London area of Holborn guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Holborn neighbourhood

Located between the idle pleasures of the West End and the spectacular wealth of the City, Holborn (recently rebranded 'Midtown' by over-eager estate agents) quickly became London's main drag for lawyers and journalists. The newspapers moved on from Fleet Street in the 1980s, but the area is still full of media professionals. The lawyers have remained in the area surrounding the Inns of Court and the Temple, and with them the expensive restaurants and wine bars that they favour, though since this is largely a commercial area, it is very quiet late in the evening and at weekends, so hotels around here offer a good night's sleep. To the South, the curve of Victoria Embankment is a good place to get a panoramic view of London, taking in Westminster, The City, Bankside, Millbank, Whitehall and The South Bank.

See our recommended nearby Holborn Hotels, Events, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Chancery Court Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V
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Club Quarters Lincoln's Inn Fields
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
61 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A
Due to open on the 18th March 2012, Lincoln's Inn Fields is the 4th Club Quarters hotel in London. The hotel an ideal accommodation choice for ... More

 

 

Kingsway Hall Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Great Queen Street, WC2B
Well-equipped, comfortable rooms await guests to this elegantly modern hotel in the heart of Theatreland. Set yourself up for the day with a hearty breakfast or ... More

 

 

Hotels in Holborn

 

Sir John Soane Museum Tour
London > Events > Tours
Sir John Soane's Museum, 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A
Every Saturday morning at 11am guests can take an hour-long tour of the Sir John Soane Museum, the former home of one of England's greatest architects. ... More

 

 

Stadia: Sport and Vision in Architecture
London > Events > Exhibitions
Sir John Soane's Museum, 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A
This exhibition explores the origins of the world's great sporting arenas and the momentous events that have been housed within their stadium walls. This is a ... More

 

 

Events in Holborn

 

Volupte Lounge
London > Entertainment > Theatres
9 Norwich Street, London, Holborn, London EC4A
Quirky, alternative cabaret club. From cream teas to secret organic cocktails, cabaret and comedy, Kuki La-Belle and Delores von Cotier’s cheeky club combines the naughty with the ... More

 

 

The George
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2R
The George plays host to the award winning Funny Side Comedy Club every Friday & Saturday night. Under the same ownership as East Dulwich favourites The ... More

 

 

Peacock Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Portugal Street, London, Holborn, London WC2A
This theatre is a major force on the national and international dance scene, with an innovative programme from Sadler's Wells that is keeping London's finger ... More

 

 

Entertainment in Holborn

 

Inns of Court and Royal Courts of Justice
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2A
A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally practice. ... More

 

 

Museums of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincolns Inn Fields, London, Holborn, London WC2A
The home of the Royal College of Surgeons boasts a host of enlightening, permanent and temporary, galleries and exhibitions. Housed in the college, the Hunterian Museum ... More

 

 

Hunterian Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, Holborn, London WC2A
The Hunterian Museum within the Royal College of Surgeons boasts a host of enlightening, permanent and temporary, galleries and exhibitions. Housed in the college, the Hunterian ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in Holborn

 

Ede & Ravenscroft
London > Shopping > Clothing
93 Chancery Lane, London, Holborn, London WC2A
Founded in Aldwych in 1689 Ede and Ravenscroft has the rare distinction of being the tailors and robe makers of choice for twelve coronations and holds ... More

 

 

London Silver Vaults
London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
Chancery House 53-64 Chancery Lane, London, Holborn, London WC2A
This is a collection of forty shops containing the largest display of silver under one roof in the world. Also included are high class jewellery and ... More

 

 

The Old Curiosity Shop
London > Shopping > Shoes
13 Portsmouth Street, London, Holborn, London WC2A
16th century shop and literary landmark. With its precarious overhanging upper storey, uneven floorboards, sloping roof and wooden beams, this 16th century building warrants its title as ... More

 

 

Shopping in Holborn

 

Vanilla Black
London > Restaurants > Vegetarian restaurants
17 -18 Tooks Court, London, Holborn, London EC4A
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The Chancery
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
9 Cursitor Street, London, Holborn, London EC4A
Tucked away in a quiet street adjoining Lincoln’s Inn, this delightful restaurant is hard to find, but worth the effort. The Chancery is a brilliant addition ... More

 

 

The Castle
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
26 Furnival Street, London, Holborn, London EC4A
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Restaurants in Holborn

 

The Castle
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
26 Furnival Street, London, Holborn, London EC4A
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The White Swan
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
108 Fetter Lane, London, Holborn, London EC4A
Tucked into a quiet corner near Lincoln's Inn Fields, The White Swan is an absolute delight. The owners, Tom and Ed Martin, also run The Gun ... More

 

 

Cittie of Yorke
London > Nightlife > Pubs
22 High Holborn, London, Holborn, London WC1V
Although the site of the Cittie of Yorke has been home to a public house since the 15th century, it has been housed in many different ... More

 

 

Pubs in Holborn

 

Nightlife in Holborn

 

Lincoln's Inn Fields
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, London, Holborn, London WC2A
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ... More

 

 

My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, London, Holborn, London EC1N
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ... More

 

 

Lincoln's Inn
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Treasury Office, Lincoln's Inn, London, Holborn, London WC2A
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Leisure in Holborn

 

Career Energy
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, London, Holborn, London WC1V
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More

 

 

The Method Studio
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, Holborn, London WC1R
Learn to act by becoming the person you are portraying. Think yourself into the role... eat what they would eat, weigh what they would weigh, behave ... More

 

 

Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, London, Holborn, London WC1B
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ... More

 

 

Education in Holborn

 

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
London > Business > Venue Hire
Treasury Office, London, Holborn, London WC2A
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The Royal Courts of Justice
London > Business > Venue Hire
Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2A
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Honourable Society of Gray's Inn
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 South Square, Gray's Inn, London, Holborn, London WC1R
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Meeting Venues in Holborn