Guidebook for London
Essentials
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StFor the kitchen essentials!
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdIf you need to do a big food shop :)
Food Scene
Mediterranean Mezze. One of my favourites in Angel. A cosy little place with amazing decor. Quite cheap too!
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Mem & Laz Brasserie
8 Theberton StMediterranean Mezze. One of my favourites in Angel. A cosy little place with amazing decor. Quite cheap too!
Le Sacre Coeur
18 Theberton StLovely little French restaurant. Cheap.
Lovely French restaurant. Cheap. If you reserve ask to sit at the corner window table upstairs - very romantic!
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Le Mercury
140a Upper StLovely French restaurant. Cheap. If you reserve ask to sit at the corner window table upstairs - very romantic!
Baan Kati Thai Restaurant
155 Holloway RdGood thai takeaway.
Lovely flower-fronted gastropub. Has one of the prettiest beer gardens in London!
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The Albion
10 Thornhill RdLovely flower-fronted gastropub. Has one of the prettiest beer gardens in London!
Zaffrani
47 Cross StGood Indian restaurant. Also does take out.
Perfect for brunch or lunch. A must visit in London! Be ready to queue though.
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Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StPerfect for brunch or lunch. A must visit in London! Be ready to queue though.
There a 3 Gallipoli's, all very close to each other. Impressive decor (lots of lamps hanging from the ceiling!) - tasty mediterranean and tangines. Cheap.
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Gallipoli Cafe & Bistro
119-120 Upper StThere a 3 Gallipoli's, all very close to each other. Impressive decor (lots of lamps hanging from the ceiling!) - tasty mediterranean and tangines. Cheap.
Modern European restaurant. Hidden conservatory in the middle of the restaurant. Book in advance. Quite expensive.
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Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeModern European restaurant. Hidden conservatory in the middle of the restaurant. Book in advance. Quite expensive.
Rita's Bar & Dining
35 Stoke Newington RdGreat for coffee and brunch. Prepare to queue though!
Sightseeing
I haven't been, but if you're into football it is worth a stadium visit.
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Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadI haven't been, but if you're into football it is worth a stadium visit.
Take a walk along the Regent's canal along to Camden and explore the markets of Camden Locks.
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Regent's Canal
Take a walk along the Regent's canal along to Camden and explore the markets of Camden Locks.
The prettiest park in London. Do as Londoner's do in summer and take a picnic and sit within the gardens all day long.
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I-Regent's Park
The prettiest park in London. Do as Londoner's do in summer and take a picnic and sit within the gardens all day long.
I would really recommend a walk on the Heath - an 'out of London in London' experience! Head to a cosy pub for a warm lunch after visiting the duck pond there.
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Hampstead Heath
I would really recommend a walk on the Heath - an 'out of London in London' experience! Head to a cosy pub for a warm lunch after visiting the duck pond there.
Only open on Sunday's. Do as the locals do and head down here for beautiful (and cheap!) flowers in the East End.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOnly open on Sunday's. Do as the locals do and head down here for beautiful (and cheap!) flowers in the East End.
Only open on Saturdays. Really great food market. Sit on London Fields afterward and eat your purchases!
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketOnly open on Saturdays. Really great food market. Sit on London Fields afterward and eat your purchases!
One of my favourite places in London! Not close by but a lovely little food market run by local traders. Great places to sit and drink - recommend Little Bird for cocktails. Explore Lassco too!
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40 Maltby Street
40 Maltby StOne of my favourite places in London! Not close by but a lovely little food market run by local traders. Great places to sit and drink - recommend Little Bird for cocktails. Explore Lassco too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Duchess of Kent
441 Liverpool RdCosy pub. Good food for a midweek dinner.
Lovely pub off the beaten track. Covered in Ivy - lovely to sit outside on a summers day.
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Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdLovely pub off the beaten track. Covered in Ivy - lovely to sit outside on a summers day.
The Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury StGreat little pub off the beaten track.
The Regent Pub- Islington
201-203 Liverpool RdGood pub and pizzas.
Narrowboat
119 St Peter's StPub along the canal. Great Sunday Roast!
Island Queen
87 Noel RdFun pub with offbeat charm.
The Winchester London
2 Essex RdCosy pub.
Tiny little cocktail bar. A must see as a couple but make sure to book in advance!
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69 Colebrooke Row
69 Colebrooke RowTiny little cocktail bar. A must see as a couple but make sure to book in advance!
100 Islington
270 Upper StreetGood cocktails and food.
Great venue for a night out. A cocktail bar but also a restaurant within the venue. Make sure to book.
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The Dead Dolls House Islington
181 Upper StGreat venue for a night out. A cocktail bar but also a restaurant within the venue. Make sure to book.
Load a pre-paid card and sample lots of different wines in the shop. A fun evening!
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The Sampler
266 Upper StLoad a pre-paid card and sample lots of different wines in the shop. A fun evening!
Arts & Culture
Small theatre on Upper St with various different productions on.
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I-Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetSmall theatre on Upper St with various different productions on.
Shopping
Women's fashion, trinkets and homeware. Lovely for items that no one else will have.
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Upper Street
Upper StreetWomen's fashion, trinkets and homeware. Lovely for items that no one else will have.
Not close to the flat, but if you have chance to go I recommend it. Neon signs made out of almost anything! Worth a visit if you have time.
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Gods Own Junkyard
Shernhall StreetNot close to the flat, but if you have chance to go I recommend it. Neon signs made out of almost anything! Worth a visit if you have time.
Everything Else
Vintage stalls all set up along here on the weekends. Lots to look at and discover!
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Camden Passage
Camden PassageVintage stalls all set up along here on the weekends. Lots to look at and discover!
Highbury Leisure Centre
Highbury CrescentIf you fancy a swim this is the local pool.
Good as part of a running route if you are keen to get out but not just run along streets.
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Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentGood as part of a running route if you are keen to get out but not just run along streets.