Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Off the beaten track. Amazing dim sum and very good value for money.
12 locals recommend
New Culture Revolution
305 King's RdOff the beaten track. Amazing dim sum and very good value for money.
An Islington institution, this Mediterranean restaurant is amazing value!
31 locals recommend
Mem & Laz Brasserie
8 Theberton StAn Islington institution, this Mediterranean restaurant is amazing value!
One of London's best kept secrets. The size of a small living room, but serving the best experimental cocktails around. The bar uses spirits and drinks that it infuses itself in a drinks laboratory and the staff wear lab coats.
89 locals recommend
69 Colebrooke Row
69 Colebrooke RowOne of London's best kept secrets. The size of a small living room, but serving the best experimental cocktails around. The bar uses spirits and drinks that it infuses itself in a drinks laboratory and the staff wear lab coats.
Great wine, superb food and awesome al fresco dining in their garden during the warmer months.
75 locals recommend
Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeGreat wine, superb food and awesome al fresco dining in their garden during the warmer months.
A fantastic boozer in the heart of Camden Passage. Sit out in the beer garden watching the locals mooching around the market stalls.
27 locals recommend
Camden Head
2 Camden WalkA fantastic boozer in the heart of Camden Passage. Sit out in the beer garden watching the locals mooching around the market stalls.
Not great if you're on a budget. However, if you want to push the boat out and want tasty Turkish-inspired food, you're in luck!
364 locals recommend
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StNot great if you're on a budget. However, if you want to push the boat out and want tasty Turkish-inspired food, you're in luck!
You may have to book really far in advance, but the brunch with bottomless cocktails is definitely worth the wait! Make sure you try the French toast with clotted cream, berries and honey...
36 locals recommend
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings
42 Northampton RdYou may have to book really far in advance, but the brunch with bottomless cocktails is definitely worth the wait! Make sure you try the French toast with clotted cream, berries and honey...
Just down the road from Sadler's Wells Theatre, this exceptional gastro pub is packed before a show - and rightly so.
18 locals recommend
The Wilmington Public House and Dining
69 Rosebery AveJust down the road from Sadler's Wells Theatre, this exceptional gastro pub is packed before a show - and rightly so.
Sushi Tetsu is a fantastic and very personable sushi restaurant tucked down a small passageway in Clerkenwell. It serves some of the best sushi in London.
21 locals recommend
Sushi Tetsu
12 Jerusalem PassageSushi Tetsu is a fantastic and very personable sushi restaurant tucked down a small passageway in Clerkenwell. It serves some of the best sushi in London.
Great brunch/lunch spot and really fresh food. Worth booking as people come especially to Clerkenwell to eat here.
83 locals recommend
The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's SquareGreat brunch/lunch spot and really fresh food. Worth booking as people come especially to Clerkenwell to eat here.
Great atmosphere, live bands, excellent wine! Sometimes you see the cast of Eastenders and Ed Sheeran in here.
18 locals recommend
The Slaughtered Lamb
34-35 Great Sutton StGreat atmosphere, live bands, excellent wine! Sometimes you see the cast of Eastenders and Ed Sheeran in here.
Entertainment & Activities
Vintage and antiques shops, Camden Passage oozes character and quirkiness with great places to have a coffee or dine. Oh so pretty and quaint!
213 locals recommend
Camden Passage
Camden PassageVintage and antiques shops, Camden Passage oozes character and quirkiness with great places to have a coffee or dine. Oh so pretty and quaint!
Amazing fresh food for all tastes. Charming, especially at night. A great place to relax in the sun.
219 locals recommend
Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketAmazing fresh food for all tastes. Charming, especially at night. A great place to relax in the sun.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best place to quaff on the finest wines around without having to buy a bottle! Very highbrow.
36 locals recommend
The Sampler
266 Upper StThe best place to quaff on the finest wines around without having to buy a bottle! Very highbrow.