Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
The Woodman
414 Archway RdCraft beer and a large beer garden. Good Sunday roasts.
The Boogaloo
312 Archway RdLive music and legendary local muso´s pub
My favourite local pub. Great craft beers, amazing food, a small terrace and awfully posh people! A must visit.
31 locals recommend
The Bull
1033 Ariel WayMy favourite local pub. Great craft beers, amazing food, a small terrace and awfully posh people! A must visit.
A bit of a walk, weird decor. But lovely staff and the best Sunday Roast for miles!
10 locals recommend
The Hopsmiths
29 Crouch HillA bit of a walk, weird decor. But lovely staff and the best Sunday Roast for miles!
THE hipsters craft beer pub, visit after a walk up Parliament Hill and people watch.
56 locals recommend
Southampton Arms
139 Highgate RdTHE hipsters craft beer pub, visit after a walk up Parliament Hill and people watch.
From the outside looks as dodgy as it gets, inside it´s hipster heaven with comfy chairs, board games, good beer and a pub cat called "legs"
The Charlotte Despard
17-19 Archway RdFrom the outside looks as dodgy as it gets, inside it´s hipster heaven with comfy chairs, board games, good beer and a pub cat called "legs"
As made famous in the film "Shaun of the Dead", is sadly closed for refurbishment. Still may offer protection in the event of a zombie apocalypse.
Winchester Hotel
206 Archway RdAs made famous in the film "Shaun of the Dead", is sadly closed for refurbishment. Still may offer protection in the event of a zombie apocalypse.
Well known Highgate pub, look out for the Paparazi trying to catch out some of Highgate´s famous residents.
70 locals recommend
The Flask, Highgate
77 Highgate W HillWell known Highgate pub, look out for the Paparazi trying to catch out some of Highgate´s famous residents.
Everything Else
The longest nature reserve in London. Minutes from my flat. Perfect to run, stroll and walk on. Follow it all the way to Finsbury Park!
114 locals recommend
Parkland Walk
Parkland WalkThe longest nature reserve in London. Minutes from my flat. Perfect to run, stroll and walk on. Follow it all the way to Finsbury Park!
Lovely Park. Use this to gain access to Highgate Cemetery rather than walk through the village.
96 locals recommend
Waterlow Park
Highgate HillLovely Park. Use this to gain access to Highgate Cemetery rather than walk through the village.
Amazing views of London and the occasional kamikaze kite flyer. Visit the Southampton Arms after.
90 locals recommend
Parliament Hill Viewpoint
Amazing views of London and the occasional kamikaze kite flyer. Visit the Southampton Arms after.
The largest park in London, spend a day getting lost, or go swimming or visit Kenwood House, catch an event if one is on or just have a coffee and check out the art.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
The largest park in London, spend a day getting lost, or go swimming or visit Kenwood House, catch an event if one is on or just have a coffee and check out the art.
Village feel, less so than Highgate Village but more going on. Lots of restaurants and bars. A short walk along the Parkland Walk. Turn left at the old station platforms.
88 locals recommend
Crouch End
Village feel, less so than Highgate Village but more going on. Lots of restaurants and bars. A short walk along the Parkland Walk. Turn left at the old station platforms.
Arts & Culture
Lots of gigs, shows and exhibitions. Walking distance (through Highgate Wood)
330 locals recommend
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WayLots of gigs, shows and exhibitions. Walking distance (through Highgate Wood)
In the summer there is something on here pretty much every weekend. Other time of the year this is worth a visit to check out the art.
154 locals recommend
Kenwood House
In the summer there is something on here pretty much every weekend. Other time of the year this is worth a visit to check out the art.
Food Scene
Tootoomoo
230 Archway RdAuthentic Asian take away. Try the Beef Rendang......
Fish Fish
179 Archway RdGood value Fish & Chips restaurant. Go on, you know you want to!