grand AvenueThe largest meat market (not that kind..) in the UK with some great history. An interesting place to visit if you're up at 4am
Shopping
Boots
Unit 14 Canada SquarePharmacy, toiletries and beauty essentials