Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
‘The Star of Italian Delicatessen Meats Since 1907’ proclaims the awning above this beloved hangover from the area’s past as London’s Little Italy, below another sign noting Terroni has been in business since 1878. History does not record whether there was another Star of Italian Delicatessen Meats in that 29 year gap, but in 2018 Terroni remains undeniably stellar. The hams and cheeses to go — along with a panoply of other Italiana — are exactly what one might expect from a century-plus of heritage; there are affordable no-frills pasta dishes and robustly filled sandwiches to eat-in at lunch-time.
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L Terroni & Sons
138 Clerkenwell Rd‘The Star of Italian Delicatessen Meats Since 1907’ proclaims the awning above this beloved hangover from the area’s past as London’s Little Italy, below another sign noting Terroni has been in business since 1878. History does not record whether there was another Star of Italian Delicatessen Meats in that 29 year gap, but in 2018 Terroni remains undeniably stellar. The hams and cheeses to go — along with a panoply of other Italiana — are exactly what one might expect from a century-plus of heritage; there are affordable no-frills pasta dishes and robustly filled sandwiches to eat-in at lunch-time.
One for chillier winter days, this cosy cash-only Korean place can get absolutely rammed at lunchtimes with local workers taking advantage of some astonishingly good value set lunches. The food may not cause the residents of New Malden to lose any sleep at night, but sometimes a comforting bibimbap or bowl of kimchi jjigae represents perfection enough; factor in the lovely and mind-bogglingly efficient staff and it’s easy to see why space is at such a premium.
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Tohbang
164 Clerkenwell RdOne for chillier winter days, this cosy cash-only Korean place can get absolutely rammed at lunchtimes with local workers taking advantage of some astonishingly good value set lunches. The food may not cause the residents of New Malden to lose any sleep at night, but sometimes a comforting bibimbap or bowl of kimchi jjigae represents perfection enough; factor in the lovely and mind-bogglingly efficient staff and it’s easy to see why space is at such a premium.
Clerkenwell feels like a much more logical home for Henry Harris’ cooking than Knightsbridge — with Smithfield market, St John and Club Gascon all around the corner, The Coach can happily situate itself at the centre of a ferociously greedy Venn diagram. The décor isn’t to everyone’s tastes, necessarily — “a little Home Counties” was one especially withering verdict — but there’s no arguing with the food. Up at the bar, a riotous merguez sausage roll makes for an ideal accompaniment to a pint (or an appropriately debauched aperitif); once at the table, the real challenge is finding things not to eat on a profoundly appetising menu.
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The Coach
3 West StClerkenwell feels like a much more logical home for Henry Harris’ cooking than Knightsbridge — with Smithfield market, St John and Club Gascon all around the corner, The Coach can happily situate itself at the centre of a ferociously greedy Venn diagram. The décor isn’t to everyone’s tastes, necessarily — “a little Home Counties” was one especially withering verdict — but there’s no arguing with the food. Up at the bar, a riotous merguez sausage roll makes for an ideal accompaniment to a pint (or an appropriately debauched aperitif); once at the table, the real challenge is finding things not to eat on a profoundly appetising menu.
Pound for pound — both £ for £ and lb for lb — this street surely has the best and most comprehensive lunchtime offering in all of London, with a daily street food market and a range of decent bricks and mortar options to boot. Among the stalls, Jerkkies and Yum Bowl are reliable all-rounders; the tiny Retro Thai does a dazzlingly rich and aromatic Thai green chicken curry for a mere £5. Those in search of something more (i.e. a seat) will find themselves especially well served at Dukan 41 (the pick of the street’s myriad Lebanese-y falafel and shawarma joints), and Mugen (formely Tajima-Tei, still knocking out a huge menu of Japanese dishes with impressive consistency).
Leather Lane
Leather LanePound for pound — both £ for £ and lb for lb — this street surely has the best and most comprehensive lunchtime offering in all of London, with a daily street food market and a range of decent bricks and mortar options to boot. Among the stalls, Jerkkies and Yum Bowl are reliable all-rounders; the tiny Retro Thai does a dazzlingly rich and aromatic Thai green chicken curry for a mere £5. Those in search of something more (i.e. a seat) will find themselves especially well served at Dukan 41 (the pick of the street’s myriad Lebanese-y falafel and shawarma joints), and Mugen (formely Tajima-Tei, still knocking out a huge menu of Japanese dishes with impressive consistency).
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most charming places to eat and drink in Farringdon, not only is there a charming British air about The Vestry, this is a heralded gastro pub in the city known for their oysters, their noted beer collection and some of the best bites in the business.
The Vestry
117 Charterhouse Street
One of the most charming places to eat and drink in Farringdon, not only is there a charming British air about The Vestry, this is a heralded gastro pub in the city known for their oysters, their noted beer collection and some of the best bites in the business.
In-house fused spirits, creative cocktails and that all important exposed brickwork to match? It can only be one Farringdon destination, Barsmith. While the concept isn't wild, the drinks are darned delicious as eccentric vessels and dabbles with dry ice become the star of this boozin' show.
Barsmith
18-20 St John StIn-house fused spirits, creative cocktails and that all important exposed brickwork to match? It can only be one Farringdon destination, Barsmith. While the concept isn't wild, the drinks are darned delicious as eccentric vessels and dabbles with dry ice become the star of this boozin' show.
Styled with the rustic look of an old kitchen and comfort of your current one, Coin Laundry is a crowd pleasing Farringdon restaurant and bar. Downstairs is home to community events and a commonplace to bring the neighborhood together, and upstairs you can travel with these people for a cocktail or two off their craft menu.
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Coin Laundry
70 Exmouth MarketStyled with the rustic look of an old kitchen and comfort of your current one, Coin Laundry is a crowd pleasing Farringdon restaurant and bar. Downstairs is home to community events and a commonplace to bring the neighborhood together, and upstairs you can travel with these people for a cocktail or two off their craft menu.