Duration
2 hours
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€€
Setting
Indoor
About St. John Smithfield
Pioneering nose-to-tail restaurant in a former smokehouse serving offal, whole roasted animals, and house-baked bread. The bone marrow and parsley salad is the signature starter. Fergus Henderson's restaurant changed British dining.
Insider Tips
Order the roast bone marrow to start and check the daily specials board for whole roasted items meant for sharing.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
26 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, UK
Neighborhood
City of LondonNearest Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 2 hours.
St. John Smithfield is in the City of London neighborhood of London. The address is 26 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Nearby in City of London
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