Pubs in Farringdon

Sitting on the edge of the City, Farringdon has long been a place where meat porters, clerks and printers knock off for a pint. The area around Smithfield Market keeps its working character, with side streets of Victorian warehouses now filled with design studios and media offices. Hatton Garden runs through with its jewellers' shops. The mix of old market pubs and newer openings draws a crowd that's here to work or live rather than sightsee.

The pubs reflect this practical spirit. Ye Olde Mitre, Holborn is tucked down an alleyway off Hatton Garden, a proper historic pub with craft beer and wine alongside traditional draught. The Craft Beer Co. Clerkenwell brings real ale, cocktails and DJs to the mix. The Eagle Farringdon offers burgers and steak with craft ales in a gastropub setting, while Public House keeps things simple and modern without the frills.