The Globe
For after-work drinks a stone’s throw from Workspace's Salisbury House, make for The Globe, to admire its gorgeous rococo exterior, and enjoy real ales and award-winning pies served in Brit pub surrounds.
https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/london/theglobemoorgatelondon#/,
83 Moorgate, 11.00 - 23.00 Mon-Fri, Sat 12.00 - 21.00
The Singer Tavern
Two venues in one, the former Singer Sewing HQ now houses a smart gastropub upstairs - with apple green tiled columns, art deco ceiling moldings and an inviting wooden bar. Downstairs is dimly-lit cocktail bar 5cc, all exposed brickwork and Singer-themed artwork.
https://www.singertavern.com/, 1 City Rd, 11.00 - 00.00 Mon-Wed, 11.00 - 01.00 Thu-Sat
Indie coffeeshops
Rosslyn Coffee London Wall
A Salisbury House London favourite, this welcoming, standing space only spot on London Wall draws coffee lovers like bees to a honeypot. Founders James Hennebry and Mat Russell select best-of-the-best producers such as Somerset’s The Estate Dairy milk and Mork hot chocolate. Three seasonally-shifting blends are used for filter, espresso, and milk based coffees, and adventurous caffeine fans should ask about the off-menu specialty list.
https://www.rosslyncoffee.com/,118 London Wall, 06.30 - 17.00 weekdays
Forbes & Hamilton Coffee House
A blink-and-you’ll miss it wood-panelled space lined Church pews and eclectic photographs - spanning Peter Sellers to The Magic Roundabout - is one for purists. An indie nook, run by husband and wife Adalat Hussain and Bozena Maderant, does a roaring trade in Monmouth coffees served with organic Jersey milk. Don’t expect syrups or Wi-Fi, do come to kick back and chat.
http://www.forbesandhamiltoncoffeehouse.co.uk/, 47 London Wall, 07.00 - 18.00 weekdays
Fun and games
Clays
A city twist on countryside pursuit clay target shooting, groups of up to 20 can take over their own ‘peg’ with a huge 4K screen, to play interactive target shooting games. Comfy coral seating, frond-covered ceilings and sharing platters of sweetcorn ribs and truffle parmesan chips ramp up the fun factor.
https://clays.bar/, 55 Moorgate, 16.00 - 00.00 Mon, 12.00 - 00.00 Tue - Sat, 12.00 - 22.00 Sun
Flight Club Shoreditch
With over seventy million darts (and rising) thrown here since 2015, it’s fair to say that Flight Club have put ‘social darts’ on the map. Looping helter-skelter lighting, stained glass windows and a carousel horse create a pub-meets retro fairground feel, and up to 12 people can take to each board during 90 minute sessions where darts are tracked and scores calculated.
https://flightclubdarts.com/london/location-shoreditch,
2A Worship St, 11.30 - 00.00 Mon-Wed, 11.30 - 00.30 Thu, 11.30 - 01.00 Fri, 11.00 - 01.00 Sat, 11.30 - 22.30 Sun
Culture and shopping
The Barbican Centre
Famed for its concrete Brutalist architecture as it is as a hotbed for the arts and creativity, the Barbican packs in a concert hall, two theatres, two art galleries (exhibitions on level G are always free) and a peaceful lakeside terrace. Book a free ticket for a lunch time wander around the glasshouse conservatory, packed with towering palms and trickling water features.
https://www.barbican.org.uk/, Silk St, opening times vary
Leadenhall Market
A City of London landmark, there’s been a market here since the 14th century. Now, its restored Victorian arches, gilded red and white columns and ornate roof pack serious architectural wow. Ogle at the magical surroundings, then pick up chocolate-covered meringues at Aux Merveilleux de Fred, or nibble on artisan cheese at aptly-named Cheese.
https://leadenhallmarket.co.uk/, Gracechurch St, space open 24-hours, shop/restaurant openings vary
