A world-class arts and learning centre complete with galleries, cinemas, theatres, cafes, restaurants, talks and workshops, a conservatory and library.

Barbican Centre

Barclays

Looking for quality Korean street food? Look no further. Enjoy classics like Korean fried chicken, bibimbap and kimchi pancakes. 

Bento BAB

Inspired by the streets of Tel Aviv, this mezze, cocktail and wine bar is not one to be missed.

Berber & Q Shawarma Bar

Live music, comedy, poetry and cabaret. What more could you ask for?

Betsey Trotwood

The name commemorates a noble lady whose body was found here, ripped limb from limb, with her heart still beating (#science). 

Bleeding Heart

An English country garden right in the middle of the city. Roses, mulberry trees and herbs, oh my. 

Charterhouse Gardens

You'll need an appointment here, but no worries, they do same-day appointments for emergencies

Clerkenwell Medical

Feeling crafty? Get your DIY on at this space which hosts a variety of courses, fairs and workshops.  

Craft Central

A family-run cafe with great coffee and even greater pastries. 

EC1 Coffee House

Shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and food stalls all in one convenient location. 

Exmouth Market

A massive nightclub hosting the world’s most renowned drum and bass, techno, house and dubstep DJs.

Fabric London

Farringdon station

A fun, friendly fitness studio with barre, pilates, dance, yoga and personal training. Sandwiched between a KFC and a Spoons for pre/post workout hangs. 

Frame

Free Word Centre

Where working out is as fun as going out. Comes equipped with a boxing ring, sprint track, dance studio, digital detox classes, olympic lifting etc.

Gymbox

HSBC 

A small, contemporary art gallery representing 14 artists (two of which were nominated for the Turner Prize)  with rotating exhibitions. 

Hollybush Gardens

Everything you could want to know about Islington, and then some. They have a rotation of free exhibits to explore.

Islington Museum

One of London’s oldest pubs, brimming with character and the only place in the city to find beer from St. Peter’s Brewery.

Jerusalem Tavern

Purveyors of no nonsense specialty coffee, if such a thing exists. Owned by a Kiwi and an Australian, so you know they know their stuff. 

Food lovers unite! This 400 year-old market is the perfect stopover for lunch when you can’t quite decide what you’d like to eat. 

Leather Lane

Social networking for professionals - need we say more?

LinkedIn

Lloyds

Three cheers for socialism! Aptly situated in a historically leftist part of London, the library hosts classes, exhibitions and special literature collections.   

Marx Memorial library

Sister restaurant to Exmouth Market’s Moro, this tapas bar brings fresh Spanish flavours to the streets of Farringdon. 

Morito

Natwest

An arcade full of satirical home-made machines. Yes this is a real thing. We know, we know, we thought it was make believe too.

Novelty Automation

Feeling fancy? This subterranean cocktail bar is an influencer’s dream. Escape the hustle and bustle, catch some live music and sip on elaborately prepared drinks.

Oriole

Phantom HQ

Have an important letter to post? Returning that ASOS parcel (again)?

Post Office

One of the first specialty coffee bars in London, they offer a variety of roasts from across Europe.

Prufrock Coffee

Commitment issues? PureGym offers cheap monthly plans with no contract. It’s 24 hours and comes with free fitness classes. 

PureGym

19th-century working man's 'eating house' revamped as a Modern British dining room and wine bar.

Quality Chop House

Ritchie Street Group Practice

A performing arts centre and the world’s number one venue dedicated to international dance. 

Sadler’s Wells

Sainsbury's

Dance classes taught by celebrity instructors who work with the stars themselves. You can now be two degrees of separation away from Beyonce. 

Seen on Screen

Soho NHS Walk-in Centre

Want to take in some fresh air over lunch? (Fresh being a very loose term). This quaint park is a five minute stroll away and has its own lavender garden.

Spa Fields Park

This inventive Farringdon staple has a simple but modern take on British cuisine. Try the doughnuts, you won’t regret it. 

St. John Smithfield

Tesco

Focused on simple but well prepared food, they work with local producers and make jams, chutneys, pastries, breads and fresh lemonade on-site.  

The Clerkenwell Kitchen

Classic pub drinks and fare, but with the fun addition of shuffleboard and Monday pub quizzes.

The Hat and Tun

A lively local boozer with craft beers, seasonal cocktails and pies from Pieminister.

The Hope

Said to be haunted by a red haired gentleman named Charlie, whose apparition stops by the corners of the old Smithfield boozer. 

The Sutton Arms (Barbican)

A global production company that does everything from films to games to experiential.

Unit 9

Fully-equipped health centre with a pool, spa, lounge and physio for those days you want to say you went to the gym without *actually* doing anything.

Virgin Active Barbican

Waitrose (fancy pants)

Welcome (back) to the OOH experience. To not going to the bathroom for a 'change of scenery'. To seeing people you don't live with. To not staring at your own face for hours on VCs.

Welcome back to Farringdon