Guide to... City of London

A city within a city, the City of London is also known as the Square Mile (although it actually covers an area of 1.12 square miles). The area it covers constitutes most of what was Londoninium, the settlement created by the Romans in the 1st century AD by clearing a forest, It has been self governed for 2000 years. The law and practice of the Romans became the basis of London’s institutions and political language.

The City of London is known as a hub of financial services such as insurance, commodities trading and investment. Its reputation was seriously damaged in the eyes of many when in September 2018 the British Government was forced to hand the banks headquartered in the City of London £1,600,000,000,000 (equivalent to 12.5% of the total net wealth of all households in Great Britain). The reasoning behind this was that the entire economy of the country would cease to function otherwise. The money has never been accounted for.


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Vinoteca
Vinoteca
21 Bloomberg Arcade, London, EC4N 8AR

City of London

Vinyl Bar Live
Vinyl Bar Live
2 Old Change Court, London, EC4M 9BT

Vinyl Bar Live is our second unique venue in the heart of the City where you can ... watch live sports or watch a...Read more

City of London Nightlife Bars

VQ Aldgate
VQ Aldgate
9-13 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1AH

City of London Aldgate

Wagamama (Great St Thomas Apostle)
Wagamama (Great St Thomas Apostle)
4 Great St Thomas Apostle, London, EC4V 2BH

City of London

Wagamama (Ropemaker Street)
Wagamama (Ropemaker Street)
CityPoint, 1 Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9ST

City of London

Wallacespace
Wallacespace
15-25 Artillery Lane, London, E1 7HA

City of London

We Grill
We Grill
29 Leadenhall Market, London, EC3V 1LR

City of London

Wedlake Bell
Wedlake Bell
71 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AY

City of London Queen Victoria Street

Wework (Devonshire Square)
Wework (Devonshire Square)
9 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4YF

City of London

Wework (Fore Street Avenue)
Wework (Fore Street Avenue)
Moor Place, 1 Fore Street Avenue, London, EC2Y 5EJ

City of London Fore Street

Wework (Puddle Dock)
Wework (Puddle Dock)
Mermaid House, Puddle Dock, London, EC4V 3DS

City of London Puddle Dock

Wework Ground to 5th Floor
Wework Ground to 5th Floor
10 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4YP

22 Upper Ground London SE1 9PD. ... The coworking space is spread over five floors and has sought-after amenities...Read more

City of London

Wework Ground to 8th floors 8
Wework Ground to 8th floors 8
8 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4PL

City of London

White Haus
White Haus
17 Farringdon Street, London, EC4A 4BL

City of London

Williams Ale and Cider House
Williams Ale and Cider House
22-24 Artillery Lane, London, E1 7LS

City of London

Williamsons Tavern
Williamsons Tavern
1 Groveland Court, London, EC4M 9EH

City of London

Wine Shop
Wine Shop
32 Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AA

City of London

Withers LLP
Withers LLP
20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7LN

London is one of the world's most dynamic international financial centres and one of the most popular places to live...Read more

City of London

Wo.Co. Skinners
Wo.Co. Skinners
8 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SP

+ Historical Timeline · + The Livery Companies · + History of the Fur Trade · + The Corporation of London · + 299...Read more

City of London

Wo.Co.Armourers
Wo.Co.Armourers
Armourers Hall, 81 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5BJ

City of London

Wo.Co.Goldsmiths
Wo.Co.Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths' Hall, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6BN

City of London Foster Lane

Wokit
Wokit
60 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1JU

City of London Fleet Street

Wolf
Wolf
Retail Unit 1, 2 Finsbury Avenue, City of London, London, EC2M 2PG

City of London

Wolfgang's Beer Haus
Wolfgang's Beer Haus
2 Creed Lane, London, EC4V 5DY

City of London

Worshipful Co Ironmongers
Worshipful Co Ironmongers
London, EC2Y 8AA

One of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. The beautiful Ironmongers' Hall is the ideal venue...Read more

City of London

Worshipful Co of Cutlers
Worshipful Co of Cutlers
4 Warwick Lane, London, EC4M 7BR

City of London

Worshipful Co of Innholders
Worshipful Co of Innholders
30 College Street, London, EC4R 2RH

City of London

Worshipful Co of Tallow Chandlers
Worshipful Co of Tallow Chandlers
4 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SH

The Tallow Chandlers Company · About us · The Company · Affiliations & Links · Our ... January. Company Dinner. Next...Read more

City of London

Worshipful Co. Carpenters
Worshipful Co. Carpenters
1 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2JJ

City of London

Worshipful Co. of Grocers
Worshipful Co. of Grocers
Grocers Hall, Princes Street, London, EC2R 8AD

City of London

Worshipful Co. of Stationers
Worshipful Co. of Stationers
Stationers Hall, Avenue Maria Lane, London, EC4M 7DD

