Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Fantastic, flavorful take-away dishes. Seating is limited to only a few tables, so best to stop in during odd hours to dine in.
73 locals recommend
Afghan Kitchen
35 Islington GrnFantastic, flavorful take-away dishes. Seating is limited to only a few tables, so best to stop in during odd hours to dine in.
The CoffeeWorks Project
96-98 Islington High StLots of work space
37-39 Camden Passage
37-39 Camden PassageLovely place for brunch or dinner.
Cozy spot for getting a cup of coffee and tucking into a sofa to do some work, reading, or meet up with a friend.
18 locals recommend
Goswell Road Coffee
160-164 GreaterCozy spot for getting a cup of coffee and tucking into a sofa to do some work, reading, or meet up with a friend.
Brews a nice cup, but doesn't have as much work space as Coffee Works
13 locals recommend
Saint Espresso
26 Pentonville RdBrews a nice cup, but doesn't have as much work space as Coffee Works
Bibigo
407 Saint John StreetTasty Korean food (with some British inspiration)
Sasa Sushi
422 St John StGood little sushi joint
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdPopular pub fare
Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketSpanish tapas
Good for brunch. Popular, so booking essential.
91 locals recommend
Caravan Exmouth Market | Takeaway & Coffee
11-13 Exmouth MarketGood for brunch. Popular, so booking essential.
Sweet
64A Exmouth MarketHandmade meringue, cakes, and patisserie
Santorè
59-61 Exmouth MarketLovely spot for an Italian dinner
The Gate Islington
370 Saint John StreetVegetarian cuisine
Miz en Bouche
Cute French bistro. Nice for lunch.
Essentials
Huge selection. Waitrose and Marks and Spencer are also right next door.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillHuge selection. Waitrose and Marks and Spencer are also right next door.
Shopping
Pistachio & Pickle Dairy
6 Camden PsgeSpecialty cheese shop
Fine chocolate.... need we say more? Loads of unique British flavours
18 locals recommend
Paul A Young Fine Chocolates
33 Camden PsgeFine chocolate.... need we say more? Loads of unique British flavours
Everything Else
Boots
11 The BroadwayPharmacy
Varied market open every morning/afternoon except Monday. Sunday includes a farmer's market.
136 locals recommend
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketVaried market open every morning/afternoon except Monday. Sunday includes a farmer's market.
The Gym London Angel
265-269 Goswell Rd24 hour self service gym - offers day passes
Street food market open Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, mostly featuring hot food (crepes, Ghanian stews, Thai curries, vegetarian Indian, Bangladeshi tandoori, salads...). Good for an affordable al fresco lunch.
219 locals recommend
Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketStreet food market open Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, mostly featuring hot food (crepes, Ghanian stews, Thai curries, vegetarian Indian, Bangladeshi tandoori, salads...). Good for an affordable al fresco lunch.
Lovely little street with lots of specialty shops for foods, leather goods, ceramics, silver, clothing, and second hand. Worth a stroll!
213 locals recommend
Camden Passage
Camden PassageLovely little street with lots of specialty shops for foods, leather goods, ceramics, silver, clothing, and second hand. Worth a stroll!
Shopping centre with lots of take-away spots (Itsu, Pret a Manger, Gourmet Burger Kitchen), shopping (Gap, H&M, L'Occitane, Tiger, Muji, Paperchase), Vue cinema, and O2 Academy music venue.
70 locals recommend
Angel Central Shopping Centre
21 Parkfield StShopping centre with lots of take-away spots (Itsu, Pret a Manger, Gourmet Burger Kitchen), shopping (Gap, H&M, L'Occitane, Tiger, Muji, Paperchase), Vue cinema, and O2 Academy music venue.
Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentLovely park for lazy afternoon sunbathing, reading or barbecue
Always lots to see—theatre, music, film screenings, and art exhibitions
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetAlways lots to see—theatre, music, film screenings, and art exhibitions
Great area for a night out—loads of bars, live music, and great atmosphere.
364 locals recommend
Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetGreat area for a night out—loads of bars, live music, and great atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Castle
15 Grosvenor Rise EPub with rooftop
VERY old ale pub and beer garden with fringe programme and new plays at upstairs theatre.
21 locals recommend
Old Red Lion Theatre Pub
418 St John StVERY old ale pub and beer garden with fringe programme and new plays at upstairs theatre.
The Pig and Butcher
80 Liverpool RdPub good for Sunday Roast
Great little pub for a drink or meal (Scotch egg, Sunday Roast) with board games to entertain.
20 locals recommend
The Charles Lamb Pub
16 Elia StGreat little pub for a drink or meal (Scotch egg, Sunday Roast) with board games to entertain.