Clerkenwell
49-50 St John's Square, London EC1V 4JJ
49-50 St John's Square
London EC1V 4JJ
The Neighbourhood
One of London’s most historic neighbourhoods, today Clerkenwell has earnt itself a reputation as the city’s go-to gastronomic destination. Nestled amongst the medieval city gates sit Michelin starred restaurants, historic pubs and epicurean cafes. It’s the neighbourhood where East London meets West London so pick a direction and you’ll soon come across Old Street or Broadway Market, The Barbican or St Pauls, The Thames or Somerset House.
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A firm favourite with devoted foodies, design savants and culture vultures alike, this is where Londoners come to let their hair down. Work your way down Exmouth Market sampling the local restaurants, see a show at Sadlers Wells - a theatre renowned for dance productions - or check out the pandemonium of Smithfield Meat Market at the crack of dawn.
Eat: Fried chickpeas with chopped salad & seasoned yoghurt at Morito
Drink: the healing properties infused in every cocktail on the new Cures and Curiosities menu at The Cocktail Lounge Clerkenwell
See: What's in season at Columbia Road Flower Market (Sundays)
Hear: From the great to the gruesome, hear Clerkenwell's history brought to life on a guided walk
Discover: The second biggest Conservatory in London, home to exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, a visit to Barbican's Conservatory is a perfect way to enjoy a lazy Sunday