London Clerkenwell
Food Scene
Amazing restaurant with great selection of wines (and wine shop). The prices are very good and the menu changes daily.
This place is very popular so it's best to get there early evening or late.
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Vinoteca Farringdon
7 St John StAmazing restaurant with great selection of wines (and wine shop). The prices are very good and the menu changes daily.
This place is very popular so it's best to get there early evening or late.
Wow, what can I say about this place but wow. Go for a special treat, or if you're feeling more casual, sit at the bar or one of the tables outside to enjoy some of the amazing tapas on offer.
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Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketWow, what can I say about this place but wow. Go for a special treat, or if you're feeling more casual, sit at the bar or one of the tables outside to enjoy some of the amazing tapas on offer.
This little cafe is tucked away in what seems like a warehouse/office complex. It's definitely worth trying to hunt down. Amazing breakfasts, brunch and bakery.
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J + A Cafe
92A Old StThis little cafe is tucked away in what seems like a warehouse/office complex. It's definitely worth trying to hunt down. Amazing breakfasts, brunch and bakery.
Some wonderful and whacky food combinations here. Like nothing else in London. A real foodie destination. Great takeaway at lunch time too.
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The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's SquareSome wonderful and whacky food combinations here. Like nothing else in London. A real foodie destination. Great takeaway at lunch time too.
They roast their own coffee here so it's amazing. But this place is also a very well reviewed restaurant and bar. Try the blue cheese wontons. I get them every time I go!
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Caravan Exmouth Market | Takeaway & Coffee
11-13 Exmouth MarketThey roast their own coffee here so it's amazing. But this place is also a very well reviewed restaurant and bar. Try the blue cheese wontons. I get them every time I go!
An artsy, stylish coffee shop. They make excellent coffee too. I especially enjoy the banana frappes as a hangover treat!
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Goswell Road Coffee
160-164 GreaterAn artsy, stylish coffee shop. They make excellent coffee too. I especially enjoy the banana frappes as a hangover treat!
Cozy Italian restuarant with a very romantic piano player in the evenings. Sit down to candle light, breadsticks and parmesan cheese.
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Ciao Bella
86-90 Lamb's Conduit StCozy Italian restuarant with a very romantic piano player in the evenings. Sit down to candle light, breadsticks and parmesan cheese.
Amazing oysters, steaks, roast chicken, seafood. Hix is recognized as one of the best chef's in London.
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Hix Oyster & Chop House
36-37 Cowcross StAmazing oysters, steaks, roast chicken, seafood. Hix is recognized as one of the best chef's in London.
This place is famous for being London's first ever gastro pub. We still regularly frequent it and own the cookbook. Simple and delicious food, in laid back, friendly setting. Best of London this is.
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The Eagle Farringdon
159 Farringdon RoadThis place is famous for being London's first ever gastro pub. We still regularly frequent it and own the cookbook. Simple and delicious food, in laid back, friendly setting. Best of London this is.
Amazing fusion kinda food. The first of several Ricker restaurants in London. Lovely cocktail bar and drinks too.
Cicada
Saint John StreetAmazing fusion kinda food. The first of several Ricker restaurants in London. Lovely cocktail bar and drinks too.
Look mum no hands!
49 Old StHappening hangout with great coffee and lots of cyclists
If you're into your flat whites and want a cosy atmosphere to settle in to, go here. They roast their own coffee and the friendly staff would happily have you spend a whole day in here.
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Workshop Coffee Clerkenwell
27 Clerkenwell RoadIf you're into your flat whites and want a cosy atmosphere to settle in to, go here. They roast their own coffee and the friendly staff would happily have you spend a whole day in here.
Go here to visit the Bleeding Heart restaurant or tavern. Both equally nice, the tavern the less expensive of the two. A cute cobbled passage way leads to them both. Tres romantique!
Bleeding Heart Yard
Bleeding Heart YardGo here to visit the Bleeding Heart restaurant or tavern. Both equally nice, the tavern the less expensive of the two. A cute cobbled passage way leads to them both. Tres romantique!
Israeli born Ottelenghi is a renowned chef in the UK specializing in tasty fresh produce, vegetarian food and clever spicing. Great takeaway salads and baked goods and good for meat lovers too.
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Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StIsraeli born Ottelenghi is a renowned chef in the UK specializing in tasty fresh produce, vegetarian food and clever spicing. Great takeaway salads and baked goods and good for meat lovers too.
A happening after work spot for some of the suity types or media business. Breakfast is ace and if you go for Sunday brunch you might catch a glimpse of clubbers who've been out all night at Fabric!
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Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StA happening after work spot for some of the suity types or media business. Breakfast is ace and if you go for Sunday brunch you might catch a glimpse of clubbers who've been out all night at Fabric!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a meat lovers paradise restaurant, but seeing as how I'm a vegetarian, I love to go just for the atmosphere. I enjoy nothing more than a glass of wine some cheese on toast here (welsh rarebit)
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St. JOHN Restaurant
26 St John StThis is a meat lovers paradise restaurant, but seeing as how I'm a vegetarian, I love to go just for the atmosphere. I enjoy nothing more than a glass of wine some cheese on toast here (welsh rarebit)
One of the first gastro pubs in Clerkenwell. They do a lovely Sunday lunch and good seafood too. Excellent beer on tap and a nice little cocktail bar downstairs can be reserved at no charge for events
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Simmons Bar | Clerkenwell
180 St John StOne of the first gastro pubs in Clerkenwell. They do a lovely Sunday lunch and good seafood too. Excellent beer on tap and a nice little cocktail bar downstairs can be reserved at no charge for events
Our local pub with extremely excellent food. Some of our tastiest and most memorable meals were eaten here. There is a lovely restaurant upstairs - worth checking out for interiors alone!
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The Peasant
240 St John StOur local pub with extremely excellent food. Some of our tastiest and most memorable meals were eaten here. There is a lovely restaurant upstairs - worth checking out for interiors alone!
The Slaughtered Lamb
34-35 Great Sutton StLovely pub with good atmosphere.
For something a little fancy or to impress a date when money is no object, check out the bar in the Zetter townhouse (not the big hotel but the smaller, new Townhouse). Extravagant, amazing interiors!
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The Zetter Hotel
86-88 Clerkenwell RdFor something a little fancy or to impress a date when money is no object, check out the bar in the Zetter townhouse (not the big hotel but the smaller, new Townhouse). Extravagant, amazing interiors!
Hoxton Square
Hoxton SquareA square full of cool bars and night life
One of the smallest, most historic and unique pubs in London. A must visit.
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The Jerusalem Tavern
55 Britton StOne of the smallest, most historic and unique pubs in London. A must visit.
Member's only, but if you can somehow get an invite or of course if you are a member, it's definitely worth visiting - especially the pool on the roof deck.
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Shoreditch House
Ebor StreetMember's only, but if you can somehow get an invite or of course if you are a member, it's definitely worth visiting - especially the pool on the roof deck.
Proper old man's boozer set on the corner of some lovely streets. Very authentic inside and probably hasn't changed in years. Love sitting on the picnic tables outside in the summer time. Hidden gem.
Sekforde Arms
34 Sekforde StProper old man's boozer set on the corner of some lovely streets. Very authentic inside and probably hasn't changed in years. Love sitting on the picnic tables outside in the summer time. Hidden gem.
World famous night clubbing destination. You can dance until the sun rises the next day if that's your thing!
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Fabric London
77A Charterhouse StWorld famous night clubbing destination. You can dance until the sun rises the next day if that's your thing!
Essentials
A nationwide chain of amazing grocery stores. The best the UK has to offer. Amazing produce, wine, meat, fish, cheese, everything you need. They support local products and artisans too.
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Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdA nationwide chain of amazing grocery stores. The best the UK has to offer. Amazing produce, wine, meat, fish, cheese, everything you need. They support local products and artisans too.
Sightseeing
Exmouth market is a lovely pedestrianised street, full of restaurants, shops & bars. An outdoor food market operates here at lunch time mon-fri. It comes alive at night, especially in warm weather.
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Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketExmouth market is a lovely pedestrianised street, full of restaurants, shops & bars. An outdoor food market operates here at lunch time mon-fri. It comes alive at night, especially in warm weather.
Over £4 million pounds were recently invested in this historic landmark turning it into an incredible modern facility. Go here for swimming, steam rooms, sauna, plunge pool, gym, classes & treatments
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Spa Experience Old Street
1 Norman StOver £4 million pounds were recently invested in this historic landmark turning it into an incredible modern facility. Go here for swimming, steam rooms, sauna, plunge pool, gym, classes & treatments
This place is properly buzzing at the weekends but busy all the time. Find lots of cool east end market stalls and London independent shops and vintage fashion.
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Spitalfields Arts Market
1 Market StThis place is properly buzzing at the weekends but busy all the time. Find lots of cool east end market stalls and London independent shops and vintage fashion.
Brick lane market. Some amazing finds can be found here on the weekends. Famous for all the curry restaurants in the area.
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Brick Lane sunnudagsmarkaður
Brick LaneBrick lane market. Some amazing finds can be found here on the weekends. Famous for all the curry restaurants in the area.
You can see St Paul's from St John Street, near the flat. Keep walking in the direction of it's famous steeple and you can't miss it!
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St. Paul's Cathedral
You can see St Paul's from St John Street, near the flat. Keep walking in the direction of it's famous steeple and you can't miss it!
My first visit to this museum was only made a few years ago. One of the most fascinating museums in London. I loved it!
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Museum of London
Museum of LondonMy first visit to this museum was only made a few years ago. One of the most fascinating museums in London. I loved it!
Walk the cobbled streets around Clerkenwell Green for a true taste of proper London. Clerkenwell Close, Sans Walk, St James Walk, St James Churchyard...
