Austin Friars Area Information
Austin Friars Area Information
Austin Friars (EC3) is a suburb in the borough of City and County in The City of London – often referred to as the Square Mile. Centred around Austin Friars Square, the area is well known for it financial businesses, educational institutes, and hotels. Situated between Old Broad Street, Bishopsgate, and Bank, Austin Friars has an esteemed reputation.
Transport Information
The nearest tube station to Austin Friars is London Liverpool Street, followed closely by Moorgate (both on Central, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City Lines). Bank (Northern, Central, Circle, District Lines) and the DLR are also within walking distance.
Liverpool Street Station: 6 minutes
Moorgate: 7 minutes
Bank and DLR: 7 minutes
What kind of businesses and companies does Austin Friars suit?
Being within the Square Mile, businesses in the financial and banking industry are well suited to the Austin Friars area. Existing companies located in the area include solicitors, recruitment agencies, publishers, and private clinics. Due to the exclusive hotels, the neighbourhood of Austin Friars is also regarded as a retail and commercial centre. Monthly rental fees for serviced offices in Austin Friars vary from £400 to £750 – including facilities and services such as telecommunications.
Eating Out
There are a number of lunch time cafes and eateries for city workers in the area which are very reasonably priced. In terms of restaurants, some of the best fine-dining establishments are located nearby. Bonds (5 Threadneedle Street, EC2R 8AY), is a elegant French cuisine restaurant attached to the stylish Threadneedles Hotel - a popular choice for social events. If its a traditional English restaurant your after (and these are few and far between), try S&M Cafe (28 Leadenhall Market, EC2V 1LR), serving you a British classic - sausage and mash - with over 20 varieties of the dish to choose from.
Entertainment and Nightlife
Austin Friars is home to the tallest building in London, Tower 42, and at the very top on the 42nd floor, is the aptly named Vertigo 42 Bar (25 Old Broad Street, EC2N 1HQ). This exclusive bar offers the most sensational views over London, but make sure you reserve a table, as the capacity is only 70. If you’re not a fan of heights, The Bathhouse (8 Bishopsgate Churchyard, EC2M 3TJ) is an alternate option. Keep your feet firmly on the ground in this one-storey listed building – an oddity in comparison to the office skyscrapers, but a welcome one at that.
Local Attractions
Austin Friars is 5 minutes away from the Leadenhall Market (EC3V 1LT), a covered market hall which dates back to the first century AD. Fruit, veg, meat and some clothes stores are located inside, making it a popular destination for workers and tourists. The area is also home to galleries and museums, including the Bank of England Museum (Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH), which has a unique collection of gold bars and bank notes.
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