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Food Scene
Blighty - a Commonwealth of Nations cafe
35-37 Blackstock RdGreat coffee, food and vibe
Spectacular Korean/Japanese food, the place is always busy for good reason, no telephone bookings.
107 locals recommend
Dotori
3 Stroud Green RdSpectacular Korean/Japanese food, the place is always busy for good reason, no telephone bookings.
Âu Lạc
82 Highbury ParkGlorious Vietnamese food with home delivery too :)
Cinnamon Village 2
162 Blackstock RdGood breakfast brunchie place
Favourite haunt. Good Pizza and Mediterranean selection, quiet and not pricey. Basque style cod loin is a treat.
Pizzadelique
1-3 Chatterton RoadFavourite haunt. Good Pizza and Mediterranean selection, quiet and not pricey. Basque style cod loin is a treat.
Yak & Yeti
143 Stroud Green RdGood Indian food
Jai Krishna
161 Stroud Green RdSuperb vegetarian Indian food
If you like Thai this is the place. Great atmos
36 locals recommend
Cats Cafe des Artistes Thai Restaurant
79 Stroud Green RoadIf you like Thai this is the place. Great atmos
Gourmet variations of Vietnamese noodles, both hot and cold, served in a hip, modern environment.
91 locals recommend
Salvation in Noodles
122 Balls Pond RdGourmet variations of Vietnamese noodles, both hot and cold, served in a hip, modern environment.
Classic Turkish grill in a relaxed restaurant with an open grill and long, low-lit dining room.
26 locals recommend
Yildiz
163 Blackstock RdClassic Turkish grill in a relaxed restaurant with an open grill and long, low-lit dining room.
Farang
72 Highbury ParkGreat vibe great food go farang out. book though as it gets busy
this place is amazing and less than 10 minutes walk door to door. It's the kitchen of the Plimsoll pub. Probably the best burger in London. - other food is spectacular too. Book in advance as it's super popular, open 18:00 to 22:00 weekdays and 13:00 to 17:00 weekends.
Four Legs
this place is amazing and less than 10 minutes walk door to door. It's the kitchen of the Plimsoll pub. Probably the best burger in London. - other food is spectacular too. Book in advance as it's super popular, open 18:00 to 22:00 weekdays and 13:00 to 17:00 weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Woodbine - Irish Pub
215 Blackstock RdLovely quiet pub with occasional live music.
The Brownswood
271 Green LanesLovely atmosphere, great food and beer
The Old Dairy
1-3 Crouch Hilllively pub with great food
Very English and lively pub with good food, beer and perfect if you love Rugby and there's a game on!
171 locals recommend
The Faltering Fullback
19 Perth RdVery English and lively pub with good food, beer and perfect if you love Rugby and there's a game on!
The Worlds End
21-23 Stroud Green RdClassic pub
Arts & Culture
British Museum
Great Russell StreetIt's Amazing!
Amazing gallery - free entrance - with fabulous restaurant on top
796 locals recommend
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareAmazing gallery - free entrance - with fabulous restaurant on top
Tate Modern
BanksideIt's amazing!
The Globe Theatre
21 Cardinal Cap AlleyIf you love Shakespeare then this is a must.
Superb local theatre with 2 stages with a great programme of new dramas, musicals and experimental productions.
100 locals recommend
Park Theatre
13 Clifton TerraceSuperb local theatre with 2 stages with a great programme of new dramas, musicals and experimental productions.
Science Museum
Exhibition Roadbreathtaking!
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Roadyes!
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadLandmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
Sightseeing
South Bank
Great to hang out, walk ,eat see stuff. ...
Buckingham Palace
The queen's hangout
Open to visitors. and Prince Harry and Kate live there! So much to see close by too.
607 locals recommend
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensOpen to visitors. and Prince Harry and Kate live there! So much to see close by too.
London Eye
Great to see London and very cool
Guy Fawkes tried to blow it up in 1605. We're rather glad he didn't as it's history goes back to 1252 - I think.
222 locals recommend
Houses of Parliament Shop
12 Bridge StGuy Fawkes tried to blow it up in 1605. We're rather glad he didn't as it's history goes back to 1252 - I think.
the Crown jewels live here and people lost their heads too. Great day out to explore
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
the Crown jewels live here and people lost their heads too. Great day out to explore
Chinatown
Gerrard Streetit's China Town!
Carnaby Street
Carnaby Streetwhere the 60's swung and a hive of shops and eateries!
Shopping
Covent Garden
41 James Stgreat London shopping touristy spot
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetClassic London big shop experience
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdIt's Harrods and close to museums, etc
Everything Else
A buzzing warren of wonderfulness. Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion stuff, art and accessories, music and more. Great food places too.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlA buzzing warren of wonderfulness. Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion stuff, art and accessories, music and more. Great food places too.
Getting Around
Victoria Line and Piccadilly Tube with superb fast access to all of central London,
Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stanstead Airports.
115 locals recommend
Finsbury Park Station
Station PlaceVictoria Line and Piccadilly Tube with superb fast access to all of central London,
Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stanstead Airports.