The neighbourhood is a foodie haven with easy access to Exmouth Market’s vibrant street food, Michelin-starred restaurants like Luca, and historic pubs like The Crown Tavern. Leather Lane’s bustling street food market and the eclectic offerings of Whitecross Street market add even more variety, alongside the many speciality coffee shops and bakeries nearby.




Nestled in the heart of Clerkenwell, this vibrant area provides convenient access to cultural and lifestyle highlights such as the Barbican Centre, renowned for its world-class arts and events. Nearby, Charterhouse Square offers a peaceful green retreat, perfect for relaxing and unwinding in nature. Adding to the area’s unique blend of creativity and character, the stylish Zetter Townhouse is just one of the many exceptional hotels in the vicinity.
Straus Haus is just a short walk from the transformative Smithfield Market regeneration – a flagship project by the City of London to create a vibrant hub for business, culture, and leisure. Anchored by the new London Museum, set to open in 2026, the area will draw over 2 million visitors annually and introduce lively public spaces, independent retail, dining, and creative offices. This development is expected to generate £565 million in economic value within 10 years, reinforcing Smithfield as a thriving destination at the heart of London’s growth.
1. COMPTON COFFEE HOUSE
2. ST JOHN
3. MORO
4. SESSIONS ARTS CLUB
5. THE EAGLE
6. GAZETTE CLERKENWELL
7. FARE
8. BOCAS
9. SMITHS OF SMITHFIELD
10. CAFÉ DU MARCHE
11. CLUB GASCON
12. THE CLERKENWELL KITCHEN
13. LUCA
14. EXMOUTH ARMS
15. THE SLAUGHTERED LAMB
1. RUBY STELLA HOTEL
2. YOTEL
3. MALMAISON
4. THE ZETTER TOWNHOUSE
5. MARRABLES HOTEL
6. THE ROOKERY
7. VIRGIN ACTIVE
8. NUFFIELD HEALTH
9. PUREGYM
10. GYMBOX
The area is exceptionally well connected, with Farringdon Station just a short walk away, offering access to the Elizabeth Line, Thameslink and the London Underground. This makes travel easy and quick, both within London and beyond—linking directly to major hubs like Heathrow Airport, Canary Wharf and Paddington Station.
TfL Connectivity Rating - 6B
TfL’s Connectivity Rating, or PTAL, measures public transport access from 0 (poor) to 6b (excellent) based on proximity, service frequency, and travel times. Straus Haus benefits from the highest rating available.
Misrepresentation act 1967: Knight Frank and Compton, for themselves and for the lessor(s) of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute any part of, an offer or contract. 2. None of the statements contained in these particulars are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any intending lessee must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. 4. The lessor(s) do not make or give and neither Knight Frank nor Compton, nor any person in their employment has any authority make or give, any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Finance Act 1989: Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT Property Misdescription Act 1991: These details are believed to be correct at the time of compilation but may be subject to subsequent amendment. Brochure and photographs. May 2025.