Liverpool Street Area Guide

Table of contents

• History of Liverpool Street 
• Getting Around Liverpool Street 
• Tube Stations near Liverpool Street  
• Nearby Airports  
• Mainline Stations 
• Bus Routes 
• Home and Market Trends   
• Local Life in Liverpool Street 
• Shopping  
• Food  
• Open Spaces 
• Arts and Entertainment  
• Gyms and Fitness 
• Nightlife  
• Nest  
• Local Authority 
• Fun fact about Liverpool Street   

History of Liverpool Street 

Initially build as the latest terminal for the Great Eastern Railway, Liverpool Street Station first opened its doors in 1874, with the railway terminus playing its part in both world wars, solidifying its place in the nation’s history. The station itself occupies approximately 10 acres of land that historically housed the Bethlem Royal hospital, with the City of London Gasworks and the City of London Theatre both being demolished to accommodation for the quickly expanding station. Within the first ten years of the station’s operation it saw approximately 60 trains pass over its lines each day, with more recent years seeing Liverpool Street be hailed as the capital’s third busiest station as around 66 million passengers pass through each year.

Getting Around Liverpool Street 

Tube Stations near Liverpool Street  

Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Aldgate and Bank

Nearby Airports  

London City Airport, Biggin Hill Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport  

Mainline Stations 

Liverpool Street station, Moorgate Station, Fenchurch Street Station and Shoreditch High Street Station 

Bus Routes 

Busses departing from Liverpool station connect to Islington, Dalston, Hackney and Wapping to name a few.  

Home and Market Trends   

Whilst the city of London may not have the greatest number of residents, the lucky few that are fortunate enough to live within the famed square mile can enjoy surroundings steeped in history, nestled alongside sleek, modern boutiques, restaurants and markets; making it one of the nation’s most desirable locations.  

Local Life in Liverpool Street 

Shopping  

Old Spitalfields Market  

Popular with tourists and locals alike, East London’s Old Spitalfields Market is bustling with street food outlets serving lite bites, alongside clothing boutiques and record stands, providing something for those with a truly eclectic taste.  

UNcorked

Established for over 2 decades, Uncorked’s independent style and rich expertise has seen them become hailed as one of the UK’s leading wine merchants!  

Food  

Duck and Waffle

Hailed as the highest restaurant in London, the Duck and Waffle sits 40 floors above the capital’s skyline, offering diners a stunning surrounding alongside their critically acclaimed dishes.  

Mrs Foggs Dockside Drinkery & Distillery  

Greeting its patrons with all the Nautical charm of the bygone Victorian era, Mrs Foggs has become a staple of the City of London’s nightlife, being widely acclaimed for far more than its charming aesthetic, but a phenomenal mix of premium spirits, cocktails and dining experiences.  

Open Spaces 

Finsbury Circus Gardens  

Boasting the title of the largest public green space within the boundaries of the City of London, Finsbury Circus Gardens spans a modest 2.2 hectares and is established on the grounds of the capital’s first park, opened in the early 1600’s. 

Arts and Entertainment  

The Barbican Centre  

Renowned for its fine art exhibitions, live music and theatrics, alongside its brutalist stylings, the Barbican centre prides itself on offering its audiences something innovative, refreshing and across every form of expression and artistry.  

Gyms and Fitness 

1REBEL 

Described by GQ magazine as “the gym for people who hate gyms”, 1REBEL incorporates the classic fitness and wellbeing experience into a refreshingly modern package.  

Nightlife  

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town  

This secluded bar is well hidden, with the entrance being sounds through a fridge in another bar! This cocktail lover’s dream is discovered by heading into the Breakfast Club Café and asking to see the mayor! 

Nest  

One of the newer additions to the city of London’s night scene, NEST has quickly established itself as the place for some of London’s best cocktails, with seasoned mixologists creating delightful accompaniments to their extensive dining menu.  

Local Authority 

Bank falls under the City of London authority  

Fun fact about Liverpool Street   

Finsbury Circus Gardens is grade II listed and comprises the remains of Moor Fields, London’s first public park; dating back to 1607.