The Bear, Farringdon

Farringdon: turn left out of the station and head up Cowcross Street. When you get to a little alleyway on the left, turn left up the alleyway, just as the road bears right (by the Hope), and carry on up through St. John's gate. Admire the view and go through the arch, you'll see the pub on your left. Barbican: turn left out of the station up Aldersgate Street and head for the lights. Turn left at the traffic lights, walk along Clerkenwell Road, cross the junction with St. John Street and next left you'll see the square, with the pub on the right hand side.