Guidebook for London
Essentials
De Beauvoir Deli Co
98 Southgate RdGreat deli & coffee
N1 4QY
Newington Green RoadGreet selection, all fresh, great value,
N1 8LU
Essex RoadOne of the best butchers in London and decent value, see Nigel.
London's top fishmonger, once again only a 7 minute walk from the door. Fresh produce right from Billingsgate fish market every morning. Google and you'll find articles about them.
22 locals recommend
Steve Hatt Fishmongers
88 - 90 Essex RdLondon's top fishmonger, once again only a 7 minute walk from the door. Fresh produce right from Billingsgate fish market every morning. Google and you'll find articles about them.
Sainsbury's Local
260-268 Archway RdNearest local supermarket.
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillNearest large Sainsburys.
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdNearest big Waitrose.
Marks & Spencer Islington
5 Liverpool RdNearest Marks and Spencer supermarket.
Great wines, not cheap and they certainly take their margin, but fine quality wines.
36 locals recommend
The Sampler
266 Upper StGreat wines, not cheap and they certainly take their margin, but fine quality wines.
Majestic Wine Islington
2 Holloway RdDoes what it says on the tin.
Drinks & Nightlife
88 Essex Rd
88 Essex RoadGood fun, young, lively pub :)
Lovely proper pub, bit more relaxed than the Scolt, ok-good chef. Bit more family friendly.
126 locals recommend
The Talbot
109 Mortimer RdLovely proper pub, bit more relaxed than the Scolt, ok-good chef. Bit more family friendly.
Food Scene
Nice chilled spot, all 'ethical' locally sourced produce theme. Interesting.
http://www.waterhouserestaurant.co.uk/
N1 5QJ
Orsman RoadNice chilled spot, all 'ethical' locally sourced produce theme. Interesting.
http://www.waterhouserestaurant.co.uk/
E8 2DJ
Arcola StreetLovely Turkish BBQ restaurant, great great value.
New, run by same people as De Beauvoir Deli, great pizzas, don't deliver, but just a walk away.
http://www.sweetthursday.co.uk/
90 locals recommend
Sweet Thursday
95 Southgate RdNew, run by same people as De Beauvoir Deli, great pizzas, don't deliver, but just a walk away.
http://www.sweetthursday.co.uk/
Afghan Kitchen
35 Islington GrnLovely food :)
Really excellent sandwiches and Italian deli type supplies. Lovely folks, Piero and Christian will look after you with their trademark fun friendly banter and great grub.
Angel Delicatessen London
48 Cross StReally excellent sandwiches and Italian deli type supplies. Lovely folks, Piero and Christian will look after you with their trademark fun friendly banter and great grub.