The Hope, Smithfield

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location:

Smithfield

address:

94 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6BH

phone:

0871 258 6130*
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nearest stations:

Farringdon railway station London Underground station
(220m) - zone 1

Barbican railway station London Underground station
(300m) - zone 1

City Thameslink railway station
(400m)

Chancery Lane London Underground station
(630m) - zone 1

St. Paul's London Underground station
(660m) - zone 1

how to find it:

Farringdon: Turn left out of the tube and head up Cowcross. The pub is on the right at the top of the street. Barbican: Turn left out of the tube and take the first left into Carthusian Street, pass through Charterhouse Square and on into Charterhouse Street. Pub is no more than two minutes walk on the right.

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nearby attraction(s):

Museum of London (440m)

Barbican Centre (570m)

Host Gallery (630m)

Street View - click to see the area around the Hope

An old, early-opening pub in the heart of Smithfield meat market, The Hope has serviced the traders here for many a year. Still retaining a few of its original features, the well-kept beer and genial bar staff make this a good place to meet and have a couple of drinks. It also has a critically acclaimed restaurant on the first floor and serves excellent roast meat sandwiches at lunchtime. Quiet enough of an evening, be warned that it often closes early (8:30-9:00ish most nights - well, you would too if you opened at 6:00 in the morning). However, if you like a place with a bit of activity and a comfortable atmosphere, or like the idea of a Guinness with your breakfast, the Hope is a sound bet.

reviewed:
27/03/2009