In the heart of the action, close to some of the capital’s best restaurants, exclusive shops, renowned theatres and so much more, One Bishopsgate has a fabulous setting in The City. While for many years, this area of London has been all about business, there’s so much more than just offices and apartment blocks in our neighbourhood.

Whether you want late-night dim sum from a local takeaway, a walk to clear your head, the perfect restaurant for a date-night dinner or an easy route out of the city to take a holiday or business trip, allow us to share our favourite places and top tips about the place we call home.

The Square Mile

These days you’re more likely to notice the glittering high-rises and stylish apartment buildings, however the City of London, known colloquially as the Square Mile, is in fact part of the oldest settlement in London. While it isn’t actually an accurate square mile, it’s not far off and the area is absolutely brimming with historical sights and modern-day additions. Though you’ll find many of the UK’s financial services and trading establishments in this area, there are also creative industries, retail, hospitality and plenty of other businesses too – it’s surprisingly diverse.

Dining

With so many corporate workers in one place, there are a fabulous array of dining options to suit all palates. Needing no introduction is the Pan Pacific’s own restaurant, situated just a few floors away from The Sky Residences at One Bishopsgate Plaza: Straits Kitchen is a melting pot of vibrant South East Asian cuisine and is available to residents all day (hot tip: you can also have meals delivered to your Residence, or book a private dining room for special occasions). Step outside the building, however, and there’s a whole world of flavours waiting for you. Just behind One Bishopsgate Plaza you’ll find Duck & Waffle serving modern European cuisine 24/7 on the 40^th floor of Salesforce Tower, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the city and The Gherkin – which has its own dining establishment, Searcys at The Gherkin: a great spot for afternoon tea. On the floor below Duck & Waffle you’ll find Sushi Samba, serving cocktails and Japanese dishes with equally stunning views. There are a huge number of household-name restaurants locally if you’re looking for a quick bite, including The Ivy, Burger and Lobster, and LEON. Galvin La Chapelle, the Michelin-starred French dining spot, is five minutes’ walk away.

Shopping

While the Square Mile might not seem, on surface level, a residential area, there are a huge number of apartment blocks that have sprung up in the last couple of decades, bringing with them a host of day-to-day shops and services. Residents of the Sky Residences choose to use Ocado for food shopping, though there are a number of Waitrose and Tesco stores in the vicinity, for when you want to grab a ‘dine in for two’ on the way home from the office, or a pint of milk for your morning cappuccino. At 135 Bishopsgate – just a few minutes’ walk away on the cusp of Spitalfields – gastronomic powerhouse Eataly has a branch of its excellent deli/café/restaurant experience where you can find every Italian product under the sun. And Liverpool Station’s well-appointed concourse has a pharmacy, a branch of Waterstones, clothes, shoes and cosmetics stores, all under one roof. With a tube station nearby the wider areas of London are within easy reach; you could be shopping South Molton Street in Mayfair or Westfield Stratford in under 20 minutes.

Transport

Back to business: there are a huge number of corporate headquarters in the local area, many of which are easily walkable from the Sky Residences. Slightly further afield, Canary Wharf is 20 minutes on the Elizabeth Line, and there are, of course, the ubiquitous London cabs or private hire taxis, too. But with public transport provisions this good, why not take the train or tube? Liverpool Street Station is less than 2 minutes’ walk away, with Elizabeth Line and National Rail services and an underground station on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. For overseas trips, the Elizabeth Line can whisk you to London Heathrow Airport and London City Airport, the latter via a change to the DLR. If you’d prefer to travel by taxi, just ask your concierge at the Sky Residences to make the booking and your vehicle will be waiting for you.

Leisure

It’s no secret that living in London has a huge number of perks, from travel to shopping, business to nightlife. But sometimes it’s just the very essence of London that makes it such a fabulous place to live. Our concierge can provide you with some great local recommendations for what to see and do in the neighbourhood. Personal favourites of our concierge team include exploring Spitalfields’ Petticoat Lane Market, a street market that dates back to the 17^th century; taking a stroll down to London Bridge and along Oystergate Walk for views of the river Thames; and perhaps crossing the river for snacks at Borough Market.  The immediate area around One Bishopsgate Plaza has a number of leisure attractions, from crazy golf at Swingers, Tee Box or Pitch City to exploring ancient churches, taking in the view from many of the viewpoints like Horizon 22 or The Lookout, or seeking out the tiny streets and many unique oddities that can be found in the City of London.

The Sky Residences at one bishopgate plaza

Your Home in the city. Sanctuary in the sky.

One Bishopsgate Plaza is the first tower development with luxury private residences - The Sky Residences serviced by five-star Pan Pacific Hotel.  The apartments feature open, flexible layouts and dramatic views over the surrounding area.

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