City of London

Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
18 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9HQ West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9HQ

City of London

Worshipful Company of IT
Worshipful Company of IT
39A Bartholomew Close, London, EC1A 7JN

The livery companies of the City of London, currently 110 in number, comprise London's ancient and modern trade...Read more

City of London

Worshipful Company of Pewterers
Worshipful Company of Pewterers
Pewterers' Hall, Oat Lane, London, EC2V 7DE

The Worshipful Company of Pewterers is one of the older Livery Companies in the City of London and an ideal Venue in...Read more

City of London Oat Lane

Wright and Bell (Bartholomew Close)
Wright and Bell (Bartholomew Close)
90 Bartholomew Close, London, EC1A 7EB

19 Jun 2018 - ... letting the ground and lower ground floors (6300 sq ft) of 90 Bartholomew Close to Wright and Bell,...Read more

City of London Eating Restaurants

Xcite Campaign Management Limited
Xcite Campaign Management Limited
The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4QT

28 Apr 2015 - Exclusive: Leadenhall Building to house London's highest events space ... Simon Tracey, managing...Read more

City of London Leadenhall Street

Yauatcha City
Yauatcha City
32 Broadgate Circle, London, EC2M 2QS

Dim sum teahouse offering contemporary Cantonese dim sum, patisserie inspired by European culinary techniques and...Read more

City of London Eating Restaurants Dim Sum Restaurants

Ye Olde London
Ye Olde London
42 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7DE

City of London Ludgate Hill

Ye Olde Watling
Ye Olde Watling
29 Watling Street, London, EC4M 9BR

City of London

Zebrano (City)
Zebrano (City)
18 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7DB

City of London Houndsditch

Zelman Old Bailey
Zelman Old Bailey
Mizuho House, 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU

With approximately 850 staff, the London Branch is the largest of Mizuho Bank's ... Address, Mizuho House, 30 Old...Read more

City of London

Zest
Zest
4 Heneage Lane, London, EC3A 5DQ

City of London

Royal Exchange Grand Cafe and Bar

Closed or Replaced

Royal Exchange Grand Cafe and Bar
Royal Exchange, London, EC3V 3LR

Fortnum & Mason has now taken over the Grand Cafe and Bar.Read more

City of London Bars Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Threadneedle Street Royal Exchange

Amber Bar

Closed or Replaced

Amber Bar
1 Citypoint, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AW

Located in Citypoint, a 2 minute walk from Moorgate station, Amber bar is the perfect wine and cocktail destination....Read more

City of London Nightlife Bars Moorgate

Aubaine (Broadgate Circle)

Closed or Replaced

Aubaine (Broadgate Circle)
38 Broadgate Circle, London, EC2M 2BL

Aubaine is a passionate marriage of French culinary creativity and the discerning standards of the London dining scene.Read more

City of London

Bavarian Beerhouse (Tower Hill)

Closed or Replaced

Bavarian Beerhouse (Tower Hill)
9 Crutched Friars, London, EC3N 2AR

Bavarian Beerhouse Tower Hill closed permanently on October 22, 2018Read more

City of London Nightlife Pubs

Imperial City

Closed or Replaced

Imperial City
1 Royal Exchange, London, EC3V 3LL

Subterranean Chinese dining in arched vaults with traditional motifs and contemporary touches.Read more

City of London Eating Chinese Restaurants Royal Exchange

Obica (St Paul's)

Closed or Replaced

Obica (St Paul's)
5-7 Limeburner Lane, London, EC4M 7AX

City of London

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Beauty Essence
Beauty Essence
7 Well Court , City of London, London, EC4M 9DN

0.07km

Would you like to look beautiful, feel relaxed, or simply indulge? Our salons offer professional friendly treatments....Read more

Health & Wellness Beauty Salons Living Life

Mansion House, London
Mansion House
Mansion House, London, Walbrook, London, EC4N 8BH

0.1km

Guided tours of the public rooms of the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, includes city...Read more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Historic Houses Walbrook

1 Lombard Street
1 Lombard Street
1 Lombard Street, London, EC4N

0.13km

1 Lombard Street is a Brasserie, Bar & fine dining restaurant at the heart of Bank in London. Where the city meets...Read more

Shopping Nightlife Bars Eating Restaurants Lombard Street

Sterling
Sterling
14 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SU

0.13km

Sterling is one of the UK's leading independent corporate and financial printers and a provider of advanced virtual...Read more

Royal Warrant Holders

NCP (London Vintry Thames Exchange)
NCP (London Vintry Thames Exchange)
Bell Wharf Lane, Greater London, EC4R 3TB

0.18km

Situated off Upper Thames Street right in the heart of London, our Vintry Thames Exchange car park puts you within...Read more

Travel & Transport Car Parks

Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery, Guildhall Yard, London, EC2V 5AE

0.19km

Located in the Guildhall, collection includes art and cultural artefacts about London, Victorian-era works, remains...Read more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Local History Museums Art Museums

