Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local pub with a fantastic selection of beers and ciders. Not much in the way of food, but the pork pies are also worth a try. (The vegetarian scotch eggs not so much.) Get's busy.
56 locals recommend
Southampton Arms
139 Highgate RdGreat local pub with a fantastic selection of beers and ciders. Not much in the way of food, but the pork pies are also worth a try. (The vegetarian scotch eggs not so much.) Get's busy.
The Pineapple
53 Hercules RdA nice local pub that serves decent and cheap Thai food.
Eclectic programme of live bands and club nights in a former art deco cinema.
57 locals recommend
O2 Forum Kentish Town
9-17 Highgate RdEclectic programme of live bands and club nights in a former art deco cinema.
A local gastropub with a good drinks selection, especially for beer and gin.
51 locals recommend
The Stag
67 Fleet RdA local gastropub with a good drinks selection, especially for beer and gin.
The Garden Gate
14 GreaterHas a great beer garden that gets very busy on sunny weekends
Large 'craft' brewery with taproom - TBH we don't love their beers (they are not bad, but others are better) but it's local and your mileage may differ!
The Gamma Ray brewery in TOttenham can be good on a summers day, but needs a journey. (Google it first).
57 locals recommend
Camden Brewery Bar
55-59 Wilkin Street MewsLarge 'craft' brewery with taproom - TBH we don't love their beers (they are not bad, but others are better) but it's local and your mileage may differ!
The Gamma Ray brewery in TOttenham can be good on a summers day, but needs a journey. (Google it first).
Small Jazz Bar (ticketed) that also serves vegetarian snacks (of unknown quality).
21 locals recommend
Green Note
106 ParkwaySmall Jazz Bar (ticketed) that also serves vegetarian snacks (of unknown quality).
Food Scene
Local Italian restaurant. It's good and prices are very reasonable so reservations are recommended.
24 locals recommend
Rossella
103 Highgate RdLocal Italian restaurant. It's good and prices are very reasonable so reservations are recommended.
The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdLocal Gastropub recommended for a Sunday roast.
Pizza East Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdGood pizzas. No real need to book in advance.
Lena's Cafe' 2
267 W End LnLocal neighboorhood bistro. Only open for dinner.
Del Parc
167 Junction RdReally great tapas small tapas place, reservations likely required
Burger, steak and beer place. Also good if you're in the mood for a burger is Honest Burger, just down the road from Beef and Brew, and Dirty Burger, at the same location as Pizza East.
25 locals recommend
Beef & Brew
323 Kentish Town RdBurger, steak and beer place. Also good if you're in the mood for a burger is Honest Burger, just down the road from Beef and Brew, and Dirty Burger, at the same location as Pizza East.
Saint Espresso & Kitchen
296 Kentish Town RdGood coffee, next to Kentish town tube, mediocre cakes.
Essentials
M&S Hampstead Simply Food
Fairly large M&S
This is a great corner shop. Nice produce and a bunch of essentials.
6 locals recommend
Duzce Supermarket
47 Barbauld RdThis is a great corner shop. Nice produce and a bunch of essentials.
The easiest to get to large supermarket (but requires a ride on transit)
462 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Canal WayThe easiest to get to large supermarket (but requires a ride on transit)
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill Viewpoint
A great view of London!
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks. Free to visit and open from 10am-4pm most days.
53 locals recommend
Kenwood House station
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks. Free to visit and open from 10am-4pm most days.
Entertainment & Activities
Parliament Hill Fields Lido
Gordon House RoadOutdoor swimming pool
Mixed Bathing Pond
Bathing pond for all genders
Kenwood Ladies' Bathing Pond
Bathing pond for only women.
Highgate Bathing Pond
Highgate RoadBathing pond for men only.
Adventure Playground
Closest playground
Closest movie theatre. Only shows one or two films a day.
79 locals recommend
Everyman Cinemas Belsize Park
203 Haverstock HillClosest movie theatre. Only shows one or two films a day.
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleEasiest multiplex cinema to get to - head west 3 stops to Finchley Road and Frognal
38 locals recommend
Vue Cinema London - Finchley Road
255 Finchley RdEasiest multiplex cinema to get to - head west 3 stops to Finchley Road and Frognal
Getting Around
Gospel Oak station
Gordon House RoadThis is the closest transport link.
Belsize Park Station
Haverstock HillNothern line tube stations
Kentish Town Station
Kentish Town RoadNorthern line underground and train station.
Hampstead Heath station
South Hill ParkOverground station
Arts & Culture
A distinctive former Victorian railway shed, now hosts live music, circus and alternative theatre performances.
208 locals recommend
Roundhouse
Chalk Farm RoadA distinctive former Victorian railway shed, now hosts live music, circus and alternative theatre performances.
Keats House
10 Keats GroveMuseum of Keats' former residence.
Freud Museum London
20 Maresfield GardensIf you're into Freud, this is the museum for you!