Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Bistro Aix Restaurant
54 Tottenham LnGreat French cuisine, a little pricey
Lovely atmosphere, great Italian and French cuisine, nice staff, good value.
21 locals recommend
Melange Restaurant
45 Tottenham LnLovely atmosphere, great Italian and French cuisine, nice staff, good value.
An institution in Crouch End. Has been around since the early 80s I think, and the owner is rumoured to have had an affair with Bob Dylan ;-) Serves great fusion food, large portions, great cocktails.
57 locals recommend
Banner's Restaurant
21 Park RdAn institution in Crouch End. Has been around since the early 80s I think, and the owner is rumoured to have had an affair with Bob Dylan ;-) Serves great fusion food, large portions, great cocktails.
Coffee Circus
136 Crouch HillGreat coffee, small coffee shop
Great coffee and nice big space (even though it is owned by the devil that is Tesco)
34 locals recommend
Harris + Hoole
215 Townmead RdGreat coffee and nice big space (even though it is owned by the devil that is Tesco)
The Haberdashery
170 Stoke Newington High StGreat cakes and sweet little cafe
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed bar/pub/music venue in former working man's social club. Great space, nice staff.
16 locals recommend
Earl Haig Hall
18 Elder AveRelaxed bar/pub/music venue in former working man's social club. Great space, nice staff.
Beautiful old English pub, with good beers. Also has a restaurant, with passable food.
57 locals recommend
The Queens
26 Broadway ParadeBeautiful old English pub, with good beers. Also has a restaurant, with passable food.
Great pub with award-winning comedy theatre in the basement. Many famous faces on the comedy circuit have started their careers here.
49 locals recommend
The Kings Head
2 Crouch End HillGreat pub with award-winning comedy theatre in the basement. Many famous faces on the comedy circuit have started their careers here.
Everything Else
Indoor and outdoor pool, if it gets too hot! And a 10 minute walk from here :-)
36 locals recommend
Park Road Gym
Indoor and outdoor pool, if it gets too hot! And a 10 minute walk from here :-)
Tesco Express
82-84 Forest RdCheap and cheerful but small supermarket
If you fancy a yoga class or a high energy class at a low price, you can just pop in to the club and take part.
YMCA North London
184 Tottenham LnIf you fancy a yoga class or a high energy class at a low price, you can just pop in to the club and take part.
Queenswood Medical Practice
151 Park RdA group of general medical practitioners in case of medical needs.
My hairdresser (whom i don't visit often enough). But there are about 25 hairdressers in this area, so you can pick and choose.
Organic Hair and Beauty - Crouch End
151 Crouch HillMy hairdresser (whom i don't visit often enough). But there are about 25 hairdressers in this area, so you can pick and choose.
Great library. For a moment of respite and quiet. There's a cafe upstairs.
6 locals recommend
Hornsey Library
Haringey ParkGreat library. For a moment of respite and quiet. There's a cafe upstairs.
Huge victorian palace built for the World Exhibition in 1862. The best part is the view over London from up there.
75 locals recommend
Greater London
Huge victorian palace built for the World Exhibition in 1862. The best part is the view over London from up there.
Crouch End Branch Post Office
28-29 Topsfield RdThe Post Office! You know what to do there ...;-)
Callis Shoe Repair
37 Broadway ParadeHave your shoes repaired here, if London takes its toll on your soles :-)
Jealous Gallery and Print Studio
53 Curtain RdGreat Printmakers' gallery
If you want to avoid taking any bus at all to get into town, walk 10 min to take the train from here, either to Moorgate (direct, 18min) or Kings Cross (change at Finsbury park, about 20 min)
10 locals recommend
Hornsey station
If you want to avoid taking any bus at all to get into town, walk 10 min to take the train from here, either to Moorgate (direct, 18min) or Kings Cross (change at Finsbury park, about 20 min)
Essentials
Another supermarket - gets a bit busy towards the end of the day. Budgens is better :-)
168 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
35-39 The BroadwayAnother supermarket - gets a bit busy towards the end of the day. Budgens is better :-)
Another supermarket albeit a small version of the British institution that is Marks and Spencer.
7 locals recommend
Marks & Spencer
1 Archway MallAnother supermarket albeit a small version of the British institution that is Marks and Spencer.
Shopping
Nice home furnishings, candles, jewellery, and interesting objects. Very trendy.
35 locals recommend
Oliver Bonas
129 Kensington High StNice home furnishings, candles, jewellery, and interesting objects. Very trendy.
Vintage furniture from France, and plenty of great jewellery, leather bags, all very trendy and chabby chic.
Little Paris Store
39 Park RdVintage furniture from France, and plenty of great jewellery, leather bags, all very trendy and chabby chic.
Indish Design Shop
16 Broadway ParadeBeautiful interior design shop. Pricey.
Entertainment & Activities
This is our very local park. It has a nice playground and a paddling pool with a cafe. A 5 minute walk from our house.
15 locals recommend
Priory Park
Priory ParkThis is our very local park. It has a nice playground and a paddling pool with a cafe. A 5 minute walk from our house.
Disused railway line which is now a great green artery to walk along. Links Finsbury Park, Highgate and Muswell Hill.
114 locals recommend
Parkland Walk
Parkland WalkDisused railway line which is now a great green artery to walk along. Links Finsbury Park, Highgate and Muswell Hill.
JoJo Maman Bébé
58 Stoke Newington Church StThe famous baby clothes chain has a branch in Crouch End.
Arts & Culture
Highly, HIGHLY, recommended independent art house cinema. Great films, nice bar, great local feel, and yet national award-winning venue. A great asset.
65 locals recommend
ArtHouse Crouch End
159A Tottenham LnHighly, HIGHLY, recommended independent art house cinema. Great films, nice bar, great local feel, and yet national award-winning venue. A great asset.