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Waterlow Park
Highgate HillGreat place for a walk or a visit to the on-site gallery.
The iconic heath is one of London's biggest parklands. Worth multiple visits. Make sure you go atop Parliament Hill for the best view of the city!
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
The iconic heath is one of London's biggest parklands. Worth multiple visits. Make sure you go atop Parliament Hill for the best view of the city!
A run from the flat to the end of this disused railway line and back is a good 4.5 miles. Perfect start or end to the day!
114 locals recommend
Parkland Walk
Parkland WalkA run from the flat to the end of this disused railway line and back is a good 4.5 miles. Perfect start or end to the day!
Supermarkets / stores aren't exciting, but sometimes they're needed! 5 minute walk up the hill for your usual needs from toothpaste to deodorant via milk, cheese, wine, beer, etc! :)
1336 locals recommend
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StSupermarkets / stores aren't exciting, but sometimes they're needed! 5 minute walk up the hill for your usual needs from toothpaste to deodorant via milk, cheese, wine, beer, etc! :)
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best pubs in the area, and still a bit of a secret to the locals. My personal favourite. An outstanding selection of bijou gins.
26 locals recommend
The Duke's Head
16 Highgate High StOne of the best pubs in the area, and still a bit of a secret to the locals. My personal favourite. An outstanding selection of bijou gins.
A very famous pub in the area. Can get busy, but get there early, grab a table, and you're in for a charming night.
70 locals recommend
The Flask, Highgate
77 Highgate W HillA very famous pub in the area. Can get busy, but get there early, grab a table, and you're in for a charming night.
My default pub of the area, with relaxed atmosphere, comfy sofas and above-average (but well-priced) food. Only 5 minute walk from the flat.
23 locals recommend
The Angel Inn
37 Highgate High StMy default pub of the area, with relaxed atmosphere, comfy sofas and above-average (but well-priced) food. Only 5 minute walk from the flat.
An outstanding bar / music space 10 minutes walk from the flat. A haunt of A-list music stars due to its anonymity.
41 locals recommend
The Boogaloo
312 Archway RdAn outstanding bar / music space 10 minutes walk from the flat. A haunt of A-list music stars due to its anonymity.
Don't be fooled by the unexciting exterior or eccentric interior; there's proper, well-priced and DELICIOUS Italian food to be found here. Run by Italians, so you know it's going to be good.
16 locals recommend
Fabrizio Restaurant
30 St Cross StDon't be fooled by the unexciting exterior or eccentric interior; there's proper, well-priced and DELICIOUS Italian food to be found here. Run by Italians, so you know it's going to be good.
Food Scene
People have a go at Cafe Rouge because it's a chain, well I love it. The prices are good and the staff friendly. One of the best outdoor spaces onto Pond Square for those warmer evenings!
26 locals recommend
Café Rouge
6-7 South GrovePeople have a go at Cafe Rouge because it's a chain, well I love it. The prices are good and the staff friendly. One of the best outdoor spaces onto Pond Square for those warmer evenings!
No more perfect a place in London for afternoon tea and, yes... cake!
15 locals recommend
High Tea Of Highgate
50 Highgate High StreetNo more perfect a place in London for afternoon tea and, yes... cake!
It might not be on North London's prettiest road, but this is definitely my favourite coffee shop in the area. Not the closest, but the best. Staff lovely.
29 locals recommend
Bread & Bean
37 Junction RdIt might not be on North London's prettiest road, but this is definitely my favourite coffee shop in the area. Not the closest, but the best. Staff lovely.
Give yourself a 10 minute walk down the hill to this fantastic eaterie, perfect of coffees or meals. An industrial / scruff chic space well worth a trip.
44 locals recommend
The Spoke
710 Holloway RdGive yourself a 10 minute walk down the hill to this fantastic eaterie, perfect of coffees or meals. An industrial / scruff chic space well worth a trip.