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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £325 29% off
49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 5 minutes from Essence
Located nearby to trendy neighbourbood Farringdon, The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell has been affectionately named the Great Aunt of the original Zetter Hotel. Within the Georgian townhouse, ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 5 minutes from Essence
Found in the trendy neighbourhood of Clerkenwell, The Zetter Hotel provides stylish boutique accommodation within a converted Victorian warehouse. With 59 rooms, each individually designed and ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 9 minutes from Essence
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ... More

London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
32 Featherstone Street, City, London EC1Y | 10 minutes from Essence
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London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
34 - 36 Exmouth Market, Finsbury, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Essence
Nice, noisy place serving a mixture of Spanish and North African cuisine. A superb, convivial restaurant with a great reputation based on its best-selling cook book ... More

London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
32 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Essence
Tapas & mezze bar next door to sister restaurant Moro on Exmouth Market. Sam and Sam Clark have made Moro a household name with their superb ... More

London > Restaurants > Russian restaurants
2-5 Carthusian Street, Paddington, London EC1M | Same location as Essence
Hidden away in Clerkenwell is one of the best Russian places in town. The décor is a little eastern bloc, crowned with a TV blasting away ... More

London > Restaurants > French restaurants
18 - 21 Charterhouse Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 2 minutes from Essence
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
22 Charterhouse Mews, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 2 minutes from Essence
Le Cafe Du Marche is three restaurants under one roof - Le Cafe, Le Grenier and Le Rendezvous. Le Cafe is an elegent French restaurant on ... More

London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 30th September 2020 to 17th January 2021
Essence, Silk Street, EC2 | 4 minutes from Essence
As part of the year-long Inside Out series, the Barbican Art Gallery presents a major exhibition on French artist Jean Dubuffet. Regarded as one of the ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 11th August 2020 to 24th January 2021 - Various Times
Essence, Silk Street, EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
The first UK display of the Nigerian-American artist's work, comprising pastel and charcoal drawings that explore an imagined ancient myth, complemented by an immersive soundtrack composed ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 1st October 2020 to 4th April 2021 - Various Times
Essence, Silk Street, EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
Artist Ling Tan explores social structures and collective responsibility in a multimedia installation comprising a giant two-player game of Pong....More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ... More

London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
In the two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and the Pit - you can enjoy everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 2 minutes from Essence
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation octagonal ... More

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ... More

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, City, London EC2 | 4 minutes from Essence
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you get ... More

London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 4 minutes from Essence
Its location opposite Smithfield Market is a very appropriate spot for the Farm Collective to set up shop. Working with select farmers and small producers, this outlet ... More

London > Shopping > Markets
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 4 minutes from Essence
For tenants of Smithfield Market getting up in the dark is the nothing out of the ordinary; with the market opening at 4am these hard ... More

London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ... More

London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from Essence
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ... More

London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 7 minutes from Essence
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ... More

London > Education > Cookery Courses
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, 42 Northampton Road, EC1R | 10 minutes from Essence
Featuring six catering stations, a demonstration bench and a communal dining table, B&H Kitchen , the cookery school from Bourne & Hollingsworth Group, guides Londoners ... More

London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 4 minutes from Essence
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ... More


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The Basement, 49-51 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 6 minutes from Essence
London Dance Academy is a dance studio in the middle of the City, five minutes' walk from Old Street and Barbican, which offers dance classes and ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 2 minutes from Essence
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 2 minutes from Essence
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ... More

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 4 minutes from Essence
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Nightlife near Essence

London > Nightlife > Bars
50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 2 minutes from Essence
Following the huge success of the Cocktail Trading Company in Oxford Circus, launched in January 2015, the award winning team ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
105 Charterhouse Street, EC1M | 2 minutes from Essence
The rapidly expanding Simmons Group has cracked the code when it comes to running a successful drinking spot with its bars (13 and counting) opening up ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
18-20 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 3 minutes from Essence
Situated in the heart of Clerkenwell, next door to St John and Smithfield Market, The Longroom specialises in craft beers, salt beef and gourmet sandwiches. Described ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
87 Bartholomew Close, Barbican, City, London EC1A | 4 minutes from Essence
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 4 minutes from Essence
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Essence
The Barbican Centre is the jewel in London's artistic crown, with its theatres, concert halls, art galleries and cinema providing a year-round programme of ... More
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Hotels Near Essence What's On Today Near Essence Ling Tan: Playing Democracy Exhibitions | Until 4th April 2021 Barbican Centre 4 minutes walk from Essence Artist Ling Tan explores social structures and collective responsibility in a multimedia installation comprising a giant two-player game of Pong....More Nye Thompson; Insulae: Of The Island Exhibitions | Until 4th April 2021 Barbican Centre 4 minutes walk from Essence A video installation of British coastal waters captured by drone, contemplating the impact of island geography on national identity in ...More ![]() Jean Dubuffet Exhibitions | Until 17th January 2021 Barbican Art Gallery 4 minutes walk from Essence As part of the year-long Inside Out series, the Barbican Art Gallery presents a major exhibition on French artist Jean ...More Toyin Ojih Odutola: A Countervailing Theory Exhibitions | Until 24th January 2021 Barbican Centre 4 minutes walk from Essence The first UK display of the Nigerian-American artist's work, comprising pastel and charcoal drawings that explore an imagined ancient myth, ...More Bruce Nauman Exhibitions | Until 21st February 2021 Tate Modern 18 minutes walk from Essence Immersive installations with an emphasis on sound and moving image by the Indiana-born artist, shown alongside poetic sculptures and neon ...More Zanele Muholi Exhibitions | Until 7th March 2021 Tate Modern 18 minutes walk from Essence More than 260 photographs which document and celebrate the lives of South Africa's black lesbian, gay, trans, queer and intersex ...More Dora Maurer Exhibitions | Until 24th January 2021 Tate Modern 18 minutes walk from Essence A year-long exhibition brings together some 35 works by the Hungarian artist, including graphic works, photographs, films and paintings created ...More Savinder Bual: Ananas And The Flatfish Exhibitions | Until 23rd January 2021 Peer 19 minutes walk from Essence During lockdown, visitors can savour two major artworks through the gallery's floor-to-ceiling windows onto Hoxton Street including the large-scale film ...More ![]() The Play That Goes Wrong Theatre | Until 2nd May 2021 Duchess Theatre 21 minutes walk from Essence Presented by the award-winning, international comedy company Mischief Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong follows the inept and accident prone ...More ![]()
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