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The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange

A great place to pick up jewellery for a loved one while having lunch or afternoon tea.

Mugen

Mugen

Owned and operated by Japanese ladies, this gem on Cowcross Street opposite Farringdon Station offers quite simply the best selection of sushi and other Japanese food this side of Kyoto!

Sourced Market

Sourced Market

I can get the perfect poached eggs on toast in the morning and then go back in the evening for a bottle of craft beer!

Workshop Coffee Co.

Workshop Coffee Co.

Great coffee and even better banana bread!

The Museum of the Order of St John Cloister Garden

The Museum of the Order of St John Cloister Garden

A wonderful quiet garden for people in the know and ideal to sit in on a summer's day. Make sure you also take time to find the entrance to the original crypt, a wonderfully thematic space with tombs dating back hundreds of years.

Sourced Market

Sourced Market

I can get the perfect poached eggs on toast in the morning and then go back in the evening for a bottle of craft beer!

Sourced Market

Sourced Market

I can get the perfect poached eggs on toast in the morning and then go back in the evening for a bottle of craft beer!

Duck & Waffle

Duck & Waffle

This restaurant in The Heron is a great way to start the day and there's not a bad view either... Breakfast is a must!!

Sourced Market

Sourced Market

I can get the perfect poached eggs on toast in the morning and then go back in the evening for a bottle of craft beer!

Finsbury Avenue Square Market

Finsbury Avenue Square Market

Every other Tuesday there is a wonderful artisan market with everything from cheese and wine stalls, haggis toasties and Japanese food, to the more standard but delicious cakes, cookies and doughnuts!

The Barbican Exhibition Centre

The Barbican Exhibition Centre

A quirky but intimate spot for live plays and music events. Home of London Symphony Orchestra!

Ozone Coffee Roasters

Ozone Coffee Roasters

Proper coffee in warehouse-style surroundings and food too, served from breakfast through to dinner.

J&A Club

J&A Club

Truly lovely gem of a cafe - indoor and outdoor seating with a relaxed charm and scrumptious food.

Trapeze

Trapeze

Quirky interiors and crazy cocktails, this restaurant-cum-club is great for a number of different occasions.

The Grill on the Market

The Grill on the Market

Steak, cocktails and very good fajitas... If you're a member you can even get 50% of food and 2-4-1 drinks!

Why not explore the nearby areas of City, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Islington, Aldgate, Hoxton, Southwark, Holborn and Borough

"In its site on Bishopsgate since 1804, Dirty Dick's was named after warehouse owner Richard Bentley who refused to wash or clean after the death of his fiancee. He became a legend in the area and his legacy lives on in the name."

There are some fantastic restaurants next to London Liverpool Street perfect for a quick bite to eat at lunch or before a long journey.

Andrew Phillips

The Barbican Estate's striking architecture defines Clerkenwell and the surrounding areas in the City.

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Tim Standing

London Liverpool Street is not only a gateway to London, but to the rest of the country too.

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  1. Stunning views, an oasis of calm and culture within walking distance to most of the City.

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About Barbican

Barbican is a vibrant area situated in the City of London. It is a home to several London city landmarks including the Barbican Arts Centre, the Museum of London, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and others. The area is rich with architectural monuments and history going back to the times of the Roman arrival to the London area. There area is well connected to the city with Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Farringdon and St.Paul's stations being only a stone's throw away. Barbican and its surrounding neighbourhoods of Islington, Clerkenwell, St Paul's, Liverpool Street and the City all offer a wide range of amenities with shopping high streets, street markets, cinemas and much more.

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