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Mincing Lane EC3 is positioned next to some of the largest and predominant office complexes in the City of London. Mincing Lane is said to be named after the nuns of the nearby church St Helen's Bishopsgate, who were known as mynchens. Mincing Lane is a busy area due to its location in the centre of the Square Mile, within London's financial district.
Mincing Lane is home to Minster Court, a three building complex that stands on Mark Lane EC3 and Great Tower Street EC3. Minster Court was designed in the late 1980's by GMW Partnership and many companies are based here. The London Underwriting Centre, home to a variety of insurance and reinsurance organisations, is located in impressive surroundings within Minster Court. Retail and leisure facilities within Minster Court include Ball Brothers, at Mark Lane EC3. This spacious bar is decorated in a modern style and provides access for disabled guests. Food is available all day at Ball Brothers, which also has a wine menu with over 100 choices. The lively Bar Med is also located in Minster Court and provides excellent Mediterranean food. Bar Med often has drinks promotions and a resident DJ, playing a wide variety of music till late.
Plantation Place is situated along the left side of Mincing Lane and also faces Fenchurch Street and Rood Lane EC3. Plantation Place is built on the site of a former Roman colony and is designed to fit in with the history of this part of London. Designed by Arup Associates, Plantation Place is a two building complex that houses a number of companies including Accenture and Royal & Sun Alliance. This 68m high structure has 3000 square metres of roof gardens, which provide amazing views across London.
Mincing Lane leads into Fenchurch Street at its northern end. Fenchurch Street is home to a number of offices, retail outlets and restaurants. This area is busy Monday to Friday and is often quiet at weekends. Lombard Street EC3 lies west of Fenchurch Street next to busy Gracechurch Street. Lombard Street leads to Bank at its northern end and visitors can find many landmarks here. This includes the Bank of England and Bank of England Museum, along Lothbury EC3, Princes Street EC3 and Threadneedle Street EC3. The Royal Exchange, home to designer stores such as Hermes and Gucci, stands between Threadneedle Street and Cornhill EC3. Mansion House, the extravagant official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, is also situated close to Bank Underground Station, on Wallbrook EC3.
Mincing Lane is 200m north of the River Thames and 150m away from Byward Street and Lower Thames Street EC3. Byward Street is close to Tower Hill and the Tower of London, as well as the impressive Trinity Square Gardens, located in Trinity Square EC3. Custom House, Old Billingsgate Market and Grants Quay Wharf can all be found on Lower Thames Street. The Monument stands 350m from Mincing Lane, on Monument Street EC3 and Fish Street Hill EC3. Visitors can climb the 311 steps to the viewing platform here, to experience breathtaking views of London landmarks including Tower 42, the Lloyds Building and London Bridge.
Mincing Lane is close to Fenchurch Street mainline station (200m) and Tower Hill Underground Station (350m). Tower Gateway Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Station is 400m from Mincing Lane. Monument Underground Station is 400m west of Mincing Lane and is linked to Bank, on the Central, Circle, District, Northern and Waterloo & City lines, as well as the DLR.
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