Clerkenwell and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Clerkenwell and surrounding areas
Where do Clerkenwell and surrounding areas locals go?
The Canonbury Tavern
A public house since the early 1700's, The Canonbury Tavern was refurbished in 2009 giving the residents of Islington one of the best pub gardens in the city and a superb roast lunch on a Sunday. Moreover, the beautiful garden offers an escape from chaotic city life.Read more
The Betjeman Arms
The only British Pub located within the Grade I Listed building underneath the clock tower and arches at St Pancras International station. Elegant dining room, heritage features, charming staff and stunning British pub classics menu. This is now my family's new favourite Sunday Lunch local.Read more
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.Read more
Did you know?
"The restaurant Granita on Upper Street became well known as the place where Tony Blair and Gordon Brown met to decide who was to become Labour party leader after the death of John Smith in 1994."
This inspiring mosaic in Angel reminds me every day to do what I love!
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Daniel Burrell
We're so lucky to have so many shops, bars and restaurants right on the doorstep of our office!
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Angela Clarke
Clerkenwell offers residents outstanding choice when it comes to the bars and restaurants and all so close to London's financial centre, too!
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Josh Walsh
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AZ
AZ’s lengthy career is not without significant commercial highlights. The lyrical Brooklynite made himself known on Nas' Illmatic, followed by his solo debut featuring the gold single "Sugar Hill”, and topped the Billboard 200 as a member of the Firm. He delivered his fourth Top Ten R&B album, also producing the Grammy-nominated single "The Essence”. Doe or Die crowned the R&B chart and was shot to number 15 on the Billboard 200. At the start of the 2010s, AZ continued with Doe or Die: 15th Anniversary, which was a celebration more than a reissue, mixing reworked and fresh material. Doe or Die II more recently appeared on his Quiet Money label with an impressive cast of producers including debut contributors Pete Rock, Buckwild, along with Alchemist, KayGee, Baby Paul, and the Heatmakerz. AZ eluded true solo mainstream success and is taking to our stage for the Doe or Die II Tour. This is an 18+ event .Read more
Disorder Club Night
DISORDER, one of London's most loved indie club nights, erupts at The Lexington on the second Saturday of each month (Note: We've taken the 3rd Sat of the month for January 2026 only)! A Disordered mix of the best Indie, Alt Pop, Electro and 80's Pop Hits till 4am! Advance tickets from DICE are limited! Plenty of tickets will be available on the door at the venue from 11pm. The Cure / The Strokes / Vampire Weekend / Foals / Arctic Monkeys / Fleetwood Mac / New Order / Blur / The 1975 / Sam Fender / Pulp / ABBA / Tame Impala / LCD Soundsystem / Whitney Houston / Robyn / Pixies / The Killers / Charli XCX / Kings Of Leon / Disclosure / Elvis / Fontaines DC / Run DMC / The Supremes / Oasis / M83 / The Smiths / Talking Heads / MGMT / Pixies / Whitney Houston / MIA / The Maccabees / Caribou / Bruce Springsteen / Wet Leg / The National / The Chemical Brothers / Daft Punk / Arcade Fire / Phoenix / The Clash / The Libertines / Depeche Mode / The Beach Boys / Madonna / Justice / Lionel Richie / Interpol / The Kooks / Cornershop / Hot Chip / The White Stripes / Franz Ferdinand / Kate Bush / The Ronettes / The Hives / Sea Girls / The Cribs / The Stone Roses / Empire of the Sun / The Beastie Boys / Duran Duran / Diana Ross / Jay Z / Soft Cell / Catfish & The Bottlemen / Two Door Cinema Club / Blondie / Nirvana Presented by Disorder. This is an 18+ event (Photo ID required).Read more
Angel Comedy
Angel Comedy Club is 'a comedy institution' (Time Out) that puts on affordable, world-class shows every night of the week. (What? Affordable and Quality, in London? Yep. Really) We showcase the best talent in the UK and beyond. Lots of our regulars have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, on panel shows like Mock The Week or have their own specials on Netflix. We're a friendly place where you get to see tomorrow's stars just before they break big. Come find out why we've been voted the best venue in London for four years. Lineup is subject to change, but will probably include some of these legends: Presented by Angel Comedy This is an 18+ eventRead more
The Pogue Traders St. Patrick's Day Shindig
Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together and raise a glass it's St Patrick's Day, the craic is mighty, and tonight we've got the finest Celtic-Punk Irish-Folk rebels this side of the Liffey! Giving The Pogues and Shane MacGowan the tribute they deserve, with whiskey-soaked energy and pure Irish spirit welcome to the stage the very one where The Pogues themselves first played back in 1982 - The Pogue Traders!! Dont miss the #1 leading Pogues tribute band - personally confirmed by Andrew Ranken himself.Read more
This Is How I Got Arrested After Smuggling Drugs Across The Border
"This Is How I Got Arrested... After Smuggling Drugs Across The Border But Never Actually Getting Caught With Any Drugs" is a hysterically funny, dark-humoured & courageous one woman show that breaks the fourth wall and leaves you questioning what is fact and what is fiction. Meet Sophie, a young girl from a working class world who takes the phrase 'girls just wanna have fun' too far. This epic fast-paced story starts with tales from Sophie's upbringing, through to the moment of her 'supposed' arrest in a foreign country. Lies will be uncovered, stories will be told, and mischief will be coursed. All under the pressure of a ticking clock, only time will reveal the truth. Running time: Approximately 60 minutes Latecomers and re-admittance may not be permitted. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Refunds and exchanges are not available.Read more
Chasing Abbey
Chasing Abbey are an award-winning trio from Tullamore, Ireland - songwriters, producers, and musicians with multiple platinum singles to their name. Famed for their high-energy shows, they’ve filled venues and festivals across Ireland and earned a reputation for electrifying performances. Their latest release, Arís is Arís, is gaining serious momentum and climbing the charts, further cementing their status as one of Ireland’s most renowned acts. Get ready for a night of unstoppable energy and anthems. This is a 14+ event (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)Read more
A Night To Remember
Kings Place produces a bold night of unexpected encounters, celebrating memory, music and connection for the opening of Memory Unwrapped 2026. Join Festival Voices, Olivia Chaney, 2Fox, Ristband Studios and more for a night to remember. One Night. Infinite Memories. The night begins with Festival Voices, renowned for redefining the choral experience, performing a one-hour tour-de-force of Tallis, Glass, Nobuto and more. From there, the evening unfolds across every corner of our building: step into a live music VR experience created by technology studio, Ristband, encounter the haunting intimacy of Olivia Chaney, amongst many other experiences. At the heart of this festival-like gathering, acclaimed producers Fox curate an unmissable soundtrack for our foyer space, bringing artists and audiences together late into the night. Join us for A Night to Remember, a celebration of memory in all its forms, and of the artists and audiences who keep Kings Place alive. This event will last approximately 3 hours in total. Presented by Kings Place. This is a 14+ eventRead more
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