Food Scene
Xi'an Impression London
117 Benwell RdBEST Chinese in town, it doesnt look like it.
Zia Lucia
157 Holloway RdBEST local Italian pizza.
The Jerk Kitchen
142 Drayton ParkBEST match day POP UP, got for the Salt Fish Patties.
BEST Malaysian in the area, PURE JOY - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jul/20/sambal-shiok-malaysian-restaurant-review-grace-dent
14 locals recommend
Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar
171 Holloway RdBEST Malaysian in the area, PURE JOY - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jul/20/sambal-shiok-malaysian-restaurant-review-grace-dent
Le Péché Mignon
6 Ronalds RdBEST local BREAKFAST
Kiln cooked spicy Asian food, terrific staff and a great playlist.
Just go and go early or prepare for an hours wait, but there organised for this with clever wine bar suggestions and text notifcication to tell you when to come back
18 locals recommend
Kiln
58 Brewer StKiln cooked spicy Asian food, terrific staff and a great playlist.
Just go and go early or prepare for an hours wait, but there organised for this with clever wine bar suggestions and text notifcication to tell you when to come back
Leila's Shop
Calvert AvenuePerfect small eatery for lunch, busy on the weekends
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lamb
94 Lamb's Conduit StBEST Local evening pub.
The Landseer Arms
37 Landseer RdBEST day pub for with a good kitchen.
Provisions
167 Holloway RdBEST local Wine & Cheese bar/shop.
The Flask, Highgate
77 Highgate W HillBEST village pub.
The Eagle Farringdon
159 Farringdon RoadBEST PUB, THE ORIGINAL GASTRO PUB.
French House
49 Dean StBEST pub in central London, half pints only, put your phone away!
The Royal Oak
73 Columbia RdGreat pub, decent kitchen.
Marksman Public House
254 Hackney RdTerrific pub turned restaurant.
The Spurstowe Arms
68 Greenwood RdGREAT pub, very busy, full of Hackney sorts.
The Three Kings
7 Clerkenwell CloseGreat easy goling indy pub
Perfect last stop in a great mini pub crawl starting at the Eagle via The Three Kings
59 locals recommend
The Jerusalem Tavern
55 Britton StPerfect last stop in a great mini pub crawl starting at the Eagle via The Three Kings
Parks & Nature
BEST Quiet walk on an old railway line turned Park that leads up to Highgate Village and other Parks.
16 locals recommend
Parkland Walk
Parkland WalkBEST Quiet walk on an old railway line turned Park that leads up to Highgate Village and other Parks.
Waterlow Park
Highgate HillBETS Village Park
Hampstead Heath
BEST PARK IN LONDON
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdBEST local Supermarket
Benwell Road's Co-op
54 Benwell RdDecent local chain shop
Getting Around
Connects to the Overground at Highbury & Islington or Old Street in 12 minutes
Drayton Park Train Station - Great Northern Rail
Drayton ParkConnects to the Overground at Highbury & Islington or Old Street in 12 minutes
Arsenal station
Highbury HillArsenal Tube station, Piccadily line.
Shopping
J. Glinert
71a Wilton WayMy friend Tom's gift shop / hardware store...