Meet in the middle

Pubs between Bethnal Green and Oxford Circus

Bethnal Green (station, Tower Hamlets) and Oxford Circus (station, Westminster) are 6.1 km apart in a straight line. The point halfway between them is in London EC1 (Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Barbican, Old Street), and we list 78 pubs within 1 km of it.

Halfway is measured in a straight line here, not by journey time. Check the trip works for both of you. On the map you can filter by dog friendly, beer garden, live music and more, and share the result.

The 24 pubs closest to the midpoint

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    1. Sutton Arms

    80 m from the midpoint, in Farringdon

    Closest station: Barbican, about 1 min walk
    • Real cider
    • Food
    • Wifi
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    2. Shakespeare

    120 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk
    • Live music
    • Outdoor seating
    • Food
  3. Fox & Anchor, London EC1

    3. Fox & Anchor

    160 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk

    4.4 on Google (1,237)

    • Dog friendly
    • Heritage interior
    • Food
  4. Old Red Cow, London EC1

    4. Old Red Cow

    190 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 2 min walk

    4.3 on Google (1,053)

    • Dog friendly
    • Food
    • Takes bookings
  5. St John, London EC1

    5. St John

    210 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 4 min walk

    4.5 on Google (2,428)

    • Outdoor seating
    • Real cider
    • Food
  6. Hand & Shears, Smithfield

    6. Hand & Shears

    210 m from the midpoint, in Smithfield

    Closest station: Barbican, about 2 min walk

    4.4 on Google (449)

    • Open fire
    • Darts
    • Dog friendly
  7. Rising Sun, London EC1

    7. Rising Sun

    250 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk

    4.2 on Google (646)

    • Darts
    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
  8. Sutton Arms, London EC1

    8. Sutton Arms

    270 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 7 min walk

    4.4 on Google (470)

    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
    • Real cider
  9. Hope, London EC1

    9. Hope

    280 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 4 min walk

    4.4 on Google (623)

    • Outdoor seating
    • Heritage interior
    • Cask Marque
  10. Butcher's Hook & Cleaver, Smithfield

    10. Butcher's Hook & Cleaver

    300 m from the midpoint, in Smithfield

    Closest station: Barbican, about 4 min walk

    4.2 on Google (929)

    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
    • Family friendly
  11. Slaughtered Lamb, London EC1

    11. Slaughtered Lamb

    300 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 7 min walk

    4.3 on Google (1,269)

    • Sofas
    • Live music
    • Outdoor seating
  12. Sports Bar & Grill (Farringdon), London EC1

    12. Sports Bar & Grill (Farringdon)

    340 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 2 min walk

    3.9 on Google (1,388)

    • Outdoor seating
    • Sports TV
    • Family friendly
  13. Smiths of Smithfield, London EC1

    13. Smiths of Smithfield

    340 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 3 min walk

    4.2 on Google (2,651)

    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
    • Family friendly
  14. Holy Tavern, Clerkenwell

    14. Holy Tavern

    380 m from the midpoint, in Clerkenwell

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 3 min walk

    4.6 on Google (1,197)

    • Open fire
    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
  15. Bishops Finger, London EC1

    15. Bishops Finger

    380 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 5 min walk

    4.3 on Google (476)

    • Outdoor seating
    • Food
    • Takes bookings
  16. Three Compasses, London EC1

    16. Three Compasses

    380 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 1 min walk

    4.1 on Google (471)

    • Food
    • Takes bookings
    • Wheelchair access
  17. Castle, London EC1

    17. Castle

    400 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 1 min walk

    4.1 on Google (1,316)

    • Dog friendly
    • Food
    • Takes bookings
  18. Dovetail, London EC1

    18. Dovetail

    430 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 6 min walk

    4.6 on Google (1,023)

    • Outdoor seating
    • Food
    • Takes bookings
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    19. Two Brewers

    430 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 8 min walk

    4.2 on Google (595)

    • Darts
    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
  20. Jugged Hare, London EC1

    20. Jugged Hare

    450 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Moorgate, about 7 min walk

    4.1 on Google (2,219)

    • Food
    • Takes bookings
  21. Lamb & Trotter, London EC1

    21. Lamb & Trotter

    470 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: St Paul's, about 4 min walk

    4.4 on Google (240)

    • Sofas
    • Outdoor seating
    • Family friendly
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    22. Wood Street

    480 m from the midpoint, in Barbican

    Closest station: Moorgate, about 6 min walk
    • Darts
    • Pool table
    • Dog friendly
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    23. Whitecross Tap

    480 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk

    4.5 on Google (468)

    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
    • Sports TV
  24. Crown Tavern, London EC1

    24. Crown Tavern

    510 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 6 min walk

    4.3 on Google (1,345)

    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
    • Family friendly

Our list comes from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide (collected in October 2024), so it is not every pub in the area. Ratings and photos are Google’s (October 2024 to January 2025) and are shown only where we are sure the Google listing is the same pub. Pubs change: check with the pub before you travel.

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