30th April 2025
The ultimate guide to working in Strand and Fleet St provides you with a compelling list of reasons for choosing WC2 as the location of your office. From coffee shops to national landmarks, we have you covered. So many of the capital’s hotspots are right on your doorstep (alongside a multitude of transport links) that your team are bound to love working in this area!
Coffee
First things first. Where will your team buy their morning coffee?
Independents – We love The Fleet St Press – “dedicated to offering high quality coffees, ethically sourced and sustainably processed”, they offer beautifully made coffee and great quality bakes.
Chains – All of the usual cafes are there to suit those loyal to one particular brand – Pret a Manger, Black Sheep Coffee, Soho Coffee etc. Also worth a mention is Roasting Plant Coffee, a US brand who have opened a handful of London branches.
Lunch
Not everyone brings their lunch from home, so what options are available?
Chains – The ever popular meal deal chains, such as Tesco are on offer, alongside Itsu, Coco di Mama and Garbanzos Falafel & Salad Bar.
Independents – Brunels Sandwich Shop (211 Strand) has a devoted following with office workers in the area and queues form, so get there early for their freshly made sandwiches.
After work drinks
You are literally spoilt for choice for drinks venues in this area!
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese – A historic pub rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666, popular with literary figures like Dickens and Twain.
Olde Bank of England – Pies and pints under high ceilings with large artworks in the former Bank of England’s Law Courts.
The George – Built in 1723 and still retaining that old world charm.
Entertainment
West End theatres – A huge choice of award winning musicals and plays in some beautiful, period theatres.
Covent Garden – Street performers, high end shopping, bars, restaurants and a lively atmosphere.
Culture
Somerset House – A stunning neoclassical building on the Thames, with its art exhibitions, summer series and winter ice rink.
Sir John Soane’s Museum – The house and museum of Sir John Soane, one of the greatest English architects, displaying his vast collection of antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models and paintings.
Top WC2 landmarks
Royal Courts of Justice – An iconic Gothic-style building housing the High Court—impressive both inside and out.
Victoria Embankment Gardens – A peaceful riverside spot ideal for lunch breaks or a walk.
St. Bride’s Church – Known as the “journalists’ church,” with a distinctive tiered spire said to have inspired the traditional wedding cake.
Inner and Middle Temple Inns of Court – Historic legal institutions with beautiful gardens, courtyards, and architecture just off Fleet Street.
London Transport Museum – 200 years of groundbreaking design and innovation in buses, trams, trains and more.
So, there you have it, the ultimate guide to working in Strand and Fleet St. We hope that you found it a useful tool in your new office search.
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