Food Scene
This is the best French food that I have tasted outside of France. Rob and I love the atmosphere here. It's a converted house and very cosy. Booking in advance is highly recommended as it does have certain busy periods.
Chez Tonton
182 E Barnet RdThis is the best French food that I have tasted outside of France. Rob and I love the atmosphere here. It's a converted house and very cosy. Booking in advance is highly recommended as it does have certain busy periods.
This family run Greek restaurant is just around the corner from the house. The food is of very high quality and extremely good value. I highly recommend the Kleftico and, for desert, love the pancakes.
Blueberries Restaurant
249 East Barnet RoadThis family run Greek restaurant is just around the corner from the house. The food is of very high quality and extremely good value. I highly recommend the Kleftico and, for desert, love the pancakes.
Great Greek restaurant - I love the mezes. It's a very lively place so might not suit people who want a quiet meal.
Deserie
13-14 Cockfosters RdGreat Greek restaurant - I love the mezes. It's a very lively place so might not suit people who want a quiet meal.
Fantastic Italian restaurant which is good value for money - especially the lunch time deal.
Al Fresco
1327 High RdFantastic Italian restaurant which is good value for money - especially the lunch time deal.
Barnet Pride Cafe
251 E Barnet RdGood for a full English breakfast.
Coffee Lounge
3 Cat HillGood selection of teas and coffee with delicious cakes.
Tops Fish Bar
261 E Barnet RdThe best traditional fish and chips in Barnet. You can eat in or take away.
I love the eggs benedict here and Rob would eat up all the delicious home made cakes if he could. Great place breakfast and brunch and very child friendly.
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Boydens Kitchen
61 Friern Barnet RdI love the eggs benedict here and Rob would eat up all the delicious home made cakes if he could. Great place breakfast and brunch and very child friendly.
The restaurant has changed its name to "Red Onion". This is quite a nice Indian restaurant with consistently good food. The Sunday buffet is kept well stocked with a good turnover of food at a very reasonable price.
Taj Mahal
11A Leigham Ct RdThe restaurant has changed its name to "Red Onion". This is quite a nice Indian restaurant with consistently good food. The Sunday buffet is kept well stocked with a good turnover of food at a very reasonable price.
This is the best Indian food in the area - it is deliciously good! And very authentic - just the way my mum would make it! The Boulevard is a sports bar so not quite a restaurant. The atmosphere is very informal. Children are allowed.
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Boulevard
7-8 Selsdon RdThis is the best Indian food in the area - it is deliciously good! And very authentic - just the way my mum would make it! The Boulevard is a sports bar so not quite a restaurant. The atmosphere is very informal. Children are allowed.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's at the end of the road! Decent enough pub food is served. The selection of wines and beers is good and there is often a guest ale on tap.
Prince Of Wales Barnet
2 Church Hill RdIt's at the end of the road! Decent enough pub food is served. The selection of wines and beers is good and there is often a guest ale on tap.
It's your average JD Wetherspoon pub so reasonably priced alcohol and food. Good atmosphere and nice outdoor space for sitting.
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The Railway Bell
Station RoadIt's your average JD Wetherspoon pub so reasonably priced alcohol and food. Good atmosphere and nice outdoor space for sitting.
Rob says this is the best real ale pub in the area, with a great selection of beers. Small beer garden too.
Ye Old Mitre Inne
58 High StRob says this is the best real ale pub in the area, with a great selection of beers. Small beer garden too.
Sightseeing
You get great views of London here. There is also a bar on site and an ice rink.
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Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WayYou get great views of London here. There is also a bar on site and an ice rink.
Parks & Nature
This park is great for extensive walks and cycle rides. It also has a Go Ape centre for the more adventurous and an equestrian centre if you fancy going some horse riding. The area is designated Metropolitan green belt and lies within a conservation area. It is also included within the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historical Interest in England.
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Trent Park
331 Bramley RdThis park is great for extensive walks and cycle rides. It also has a Go Ape centre for the more adventurous and an equestrian centre if you fancy going some horse riding. The area is designated Metropolitan green belt and lies within a conservation area. It is also included within the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historical Interest in England.
It's a beautiful park 200 metres from the house. It's got a great children's play area for children of all ages and a nice woodland walk. There is an onsite cafe, that houses a small soft play area, as well as tennis courts and a pitch and putt course. A great place for picnics on a warm summer's day.
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Oak Hill Park
Parkside GardensIt's a beautiful park 200 metres from the house. It's got a great children's play area for children of all ages and a nice woodland walk. There is an onsite cafe, that houses a small soft play area, as well as tennis courts and a pitch and putt course. A great place for picnics on a warm summer's day.
Arts & Culture
If you are interested in the local history of Barnet, this place is worth a visit. It is a fairly small museum but quite interesting. Entry is free.
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Barnet Museum
31 Wood StIf you are interested in the local history of Barnet, this place is worth a visit. It is a fairly small museum but quite interesting. Entry is free.
Essentials
Very handy pharmacy with excellent pharmacists ready to give advice on any ailments.
Brand Russell Pharmacy & Barnet Travel Clinic
280 E Barnet RdVery handy pharmacy with excellent pharmacists ready to give advice on any ailments.
Co-op Food - East Barnet - East Barnet Road
233 E Barnet RdGood for your every day groceries.
For some reason, I am unable to put in the actual name of the food store which is Selina Quality Food Market NOT Aroma. It's situated at 239-241 East Barnet Road.
Fantastic Turkish supermarket where you can get all your essential foods plus more interesting and varied produce. Excellent fruit and vegetables too as well as olives (many types in different marinades), Turkish breads, baklava, great selection of olive oil and more.
Aroma Supermarket
276 E Barnet RdFor some reason, I am unable to put in the actual name of the food store which is Selina Quality Food Market NOT Aroma. It's situated at 239-241 East Barnet Road.
Fantastic Turkish supermarket where you can get all your essential foods plus more interesting and varied produce. Excellent fruit and vegetables too as well as olives (many types in different marinades), Turkish breads, baklava, great selection of olive oil and more.
Bigger than the local Co-Op but still within walking distance, Sainsbury's will stock pretty much all the food and essentials that you will need. There is also an in-store pharmacy.
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Sainsbury's
681 Green LanesBigger than the local Co-Op but still within walking distance, Sainsbury's will stock pretty much all the food and essentials that you will need. There is also an in-store pharmacy.
This hospital has a walk in clinic if you are unlucky enough to be unwell whilst on your holidays. Please do let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Finchley Memorial Hospital
Granville RoadThis hospital has a walk in clinic if you are unlucky enough to be unwell whilst on your holidays. Please do let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Getting Around
Local train station with trains going to Kings Cross, the city and Highbury and Islington as well as Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace
Oakleigh Park station
Local train station with trains going to Kings Cross, the city and Highbury and Islington as well as Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace