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Golden Light at St Bartholomew-the-Great

Catch the last warm rays of the day in one of London’s oldest churches, then head out for dinner and a drink as the city lights up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:50

    St John

    Grab a pre-dinner drink at St John. This famous English restaurant and pioneer of 'nose-to-tail eating' is just a short walk from the church. Use this time to settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 15:35

    St Bartholomew-the-Great

    Walk to St Bartholomew-the-Great. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon at 16:20. The Norman architecture is beautifully lit by the golden light starting around 15:23, creating a serene atmosphere for your photo.

  3. 16:50

    The Jugged Hare

    Head to The Jugged Hare for dinner. This gastropub is modelled on a traditional countryside establishment with a hunting theme. The tables are old whisky barrels and the décor features stuffed animals, offering a distinctively atmospheric end to the evening.

  4. 17:50

    Fabric

    Finish the night at Fabric. This massive club provides a more underground version of the local dance scene. It is open Thursday through Saturday, so check listings for the specific times on your chosen evening.

Local tip

St Bartholomew-the-Great charges an admission fee for tourists when services are not in progress, but this does not apply if you are coming to pray or use the café. The Jugged Hare is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on weekends.

Check before you go

  • St Bartholomew-the-Great: Mo,Tu 08:30-17:00; We-Fr 08:30-21:00; Sa 10:30-16:00; Su 08:30-20:00. Admission is £4 for adults.
  • The Jugged Hare: Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:30.
  • Fabric: Thu–Sat times vary (check listings). Entry is £12-18.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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