576 Restaurants near Clerkenwell London

We found 576 restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Clerkenwell London

Originally taking its name from the Clerks’ Well in Farringdon Lane, this south-western part of Islington benefited greatly from the industrial revolution and quickly became a hub for distilleries, pubs and breweries. These hospitality roots have remained strong and Clerkenwell is now a thriving hub for pubs, restaurants and cafes. Whether you are looking for a Michelin-starred meal or a casual bite, Clerkenwell is home to some of the city’s best restaurants and a sprinkling of hidden gems that are just waiting to be discovered. If you are looking to book your next restaurant in Clerkenwell then use our directory to help you find the perfect spot, our filters allow you to narrow your search by price, cuisine and ambience.

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 Restaurants near Clerkenwell London
 Restaurants near Clerkenwell London
 Restaurants near Clerkenwell London
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Liman

Liman

London, N1 9PZ
0.5 miles
Liman means port in the Turkish language, but this restaurant opens its doors to all aspects of Mediterranean cooking and cuisine. This means that there is ... Find out more
The Meat House

The Meat House

King's Cross, N19 9JP
0.5 miles
Meathouse is a Halal Steakhouse, Grill & bar in King's Cross that offers hearty steaks, gourmet burgers, great selection of wines and cocktails. We ... Find out more
Smiths of Smithfield

Smiths of Smithfield

Farringdon, EC1M 6HJ
0.5 miles
What we think
"Where better to have a steakhouse than in London’s ancient Smithfield market? The huge industrial space, with casual dining at entry level become ..." Read our full review
The Enterprise Holborn

The Enterprise Holborn

London, WC1R 4PN
0.6 miles
Flanked by street lanterns, this charmingly bijou, bow-fronted boozer has managed to hold on to many of its original Victorian features – lately resto ... Find out more
Magpie & Stump

Magpie & Stump

London, EC4M 7EP
0.8 miles
A Dickens’ pub in the heart of The City of London. ? With a history stretching back to 1550 The Magpie & Stump combines an historic London pub w ... Find out more
Franco Manca

Franco Manca

King's Cross, N1 9AG
0.8 miles
Franco Manca in King’s Cross is superbly situated for sitting down for a quick bite, before a train from St. Pancras, or for refuelling after a gander ... Find out more
Gaucho Chancery Lane

Gaucho Chancery Lane

Camden, WC2A 1PU
0.9 miles
Set amongst walls of cowhide, spectacular light fixtures, sleek, modern furniture, you will find Chancery Lane’s Gaucho. The restaurant is superbly lo ... Find out more
Berber & Q Shawarma Bar

Berber & Q Shawarma Bar

London, EC1R 4QE
0.1 miles
What we think
"Kebabs are no longer the preserve of drunken revellers. Restaurants such as Black Axe Mangal and Le Bab have raised the bar and now Haggersto ..." Read our full review
Sessions Arts Club

Sessions Arts Club

Farringdon, EC1R 0NA
0.3 miles
Food and art, art and food – the two have always gone hand in hand. This is precisely the inspiration behind Jon Spiteri’s new Clerkenwell resta ... Find out more
Marco’s New York Italian at the Mercure London Bloomsbury Hotel

Marco’s New York Italian at the Mercure London Bloomsbury Hotel

London, WC1B 5AF
0.8 miles
One of the biggest names in UK cooking will always attract attention – and customers. At least, that’s what the Mercure hotel chain is hoping, a ... Find out more
Clifford's

Clifford's

London, EC4A 1BT
0.8 miles
What we think
"This modern British restaurant is found on the old site of a 28-50 wine bar, and is overseen by young chef Gemma Ellis, who previously worked at the Ha ..." Read our full review
The Hat and Tun

The Hat and Tun

London, EC1N 8HX
0.3 miles
What we think
"Go-getting pub champions, Tom and Ed Martin, have revived The Hat & Tun in their signature style without losing an ounce of its Victorian charm. Al ..." Read our full review
Balfour at St. Bart's

Balfour at St. Bart's

City Of London, EC1A 9DY
0.6 miles
We love English wine, and all that comes with enjoying wine: good food, good friends, good conversation. We take pride in our selection of wines, and in pre ... Find out more
The Crown

The Crown

London, N1 0EB
0.7 miles
What we think
"Just off N1’s main drag lies this cute, friendly corner boozer for locals – which in 21st-century Islington means Guardian journalists, aut ..." Read our full review
Chi Noodle & Wine Bar

Chi Noodle & Wine Bar

London, EC4V 6AB
0.9 miles
What we think
"A hybrid wine bar-cum-noodle joint, Chi manages to fuse both sides of the business with some style. Set over two floors, with a low-ceilinged basement ..." Read our full review
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A popular area for creative businesses, smart apartment blocks and independent shops, Clerkenwell is an area of London that is filled with perfect places to eat. If it’s food on-the-go you are searching for then Leather Lane Market - with its stalls of street food - will be the ideal spot for you. Exmouth Market is the place where you will find the ideal quaint cafe - dotted along the car-free street amongst quirky independent shops, as well as a twice-weekly food market. Those looking for fine dining experiences in Clerkenwell will be excited to discover both Michelin-star and fine dining restaurants also have a home in the area. Along with plenty of great quality pubs offering traditional menus and locally brewed ales. Explore our directory of the best places to eat in Clerkenwell.