Clerkenwell Green
Walk the cobbled streets around Clerkenwell Green for a true taste of proper London. Clerkenwell Close, Sans Walk, St James Walk, St James Churchyard...
A weekday lunch time food and trading market. Some bargains and great food to be found.
Leather Lane Dental Practice
50 Leather LnA weekday lunch time food and trading market. Some bargains and great food to be found.
Founded in 1123, this is one of London's oldest churches. In fact I've heard that this IS the oldest church in central London. The sheer age and beauty of the building are definitely worth a visit.
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St Bartholomew the Great
West SmithfieldFounded in 1123, this is one of London's oldest churches. In fact I've heard that this IS the oldest church in central London. The sheer age and beauty of the building are definitely worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
Theatre and exhibition space, famous for it's dance productions. Seen some incredible shows here!
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Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
Theatre and exhibition space, famous for it's dance productions. Seen some incredible shows here!
A world famous landmark arts and entertainment centre, built in brutal architecture style. Many Londoner's favourite building. Houses art galleries, a cineman and theatre/music performance space.
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Barbican Miðstöðin
Silk StreetA world famous landmark arts and entertainment centre, built in brutal architecture style. Many Londoner's favourite building. Houses art galleries, a cineman and theatre/music performance space.
A classy movie cinema showing more art house and unique films, along with the major blockbusters and popular titles.
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Curzon Bloomsbury
A classy movie cinema showing more art house and unique films, along with the major blockbusters and popular titles.
Independent cinema with lovely sofa's and armchairs and a bar serving drinks throughout the film at the back row! Some chairs and sofas come with coffee/side tables too.
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Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StIndependent cinema with lovely sofa's and armchairs and a bar serving drinks throughout the film at the back row! Some chairs and sofas come with coffee/side tables too.
About a 20min walk from the flat, passing through Smithfield's historic meat market. I love nothing more than this walking journey, down to the river and crossing the millennium bridge. A must-do!
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Tate Modern
BanksideAbout a 20min walk from the flat, passing through Smithfield's historic meat market. I love nothing more than this walking journey, down to the river and crossing the millennium bridge. A must-do!
Shopping
Some great shopping can be found here. All the high street shops and some quirky independent ones. All in a more relaxed and historical setting than London's Oxford Street.
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One New Change
New ChangeSome great shopping can be found here. All the high street shops and some quirky independent ones. All in a more relaxed and historical setting than London's Oxford Street.
Go here to admire or buy contemporary furniture and design classics. Once a year they have an incredible sample sale where people queue up for blocks for the chance to own a discounted Eames chair
Vitra Showroom
188 York WayGo here to admire or buy contemporary furniture and design classics. Once a year they have an incredible sample sale where people queue up for blocks for the chance to own a discounted Eames chair
A lovely little village street with quaint book, fashion, jewelry, flower and bike shops. Some lovely restaurants and pubs too.
Lambs Conduit Street Festival
Lamb's Conduit StreetA lovely little village street with quaint book, fashion, jewelry, flower and bike shops. Some lovely restaurants and pubs too.
This street is lined with lots of shopping and restaurants. A buzzing area and a must visit if staying at our flat.
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Upper St
This street is lined with lots of shopping and restaurants. A buzzing area and a must visit if staying at our flat.
Lots of vintage clothes and antiques found here at the market on weekends. Some of the shops are open during the week too and there is a scattering of lovely places to eat.
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Camden Passage
Camden PassageLots of vintage clothes and antiques found here at the market on weekends. Some of the shops are open during the week too and there is a scattering of lovely places to eat.
Hipster central. Lots of cool shops, art galleries and restaurants/bars.
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Redchurch Street
Redchurch StreetHipster central. Lots of cool shops, art galleries and restaurants/bars.
Book shop specialising in graphic, web, and interior design, fashion, illustration, photography, etc. A must visit if you're in to this kind of thing. Amazing selection of niche magazine titles.
Magma
117-119 Clerkenwell RdBook shop specialising in graphic, web, and interior design, fashion, illustration, photography, etc. A must visit if you're in to this kind of thing. Amazing selection of niche magazine titles.
An area famous in London for all of the jewellers. You'll find lots of couples hunting down wedding rings and just about anything diamond/gold/silver/precious jem you can think of.
Hatton Garden
An area famous in London for all of the jewellers. You'll find lots of couples hunting down wedding rings and just about anything diamond/gold/silver/precious jem you can think of.
Some cool little shops, restaurants and market stalls. This operates mainly as a weekday lunch time market. You can find a Waitrose here too.
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Whitecross Street
Whitecross StreetSome cool little shops, restaurants and market stalls. This operates mainly as a weekday lunch time market. You can find a Waitrose here too.
A high street store found on more upscale British high streets. Lovely women's clothes in luxurious fabrics that last season to season.
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Whistles
135-136 Upper StA high street store found on more upscale British high streets. Lovely women's clothes in luxurious fabrics that last season to season.