Chartered Insurance Institute Museum
Chartered Insurance Institute Museum
Chartered Insurance Institute Museum, 21 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9AH

0.2km

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Firefighting Museums Lombard Street

Bank of England Museum
Bank of England Museum
Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, London, EC2R 8AH

0.2km

History of the Bank and its activities, banknotes and coins, books and documents, pictures, furniture, statues, silverRead more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Numismatic Museums Bartholomew Lane

City of London Police Museum
City of London Police Museum
City of London Police Museum, 2 Aldermanbury, London, EC2V 7HH

0.21km

Uniforms, Victorian-era police equipment, communications devices, famous murders, WWII displayRead more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Crime Museums

The Bank of England Museum
The Bank of England Museum
Bartholomew Lane, London, EC2R 8AH

0.21km

Includes general information such as opening hours, location, private hire and collections, as well as the history,...Read more

Sightseeing Museums Tourist Attractions Bartholomew Lane

Rucoletta
Rucoletta
6 Foster Lane, Greater London, EC2V 6HH

0.25km

Rucoletta is a family run business, encompassing more than 30 years catering experience, which shows in our...Read more

Eating Restaurants Italian Restaurants

St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

0.29km

Anglican cathedral with religious art, sculpture, architecture, tombs, decorative artsRead more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Religious & Masonic Museums

Mangio
Mangio
30-32 Knightrider Street, London, EC4V 5JT

0.3km

Time-honoured tradition, fresh modern flavours: the finest filled pasta & salads, handmade every day, and served to...Read more

Eating Restaurants Italian Restaurants Knightrider Street

St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Churchyard, City of London, London, EC4M 8AD

0.31km

St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic part of the London skyline, reaching up to 111m with one of the world's tallest...Read more

Sightseeing Tourist Attractions Explore London

BT
BT
81 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AJ

0.33km

BT is one of the world’s leading communications services companies, serving the needs of customers in the UK and in...Read more

Royal Warrant Holders Newgate Street

Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Bankside, London, SE1 9TG

0.36km

National collection of modern art.Read more

Galleries

Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Street Gracechurch Street and Lime Street , London, EC3V 1LT

0.36km

Leadenhall Market is a modern retail hub within a spectacular Victorian market setting. There are numerous...Read more

Explore London Living Life Shopping Markets Eating Restaurants Gracechurch Street Leadenhall Street Lime Street

Carphone Warehouse (Fenchurch Street)
Carphone Warehouse (Fenchurch Street)
155 Fenchurch Street, Greater London, EC3M 6AL

0.38km

Carphone Website store located on Fenchurch Street.Read more

Mobile Phone Shops

Shakespeares Globe
Shakespeares Globe
21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT

0.39km

Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international...Read more

Explore London Sightseeing Theatres Tourist Attractions

Museum of London
Museum of London
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN

0.4km

City's history, culture, archaeologyRead more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Local History Museums Archaeology Museums London Wall

Clink Prison Museum
Clink Prison Museum
Clink Prison Museum, 1 Clink Street, London, SE1 9DG

0.4km

Site and history of the notorious prison in use from the 12th century to 1780Read more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Crime Museums

Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT

0.4km

Backstage tours and history of the theatre, costumes, music, theatrical effects, recreation of a 17th-century...Read more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Theatre Museums

Golden Hinde (1973)
Golden Hinde
Golden Hinde (1973), St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London, SE1 9DG

0.41km

Replica museum ship of the Golden Hind, the 16th century galleon used by Sir Francis DrakeRead more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Maritime Museums

Museum of London
Museum of London
150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN

0.42km

The story of the city from prehistoric times to the present day. Information on the collections held by the museum...Read more

Explore London Sightseeing Museums Tourist Attractions London Wall

Rose Theatre Exhibition
Rose Theatre Exhibition
Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street, London, SE1 9AR

0.42km

Excavations of an Elizabethan theatreRead more

Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Archaeology Museums

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Blue Plaques in London

Jane Austen Green Plaque - Jane Austen 1775-1817 Novelist stayed here 1813-1814
Malcolm Sargent Blue Plaque - Sir Malcolm Sargent 1895-1967 conductor lived and died in a flat in this building
Leonard Huxley, Julian Huxley, And Aldous Huxley Blue Plaque - Leonard Huxley 1860-1933 Julian Huxley 1887-1975 Aldous Huxley 1894-1963 Men of Science and Letters lived here
Alastair Sim Blue Plaque - Alastair Sim 1900-1976 actor lived here 1953-1975
Blue Plaque № 41334 - In Remembrance   On this site on the 16th August 1944 a V1 flying bomb fell resulting in 22 deaths and 144 recorded casualties
Gilbert Keith Chesterton Blue Plaque - Gilbert Keith Chesterton 1874-1936 poet, novelist and critic lived here

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