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Central Street

 
 
ADDRESS
Central Street, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 
 

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Welcome to our guide for the area around Central Street in Islington. Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.

The nearest station to Central Street is Old Street Railway Station which is about 9 minutes to the South East.

Central Street is in the London area of Clerkenwell.
 
 

Location map of Central Street

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
Old Street Tube Station
 
9 minutes walk
 
Barbican Tube Station
 
11 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
Farringdon Rail
 
14 minutes walk
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Macclesfield Road NCP
 
2 minutes walk
 
Pear Tree Street NCP
 
3 minutes walk
 
 
 

Further articles featuring Central Street on LondonTown.com

 
Major Nightclubs

Layo and Bushwacka vs Sancho Panza The End, WC1A 1JJ New Year's Eve, 31st December 2007 This fantastic club boasts one of the biggest, crispest sound-systems...

 
 
Fun for Singles

J'Adore the Players The Players club is one of the coolest Tuesdays in town, making use of The End's main room as well as the AKA...

 
 
London's Top Clubs

The Den and Centro 18a West Central Street, WC1A 1JJ For many, the real damage of this bleeding recession came when iconic club The End...

 
THE BEST

Hotels near Central Street

Near Central Street
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 1 minute from Central Street
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
 
 
 
The Zetter London
The Zetter
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Petite Doubles: 71% off from £108
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 10 minutes from Central Street
This boutique hotel in trendy Clerkenwell fits right in with the warehouse chic designer feel of the neighbourhood. Mixing vintage chairs with stark modern prints, there's ...More
 
 
 
The Rookery Hotel London London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Rookery Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 49% off from £120
Peters Lane, EC1M | 12 minutes from Central Street
Filled with old fashioned touches like wood panelling, old paintings, stone flagged floors, claw foot baths and open fires, The Rookery has plenty of character. And ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Events near Central Street

Near Central Street
Valentine's Day Classics London
Valentine's Day Classics
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: 14th February 2012
Barbican Hall, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 12 minutes from Central Street
The classy alternative to sitting in a crowded restaurant eating overpriced food is the Barbican's evening of Valentine's Day Classics. The programme includes performances of Johann ...More
 
 
 
Recorder Consort London
Recorder Consort
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 1.05pm
Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, Silk Street, EC2Y | 13 minutes from Central Street
Ian Wilson conducts various works by Edmund Rubbra....More
 
 
 
Dickens's Children: Talk London
Dickens's Children: Talk
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 at 12noon-12.25pm, 1.30pm-1.55pm and 2.30pm-2.55pm
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 15 minutes from Central Street
A costumed character talk about the author's novels and how his upbringing influenced them....More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Entertainment near Central Street

Near Central Street
Sadler's Wells London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Central Street
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
 
 
 
Sadler's Wells Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Central Street
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national ...More
 
 
 
The Old Red Lion Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Old Red Lion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 12 minutes from Central Street
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a welcome ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Central Street

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Central Street
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Magnum Photos
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Central Street
The London gallery for renowned photo agency, Magnum. Representing the best in photography, The Magnum Photos selection process for new members is legendary for its toughness. ...More
 
 
 
Host Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Host Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 5 minutes from Central Street
Host was established in 2005 by Jon Levy, director of foto8, and Adrian Evans, director of Panos Pictures. Photojournalism - from classical black and white reportage ...More
 
 
 
Victoria Miro London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Victoria Miro
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, Hoxton, London N1 | 6 minutes from Central Street
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Central Street

The best shops and markets near Central Street
Bobbin Bicycles London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Bobbin Bicycles
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
397 St John Street, Angel, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Central Street
For your vintage-style bicycles and accessories head to Bobbin Bicycles in Islington, the self-proclaimed most beautiful bike boutique in Britain. Opened in spring 2007, Bobbins has ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Chimes Music Shop
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 11 minutes from Central Street
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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Lesley Craze Gallery
London > Shopping > Jewellery
34 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Central Street
Lesley Craze houses contemporary pieces of jewellery design in an interesting gallery shop. A range of materials is used, including both precious and semi-precious metals, and ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Central Street

What are the best dining options near Central Street London?
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Fish Central
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
149 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Central Street
Fish & Chips ...More
 
 
 
Coffee@ Goswell Road London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Coffee@ Goswell Road
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
154 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Central Street
Fairtrade is the focus at this laid back coffee stop off half way up Goswell Road on the right if you are heading north towards Islington. ...More
 
 
 
