Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East Central London (London)

London Office / Retail to Rent - City of Westminster, London

The offices are located on Garrett Street, which is situated south of Old Street. Transport links for the location are superb, with bus routes along Goswell Road and Old Street, whilst Barbican and Old Street Stations are approximately 400 and 700 metres away. Local amenities are also good, with various bars, restaurants and shops located nearby, including Whitecross Street Market, which is operational during weekdays.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

07/04/2026

London Retail to Rent - Finsbury

This prominently positioned Class E premises offers a highly visible corner presence at Old Street and Sycamore Street, moments from the busy junction with Clerkenwell Road and Goswell Road. The ground-floor café space has been newly fitted to a high standard, featuring an attractive counter layout, window seating, wood-effect flooring, exposed air-conditioning, excellent natural light, mechanical shutter, and approximately 35 feet of frontage. Below, a well-equipped basement kitchen provides generous prep space supported by a mechanical ventilation system, storage areas, a private office, and WC facilities. The configuration and recent fit-out make this an ideal opportunity for operators seeking a turnkey café, retail, or showroom environment within a thriving central London submarket.

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - City of London

Tower 42 is one of the tallest buildings in the City of London at 607 feet (185 m) and one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks. The property is accessed via a three level entrance lobby from Old Broad Street that was refurbished in 2008. Tower 42 provides high quality office accommodation arranged over 43 floors.

Property Type:

Specialist

Date on Market:

27/05/2026

London Retail to Rent - Finsbury

The property is situated in a mixed used waterside development where City Road Basin meets the City Road (A501).

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - City of London

Queen Victoria St is a main throughfare running from Blackfriars to the Bank of England via Mansion House. Surrounded by commercial offices, a busy pub and restaurant circuit, opposite Blackfriars Station (Thameslink, Circle and District line).

Date on Market:

29/01/2026

London Retail to Rent - Finsbury

Date on Market:

21/01/2026

London Retail to Rent - Farringdon

Prominently situated on the west side of St John Street, south of the junction with Clerkenwell Road, in a prime Clerkenwell showroom location. To the south of the property, works will shortly complete to the St John Street Transformation project, a brand new pedestrianised public realm space with gardens, outdoor seating areas and a new cycle track through to Smithfield Market. Farringdon Station: Elizabeth line and Thameslink National Rail London Underground – Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

27/11/2025

London Retail to Rent - Shoreditch

The premises are directly opposite the Hoxton Hotel and located close to the junction with Old Street, a short walk from Old Street Station. Shoreditch is popular throughout the day, as well as being an evening and late-night destination, with many highly regarded restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The area also benefits from a large residential and office worker catchment. Gloria, Blacklock, Wahaca, Butchies, and numerous other F&B operators are in the immediate vicinity.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

24/10/2025

London Retail to Rent - City of London

The premises are located on the north side of Carthusian Street very close to the busy junction with Aldersgate Street, and a stones throw from Charterhouse Square, a landmark location in Clerkenwell. Transports connections are excellent with Barbican and Farringdon stations within 5 minutes walk (Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Circle, Elizabeth lines and National Rail)

Date on Market:

27/03/2025

London Office, Office / Retail to Rent - Farringdon

Located on the west side of Hatton Garden this modern building is close to its junction with Greville Street. The property is located within Hatton Garden’s vibrant mixed-use area and is well served by many shops, amenities, restaurants and bars. The property is in close proximity to Farringdon Station (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City and Elizabeth Line) and Chancery Lane (Central Line), both being within a five-minute walk.

Date on Market:

17/10/2025

London Retail to Rent - City of London

The property is situated within the Bank Conservation Area, directly outside Bank Station, providing unrivalled connectivity across London. The surrounding area is one of the City’s most vibrant leisure and hospitality destinations, anchored by nearby operators including The Ned, Coq d’Argent, Puttshack, and The Royal Exchange, with further high-profile restaurant openings scheduled. This prime setting benefits from exceptional footfall driven by office workers, tourists and visitors throughout the day and evening.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

27/05/2026

London Retail to Rent - City of London

Situated between Bank and St Paul’s stations, the property occupies a prime City core location surrounded by major office occupiers and high-street brands. Nearby operators include Itsu, Lush, Ted Baker, H&M, Black Sheep Coffee and Boots, while leading corporate tenants in the vicinity include Metro Bank, Eversheds Sutherland, Commerzbank and Investec Bank. The location benefits from strong weekday footfall and excellent transport connectivity, making it an attractive base for operators seeking central City exposure.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - City of London

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

05/09/2025

London Retail to Rent - Farringdon

A mixed-use development comprising a landmark 180 room hotel under its ‘hub by Premier Inn’ brand. Commercial retail space is furthermore on the ground floor. The building is situated on the Farringdon Road, at the junction with Vineyard Walk. The area benefits from excellent transport links and a vast array of bars, restaurants, including all the amenities on both Clerkenwell Green and Exmouth Market just a few minutes’ walk away. Farringdon tube station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and new Elizabeth line) and Chancery Lane (Central Line) are a short walk from the building. Farringdon Station is also a Thameslink station with overground trains to London Bridge, St. Pancras International.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

08/08/2025

London Retail to Rent - City of London

Units 4–5 at Leadenhall Market present a rare opportunity to secure a prime café, restaurant, or retail space in one of London’s most iconic and historic destinations.

Date on Market:

12/01/2026