577 Restaurants near Clerkenwell London

We found 577 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
Restaurants near Clerkenwell London
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Simmons Holborn

Simmons Holborn

Holborn, WC2B 6PP
0.9 miles
BarsUnder £30
If you love a good drink, you might already be familiar with Simmons Bars – there are currently 25 across London, with the first established back in 2 ... Find out more
Truckles of Pied Bull Yard

Truckles of Pied Bull Yard

Holborn, WC1A 2JR
0.9 miles
£30 - £49BritishWine Bars
What we think
"Genteel country house on the inside, continental café on the outside, Truckles is a far cry from the usual Davy’s look. Sit at rustic tabl ..." Read our full review
Drake & Morgan at King's Cross

Drake & Morgan at King's Cross

London, N1C 4AG
0.9 miles
Bronze £30 - £49International
What we think
"The Pancras Square development is proving to be one of the hottest places in London right now, and Drake and Morgan (of the Refinery, the Anthologist a ..." Read our full review
Ottolenghi Islington

Ottolenghi Islington

Islington, N1 2TZ
0.9 miles
£30 - £49
What we think
"Armed with one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbooks & a daunting shopping list of esoteric ingredients, you could try your hand at any of the dish ..." Read our full review
Berber & Q Shawarma Bar

Berber & Q Shawarma Bar

London, EC1R 4QE
0.1 miles
Silver £30 - £49Middle EasternNorth African
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"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
Cinnamon Tree

Cinnamon Tree

Islington, EC1R 4QE
0.1 miles
IndianUnder £30
Exmouth Market is a bustling strip of restaurants and cafés between Clerkenwell and Finsbury which is only minutes away from Farringdon tube station. ... Find out more
Compton

Compton

Clerkenwell, EC1V 4JJ
0.3 miles
Bronze £50 - £79BrasserieModern European
What we think
"Sauntering up to Compton’s sophisticated charcoal-painted entrance, we can’t help but note that the all-day eatery has snagged a rather jam ..." Read our full review
Taste of China - Angel

Taste of China - Angel

Angel, N1 9LQ
0.4 miles
£30 - £49ChineseNoodles
Fish Central

Fish Central

London, EC1V 8AP
0.5 miles
Bronze FishUnder £30
What we think
" A lunchtime blessing on a shopping precinct between Old Street and Angel, this spruce, upbeat seafood café was established as a family firm bac ..." Read our full review
Pizza Express High Holborn

Pizza Express High Holborn

London, WC1V 6LF
0.8 miles
£30 - £49ItalianPizza
What we think
"Times have changed since a fiorentina & a glass of Frascati was all you needed to impress a dinner date, but Pizza Express has changed with them. F ..." Read our full review
Café Le Cordon Bleu

Café Le Cordon Bleu

Bloomsbury, WC1A 2LS
0.9 miles
Under £30
Every day our Café showcases a range of artisan breads, the finest French pâtisseries, viennoiseries, gourmet sandwiches as well as d ... Find out more
Blue Door Bistro

Blue Door Bistro

Bloomsbury, WC1B 5BJ
0.9 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBarsBistroBrasserieBritishBurgersFishFish and ChipsHotel BarsInternationalModern EuropeanVegetarian
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"  Casual and comfortable and barely an artefact’s throw from the British Museum, Blue Door Bistro has done a good job of disguising its sta ..." Read our full review
Cheeky Chicos - Blackfriars

Cheeky Chicos - Blackfriars

Blackfriars, EC4V 6AL
0.9 miles
FusionMexicanUnder £30
Bringing proper Mexican food to London, the kind your Abuela used to make for you... but this time it is paired with great cocktails! Find out more
Zaffrani

Zaffrani

Islington, N1 2BB
0.9 miles
IndianUnder £30Vegetarian
Founded in 2006, Zaffrani is a family-run restaurant that brings authentic Indian cooking to the heart of Islington. This cosy corner spot is perfect for in ... Find out more
Sushi on Jones

Sushi on Jones

King's Cross, N1C 4DP
0.9 miles
Bronze £30 - £49JapaneseSushi
What we think
"Sushi on Jones’s rapid-fire omakase sushi has been a huge hit in NYC, landing neatly in the venn diagram overlap between luxe-dining and speedy l ..." 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.