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Barbican & Farringdon
Brutalist architecture, hidden squares, and the new Elizabeth line. Quiet at weekends, central in the week. The sweet spot of City and culture.
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Why stay in Barbican & Farringdon
Walk to the City for finance and tech meetings, walk to Sadler's Wells and the Barbican for arts. Direct Elizabeth line to Heathrow and Canary Wharf.
Nearby
What’s around the corner
- The Barbican Centre (concerts, theatre, art-house cinema)
- Sadler's Wells
- Smithfield Market and Charterhouse Square
- St John restaurant and Caravan Exmouth Market
- Museum of London (reopening soon at Smithfield)
Transport
Getting around
- Barbican (Circle, H&C, Metropolitan)
- Farringdon (Circle, H&C, Metropolitan, Elizabeth, Thameslink)
- Direct Elizabeth line to Heathrow + Canary Wharf
- Direct Thameslink to Gatwick + Luton
Local guide
Eating, drinking & exploring in Barbican & Farringdon
A few places we send guests to — the spots we’d point a friend towards if they were staying for the week.
Food
Where to eat
St. JOHN
St John Street
The Smithfield original serves a changing British menu; check today's dishes before visiting.
Moro
Exmouth Market
Spanish and North African inspired cooking on Exmouth Market.
The Quality Chop House
Farringdon Road
British cooking in the historic Farringdon Road dining room.
Coffee
Where for coffee
Prufrock Coffee
Leather Lane
Speciality coffee and food on Leather Lane.
Caravan
Exmouth Market
Coffee and an all-day menu at the Exmouth Market restaurant.
Explore
Things to do
Barbican Centre
Silk Street
Explore the arts centre and check its current programme and Conservatory access before visiting.
The Postal Museum & Mail Rail
Phoenix Place
Explore postal history and check ticket availability for the underground Mail Rail ride.
Exmouth Market
Clerkenwell
Browse the market's food stalls and nearby independent shops.
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