Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Bowes Park
A reliable fish and chip shop within Top 5 in London. Worth the trip.
Flavas Chicken & Pizza
Brownlow RoadFast food. We wouldn't go near, but if you're hungry...
Café/Bar - Relaxed and friendly environment. Take a look at the clothing store next door; its trapped in 1970s time-warp.
23 locals recommend
The Step
101 Myddleton RdCafé/Bar - Relaxed and friendly environment. Take a look at the clothing store next door; its trapped in 1970s time-warp.
Oriental Chef
235 High RdCheap and cheerful take-away.
TGF Pizza
2 Bounds Green RdCheap, fast pizzas when you just need to fuel the tank.
Maison Blanc
61 Muswell Hill BroadwayExcellent Cakes. Stop off here for a civilised snack.
Freshly made before you; amazing range of toppings and combinations, good pasta dishes, and just 10 minutes on the bus from our place.
36 locals recommend
La Porchetta
265 Muswell Hill BroadwayFreshly made before you; amazing range of toppings and combinations, good pasta dishes, and just 10 minutes on the bus from our place.
Owner/chef can be arrogant and grumpy staff, but breads so good that they run out before noon. Better chocolate mousse than their expensive competitors, beautiful and tasty french tarts and quiches.
19 locals recommend
Sable d'Or
43 The BroadwayOwner/chef can be arrogant and grumpy staff, but breads so good that they run out before noon. Better chocolate mousse than their expensive competitors, beautiful and tasty french tarts and quiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large pub with good menu. Live music at weekends, Sunday roast, and generally cosy atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
The Ranelagh
82 Bounds Green RdLarge pub with good menu. Live music at weekends, Sunday roast, and generally cosy atmosphere.
The Springfield Bar & Grill
133 Bounds Green RdIrish pub.
NIce pub with good wood-fired pizzas. Reasonably priced, and 2 for 1 pizzas all day Tuesdays.
21 locals recommend
The Starting Gate
Station RoadNIce pub with good wood-fired pizzas. Reasonably priced, and 2 for 1 pizzas all day Tuesdays.
Essentials
Bounds Green Supermarket
90 Trinity RdGood corner shop with all the staples.
Seriously, you'll find some things in here that are NOT even in Harrods. Excellent range of food that extends well beyond the basics. Specialist section of E.European food too.
Begum Supermarket Ltd
Seriously, you'll find some things in here that are NOT even in Harrods. Excellent range of food that extends well beyond the basics. Specialist section of E.European food too.
Shopping
Go here to buy tea and experience another era. All produce is on shelves behind a counter. Clients are individually served by a staff member. Biscuits, freshly ground coffee, dried fruit, snacks.
6 locals recommend
W Martyn
135 Muswell Hill BroadwayGo here to buy tea and experience another era. All produce is on shelves behind a counter. Clients are individually served by a staff member. Biscuits, freshly ground coffee, dried fruit, snacks.
Everything Else
Alexandra Park Library
Alexandra Park RoadFriendliest librarians on planet earth. Free internet.
Excellent view of whole of London from top of the hill. Its 25 min walk away. BBC's first TV transmitter was put up here.
75 locals recommend
Greater London
Excellent view of whole of London from top of the hill. Its 25 min walk away. BBC's first TV transmitter was put up here.
Carefully chosen items suitable for last-minute gifts to take home or bring to the table when you're invited for dinner and haven't got much time;-)
Sunshine Garden Centre
Durnsford RoadCarefully chosen items suitable for last-minute gifts to take home or bring to the table when you're invited for dinner and haven't got much time;-)
Open till late, 5 mins walk away, stock up on teas, cheeses and chocolates before you leave as it's a lot cheaper than the airport. Also useful when you're cooking with your hosts:) or need some wine!
40 locals recommend
Tesco Express
25 Windmill HillOpen till late, 5 mins walk away, stock up on teas, cheeses and chocolates before you leave as it's a lot cheaper than the airport. Also useful when you're cooking with your hosts:) or need some wine!