Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Following an English Heritage restoration, this classic boozer has been transformed into a glorious gastropub complete with chandeliers, leather sofas and a gourmet menu including Cornish rock oysters, gazpacho soup and wild sea trout. The classy bar snacks (think pigs cheek, artichokes and breaded halloumi) are also worth a try if you’re just looking for some nibbles to have with a drink.
60 locals recommend
St John's
91 Junction RdFollowing an English Heritage restoration, this classic boozer has been transformed into a glorious gastropub complete with chandeliers, leather sofas and a gourmet menu including Cornish rock oysters, gazpacho soup and wild sea trout. The classy bar snacks (think pigs cheek, artichokes and breaded halloumi) are also worth a try if you’re just looking for some nibbles to have with a drink.
Run by former Jamie Oliver chef Mario Magli, this tiny Italian restaurant more than makes up for its compact size with a bold, bright menu packed with delicious dishes. For a real variety of flavours try the Tagliere 500 to start, an array of their best appetisers including creamy mozzarella and cured meats, and make sure to save room for the famous tiramisu dessert too.
Millennium Cafe
500 Holloway RoadRun by former Jamie Oliver chef Mario Magli, this tiny Italian restaurant more than makes up for its compact size with a bold, bright menu packed with delicious dishes. For a real variety of flavours try the Tagliere 500 to start, an array of their best appetisers including creamy mozzarella and cured meats, and make sure to save room for the famous tiramisu dessert too.
You’d be hard pressed to find a better coffee in Holloway than the serious cups on offer at The Spoke, a former pub transformed into a popular coffee, brunch and burger spot. Grab a spot by the large windows and spend a blissful Saturday afternoon with a breakfast burger, a double espresso and the weekend papers.
44 locals recommend
The Spoke
710 Holloway RdYou’d be hard pressed to find a better coffee in Holloway than the serious cups on offer at The Spoke, a former pub transformed into a popular coffee, brunch and burger spot. Grab a spot by the large windows and spend a blissful Saturday afternoon with a breakfast burger, a double espresso and the weekend papers.
Relaxed, colourful, marine-themed restaurant with stripped floors, serving fish and seafood menu.
13 locals recommend
Marisko Seafood Restaurant
392 Camden RoadRelaxed, colourful, marine-themed restaurant with stripped floors, serving fish and seafood menu.
Compact neighbourhood restaurant with a sushi counter and a menu of classic Japanese dishes.
24 locals recommend
Hana London
150A Seven Sisters RdCompact neighbourhood restaurant with a sushi counter and a menu of classic Japanese dishes.
Straightforward bistro with mismatched furniture and a garden, serving a traditional French menu.
29 locals recommend
La Muse
119 Holloway RdStraightforward bistro with mismatched furniture and a garden, serving a traditional French menu.
Stylish setting with banquette seats, for traditional Indian cuisine and tandoori specialities.
21 locals recommend
Memsaab
14 Westbourne RdStylish setting with banquette seats, for traditional Indian cuisine and tandoori specialities.
Lively Greek joint with classic dishes and meats cooked over charcoal, plus live entertainment.
Apollo Restaurant
134A Seven Sisters RoadLively Greek joint with classic dishes and meats cooked over charcoal, plus live entertainment.
Entertainment & Activities
A working city farm is the last thing most people expect to find in the heart of Holloway, but head to Freightliners on Sherinham Road and that’s exactly what you’ll see. Founded in 1973, this family-friendly farm is home to a wide variety of animals including rabbits, sheep and geese, as well as a cafe, a farm shop and active bee hives.
24 locals recommend
Freightliners Farm
Sheringham RoadA working city farm is the last thing most people expect to find in the heart of Holloway, but head to Freightliners on Sherinham Road and that’s exactly what you’ll see. Founded in 1973, this family-friendly farm is home to a wide variety of animals including rabbits, sheep and geese, as well as a cafe, a farm shop and active bee hives.
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadState-of-the-art chain cinema for blockbusters in 2-D or 3-D format, plus family and student deals.
94 locals recommend
Odeon Cinema Holloway
419-427 Holloway RdState-of-the-art chain cinema for blockbusters in 2-D or 3-D format, plus family and student deals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern gastropub featuring dove grey walls and vintage furnishings, with colourful art and trinkets.
30 locals recommend
Duchess of Kent
441 Liverpool RdModern gastropub featuring dove grey walls and vintage furnishings, with colourful art and trinkets.
Lively pub with late licence at weekends, for live bands, dance lessons and big-screen sport.
30 locals recommend
The Horatia
98-102 Holloway RdLively pub with late licence at weekends, for live bands, dance lessons and big-screen sport.
Spacious bar under an exposed brick arch with funky retro-style furnishing and an outdoor space.
21 locals recommend
The Vineyard Islington
179 Upper StreetSpacious bar under an exposed brick arch with funky retro-style furnishing and an outdoor space.
Traditional, dark wood pub with large arched windows, for cask ales and live bands in basement bar.
41 locals recommend
Hope & Anchor
207 Upper StTraditional, dark wood pub with large arched windows, for cask ales and live bands in basement bar.
Parks & Nature
Clissold Park
Green LanesHighbury Fields
Highbury Crescent
Hampstead Heath
Sightseeing
Camden Town
Camden High StreetArts & Culture
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.
28 locals recommend
Kenwood House
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.
Classic facade hides cutting-edge interior hosting ballet, modern dance and children's shows.
253 locals recommend
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
Classic facade hides cutting-edge interior hosting ballet, modern dance and children's shows.