The City of London is the primary business district of the capital and very much at its heart. It's well-known for its influential business environment, its numerous skyscrapers and an excellent choice of restaurants and bars.
Which business sectors does this area attract?
The City Core is the home of large businesses. It's your typical busy center, featuring plenty of skyscrapers, refurbished brick façade buildings and that high-powered corporate feel. So if being at the center of the action is important to your business, the City Core is the place to be.
This area is popular with finance and insurance companies, perhaps due to the close proximity to other like-minded companies as well as the Lloyds building - the home of the insurance sector. Banking, accountancy and law are also well-established industries in this area, with occupiers including HSBC, RBS, Accenture and Ashurst LLP.
Transport Links
Transport around the centre is simple, benefiting from London's tube network as well as the upcoming Queen Elizabeth line (Crossrail) opening in 2018 at Liverpool Street.
What does the City of London have to offer?
In addition to the thriving corporate scene, the area also features green spaces and is close to landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London.
During the working week, there are plenty of options for socializing or arranging client meetings at high-end restaurants. Bars and lunch spots are plentiful, with a number offering impressive views across London – for example, City Social, Sushi Samba and the Sky Garden. It is worth noting that the area is significantly quieter during the weekends, meaning some establishments will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
London City Airport provides convenient access to many International destinations, perfect if your business involves frequent travel.
What does the area have to offer?
This area of London has several perks. An office here gives you access to the vibrant city centre but also allows you to benefit from better value for money compared to the City Core or West End areas.
The social scene here is good, as well as boasting attractive refurbished buildings in light of a recent effort to transform the area.
This part of central London is popular with tech and media companies. It's more affordable than other parts of London, and often offers office space with that kooky edge media companies go hand-in-hand with. Retail and leisure are also popular industries in this part of London.
Transport Links
Travelling around the area is simple, as well as being cycle-friendly, so getting from A to B shouldn't be an issue. Farringdon station will become one of the best connected in the whole of London with the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth line in 2018.
Local amenities
Just like the very centre of London, the social scene here is busier during the working week, however, it does still provide plenty of opportunity for weekend socials too. There's a good mix of both chain and independent places to spend post-work drinks or grab a coffee on your way in.
The area also features green spaces and should be transformed further by the upcoming arrival of Crossrail, making it simpler to get to commuter towns to the east and west.
Shoreditch is in an excellent location for staying connected. You can easily access the city's financial district, as well as popular residential areas such as Whitechapel and Shadwell. It has been transformed from a run-down, slightly tatty area into a buzzing, rejuvenated hub for the more creatively-minded person.
It's also popular with start-up companies that want all the perks of being close to the city centre, but with a slightly less corporate environment.
Amenities
The once run-down environment now features trendy bars and plenty of spots for creatives to meet up, network and settle in. Independent eateries are popular here, as well as the traditional pubs and the close by Brick Lane.
The Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane Markets also provide plenty to keep the team occupied, whether that's on a lunch break or when picking up breakfast for an early client meeting.
Why pick this area of London?
Once considered a fringe City market, Aldgate is now fully established as its own new market that's already seeing big-name property companies, developers and housebuilders settle in. There's been a big redevelopment push in this area, boosting its profile significantly. New businesses that have been located there include Uber and TAG Worldwide.
Transport Links
Aldgate is within walking distance of Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, and Dalston, but is a cheaper alternative to areas such as Clerkenwell, Shoreditch and the very centre of London.
The facilities and accessibility of Aldgate make it a popular choice with start-ups and small businesses. The location means you're free to take advantage of the city, without the added price tag.
One thing that sets Aldgate apart is its transport. The two stations here provide access to four tube lines - Circle, Metropolitan, District, and Hammersmith and City. And it's only set to improve – The Queen Elizabeth line (Crossrail) will benefit the area from 2018, connecting it with the West End as well as Heathrow.
Aldgate is also well connected to Liverpool Street and Tower Gateway - meaning it's ideal for those that need to travel in and out of Canary Wharf with access to City airport.
Amenities
Outside of the office, Aldgate has plenty on offer to cater to staff, as well as potential clients. Restaurants, pubs and bars are all nearby, as well as plenty of choices for lunch.
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