Local Guidebook
Food Scene
renowned, traditional Italian ice cream parlour .. the best in North London as attested by the many celebrity photos adorning the walls .. recently moved to a smaller space on Chalk Farm Road.
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Marine Ices
61 Chalk Farm Rdrenowned, traditional Italian ice cream parlour .. the best in North London as attested by the many celebrity photos adorning the walls .. recently moved to a smaller space on Chalk Farm Road.
Green Note
106 Parkwaysecret music and green food
Asakusa London
265 Eversholt Sthighly recommended Japanese restaurant
Pizza Express
39 Abbey Rdpizza pizza
This is a proper old London Italian Caff, popular for Sunday morning full English breakfast and a bit of people watching
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Goodfare
26 ParkwayThis is a proper old London Italian Caff, popular for Sunday morning full English breakfast and a bit of people watching
close by and best for a coffee and a traditional, portuguese custard tart at an authentic deli on the corner of a residential street .. recommended by guests
Ferreira Delicatessen
40 Delancey Stclose by and best for a coffee and a traditional, portuguese custard tart at an authentic deli on the corner of a residential street .. recommended by guests
one of several Indian restaurants along Drummond St, all popular with locals. long established, tradiitional Indian food at affordable prices, generous platefuls
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Ravi Shankar
133-135 Drummond Stone of several Indian restaurants along Drummond St, all popular with locals. long established, tradiitional Indian food at affordable prices, generous platefuls
A great spot to hang out and people watch, sit at the bar for something fast or enjoy relaxed dining in a great location. Outdoor tables are on Granary Square overlooking the fountains.
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Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareA great spot to hang out and people watch, sit at the bar for something fast or enjoy relaxed dining in a great location. Outdoor tables are on Granary Square overlooking the fountains.
Now a Benugo Restaurant, The Garden Cafe is located in the Inner Circle of The Regent's Park. The menu and service style has been designed to reflect the original purpose of the Cafe in the 1960s.
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The Regent's Bar and Kitchen
Inner CircleNow a Benugo Restaurant, The Garden Cafe is located in the Inner Circle of The Regent's Park. The menu and service style has been designed to reflect the original purpose of the Cafe in the 1960s.
long established Vietnamese restaurant owned by the eponymous Binh .. a well-loved Camden institution
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Thanh Binh
14 Chalk Farm Rdlong established Vietnamese restaurant owned by the eponymous Binh .. a well-loved Camden institution
A very relaxing place to eat serving vegan organic Japanese food, prepared with care and served with an easy style.
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Itadaki Zen
139 King's Cross RdA very relaxing place to eat serving vegan organic Japanese food, prepared with care and served with an easy style.
This cafe has been around since 1934, making it one of Camden’s oldest eating institutions.
The Kentishtowner says:
"You can forget any notions of tourists crowding the small space: the queue, which snaked out onto the pavement, was all regulars. You might even call the interior ‘vintage’, with its fixed plastic orange seating and Formica counter.
The menu is short, and attractively displayed behind the counter: there’s pie and mash, jellied eels and the best-priced tea and coffee in town.
Castle's Pie & Mash
229 Royal College StThis cafe has been around since 1934, making it one of Camden’s oldest eating institutions.
The Kentishtowner says:
"You can forget any notions of tourists crowding the small space: the queue, which snaked out onto the pavement, was all regulars. You might even call the interior ‘vintage’, with its fixed plastic orange seating and Formica counter.
The menu is short, and attractively displayed behind the counter: there’s pie and mash, jellied eels and the best-priced tea and coffee in town.
Mestizo Mexican Restaurant
103 Hampstead RdFabulous Mexican
Popular stop on Parkway for a lazy breakfast or tea and cakes on your way to the Markets or the Park
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GAIL's Bakery Camden
35-37 ParkwayPopular stop on Parkway for a lazy breakfast or tea and cakes on your way to the Markets or the Park
Drinks & Nightlife
So local Airbnb does not understand the address! It is actually on Mornington Street. I am told this is the pub to visit if you want to catch the big sporting events with the locals. A proper London boozer on a quiet street away from the crowds.
