Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi's Islington restaurant and deli. I think this was his first but you might want to check that for yourself.
287 Upper St
287 Upper StreetCelebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi's Islington restaurant and deli. I think this was his first but you might want to check that for yourself.
The best (relatively) fast-food burger restaurant chain in London. Expect queues out the door, but the wait is never too long and it is worth it.
N1 0NY
Upper StreetThe best (relatively) fast-food burger restaurant chain in London. Expect queues out the door, but the wait is never too long and it is worth it.
Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeHigh class restaurant in Islington. Book well in advance
156 Canonbury Rd
156 Canonbury RoadHeavy Metal takes a Turkish twist - read full review:
http://goo.gl/pvE5fp
Oldroyd squeaks four stars for enlivening food made with obvious knowledge and affection !
See Review: http://goo.gl/eB5nAv
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Oldroyd
344 Upper StOldroyd squeaks four stars for enlivening food made with obvious knowledge and affection !
See Review: http://goo.gl/eB5nAv
RIGHT NEXT DOOR !!
Free range / good quality fast-food chicken. Good value and good for all the family !
BIRD
81 Holloway RdRIGHT NEXT DOOR !!
Free range / good quality fast-food chicken. Good value and good for all the family !
PERA
170 Upper StInteresting turkish breakfast restaurant
Busaba Hoxton Square
319 Old StChain restaurant but good Thai food at ok prices
Fun spot - check out the website to decide if it is for you !
meatmission.com
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MEATmission
15 Hoxton MarketFun spot - check out the website to decide if it is for you !
meatmission.com
Drinks & Nightlife
235 Upper St
235 Upper StreetNice atmosphere and staff. They do a pretty good green curry !
441 Liverpool Rd
441 Liverpool RoadTraditional bar right at the end of the block !
The Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's StreetGreat neighbourhood bar
Essentials
Waitrose 'Express' supermarket on your doorstep. There is a big version just up the Holloway Road
N5 1RD
Highbury CrescentWaitrose 'Express' supermarket on your doorstep. There is a big version just up the Holloway Road
N7 6PA
Holloway RoadA large high quality supermarket
Entertainment & Activities
Arsenal are a premier league (& Champions League) football team based nearby!
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Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadArsenal are a premier league (& Champions League) football team based nearby!
Cereal Killer Cafe
192a Brick LnKids love this place !
The nearest zoo!
Take in Camden Market when you are here also or nearby Primrose Hill for a view over all of London.
Only 9 minutes by 'overground' from the flat to ‘Kentish Town West’
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ZSL Londoner Zoo
Outer CircleThe nearest zoo!
Take in Camden Market when you are here also or nearby Primrose Hill for a view over all of London.
Only 9 minutes by 'overground' from the flat to ‘Kentish Town West’
Shopping
World renowned Camden Market The Regents Park Zoo is near here also!
Primrose Hill is around the corner for a view over all of London.
Only 10 minutes by 'overground' from the flat.
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlWorld renowned Camden Market The Regents Park Zoo is near here also!
Primrose Hill is around the corner for a view over all of London.
Only 10 minutes by 'overground' from the flat.
Hip market - Sundays only !
Head to Spitalfields and Brick Lane markets from here.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadHip market - Sundays only !
Head to Spitalfields and Brick Lane markets from here.
Arts & Culture
British Museum
Great Russell StreetHome of the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles. FREE ENTRY !!
Great modern art museum. NOT to be missed if you like modern art !!
FREE ENTRY !!
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Tate Gallery of Modern Art
BanksideGreat modern art museum. NOT to be missed if you like modern art !!
FREE ENTRY !!
National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareArt from 13th - 19th Century
Parks & Nature
Visit Primrose Hill for a view over all of London. Camden Market and Regents Park Zoo are near here also! Only 9 minutes by 'overground' from the flat to ‘Kentish Town West’
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Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadVisit Primrose Hill for a view over all of London. Camden Market and Regents Park Zoo are near here also! Only 9 minutes by 'overground' from the flat to ‘Kentish Town West’
A little or 'large' bit of the countryside in the heart of London.
Only 10 minutes by 'overground' from the flat to ‘Hampstead Heath’ station
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Hampstead Heath
A little or 'large' bit of the countryside in the heart of London.
Only 10 minutes by 'overground' from the flat to ‘Hampstead Heath’ station
A great park / playground for children - right beside the flat !
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Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentA great park / playground for children - right beside the flat !