Exmouth Market
A pedestrianised street that hosts a weekday food market and boasts some stellar permanent restaurants and bars.
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Find the best things to do and see in Clerkenwell, plus ace attractions, pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants
There are plenty of reasons to visit pretty, historic and creative Clerkenwell. Firstly, there are the restaurants, which vary from gastropubs to Michelin-starred marvels. During the week you'll also find streetfood marvels at Exmouth Market as well as nearby Leather Lane. On the drinks front, there are a number of rather special bars and pubs, many of which also offer quality food, too. Plus Clerkenwell in home to numerous museums and attractions worth a trip to. Its historic old buildings play host to a fair few architects and designers - hell, it's even got its own Design Week. And it’s one of the most attrative areas of London to wander around. Sold? Check out our pick of the best things to do in Clerkenwell below.
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A small pub with a lived-in feel, offering premium-strength IPAs and whisky-accented ale.
A popular spot with a large and busy bar, an impressive array of taps and an expansive main room.
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The eccentrically decked-out Georgian residence of a fictional great aunt – but with room service, Egyptian cotton sheets and killer cocktails.
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Indulge at Jason Atherton's take on modern Japanese where every plate is a thing of beauty.
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Catch one of the eclectic and often critically acclaimed shows at this dazzling home of dancing talent.
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