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Jazz Cafe
5 ParkwaySo local Airbnb does not understand the address! It is actually on Mornington Street. I am told this is the pub to visit if you want to catch the big sporting events with the locals. A proper London boozer on a quiet street away from the crowds.
The Lock Tavern | Camden
35 Chalk Farm RdCamden is famous for live music
popular local pub, one of the 'four castles'
large garden, famous barbecues
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Edinboro' Castle
57 Mornington Terracepopular local pub, one of the 'four castles'
large garden, famous barbecues
live music pub where many a famous rock, punk + pop career began
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Dublin Castle
94 Parkwaylive music pub where many a famous rock, punk + pop career began
Engineer
65 Gloucester Avepopular Camden pub
Large pub on a busy corner. Popular. Youngish crowd. Serving pub food and showing sporting events. Good place to watch a big match!
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The Earl of Camden
55 ParkwayLarge pub on a busy corner. Popular. Youngish crowd. Serving pub food and showing sporting events. Good place to watch a big match!
St Pancras Grand Brasserie & Champagne Bar
set off in style
recommended by previous guests, fun, popular pub and good landmark to remember where you are staying!
The Lyttelton Arms
1 Camden High Strecommended by previous guests, fun, popular pub and good landmark to remember where you are staying!
KOKO
1a Camden High Stnightclub, music venue, former Camden Palace
New Diorama Theatre
15-16 Triton Stexperimental theatre in the surreal corporate surroundings
Arts & Culture
Odeon Camden
14 The Parkwaylocal multiscreen cinema
Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Roadinnovative, international arts venue with a unique history
Gagosian
6-24 Britannia StArt gallery
House of Illustration
28 Amwell Streetopened Summer 2014
music, theatre, dance, circus, Shakespeare, Camden Beach, arts venue and restaurant
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Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Roadmusic, theatre, dance, circus, Shakespeare, Camden Beach, arts venue and restaurant
Theatro Technis
26 Crowndale Rdsmall theatre
The British Library
96 Euston RdNo books. Great exhibitions and meeting space.
I-British Museum
Great Russell StreetStunning architecture, exhibits and events.
Because they regularly hold free events/talks/exhibitions open to the public in addition to the permanent collection. There is a Cafe and a Bookshop too.
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Wellcome Trust
215 Euston RdBecause they regularly hold free events/talks/exhibitions open to the public in addition to the permanent collection. There is a Cafe and a Bookshop too.
The Place
17 Duke's RdAvant Garde dance performances and lessons
Shopping
This is Camden Lock Market .. on the canal ... the prettiest and most interesting part of the Camden Markets .. great for street food, music and shopping.
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Camden Lock Place
Camden Lock PlaceThis is Camden Lock Market .. on the canal ... the prettiest and most interesting part of the Camden Markets .. great for street food, music and shopping.
some of my guests have had a great time in the 99p store .. make up your own mind!
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Poundland
some of my guests have had a great time in the 99p store .. make up your own mind!
The best of the markets!
Stroll down Arlington Road and over the footbridge to arrive in Camden Lock's cobbled yard full of stalls selling streetfood from around the world.
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Isitolo sase-Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlThe best of the markets!
Stroll down Arlington Road and over the footbridge to arrive in Camden Lock's cobbled yard full of stalls selling streetfood from around the world.
Large, rambling market with great vintage stores, many noodle and pizza stalls, clubs, bars, Proud Gallery.
Located within old stables for the horses that pulled the canal barges.
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Isitolo sase-Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlLarge, rambling market with great vintage stores, many noodle and pizza stalls, clubs, bars, Proud Gallery.
Located within old stables for the horses that pulled the canal barges.
Long-established and successful business offering Chinese Medicine, Massage, Shop. Recommended by previous guests.
AcuMedic Clinic
103-105 Camden High StLong-established and successful business offering Chinese Medicine, Massage, Shop. Recommended by previous guests.
All things China including tea and accessories to tea drinking.
Next door to Acumedic Chinese Medicine Centre
Mei Leaf
99 Camden High StAll things China including tea and accessories to tea drinking.
Next door to Acumedic Chinese Medicine Centre
Isitolo sase-Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlMestizo Mexican Market
101 Hampstead RdFabulous Mexicana
New for Spring 2018, "a super hot retail spot in the shape of the Dickensesque Coal Drops Yard. Nothing Victorian about the shops involved though.
