Description
Some hotels blend into the background. Ruby Stella was never meant to. Taking inspiration from one of Clerkenwell's greatest storytellers, Charles Dickens, and the neighbourhood that shaped his world, Stella brings the area's publishing heritage to life. Quills, printing presses, gilt edges and marbled endpapers set the scene in our 24/7 bar, with nods to the printers, bookbinders and publishers that once called Clerkenwell home. The bar is serving around the clock, the courtyard terrace invites you to linger and live music appears regularly throughout the week. From an early-morning flat white to a late-night cocktail, something good is always within reach. When it's time to call it a night, our rooms have everything you need to rest and recharge. A big comfy bed topped with a fluffy duvet, a rainfall shower and Ruby's signature aromatherapy bath amenities are all there to help you wake up refreshed. Step outside and Clerkenwell is yours to explore. Independent restaurants, neighbourhood bars and creative businesses sit alongside centuries of history. And with nearby Farringdon station connecting you to the City, Shoreditch and the West End, the rest of London is within easy reach.
Restaurant
Tucked inside the Goldsmiths Centre, Bench is the kind of café that makes a neighbourhood feel complete. Union Hand Roasted coffee, seasonal dishes prepared on site and a bright, airy space create the perfect setting to slow down for a morning coffee or settle in for a relaxed working lunch. Just a 10 minute walk from Ruby Stella.
La Casetta is an Italian café restaurant on Clerkenwell Road, known for fresh pasta, honest plates and a warm, unpretentious atmosphere. A relaxed neighbourhood option for lunch or dinner, just a two minute walk from Ruby Stella.
You will find Bouchon Racine upstairs at the Three Compasses, a pub that has stood for 300 years. Downstairs, it is a proper London pub; upstairs, chef Henry Harris serves unashamedly French cooking inspired by the bouchons of Lyon. Think calf's brains in black butter, tete de veau, creme caramel, and a French led wine list. Bold, generous, and deeply old school, a 10 minute walk from Ruby Stella.
The little sibling of Moro next door, Morito is a Spanish and Moorish tapas bar with a glowing orange counter and a habit of filling up fast. Ajo blanco with cherries and pan con tomate are among the stand out dishes, while a quick glass of sherry has a way of turning into an entire evening. Low intervention wines, great music and an atmosphere all of its own, just five minutes from Ruby Stella.
