Just round the corner from the hotel was the Barbican area.

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Lots of bars and eating places.

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The really grumpy one disapproved of the noise though, live music in most of the places
Also some interesting old railway related buildings to be found there.

Dinner was at a Cafe Rouge. Somewhat quiet when we arrived but then a group appeared and one of the ladies had a voice to sink the navy ships in the bay, even the not so grumpy one was glad of a quick exit. otherwise good food, nice place 7/10