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Coal Drops Yard
Stable StreetNew for Spring 2018, "a super hot retail spot in the shape of the Dickensesque Coal Drops Yard. Nothing Victorian about the shops involved though.
Coal Drops Yard
Stable StreetTom Dixon Shop
4-10 Bagley WalkAmerican Vintage
Stable StreetEssentials
27 Camden High St
friendly and professional local dry cleaners
if you like Whole Foods then here it is .. easy takeouts and upmarket shopping .. but do ask me if you are looking for an organic food supplier in the area
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Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High Stif you like Whole Foods then here it is .. easy takeouts and upmarket shopping .. but do ask me if you are looking for an organic food supplier in the area
a Camden landmark selling freshly ground coffee in packs [not a cafe] .. follow your nose .. fresh coffee ground on the premises.
Camden Coffee Shop
11 Delancey Sta Camden landmark selling freshly ground coffee in packs [not a cafe] .. follow your nose .. fresh coffee ground on the premises.
Camden High Street Post Office
112-114 Camden High Stsending a postcard? exchanging currency?
Independent old-style greengrocers selling a wide selection of reasonably priced organic produce with provenance clearly labelled.
Parkway Greens
52 ParkwayIndependent old-style greengrocers selling a wide selection of reasonably priced organic produce with provenance clearly labelled.
Marks & Spencer Camden Town Simply Foods
143 Camden High Stsupermarket
Sainsbury's
2 Canal WayLarge branch of Sainsburys supermarket chain.
Well worth the 20 minute walk down into Kentish Town. This is where I do my grocery and greengrocery shopping. They also sell fantastic takeaway salads and hot food. Everything is vegetarian and organic, good quality and reasonably priced.
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Earth Natural Foods
200-202 Kentish Town RdWell worth the 20 minute walk down into Kentish Town. This is where I do my grocery and greengrocery shopping. They also sell fantastic takeaway salads and hot food. Everything is vegetarian and organic, good quality and reasonably priced.
Sightseeing
It's London Zoo, you could easily spend a whole day here and they also run night-time events.
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I-Regent's Park
It's London Zoo, you could easily spend a whole day here and they also run night-time events.
Public space opened Summer 2014. An open space to sit by the Canal, choose from restaurants, regular food markets and pop-ups. Kids love playing in the fountains.
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Isikhashana se-Granary
1 Granary SquarePublic space opened Summer 2014. An open space to sit by the Canal, choose from restaurants, regular food markets and pop-ups. Kids love playing in the fountains.
St Pancras Old Church
Pancras RoadArt Deco Classic, the old Carreras cigarette factory and the reason for the preservation of many of London's green spaces.
Greater London House
Hampstead RoadArt Deco Classic, the old Carreras cigarette factory and the reason for the preservation of many of London's green spaces.
Entertainment & Activities
Fitness First Camden
128 Albert StNearby gym, part of an international chain
PureGym London Camden
193-199 Camden High StPopular gym, mixed, friendly crowd.
Boating Lake
hire a boat
Leisure Centre with Gym and two Pools, and Library, opened Summer 2014. Local Authority run.
Pancras Road
Pancras RoadLeisure Centre with Gym and two Pools, and Library, opened Summer 2014. Local Authority run.
one of London's largest yoga studios, drop-ins, classes, therapies, massage, workshops, sauna and trainings
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triyoga camden
57a Jamestown Rdone of London's largest yoga studios, drop-ins, classes, therapies, massage, workshops, sauna and trainings
The original London Yogashala, led by the first UK teacher to be certified to teach by Sri K Pattabhi Jois [and there are only 47 certified teachers now]. This is for you if you are looking for an authentic Mysore-style morning practice.
Astanga Yoga London
92 - 94 Drummond StThe original London Yogashala, led by the first UK teacher to be certified to teach by Sri K Pattabhi Jois [and there are only 47 certified teachers now]. This is for you if you are looking for an authentic Mysore-style morning practice.