One New Change

What is it?

Directly across the road from St Paul’s Cathedral, One New Change is a glass-clad complex of shops, restaurants and offices designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. It opened in October 2010, and its covered passageways cut right through the block, linking Cheapside with the streets around it.

Fashion-wise, you’ll find the likes of Boss, Cos and Hackett, plus Ted’s Grooming Room if you need a trim. Food-wise, Gordon Ramsay has a big presence. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar serves British classics and Ramsay signatures, and Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza is there for something more casual. The Ivy Asia now sits where Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa used to be, there’s a Zizzi, and Urban Greens is a good shout for a quick, healthy lunch.

Why go?

For the view. The roof terrace looks straight across to the dome of St Paul’s, and it’s free to go up.

Don’t miss

F1 Arcade on the ground floor, the first official Formula 1 experience venue, where you can race your mates on dozens of motion simulators. There are sharing plates and cocktails too, and it hosts F1 watch parties.

When to visit

Weekday lunchtimes are busy with City workers, so come at the weekend if you want a calmer wander and more space on the terrace.

Time Out tip

Head up to the roof terrace for that view, then stay for a drink at Madison, the restaurant and bar up there. Leave the selfie stick at home, as they’re banned on the terrace.