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Moorgate is a quietly historic district on the northern edge of the City of London, a place of offices, old churches and Roman remains that sits between the financial core and the cultural island of the Barbican. It rewards the curious walker willing to look past the modern facades.
Where is Moorgate and how to get there
Moorgate lies in the north of the City of London, between Bank and Old Street. Its station serves the Northern, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines, the Elizabeth line and national rail, making it very well connected.
History, walls and the Barbican
Moorgate takes its name from one of the old gates in the City wall, and fragments of that Roman and medieval wall survive nearby. The district borders the Barbican, the great brutalist estate and arts centre, and lies close to the future home of the London Museum at Smithfield. Its streets hide old churches and livery halls among the office towers, remnants of a much older City.
Eating and drinking
Like much of the City, Moorgate is geared to the working week, with restaurants, sandwich spots and pubs busiest at lunchtime and after work. The cultural cafes of the Barbican are a short walk away for a quieter break.
Good to know
What is near Moorgate?
Moorgate sits within easy walking distance of the Barbican arts centre and its estate, the Bank junction and its institutions, and Liverpool Street. It is a well-connected base for exploring the northern City, with surviving fragments of the old Roman wall to be found nearby.
Where to go next
Explore the Barbican, Bank or Liverpool Street, or browse all our London neighbourhood guides.
