Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Bear + Wolf
153 Fortess RdKinda style cafe, great coffee and amazing open sandwiches!
Patron Cave à Manger
26 Fortess RdSweet French Restaurant with great ambiance.
Wahaca Kentish Town
Upmarket, innovative Mexican food.
Gulshaan London
343 Kentish Town RdGood Indian restaurant, but try 'Tiffin Tin' in Archway for takeaway.
Great stone-ground pizza, good for family - has 'dirty burger' and 'chicken shop' there too.
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Pizza East Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdGreat stone-ground pizza, good for family - has 'dirty burger' and 'chicken shop' there too.
Best burger in London? It's up there in this mock up of a shack.
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Chicken Shop Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdBest burger in London? It's up there in this mock up of a shack.
Delicious rotisserie chicken in a busy, lively place.
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Chicken Shop Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdDelicious rotisserie chicken in a busy, lively place.
Beef & Brew
323 Kentish Town RdSpeciality steaks! Speciality Beer!
Great local bakery, get your brioche and croissants and sourdough bread here!
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The Spence Bakery
161 Stoke Newington Church StGreat local bakery, get your brioche and croissants and sourdough bread here!
Blue Moon
134 Fortess RdThai restaurant.
Spaghetti House London
169 Fortess RoadBasic Italian restaurant much loved by locals
There are two Ethiopian Restaurants in Kentish town both have their charms and a traditional sharing menu.
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The Queen of Sheba Restaurant
12 Fortess RdThere are two Ethiopian Restaurants in Kentish town both have their charms and a traditional sharing menu.
York & Albany Hotel
127-129 ParkwayUpmarket Gordon Ramsey bar and restaurant.
Earth Natural Foods
200-202 Kentish Town RdOrganic, vegetarian whole foods and eco shop.
Ruby Violet
3 Wharf RoadFab Ice cream parlour.
Anima e Cuore appears to be a gelateria and café. But the tiny restaurant at the back serves amazing Italian food.
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Anima E Cuore
127 Kentish Town RdAnima e Cuore appears to be a gelateria and café. But the tiny restaurant at the back serves amazing Italian food.
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketGood sour dough Pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
Award winning cocktails in this converted, underground old public lavatory!
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Ladies and Gentlemen
7 Highgate RdAward winning cocktails in this converted, underground old public lavatory!
The Junction Tavern Kentish Town
101 Fortess RdBest Sunday roast in k town - book ahead.
The Pineapple
53 Hercules RdMy local and I love it. Quiet seating upstairs.
One of London's top ten gastro pubs, good after a walk on the Heath.
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The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdOne of London's top ten gastro pubs, good after a walk on the Heath.
With a rare late licence (2.30am on weekends) this 'spit and sawdust' bar also seves pizza and occasional comedy and live music.
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Aces and Eights Saloon Bar
156-158 Fortess RdWith a rare late licence (2.30am on weekends) this 'spit and sawdust' bar also seves pizza and occasional comedy and live music.
Bull & Gate
389 Kentish Town RdNewly refurbished large bar and restaurant.
Patron Wine and Deli
16 Fortess RdExcellent place to drop in for a nice glass of wine, some cheese and ham!
Parks & Nature
Parliament Hill Viewpoint
Hampstead Heath's best view of london
A hidden park, accessible via passageway and not seen from the road. As a result it has a tranquil feel, one side of the gardens is a playground.
Montpelier Grove
Montpelier GroveA hidden park, accessible via passageway and not seen from the road. As a result it has a tranquil feel, one side of the gardens is a playground.
Tiny but suitable for all ages as well as some open space.
Falkland Place Toddler & Junior Playground
5 Falkland PlTiny but suitable for all ages as well as some open space.
Essentials
Zappeo Dry Cleaning London
310 Kentish Town RdBest of the dry cleaners.
Entertainment & Activities
Odeon Camden
14 The Parkwaynearest cinema
Getting Around
Gospel Oak Railway Station
Gordon House RoadOverground service
Kentish Town Station
Kentish Town RoadMain line and Underground station
Arts & Culture
''On the edge of Hampstead Heath surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection are free for everyone to enjoy. With children’s activities, a café to relax in and acres of grounds to stretch your legs'' Features Gainsborough, Rembrandt and Vermeer.
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London
''On the edge of Hampstead Heath surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection are free for everyone to enjoy. With children’s activities, a café to relax in and acres of grounds to stretch your legs'' Features Gainsborough, Rembrandt and Vermeer.