Things to Do in City of London, London The City of London, or the Square Mile, is the historic core of London, originally enclosed by ancient city walls. It's a key area for anyone interested in the city's history and heritage.
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St. Paul's Cathedral ★ 4.7 · 57.1k★
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Sky Garden ★ 4.6 · 77.9k★
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 12 AM
Fri 8 AM – 1 AM
Sat 9 AM – 1 AM
Sun 9 AM – 12 AM
Barbican Centre ★ 4.6 · 5.0k★
Cultural venue with concert hall, theatres, cinema, galleries and home of London Symphony Orchestra.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 11 PM
Leadenhall Market ★ 4.4 · 23.5k
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
Smithfield Market ★ 4.5 · 923
Historic weekday market with stalls selling meats, poultry & provisions such as oils & cheese.
Mon–Fri 12 AM – 7 AM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Suitsupply London (Lime St.) ★ 4.8 · 1.5k
Upmarket retailer of men's apparel, featuring on-trend suits, separates, footwear & accessories.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
The Ruins of St. Dunstan-in-the-East
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
Every day 8 AM – 7 PM
Bank of England Museum ★ 4.5 · 2.6k
Family-friendly museum with interactive exhibitions telling of the Bank's role in today's economy.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 3 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre ★ 4.7 · 2.1k
Museum showing 17th-century portraits & other works tracing city history, plus a Roman amphitheater.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in City of London Restaurant St. Barts Michelin ★ · £100+
The Nordic-style décor, warm colour palette and picture windows overlooking the church cloisters create a handsome and comfortable environment for this relaxed restaurant, especially when you add in the gorgeous handmade crockery and...
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun Closed
Rosslyn Coffee Queen Victoria Street ★ 4.8 · 1.3k· £1–10
Small, industrial-style coffee shop with window seating for espresso drinks, tea and baked goods.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun Closed Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High Michelin ★ · $$$$
When your restaurant is on the 60th floor, thus becoming the tallest in Europe, it makes complete sense that the 12-seater counter faces the window and the stunning view over the city, rather than...
Host Café ★ 4.7 · 833· £1–10
Serving speciality coffee, organic soup and locally baked cakes in an ornate Gothic church building.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
City Social ★ 4.5 · 2.2k· £100+
The buzz from the bar is the first thing you notice at Jason Atherton’s handsome restaurant on the 24th floor of Tower 42.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9:45 PM
Fri 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9:45 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun Closed
De Vine ★ 5.0 · 6.3k· £10–20
Straightforward counter-serve cafe & deli dishing up informal nibbles for breakfast & lunch.
Mon Closed
Tue 8 AM – 2 PM
Wed–Thu 7 AM – 2 PM
Fri 7 AM – 1:15 PM
Sat 8 AM – 11:30 AM
Sun Closed
Clays, The City ★ 4.7 · 1.9k· £20–60
Trendy cocktail bar featuring sharing plates & breads with toppings, plus clay target shooting.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 8 PM Planning time in City of London?
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1 St. Paul's Cathedral 2 Sky Garden 3 Barbican Centre 4 Leadenhall Market 5 Smithfield Market 6 Suitsupply London (Lime St.) 7 The Ruins of St. Dunstan-in-the-East 8 Bank of England Museum 9 Restaurant St. Barts 10 Rosslyn Coffee Queen Victoria Street Ready to plan City of London? Turn these City of London picks into a day-by-day London plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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