Meet in the middle

Pubs between Bethnal Green and Soho

Bethnal Green (station, Tower Hamlets) and Soho (area, Westminster) are 5.6 km apart in a straight line. The point halfway between them is in London EC1 (Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Barbican, Old Street), and we list 82 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. Wood Street

    180 m from the midpoint, in Barbican

    Closest station: Moorgate, about 6 min walk
    • Darts
    • Pool table
    • Dog friendly
  2. Jugged Hare, London EC1

    2. Jugged Hare

    190 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Moorgate, about 7 min walk

    4.1 on Google (2,219)

    • Food
    • Takes bookings
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    3. Shakespeare

    250 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk
    • Live music
    • Outdoor seating
    • Food
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    4. Sutton Arms

    260 m from the midpoint, in Farringdon

    Closest station: Barbican, about 1 min walk
    • Real cider
    • Food
    • Wifi
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    5. Two Brewers

    300 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 8 min walk

    4.2 on Google (595)

    • Darts
    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
  6. Hand & Shears, Smithfield

    6. Hand & Shears

    310 m from the midpoint, in Smithfield

    Closest station: Barbican, about 2 min walk

    4.4 on Google (449)

    • Open fire
    • Darts
    • Dog friendly
  7. Old Red Cow, London EC1

    7. Old Red Cow

    320 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
  8. Rising Sun, London EC1

    8. Rising Sun

    380 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Barbican, about 3 min walk

    4.2 on Google (646)

    • Darts
    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
  9. Lord Raglan, London EC1

    9. Lord Raglan

    420 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: St Paul's, about 3 min walk

    4.2 on Google (1,531)

    • Darts
    • Pool table
    • Outdoor seating
  10. Fox & Anchor, London EC1

    10. Fox & Anchor

    420 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
  11. Lamb & Trotter, London EC1

    11. Lamb & Trotter

    430 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
  12. Butcher's Hook & Cleaver, Smithfield

    12. Butcher's Hook & Cleaver

    440 m from the midpoint, in Smithfield

    Closest station: Barbican, about 4 min walk

    4.2 on Google (929)

    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
    • Family friendly
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    13. Whitecross Tap

    450 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
  14. St John, London EC1

    14. St John

    480 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
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    15. Artillery Arms

    480 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Old Street, about 6 min walk
    • Open fire
    • Board games
    • Dog friendly
  16. Globe, London EC2

    16. Globe

    490 m from the midpoint, in London EC2

    Closest station: Moorgate, about 1 min walk

    4.3 on Google (2,283)

    • Pool table
    • Dog friendly
    • Food
  17. Keats at the Globe, London EC2

    17. Keats at the Globe

    490 m from the midpoint, in London EC2

    Closest station: Moorgate, about 1 min walk

    4.3 on Google (2,283)

    • Food
    • Takes bookings
    • Wheelchair access
  18. Hope, London EC1

    18. Hope

    520 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
  19. Finch's, London EC2

    19. Finch's

    530 m from the midpoint, in London EC2

    Closest station: Moorgate, about 7 min walk

    4.1 on Google (952)

    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
    • Food
  20. Bishops Finger, London EC1

    20. Bishops Finger

    540 m from the midpoint, in London EC1

    Closest station: Farringdon, about 5 min walk

    4.3 on Google (476)

    • Outdoor seating
    • Food
    • Takes bookings
  21. Sutton Arms, London EC1

    21. Sutton Arms

    540 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
  22. Smiths of Smithfield, London EC1

    22. Smiths of Smithfield

    570 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
  23. Old Doctor Butler's Head, London EC2

    23. Old Doctor Butler's Head

    570 m from the midpoint, in London EC2

    Closest station: Bank, about 5 min walk

    4.3 on Google (865)

    • Darts
    • Dog friendly
    • Outdoor seating
  24. Slaughtered Lamb, London EC1

    24. Slaughtered Lamb

    590 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

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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