Andrea’s guidebook
Food scene
Highlights of the vast gastro scene
Just around the corner you'll find this fabulous independent restaurant and bar, with coffee, food and drinks available throughout the day. Contemporary British kitchen and very friendly staff.
9 locals recommend
Goods Office
1-3 Ferme Park RdJust around the corner you'll find this fabulous independent restaurant and bar, with coffee, food and drinks available throughout the day. Contemporary British kitchen and very friendly staff.
A legendary family bakery with a huge variety of breads, pastries and cakes. Don't miss out their doughnuts! During summertime they sell ice cream as well.
20 locals recommend
Dunn's Bakery
6 The BroadwayA legendary family bakery with a huge variety of breads, pastries and cakes. Don't miss out their doughnuts! During summertime they sell ice cream as well.
A cosy and friendly restaurant at the heart of Crouch End. Try its famous Jamaican jerk chicken or just sip a cocktail at a table where once Bob Dylan was denied whiskey.
57 locals recommend
Banner's Restaurant
21 Park RdA cosy and friendly restaurant at the heart of Crouch End. Try its famous Jamaican jerk chicken or just sip a cocktail at a table where once Bob Dylan was denied whiskey.
Pubs / shows / games
A very traditional English bar and kitchen, which is also host to one of the oldest comedy clubs in Britain. Head downstairs for great stand-up shows or live music performances, but avoid the first raw if determined to stay off stage! ;)
49 locals recommend
The Kings Head
2 Crouch End HillA very traditional English bar and kitchen, which is also host to one of the oldest comedy clubs in Britain. Head downstairs for great stand-up shows or live music performances, but avoid the first raw if determined to stay off stage! ;)
A large old-school gastro pub, best to experience football fans' craze during games shown on large screens. Also hosts quiz nights.
26 locals recommend
Stapleton Tavern
2-4 Crouch HillA large old-school gastro pub, best to experience football fans' craze during games shown on large screens. Also hosts quiz nights.
Being active
There is plenty to do besides eating/drinking and sightseeing
The Parkland Walk is the longest linear nature reserve in London at 4km in length, and follows the former railway line connecting Finsbury Park to Highgate. Ideal for running or walking. Keep an eye out for the many mini artworks created by local artist Ben Wilson - 'The Chewing Gum Man'.
Parkland Walk (North)
Parkland Walk (North)The Parkland Walk is the longest linear nature reserve in London at 4km in length, and follows the former railway line connecting Finsbury Park to Highgate. Ideal for running or walking. Keep an eye out for the many mini artworks created by local artist Ben Wilson - 'The Chewing Gum Man'.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
Alexandra Palace WayIce skating all year