Widely regarded as the hardest pub in London to find, Ye Olde Mitre is tucked down a near-invisible alleyway off Hatton Garden and has been there in some form since 1546, when it was built for the servants of the Bishops of Ely. The dark panelled rooms are tiny, the only food is toasties and pork pies, and there is a preserved cherry tree trunk in the entrance that Queen Elizabeth I is said to have danced around with Sir Christopher Hatton. Seek it out, order a real ale and you will feel very pleased with yourself.
Unexpectedly fascinating museum uncovering the hidden history of London’s postal system. Make sure to pre-book a ride on Mail Rail, a miniature underground train through old postal tunnels. Blends social history, engineering, and quirky stories from centuries of communication.
Feels immersive and slightly secretive, revealing a part of the city most people never get to see.
Independent cinema dedicated to arthouse, world cinema, and thoughtfully curated programming. Focuses on films you are unlikely to find in mainstream theatres, from restorations to international releases. Includes a cosy bar and members’ space, making it as much a cultural hangout as a cinema.
Hand built arcade created by cartoonist and engineer Tim Hunkin. Filled with coin operated machines that satirise everything from airport security to social media.
Nothing is digital or slick, each piece is mechanical, noisy, and deliberately imperfect. Feels irreverent and slightly chaotic, more like stepping into someone’s mind than a traditional attraction.
A Japanese family business in the heard of Covent Garden, offering high quality Japanese knives, scissors, various kitchen and garden tools and knife sharpening since 2013.
