Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Chamomile Cafe
45 England's LnDelicious brunch and baked goods!
Ginger & White London
2 England's LnDelicious brunch / lunch, and a lovely place for a coffee
Lemonia
89 Regent's Park RdVery good Greek food
Odette's
130 Regent's Park RdIconic local restaurant. Delicious food.
Greenberry Café
101 Regent's Park RdAnother lovely spot for breakfast or brunch
Local French bistro; they also have a café which serves the best pain au chocolat I have had since I left Paris!
24 locals recommend
L'Absinthe
40 Chalcot RdLocal French bistro; they also have a café which serves the best pain au chocolat I have had since I left Paris!
Ballaro
154 Haverstock HillSeasonal Mediterranean food; very very good.
167 Haverstock Hill
167 Haverstock HillWonderful coffee, baked goods, bread, sandwiches, etc...
Tip Top Thai
77 Heath StGood Thai food; delivers for free if you want something at home.
Jin Kichi
73 Heath StDelicious Japanese food. Reservations are essential: 020 7794 6158
La Valle
330 Upper StreetDelicious Italian food, charming setting.
Oliver's Fish & Chips
95 Haverstock HillGood local Fish and Chips
The Golden Hind
73 Marylebone LnBest Fish and Chips in London; bring your own alcohol!
Ice cream made with liquid nitrogen - this place is always packed and always incredibly good! It's a really fun experience to watch them make your ice cream. Be prepared to wait in line.
17 locals recommend
Chin Chin Labs (Chin Chin Ice Cream)
49-50 Camden Lock PlIce cream made with liquid nitrogen - this place is always packed and always incredibly good! It's a really fun experience to watch them make your ice cream. Be prepared to wait in line.
Sightseeing
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadBeautiful Park, lovely views over London
Beautiful Park! The view over London from the top of Parliament Hill is unparallelled.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
Beautiful Park! The view over London from the top of Parliament Hill is unparallelled.
The Regent's Park
Beautiful Park, boating lake in the center rents pedal boats
Walk along Regent's Canal to the west and you will come to Little Venice; head East and you will walk through Camden Lock Market all the way to Islington.
339 locals recommend
Regent's Canal
Walk along Regent's Canal to the west and you will come to Little Venice; head East and you will walk through Camden Lock Market all the way to Islington.
A London experience - good street food and lots of shopping, but can be overwhelming and crowded.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlA London experience - good street food and lots of shopping, but can be overwhelming and crowded.
Essentials
179 Haverstock Hill
179 Haverstock HillLovely produce and organic / natural foods
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite local pub, with a glorious beer garden in the back including summer barbeques
23 locals recommend
The Garden Gate
14 GreaterMy favorite local pub, with a glorious beer garden in the back including summer barbeques
Lovely local pub; stand-up comedy nights on Saturdays (reserve ahead of time)
20 locals recommend
Sir Richard Steele Pub and Dining
97 Haverstock HillLovely local pub; stand-up comedy nights on Saturdays (reserve ahead of time)
Wonderful, cozy neighborhood pub; hasn't changed since the 19th century! Great for a warm drink after wandering around Hampstead Heath.
80 locals recommend
Holly Bush
22 Holly MountWonderful, cozy neighborhood pub; hasn't changed since the 19th century! Great for a warm drink after wandering around Hampstead Heath.
Everything Else
Lovely local theatre, does quite interesting productions for a reasonable price in an intimate setting (approx. 30 seats)
Pentameters Theatre
28 Heath StLovely local theatre, does quite interesting productions for a reasonable price in an intimate setting (approx. 30 seats)
Hampstead Heath
Direct connections to East London and Richmond / Kew Gardens.
Belsize Park Station
Haverstock HillClosest Tube stop: Northern Line, Edgeware branch.
Gary Ingham Lifestyle Salon and Spa
63-67 Heath StWonderful Aveda salon with spa above.
Arts & Culture
Local cinema shows a small selection of current movies. Very comfortable.
79 locals recommend
Everyman Cinemas Belsize Park
203 Haverstock HillLocal cinema shows a small selection of current movies. Very comfortable.
A larger version of the Everyman in Belsize Park - has a bigger selection of movies but retains its coziness and charm.
61 locals recommend
Everyman Cinema Hampstead
5 Holly Bush ValeA larger version of the Everyman in Belsize Park - has a bigger selection of movies but retains its coziness and charm.
Lovely local Theatre showing excellent productions. Often starring some well-known actors.
56 locals recommend
Hampstead Theatre
Eton AvenueLovely local Theatre showing excellent productions. Often starring some well-known actors.
Shopping
Fantastic shopping - a good combination of local designers and brand-name boutiques.
40 locals recommend
Hampstead High Street
Hampstead High StreetFantastic shopping - a good combination of local designers and brand-name boutiques.
Flask Walk
Flask WalkLocal antiques shops and high-end consignment; fun for exploring