Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Foxlow Clerkenwell
69-73 St John StGreat for a juicy Chicken Burger, one of my guilty pleasures.
The original spot for nose to tail eating. From bone marrow on toast to a full suckling pig and everything in between perfect Michelin starred comfort food.
38 locals recommend
Saint John Restaurant
26 Saint John StreetThe original spot for nose to tail eating. From bone marrow on toast to a full suckling pig and everything in between perfect Michelin starred comfort food.
The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's SquareEclectic fusion food that's great at any time of day or night.
A Farringdon icon. Great greasy breakfast for curing the effects of the night before that you may have also acquired here.
64 locals recommend
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StA Farringdon icon. Great greasy breakfast for curing the effects of the night before that you may have also acquired here.
Hidden Gem just off Exmouth Market serving British classics and comfort food. The shop attached to the restaurant has a great butcher and selection of wines.
36 locals recommend
The Quality Chop House
92-94 Farringdon RdHidden Gem just off Exmouth Market serving British classics and comfort food. The shop attached to the restaurant has a great butcher and selection of wines.
A dangerous place to have so close, does a mean Bavette Steak with frites. Can get quite busy depending on the time of day.
26 locals recommend
Vinoteca Farringdon
7 St John StA dangerous place to have so close, does a mean Bavette Steak with frites. Can get quite busy depending on the time of day.
Drinks & Nightlife
A stereotypical London boozer with a bit of a hipster vibe, well worth a visit if you're in need of some liquid refreshment
7 locals recommend
Fox and Anchor
115 Charterhouse StA stereotypical London boozer with a bit of a hipster vibe, well worth a visit if you're in need of some liquid refreshment
Getting Around
From here to anywhere in Central London in about 30 minutes. The Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines are great for going East - West. One stop east is King's Cross which will get you pretty much anywhere you need to go.
46 locals recommend
Farringdon Station
Cowcross StreetFrom here to anywhere in Central London in about 30 minutes. The Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines are great for going East - West. One stop east is King's Cross which will get you pretty much anywhere you need to go.
Sightseeing
Worth a wander through at any time during the weekend and for lunch during the week. There will always be something to see or place to eat.
219 locals recommend
Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketWorth a wander through at any time during the weekend and for lunch during the week. There will always be something to see or place to eat.
Chrisopher Wren's iconic St. Paul's cathedral. Always worth a visit and depending on energy levels a climb to the top via the whispering gallery hardly disappoints. Don't miss out on the Crypt beneath the cathedral and visit the tombs of Nelson, Wellington and Sir Christopher Wren himself.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
Chrisopher Wren's iconic St. Paul's cathedral. Always worth a visit and depending on energy levels a climb to the top via the whispering gallery hardly disappoints. Don't miss out on the Crypt beneath the cathedral and visit the tombs of Nelson, Wellington and Sir Christopher Wren himself.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdSainsbury's Local
17 Stroud Green RdGo here for medicine, toiletries or other typical things you would need from a chemist.
54 locals recommend
Boots
Unit 14 Canada SquareGo here for medicine, toiletries or other typical things you would need from a chemist.