Katherine's Guidebook
entertainment
my favourite place in the whole of London! if you are into brutalist architecture, then you will want to go! this place has everything: wonderful outside seating round a 'lake', coffee, fantastic Martini bar, restaurants, art gallery, concerts, theatre and cinema.. take the 56 bus, and in 20 minutes it takes you there! look up what is on, as they cater for ever artistic need!
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk Streetmy favourite place in the whole of London! if you are into brutalist architecture, then you will want to go! this place has everything: wonderful outside seating round a 'lake', coffee, fantastic Martini bar, restaurants, art gallery, concerts, theatre and cinema.. take the 56 bus, and in 20 minutes it takes you there! look up what is on, as they cater for ever artistic need!
a 15 minute walk from the flat. has high quality theatre, one of the best "off west end" theatres! they also have cheap tickets so you can grab a bargain. and so many restaurants on Upper Street to get a pre theatre dinner or post play drink!
224 locals recommend
Almeida Theatre
Almeida Streeta 15 minute walk from the flat. has high quality theatre, one of the best "off west end" theatres! they also have cheap tickets so you can grab a bargain. and so many restaurants on Upper Street to get a pre theatre dinner or post play drink!
Food Scene
perfect fish and chips. either eat in or take away. cash only!
9 locals recommend
Sutton and Sons Fish and Chips
356 Essex Rdperfect fish and chips. either eat in or take away. cash only!
take a stroll down here for boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. either a 15 minute walk or 10 minutes on this bus. fabulous places for brunch with various cuisines (kipferl for Austrian or Elk in the Woods for Scandinavian)
213 locals recommend
Camden Passage
Camden Passagetake a stroll down here for boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. either a 15 minute walk or 10 minutes on this bus. fabulous places for brunch with various cuisines (kipferl for Austrian or Elk in the Woods for Scandinavian)
Trade
160 Old Stcafe good for breakfast, brunch and take away drinks. opposite the flat
tiny little restaurant in converted building. 2 minutes walk from the flat. you might need to book in advance.
45 locals recommend
Salut! Restaurant Islington
412 Essex Rdtiny little restaurant in converted building. 2 minutes walk from the flat. you might need to book in advance.
Sightseeing
this is a must if, like me, you love all things botanical! Sunday's only until 3 or 4pm. lovely flower market where you can get everything at knock down prices. they also sell indoor and outdoor plants. the road itself is really interesting, with little boutique shops and pubs and cafes. you can get here either by walking 30 minutes or the overground or a bus.
most stalls now take card payments, but it's best to go with cash just in case!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Roadthis is a must if, like me, you love all things botanical! Sunday's only until 3 or 4pm. lovely flower market where you can get everything at knock down prices. they also sell indoor and outdoor plants. the road itself is really interesting, with little boutique shops and pubs and cafes. you can get here either by walking 30 minutes or the overground or a bus.
most stalls now take card payments, but it's best to go with cash just in case!
gastro pubs
local London pubs serving food
directly opposite the flat! has outside seating at the front and a great , cosy beer garden at the back (away from the road). Wednesday night they do "2 for 1" on their burgers, which is great value. they also have offers on cocktails at weekends. great for a nice drink in a local London boozer!
21 locals recommend
The Lord Clyde
directly opposite the flat! has outside seating at the front and a great , cosy beer garden at the back (away from the road). Wednesday night they do "2 for 1" on their burgers, which is great value. they also have offers on cocktails at weekends. great for a nice drink in a local London boozer!
this is another great local pub about a 10 minute walk from the flat. the interior is really interesting. make sure you sit in the back of the pub and see the amazing ceiling. the bar staff should have a good understanding of the history of the pub. usual pub food, good quality.
make sure you don't mind stuffed animal ornaments though! as you're likely to be sitting under one!
41 locals recommend
The Hunter S
194 Southgate Rdthis is another great local pub about a 10 minute walk from the flat. the interior is really interesting. make sure you sit in the back of the pub and see the amazing ceiling. the bar staff should have a good understanding of the history of the pub. usual pub food, good quality.
make sure you don't mind stuffed animal ornaments though! as you're likely to be sitting under one!
really cute pub. 10 minute walk from the flat. it's small though so it can get busy. it serves food, this changes a lot as it hosts pop up restaurants so check the website for who they are hosting.
26 locals recommend
Duke Of Wellington Pub
63 Eaton Terracereally cute pub. 10 minute walk from the flat. it's small though so it can get busy. it serves food, this changes a lot as it hosts pop up restaurants so check the website for who they are hosting.
LGBT+ places
cute relaxed pub for a cosy drink. serves vegan food. you can get the bus straight there from the flat (38 or 341). very welcoming pub
8 locals recommend
The Apple Tree
45 Mount Pleasantcute relaxed pub for a cosy drink. serves vegan food. you can get the bus straight there from the flat (38 or 341). very welcoming pub
lively pub, good place to go to socialise. they have lots of acts on. 20 minutes walk from the flat.
44 locals recommend
The Glory
281 Kingsland Rdlively pub, good place to go to socialise. they have lots of acts on. 20 minutes walk from the flat.
Shopping
perfumery. This is an American chain. they make the perfume Infront of you. I adore these products!
Le Labo
61 Redchurch Stthis little cobbled walkway has any number of boutique shops. think: handmade chocolates; designer clothes; vintage clothes; designer homewear and craft shops. great for male clothing too.
213 locals recommend
Camden Passage
Camden Passagethis little cobbled walkway has any number of boutique shops. think: handmade chocolates; designer clothes; vintage clothes; designer homewear and craft shops. great for male clothing too.