Clerkenwell
Places to eat in Clerkenwell, London
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Clerkenwell is fundamentally a neighbourhood to eat in. With thirty restaurants across the area, this is where you come for a meal rather than a stay. The food scene is notably varied: Shawarma Bar and Cafe Tiffin both hold ratings of 4.8, the former drawing from over 3,400 reviews. The Quality Chop House sits at 4.6 from nearly 1,800 reviews. If you want something more immersive, Dans le Noir? offers dining in complete darkness, rated 4.5 from over 2,100 reviews. Korean barbecue, Levantine street food, and contemporary British cooking all have a presence here.
Where to stay in Clerkenwell
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hub by Premier Inn London Clerkenwell
80 Farringdon Road, London
62-66 Farringdon Apartments
Farringdon Road, London
The Bryson Hotel
124 Clerkenwell Rd, London
The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms
156 Clerkenwell Road, London
Holborn by Excel Apartments
96 Leather Lane, London
YOTEL London City
96-100 Clerkenwell Road, London
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
49-50 St Johns Square, London
Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross
1 Kings Cross Road, Kings Cross
Things to Do in Clerkenwell
All attractions in Clerkenwell →Where to Eat in Clerkenwell(30)
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The concentration of restaurants suggests this is a destination for an evening or afternoon centred on eating and drinking, rather than a place to base yourself overnight. Most visitors come from elsewhere in London, or plan their accommodation in another part of the city. This makes Clerkenwell an easy option if you're already in central London and want to know where to go for dinner, or if you're building a London trip around particular restaurants.
Attractions Near Clerkenwell
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The Postal Museum
London · ⭐ 4.6
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Frozen the Musical
North London · ⭐ 4.8
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The Charles Dickens Museum
London · ⭐ 4.6
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Corams Fields
Bloomsbury · ⭐ 4.1
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Mome London
Angel · ⭐ 4.6
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Enigma Quests - The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
London · ⭐ 4.7
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The Foundling Museum
Bloomsbury · ⭐ 4.5
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Sir John Soane's Museum
London · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Clerkenwell
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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Home Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Aldenham Country Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £22/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Clerkenwell
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On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
Twicken Townhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9
Common questions about Clerkenwell
Where can I eat in Clerkenwell?
We list 30 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Clerkenwell.
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