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 81 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
- No photo
1. Sutton Arms
80 m from the midpoint, in Farringdon
Closest station: Barbican, about 1 min walk- Real cider
- Food
- Wifi
- No photo
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
160 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk4.4 on Google (1,237)
- Dog friendly
- Heritage interior
- Food

4. Old Red Cow
190 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 2 min walk4.3 on Google (1,053)
- Dog friendly
- Food
- Takes bookings
- No photo
5. White Bear
210 m from the midpoint, in London
Closest station: Farringdon, about 4 min walk 
6. St John
210 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 4 min walk4.5 on Google (2,428)
- Outdoor seating
- Real cider
- Food

7. Hand & Shears
210 m from the midpoint, in Smithfield
Closest station: Barbican, about 2 min walk4.4 on Google (449)
- Open fire
- Darts
- Dog friendly

8. Rising Sun
250 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk4.2 on Google (646)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

9. Sutton Arms
270 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 7 min walk4.4 on Google (470)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Real cider

10. Hope
280 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 4 min walk4.4 on Google (623)
- Outdoor seating
- Heritage interior
- Cask Marque

11. Butcher's Hook & Cleaver
300 m from the midpoint, in Smithfield
Closest station: Barbican, about 4 min walk4.2 on Google (929)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Family friendly

12. Slaughtered Lamb
300 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 7 min walk4.3 on Google (1,269)
- Sofas
- Live music
- Outdoor seating

13. Sports Bar & Grill (Farringdon)
340 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 2 min walk3.9 on Google (1,388)
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV
- Family friendly

14. Smiths of Smithfield
340 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 3 min walk4.2 on Google (2,651)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Family friendly

15. Holy Tavern
380 m from the midpoint, in Clerkenwell
Closest station: Farringdon, about 3 min walk4.6 on Google (1,197)
- Open fire
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

16. Bishops Finger
380 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 5 min walk4.3 on Google (476)
- Outdoor seating
- Food
- Takes bookings

17. Three Compasses
380 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 1 min walk4.1 on Google (471)
- Food
- Takes bookings
- Wheelchair access

18. Castle
400 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 1 min walk4.1 on Google (1,316)
- Dog friendly
- Food
- Takes bookings

19. Dovetail
430 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Farringdon, about 6 min walk4.6 on Google (1,023)
- Outdoor seating
- Food
- Takes bookings
- No photo
20. Two Brewers
430 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 8 min walk4.2 on Google (595)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

21. Jugged Hare
450 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Moorgate, about 7 min walk4.1 on Google (2,219)
- Food
- Takes bookings

22. Lamb & Trotter
470 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: St Paul's, about 4 min walk4.4 on Google (240)
- Sofas
- Outdoor seating
- Family friendly
- No photo
23. Wood Street
480 m from the midpoint, in Barbican
Closest station: Moorgate, about 6 min walk- Darts
- Pool table
- Dog friendly
- No photo
24. Whitecross Tap
480 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.5 on Google (468)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV
Our list was 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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- Bethnal Green (station, Tower Hamlets)Pubs in Bethnal Green
- Oxford Circus (station, Westminster)Pubs in London W1
