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London Guide: Clerkenwell/Farringdon pubs, shops, restaurants
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1. The Gunmakers
Two words: Banoffee pie. It's housemade and absolutely gorgeous. And pairs perfectly with a half pint of Guinness!
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2/19/2011
This charming Clerkenwell pub is a serious contender in my quest for a local in EC1. The Eagle's my… Read more »
2. The Eagle
London EC1R 3AL
020 7837 1353
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Pubs,
British
Neighbourhood: Bloomsbury
Widely accepted as the birthplace of the gastropub, The Eagle's been around since 1991. Here you'll find New British dishes infused with a bit of Mediterranean flair - like potato soup with chorizo, tapas plates of multi-coloured olives, or a…More »
3. Pho
Pho could become a habit. Why?
Because it does so many things right:
Spare space and it's a fine place to dine alone or with a couple of pals
Roasted garlic in the pho a nice touch
Veggie spring rolls were creative and delicious
Roast chicken in pho ga…More »
4. J+A Café
London EC1M 5PU
020 7490 2992
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Clerkenwell
When you find your way to this hidden cafe off Clerkenwell Road, you'll feel as if you've stumbled upon a secret. Expect it to be buzzing with digital types on their coffee breaks and the odd yummy mummy with a posh pram.
I thought it slightly strange…More »
5. ellis + louca
London EC1V 4JS
020 7253 4051
Categories:
Interior Design,
Flowers & Gifts
Neighbourhood: Clerkenwell
I first visited ellis + louca around Christmas in search of a vase. I didn't find a suitable one here but instead picked up some sweet holiday cards and an old fashioned scrub brush for the shower.
After receiving some gorgeous purple tulips today…More »
6. Ptooch
Ptooch is paradise for vegetable lovers who covet variety.
Bowls upon wooden bowls of whole foods line this tiny place on Leather Lane. They're filled with steamed broccoli, snap peas, green beans, avocado and tomato salad, couscous, cabbage,…More »
7. Look Mum No Hands!
London EC1V 9HX
020 7253 1025
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bicycles,
Breakdown Services
Neighbourhood: Barbican
This bicycle-repair-cum-coffee-shop has clearly filled a gaping hole in the lives of Londoners. I've been here on several Saturdays to find the place packed with cyclists.
Cyclists in special cycling shoes
Cyclists drinking booze
Cyclists watching the…More »
8. That's Shoe Business
Caring for benchmade leather shoes is serious business. When I started noticing some wear in the soles of my Barkers I knew I needed to take swift action.
I brought my beloved brogues to That's Shoe Business and got half rubber soles applied. The…More »
9. Green Therapies
London EC1M 5QD
020 7253 5151
Categories:
Hair Removal,
Massage
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
Green Therapies is always on hand to indulge me in my prettying pursuits and I adore that they respond quickly to my appointment inquiries via email.
Sapna, my go to gal there, is one multi-talented lady: from epilation to massage to nails. She's…More »
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11/23/2010
Sugaring, hard wax, soft wax, threading -- every lady who epilates is in search of the quickest,… Read more »
10. Mcqueens Flowers
I flew down the stairs at my office thinking I was going to fetch our weekly fruit box delivery. Instead I was presented with the most gorgeous bunch of purple tulips from McQueens (nice work, Valentine!)
My unusually beautiful hand-tied bouquet…More »
11. Waitrose
Upon moving to a new city it's important to watch for positive signs.
Here are a few that appeared for me today:
- Sweet potato falafel with houmous in a single serving container
- Madagascan vanilla yogurt
- Bombay Mix (a tasty snack composed of fried…More »
12. St Bartholomew The Great
Looking for a church yard with plenty of benches to take your lunch upon?
Or in need of a quiet moment away from the cacophonous City?
Great St Barts is cloaked in calm.
