Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Dishoom has an incredible decor, which transports you to a nineteenth century Bombay railway station. We love breakfasts there, with bottomless house chai and good wifi if you have some emails to catch up on. From early evening the place is humming with people to eat from their main menu. The Daal is incredible.
219 locals recommend
Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StDishoom has an incredible decor, which transports you to a nineteenth century Bombay railway station. We love breakfasts there, with bottomless house chai and good wifi if you have some emails to catch up on. From early evening the place is humming with people to eat from their main menu. The Daal is incredible.
Pizza Union
246-250 Pentonville RdQuick and easy pizza on a budget in cool surrounds.
Stop in to pick up a coffee or book for an evening meal at this critically acclaimed restaurant. At the weekend this place always has a queue for breakfast so arrive early!
127 locals recommend
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdStop in to pick up a coffee or book for an evening meal at this critically acclaimed restaurant. At the weekend this place always has a queue for breakfast so arrive early!
Entertainment & Activities
The fountains at Granary Square are a brilliant activity for the kids. Grab a coffee at Caravan and let the kids cool off while you soak up the surroundings. Get there at 10am sharp at the weekends to get Brunch at one of the restaurants surrounding the square.
164 locals recommend
Granary Square
1 Granary SquareThe fountains at Granary Square are a brilliant activity for the kids. Grab a coffee at Caravan and let the kids cool off while you soak up the surroundings. Get there at 10am sharp at the weekends to get Brunch at one of the restaurants surrounding the square.
Parks & Nature
Jump on the 274 Bus from opposite the flat and enjoy a day out at ZSL London Zoo and Regents Park. One of London's iconic royal parks and couldn't be easier to get to. The bus ride goes through Camden Town and takes around 25 minutes, depending on traffic. I'd recommend packing a lunch.
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
Jump on the 274 Bus from opposite the flat and enjoy a day out at ZSL London Zoo and Regents Park. One of London's iconic royal parks and couldn't be easier to get to. The bus ride goes through Camden Town and takes around 25 minutes, depending on traffic. I'd recommend packing a lunch.
Jump on the Overground line at Caledonian Road and Barnsbury station and in 10 minutes you'll be at Gospel Oak station. A great place to take the kids on a hot day, with a free paddling pool or the outdoor Lido, as well as a brilliant play area, all part of Hampstead Heath. Walk up to the top of Parliament Hill and see one of the iconic views over London.
10 locals recommend
Gospel Oak
Jump on the Overground line at Caledonian Road and Barnsbury station and in 10 minutes you'll be at Gospel Oak station. A great place to take the kids on a hot day, with a free paddling pool or the outdoor Lido, as well as a brilliant play area, all part of Hampstead Heath. Walk up to the top of Parliament Hill and see one of the iconic views over London.
If you need to entertain the kids for half an hour head around the corner to Thornhill Square gardens. A classic London Georgian square park with swings and slides.
21 locals recommend
Thornhill Square
Thornhill SquareIf you need to entertain the kids for half an hour head around the corner to Thornhill Square gardens. A classic London Georgian square park with swings and slides.
Arts & Culture
Getting to the British Museum couldn't be easier from our flat. Just jump on the 91 bus and alight at Russell Square.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetGetting to the British Museum couldn't be easier from our flat. Just jump on the 91 bus and alight at Russell Square.
Essentials
If the Cooperative Food store across the road doesn't have what you need, take a short walk to Waitrose's flagship store in the Kings Cross redevelopment. Brilliant for high quality food.
50 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners Kings Cross
1 Wharf RoadIf the Cooperative Food store across the road doesn't have what you need, take a short walk to Waitrose's flagship store in the Kings Cross redevelopment. Brilliant for high quality food.
Drinks & Nightlife
A beautiful British pub, a 5 minute walk away, with a stunning garden to the rear, serving a good range of beers and great food.
167 locals recommend
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdA beautiful British pub, a 5 minute walk away, with a stunning garden to the rear, serving a good range of beers and great food.
If the Albion doesn't have a table, walk around the corner to The Drapers Arms. Better range of beers than the Albion, fewer tables though. Does an incredible Sunday roast if you book a table ahead of time!
102 locals recommend
The Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury StIf the Albion doesn't have a table, walk around the corner to The Drapers Arms. Better range of beers than the Albion, fewer tables though. Does an incredible Sunday roast if you book a table ahead of time!
Completing the triangle of great Barnsbury pubs, the crown has an impressive range of beers and snacks and is good for a Sunday roast.
129 locals recommend
The Crown
144-146 Hatfield RdCompleting the triangle of great Barnsbury pubs, the crown has an impressive range of beers and snacks and is good for a Sunday roast.
Getting Around
The overground line takes you to Camden Town, Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill, Kew Gardens, Shoreditch and the Olympic park at Stratford. 5 minutes walk along Caledonian Road. £1.50 gets you pretty much anywhere.
27 locals recommend
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury London Overground Station
Hemingford RoadThe overground line takes you to Camden Town, Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill, Kew Gardens, Shoreditch and the Olympic park at Stratford. 5 minutes walk along Caledonian Road. £1.50 gets you pretty much anywhere.
Kings Cross St Pancras is a key international and national rail hub, as well as a key station on the London Underground. Either walk through the Kings Cross redevelopment (10-15 minutes) or jump on a 17, 91 or 259 bus (5-10 minutes).
80 locals recommend
King's Cross Station
Euston RoadKings Cross St Pancras is a key international and national rail hub, as well as a key station on the London Underground. Either walk through the Kings Cross redevelopment (10-15 minutes) or jump on a 17, 91 or 259 bus (5-10 minutes).