FOX & ANCHOR

If a night at the pub invariably ends up with you wishing you could just pass out on the counter, you’ll be checking in at the Fox & Anchor with a pint already in hand. This classic old public house now has a revamped upper storey thanks to hotel group Malmaison, offering six handsome bedrooms above the bar which make the most of their Edwardian heritage whilst remaining as contemporary as any of the luxury chain’s other properties. Darkly sensuous, the décor includes lovely black and white images of neighbouring Smithfield market, luxurious bedding, and original tall, leaded windows. Located on the edge of the Square Mile, the Clerkenwell area has an abundance of markets, galleries and a thriving nightlife.