Guidebook for London
Everything Else
One of North London's best kept secrets. A gorgeous park with rolling hills, views, ponds, and a cafe, perfect for walking, running, picnics, or just reading on one of the numerous park benches.
96 locals recommend
Waterlow Park
Highgate HillOne of North London's best kept secrets. A gorgeous park with rolling hills, views, ponds, and a cafe, perfect for walking, running, picnics, or just reading on one of the numerous park benches.
A London landmark, one of the world's great city parks. You can get lost in it, prepare to spend some time.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
A London landmark, one of the world's great city parks. You can get lost in it, prepare to spend some time.
If you want to catch an Arsenal football game, you don't have far to go. Another London landmark, can be seen from our roof terrace.
385 locals recommend
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadIf you want to catch an Arsenal football game, you don't have far to go. Another London landmark, can be seen from our roof terrace.
If you want to go for a swim, this is the place. There is also a gym here. Lane swimming hours happen morning noon and in the evening. Noontime is never crowded. Costs £4.60 per swim.
8 locals recommend
Archway Leisure Centre
1 MacDonald RdIf you want to go for a swim, this is the place. There is also a gym here. Lane swimming hours happen morning noon and in the evening. Noontime is never crowded. Costs £4.60 per swim.
Indian Champissage
494 Caledonian RdBest massage in town. Ask for Moses.
Food Scene
Wonderful Mediterranean tapas style food. Menu changes regularly, you get served whatever happens to be on the menu on the day, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Bookings usually required.
13 locals recommend
Del Parc
167 Junction RdWonderful Mediterranean tapas style food. Menu changes regularly, you get served whatever happens to be on the menu on the day, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Bookings usually required.
A fabulous deli and restaurant, Ottolenghi is now a global phenomenon. The flagship location is in Islington on trendy Upper Street, a short bus ride away.
364 locals recommend
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StA fabulous deli and restaurant, Ottolenghi is now a global phenomenon. The flagship location is in Islington on trendy Upper Street, a short bus ride away.
The Spoke
710 Holloway RdA relaxed and groovy local pub/café, laid back and welcoming.
St John's
91 Junction RdLocal gastropub with a high energy vibe and great decor.
Really good Indian restaurant, also very convenient for takeaway. When we first moved in, Terry Jones of Monty Python fame congratulated us on living so near his favourite 'curry house'.
6 locals recommend
Sitara Indian Restaurant
784 Holloway RoadReally good Indian restaurant, also very convenient for takeaway. When we first moved in, Terry Jones of Monty Python fame congratulated us on living so near his favourite 'curry house'.
Great oriental food, relaxed pleasant environment, VERY reasonable prices!
11 locals recommend
Hot Wok Kitchen
663 Holloway RdGreat oriental food, relaxed pleasant environment, VERY reasonable prices!
Brilliant Italian restaurant, literally around the corner. Best to make a reservation as it's a hole in the wall, but sometimes you can get lucky!
782 Holloway Rd
782 Holloway RoadBrilliant Italian restaurant, literally around the corner. Best to make a reservation as it's a hole in the wall, but sometimes you can get lucky!
Popular Mediterranean/Turkish food. Low-key but very pleasant, good food, and they also do takeaway.
7 locals recommend
Harman
673-675 Holloway RdPopular Mediterranean/Turkish food. Low-key but very pleasant, good food, and they also do takeaway.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very cool hole in the wall, worth checking out for some interesting cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Siorai Bar
114 Junction RdVery cool hole in the wall, worth checking out for some interesting cocktails.
Shopping
One of the best and most pleasant shopping streets in London. Everything from arty boutiques, antiques and galleries to high street fare. Grab lunch at any number of fun places to eat.
193 locals recommend
Upper Street
Upper StreetOne of the best and most pleasant shopping streets in London. Everything from arty boutiques, antiques and galleries to high street fare. Grab lunch at any number of fun places to eat.
The place for more extended shopping. You will find a Waitrose and a Morrisons Supermarket, Boots, Marks and Spencer and Selby's department store within this complex, as well as an outdoor market.
12 locals recommend
The Nags Head Shopping Centre
402 Holloway RoadThe place for more extended shopping. You will find a Waitrose and a Morrisons Supermarket, Boots, Marks and Spencer and Selby's department store within this complex, as well as an outdoor market.
One of the world's top tourist attractions, Camden Market has been a London staple for over 30 years. It has over 1000 shops and stalls selling everything from fashion, music and art to every kind of food. A great place to people watch and get unique items, souvenirs, and edgy fashion.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlOne of the world's top tourist attractions, Camden Market has been a London staple for over 30 years. It has over 1000 shops and stalls selling everything from fashion, music and art to every kind of food. A great place to people watch and get unique items, souvenirs, and edgy fashion.
Essentials
You can grab groceries here, 2 minutes walk from our front door.
197 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
17 Stroud Green RdYou can grab groceries here, 2 minutes walk from our front door.
Getting Around
Archway is on the Northern Line (Zone 2 of the London Underground) and is also a major hub for buses.
39 locals recommend
Archway tube station
Junction RoadArchway is on the Northern Line (Zone 2 of the London Underground) and is also a major hub for buses.