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.
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.
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. GRANGER & CO
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.a
