Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Parks & Nature

There's a cafe in the park and a small exhibition space - make sure to check it out! It also leads onto a lovely walk along a disused railway - Parkland Walk
275 locals recommend
Finsbury Park
Station Place
275 locals recommend
There's a cafe in the park and a small exhibition space - make sure to check it out! It also leads onto a lovely walk along a disused railway - Parkland Walk
It's a local nature reserve along an abandoned railway line, go for the new art along the tunnels, the greenery and a 4km walk with no cars..takes to you Highgate, a nice villagey area.
114 locals recommend
Parkland Walk
Parkland Walk
114 locals recommend
It's a local nature reserve along an abandoned railway line, go for the new art along the tunnels, the greenery and a 4km walk with no cars..takes to you Highgate, a nice villagey area.
Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park, covering 320 hectares. This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate, which rests on a band of London Clay.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park, covering 320 hectares. This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate, which rests on a band of London Clay.
Nice neighbourhood park - take a stroll and get a coffee and browse the independent stores on Church Street after.
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green Lanes
505 locals recommend
Nice neighbourhood park - take a stroll and get a coffee and browse the independent stores on Church Street after.

Arts & Culture

Intimate theatre with 2 stages for programme of new dramas, musicals and experimental productions. Good productions with a cafe in front.
100 locals recommend
Park Theatre
13 Clifton Terrace
100 locals recommend
Intimate theatre with 2 stages for programme of new dramas, musicals and experimental productions. Good productions with a cafe in front.
If you love dance, you should book a show here.
253 locals recommend
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
253 locals recommend
If you love dance, you should book a show here.
The oldest surviving Music Hall in the world, now home to original theatre. Enough said.
162 locals recommend
Wilton's Music Hall
1 Graces Aly
162 locals recommend
The oldest surviving Music Hall in the world, now home to original theatre. Enough said.
Theater, gallery, gig space, cinema - Rich Mix always has an eclectic and international programme on. Come here and then head out to Shoreditch for drinks.
260 locals recommend
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green Rd
260 locals recommend
Theater, gallery, gig space, cinema - Rich Mix always has an eclectic and international programme on. Come here and then head out to Shoreditch for drinks.

Drinks & Nightlife

A nice cosy pub that's a bit of a hidden gem.
34 locals recommend
The Swimmer at the Grafton Arms
13 Eburne Rd
34 locals recommend
A nice cosy pub that's a bit of a hidden gem.
Has a few cheesy but good fun club nights on the weekend.
179 locals recommend
The Angel
61 St Giles High St
179 locals recommend
Has a few cheesy but good fun club nights on the weekend.
Go to a gig in a church - it's awesome.
87 locals recommend
Union Chapel
19b Compton Terrace
87 locals recommend
Go to a gig in a church - it's awesome.

Food Scene

Great for brunch, fun hipster vibe and literally across the road..
11 locals recommend
Kitchen @ 149
149 Hornsey Rd
11 locals recommend
Great for brunch, fun hipster vibe and literally across the road..
Good value and proper Chinese restaurant. Try the roast duck and crispy belly pork - yum!
7 locals recommend
Round Square Restaurant
132-132a Seven Sisters Rd
7 locals recommend
Good value and proper Chinese restaurant. Try the roast duck and crispy belly pork - yum!
Wonderfully warm and friendly Ethiopian restaurant. Try the freshly roasted green coffee - it's divine and smells amazing when she's roasting the beans there and then for you.
Mesi's Kitchen London
128 Holloway Rd
Wonderfully warm and friendly Ethiopian restaurant. Try the freshly roasted green coffee - it's divine and smells amazing when she's roasting the beans there and then for you.
Good luck getting a spot for this tiny and incredibly popular Korean-Japanese restaurant! Book well in advance, and go for the amazingly great value set menu.
107 locals recommend
Dotori
3 Stroud Green Rd
107 locals recommend
Good luck getting a spot for this tiny and incredibly popular Korean-Japanese restaurant! Book well in advance, and go for the amazingly great value set menu.
This Italian boasts warm interiors and really knowledgeable staff. Tasty, inexpensive and right next to the theatre.
10 locals recommend
Pasta Remoli
7 Clifton Terrace
10 locals recommend
This Italian boasts warm interiors and really knowledgeable staff. Tasty, inexpensive and right next to the theatre.
Here we go! Huuuuge portions of great Turkish food at an amazing value.
51 locals recommend
Gökyüzü
26-28 Green Lanes
51 locals recommend
Here we go! Huuuuge portions of great Turkish food at an amazing value.
This has been here forever, and serves warm, sesame bread if you go in the morning. It's also a patisserie, and most of the food on offer is based on the proprietor’s own recipes. Try the doughnut-esque Lokma for a sweet treat, or a spinach-filled borek for a speedy lunch on the go.
38 locals recommend
Yasar Halim Southgate
2-4 Winchmore Hill Rd
38 locals recommend
This has been here forever, and serves warm, sesame bread if you go in the morning. It's also a patisserie, and most of the food on offer is based on the proprietor’s own recipes. Try the doughnut-esque Lokma for a sweet treat, or a spinach-filled borek for a speedy lunch on the go.

Essentials

Literally round the corner - open every day and usually from 7am until 11pm. Small, but has the essentials, including pay as you go sim cards and international calling cards.
1336 locals recommend
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High St
1336 locals recommend
Literally round the corner - open every day and usually from 7am until 11pm. Small, but has the essentials, including pay as you go sim cards and international calling cards.
Huge store with very middle-class items, if you intend to do some baking with obscure ingredients.
385 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway Rd
385 locals recommend
Huge store with very middle-class items, if you intend to do some baking with obscure ingredients.

Shopping

Looks a bit rough and ready, but get your fresh veg and fish and meat here. Also has some surprising dining options inside.
10 locals recommend
Nags Head Market
22 Seven Sisters Rd
10 locals recommend
Looks a bit rough and ready, but get your fresh veg and fish and meat here. Also has some surprising dining options inside.

Entertainment & Activities

Good budget option showing blockbusters, 5 minute walk from the flat.
94 locals recommend
Odeon Cinema Holloway
419-427 Holloway Rd
94 locals recommend
Good budget option showing blockbusters, 5 minute walk from the flat.
Badminton, tennis, gym, climbing wall and ice skating..you can do it all, practically.
16 locals recommend
Sobell Leisure Centre
Tollington Road
16 locals recommend
Badminton, tennis, gym, climbing wall and ice skating..you can do it all, practically.
Wanna climb in a fake castle? Now you can. Also has a cafe and gardens at the back where they grow their own food.
81 locals recommend
Castle Climbing Centre
Green Lanes
81 locals recommend
Wanna climb in a fake castle? Now you can. Also has a cafe and gardens at the back where they grow their own food.
I can't ignore this. It's here, it's down the road, and it's big.
385 locals recommend
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey Road
385 locals recommend
I can't ignore this. It's here, it's down the road, and it's big.