Mica’s Guidebook
Food scene
The BARN London
60 Holloway RdGreat coffee, fresh juices and breakfast / brunch.
Le Péché Mignon
6 Ronalds RdFrench cafe with mouthwatering pastries.
Zia Lucia
157 Holloway RdBest pizza!
La Farola Cafe
101 Upper StreetGreat for tapas
Tenshi
61 Upper StreetIzakaya style. Sushi and other Japanese food. Highly recommend
Farang
72 Highbury ParkThe BEST Thai food in London.
Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdGreat Italian
Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar
171 Holloway RdMalaysian food, yummy laksa if you can handle the spice.
Westerns Laundry
34 Drayton ParkNid Ting Thai
533 Holloway RdAuthentic Thai restaurant.
Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StMy favourite Indian in London.
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StTofu Vegan Islington
Bars
Little Bat - Islington Bar & Kitchen
54 Islington Park StLovely cocktail bar
Gordon's Wine Bar
Wine bar.
28-50 Oxford Circus
Wine bar.
Sabine Rooftop Bar
Great for the view of St Pauls.
Comptoir Cafe & Wine
Wine bar.
The Black Book
Wine bar.
Vinoteca Kings Cross
3 King's BlvdWine bar.
Cahoots
13 Kingly CtThe Old Bank of England Pub
194 Fleet StCity advice
Getting around
The flat is close to 2 tube and multiple bus stops
1) Victoria Line: The Victoria line from Highbury & Islington station (5 mins walk from the flat) will take you to Oxford Street in less than 20 mins.
2) Piccadilly Line: The Piccadilly line from Holloway Road station (10 mins walk from the flat) will take you directly to Green Park, Hyde Park Corner and Heathrow Airport.
3) There are numerous buses near the house which will take you to the City of London (43, 271) and Chealsea / Battersea Park (19).
What to pack
Be prepared for rain, sun and wind at all times!
1) It's best to pack an umbrella as it rains in London very often
2) Clothing wise, I would recommend layering up, as it can be cold outdoors but it will always be hot in the tube and in shops