Look Mum No Hands! London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Look Mum No Hands!
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
49 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 5 minutes from Central Street
This cycle repair shop crossed with a cafe is the perfect hang-out for two wheel enthusiasts. Combining coffee and cycling Look Mum No Hands! on Old ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Central Street

Near Central Street
City Journalism London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Central Street
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 Wine Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 15 minutes from Central Street
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Workers' Educational Association
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 16 minutes from Central Street
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Central Street

Central Street gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Circus Space London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, Hoxton, London N1 | 14 minutes from Central Street
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
 
 
 
Postman's Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 16 minutes from Central Street
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
 
 
 
Urban Golf London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Urban Golf
London > Leisure > Golf
12 Smithfield Street, City, London EC1A | 16 minutes from Central Street
OK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it’s a brilliant idea that has been stylishly executed. ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Central Street

The best pubs near London Central Street.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Hat & Feathers
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 7 minutes from Central Street
...More
 
 
 
The Peasant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Peasant
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from Central Street
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ...More
 
 
 
William IV London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
William IV
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
7 Shepherdess Walk, Hoxton, London N1 | 7 minutes from Central Street
Off the beaten Old Street track, this surreal and spellbinding pub has obviously won a loyal following within months of opening. The friendly management are keen ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Central Street

Central Street clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Artillery Arms
London > Nightlife > Bars
102 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 9 minutes from Central Street
...More
 
 
 
The Nightjar Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Nightjar Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
129-131 City Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 9 minutes from Central Street
Live jazz and adventurous signature cocktails in a subterranean speakeasy setting try The Nightjar Bar in Shoreditch. Taking its cue from the illicit anti-Prohibition bars of ...More
 
 
 
Vinoteca London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Vinoteca
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
7 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 12 minutes from Central Street
Wine bars in the UK were given a bad name in the 1980s but places like this show us how it should be done. Both the ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Central Street

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Central Street.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Symphony Orchestra St Luke's
London > Business > Venue Hire
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 4 minutes from Central Street
...More
 
 
 
Sadler's Wells London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells
London > Business > Venue Hire
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Central Street
Can accomodate for up to 2070 people....More
 
 
 
the Brewery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
the Brewery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 11 minutes from Central Street
Whilst the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, or ...More
 
 
 
 

Also in Central Street

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Alternate names and popular misspellings for Central Street

Central Street, Central Stret
 
 

What's On Today

Near Central Street

 
 
 
 
James Yamada: The Summer Shelter Retreats Darkly Among The Trees
Exhibitions | Until 18th March 2012 

Parasol Unit 6 minutes walk from Central Street

An immersive outdoor installation exploring the phenomenon of light....More

UMOJA
UMOJA
Dance | Until 19th February 2012 

Sadler's Wells Theatre 10 minutes walk from Central Street

With a company of 30 singers, dancers, marimba players, drummers and musicians, UMOJA is a celebration of South Africa's performing ...More

 
Antonio Gades Company: Fuenteovejuna
Dance | Until 16th February 2012 

Sadler's Wells Theatre 10 minutes walk from Central Street

A presentation of the folk-dance interpretation of the Lope de Vega play, set in 15th-century Andalusia and based on real ...More

Happy New
Theatre | Until 24th March 2012 

The Old Red Lion Theatre 12 minutes walk from Central Street

Celebrities and abandoned brothers Danny and Lyle are about to step out into the big wide world, but their childhood ...More

Valentine's Day Classics
Valentine's Day Classics
Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

Barbican Hall 12 minutes walk from Central Street

The classy alternative to sitting in a crowded restaurant eating overpriced food is the Barbican's evening of Valentine's Day Classics. ...More

 
OMA/Progress
Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 

Barbican Centre 12 minutes walk from Central Street

Curated by the Belgium-based collective Rotor, this survey of the global architectural practice looks at the productivity and recent projects ...More

The Devil And Mister Punch
Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 

Barbican Centre 12 minutes walk from Central Street

Devised puppet theatre show from Improbable, in which a pair of down-at-heel vaudevillians are forced into presenting a Punch and ...More

Life Painting: Workshop
Exhibitions | Until 28th February 2012 

Candid Arts Galleries 12 minutes walk from Central Street

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Painting & Sculpture Exhibition
Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 

Candid Arts Galleries 12 minutes walk from Central Street

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Recorder Consort
Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

Guildhall School Of Music And Drama 13 minutes walk from Central Street

Ian Wilson conducts various works by Edmund Rubbra....More

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