This Anglican church, founded in 1123 and one of the oldest in London, has had…More »
13. EAT.
London EC1M 6
020 7636 8309
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Bloomsbury
A typical London lunchtime: I'm sitting at my desk, my stomach is growling and finally someone reads my mind and says something. I stand up and ask, "Eat?" Mein Deutsch sherpa usually agrees and occasionally we can convince the rest of our contingent…More »
14. Sedap
A mate of mine originally mentioned Sedap to me last summer as one of his top two restaurants in London. This week we finally got round to trying it together. Located on a rather nondescript patch of Old Street in Clerkenwell, this Malaysian…More »
15. Bistrot Bruno Loubet
London EC1M 5RJ
020 7324 4455
Categories:
Modern European,
French
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
Yesterday, after arriving at London City Airport from Dublin, I hopped in a cab with a driver who spends most of the year tending an olive farm in Italy. The first time he mentioned the olive farm I thought he said "lolly farm" and I spent a while…More »
16. Pixxa
London EC1M 4AY
020 7251 6150
Categories:
Pizza,
Food Delivery Services
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
On both occasions I've been here handsomer-than-average men have served me steaming hot slices with a smile. That must first be said.
After living in New York it is hard to give any pizza place five stars but Pixxa's saved me from starvation on…More »
17. EC One Design
Named for the postcode EC1 - home to lots of London's jewellers and diamond purveyors - this shop on Exmouth Market is something special. Clearly curated by a keen eye for quality and style, their offerings range from architectural to…More »
18. Jerusalem Tavern
The United States and England are not only two countries divided by a common language.
We are also two countries divided by a common beverage; both nations adore beer but we cannot agree at which temperature to serve it.
This disagreement is so…More »
19. Daddy Donkey
You won't find refried beans or sour cream that reminds you of homemade Mexican crema here (theirs is a bit more like yogurt.)
But if you're lucky, you'll have a laugh with a fellow North American regarding the British pronunciation of fajita, taco…More »
20. Farm Collective
London EC1M 6BH
020 7253 2142
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
Perfect post-yoga lunch: jerk chicken and salad from Farm! This pairing of spicy, juicy chicken breast and crisp, bright, dressed-just-right salad really made my midday.
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8/20/2010
Clock strikes half past 12:00
And the famished feeling begins to surge
Still enough time to figure out… Read more »
21. The Clerkenwell Kitchen
London EC1R 0AT
020 7101 9959
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
British
Neighbourhood: Clerkenwell
At last, an American-style brownie in Clerkenwell!
And not only that, this lunchtime gem serves up stellar soups (like mushroom and chestnut and leek and potato) and sandwiches. I took my mum and she raved about the pheasant casserole and mash.
…More »
22. Marks & Spencer
London WC1V 7PD
020 7242 6538
Category:
Supermarkets
Neighbourhood: Covent Garden
I was absolutely chuffed when I landed inside this M&S last Sunday. With double or triple the selection of the Cowcross outpost I typically frequent, I wandered the many aisles of this much larger store in awe.
I fell victim to the clotted cream rice…More »
23. Crane & Tortoise
London WC1X 8PR
020 7242 9094
I'll be happy to add a fifth star for Crane & Tortoise when they wise up and add kitsune udon to the menu.
Younger sibling to Soho Japan, Crane & Tortoise is much closer to my Clerkenwell digs and the food is just as good. From chicken katsu curry and…More »
24. Tajima-Tei
Sushi Taro in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. is my favourite Japanese lunch in the world. Yoshino in Piccadilly is my favourite Japanese lunch in London.
Tajima-Tei's a lot closer to my office than both of the aforementioned and supplies competent…More »
25. Virgin Active
London EC2Y 8
020 7374 0091
Categories:
Gyms,
Sports Clubs
Neighbourhoods: Barbican, Farringdon
You never forget your first. Ruben was mine. He set the mood perfectly with his musical selections, had a fan in the corner to cool me off if I got too hot and his voice. Oh.his.voice!
Suffice it to say, I compare all others to Ruben. Here was a man…More »
26. Beppe's
London EC1A 9HY
020 7236 7822
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
...At last, my made to order sandwich has come along,
My hungry days are over,
And life is like a song...
A lovely antidote to the pre-packaged in plastic sandwiches with their soggy bread and overly heavy condiment(ing)! Beppes is not a looker, to be…More »
27. Anfa Café
London EC1M 4EH
020 7490 7662
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
We intended to go to Pho but upon spotting the line we noticed Anfa and decided to take a chance on something new in Clerkenwell. I am glad we did.
Whilst trying to suss out my lunch order my eyes flew over every sandwich combination possible and then…More »
28. White Bear
Admittedly, I was skeptical coming into the White Bear. The pub was empty and nothing about the place - including the slight smell of stale beer - hinted that the food would be any good. Still I soldiered on, telling myself that trying something new…More »
29. Necco
I recently returned to Necco and got a Japanese curry over rice for takeaway. This dish is one of my favourites and Necco's rendition was solid, particularly for a takeaway. While it won't win any culinary accolades, it does make for a satisfying…More »
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9/20/2010
In Japanese necco means cat. It is that relaxed, laid back feline attitude that Necco is keen to… Read more »
30. Urban Spaces
On my first visit to Urban Spaces, I left my details and a fairly defined list of what I was after in a flat. I was surprised that no one ever called. I did, however, occasionally get emails about lettings that somewhat matched what I was looking…More »
31. London Graphic Centre
London EC1V 7DB
020 7253 1000
Categories:
Office Equipment,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Clerkenwell, Barbican
No special project drew me here; I did not need spray paint, a mat cutter, a portfolio case, a poster tube, or a brush set.
I was, though, in need of a small notebook and it had to to be a reporter style (because when you're left-handed and it's…More »
32. Ye Olde Mitre
On my list for many months now, I finally got a chance to have a pint (okay, a half) at Ye Old Mitre this week when my colleagues descended on London from Berlin, Paris, Glasgow, Leeds, New York and Manchester.
I chose a beer that heralded its…More »
33. Smiths Of Smithfield
Craving veggie burgers but not a long walk from our office, we came here on the promise of a "Smith's Cheesy Veggie Burger, Tomato Chutney, Sesame Bun and Chips."
Even at midday this is clearly a firm favourite with City boys, including the two sat…More »
34. Meze Meze
On my first visit to Meze Meze, I stepped inside tentatively. The bloke behind the counter had a big smile for me and a lunch recommendation too! He told me to have the chicken shawarma, explaining he'd chosen the same for his midday meal.
I went with…More »
35. Ginnan
Discovering that Ginnan delivers on Sunday night was a revelation. My food arrived promptly and I was excited to tuck in.
The spicy tuna maki was inoffensive but I prefer the spicy in my tuna to come from Sriracha as opposed to shichimi. My…More »
36. Mugen
London EC1M 6BP
020 7490 5930
Category:
Fast Food & Takeaways
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
A solid choice for simple sushi and other Japanese delights like katsu curry and bottled Ito En green tea. Even better after 17:00 when everything still left in the shop is 50% off.
Which is perfect if you're headed home and unlikely to start cooking…More »
37. Exm Hair
London EC1R 4QE
020 7833 2424
Categories:
Hairdressers,
Hair Removal
Neighbourhood: Clerkenwell
Waxing at EXM Hair is no posh experience, friends.
But can you really argue with a £17.50 Brazilian and an £8.50 eye brow wax? I surely cannot. Especially considering the proficiency and friendliness with which these services were rendered.
They fit me…More »
38. Ec1 Noodle Express
Cheap and cheerful Chinese tucked away off Clerkenwell Road near the Zetter Hotel.
My takeaway lunch last week was not notable but I suspect at some point I will still return here given that the food is served up speedily, the prices are right and so…More »
39. A & Z Dry Cleaners
After being on the road while, it's inevitable you'll need to wash your clothes. I found myself in such a predicament upon my arrival in London. At the recommendation of hotel staff, I made my way to A&Z with a stuff sack (an essential travel item)…More »
40. Thai Rapide
Given its nearness to my accommodation, Thai Rapide seemed a solid choice. I came in for take-out and waited about 20 minutes for my food:
Papaya salad
Tom kha gai
Kee mao noodle
In both the soup and the noodles, the chicken was not good quality, lacking…More »
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