Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
The book market is on daily. It's a perfect place to browse a vast collection of books, as well as people watch and grab something to eat and drink from the restaurants lining the south bank.
36 locals recommend
Southbank Centre Food Markets
Belvedere RoadThe book market is on daily. It's a perfect place to browse a vast collection of books, as well as people watch and grab something to eat and drink from the restaurants lining the south bank.
The canal is a few minutes walk from the flat. Stroll along to Camden. The closer you get to Camden the stranger the people start to get :)
339 locals recommend
Regent's Canal
The canal is a few minutes walk from the flat. Stroll along to Camden. The closer you get to Camden the stranger the people start to get :)
A beautiful nature reserve to hang out in. When I have the time I take a stroll there in the mornings. Is just a short walk from the flat. It's a tranquil oasis in the chaos that is Kings Cross.
46 locals recommend
Camley Street Natural Park
12 Camley StA beautiful nature reserve to hang out in. When I have the time I take a stroll there in the mornings. Is just a short walk from the flat. It's a tranquil oasis in the chaos that is Kings Cross.
Personally I avoid Camden Market like the plague..but...go, see, explore! Also you can walk to the market from the flat, along the canal, which is a nice stroll.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlPersonally I avoid Camden Market like the plague..but...go, see, explore! Also you can walk to the market from the flat, along the canal, which is a nice stroll.
I love this little gem of a community garden. It's on Tolpuddle Street, N1. It's well worth a visit. Is just a couple minutes walk from the flat.
10 locals recommend
Culpeper Community Garden
1 Cloudesley RdI love this little gem of a community garden. It's on Tolpuddle Street, N1. It's well worth a visit. Is just a couple minutes walk from the flat.
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneIs worth a look. Cheap bagels too.
See London from the top of Parliament Hill. Get tea and cake at Kenwood house. Better to go in the week, avoid weekends...way too many people.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
See London from the top of Parliament Hill. Get tea and cake at Kenwood house. Better to go in the week, avoid weekends...way too many people.
Food Scene
Right opposite the flat the Merkato is a gem. The food is delicious. The staff are so friendly. The Merkato is a perfect place to hang out, eat and watch the happenings on the Cally Road.
12 locals recommend
Merkato
196 Caledonian RdRight opposite the flat the Merkato is a gem. The food is delicious. The staff are so friendly. The Merkato is a perfect place to hang out, eat and watch the happenings on the Cally Road.
Great pizza's and salads. Caravan is on the canal, and is a few minutes stroll from the flat.
186 locals recommend
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareGreat pizza's and salads. Caravan is on the canal, and is a few minutes stroll from the flat.
I'm loving this place. Great food. Good service. Intimate atmosphere and desserts to die for. Plus it's less than a ten minute walk from the flat.
23 locals recommend
Le Sacre Coeur
18 Theberton StI'm loving this place. Great food. Good service. Intimate atmosphere and desserts to die for. Plus it's less than a ten minute walk from the flat.
Roti King
40 Doric WayYou gotta try this place! The best and amazingly cheap Malaysian food.
I go here for brunch quite often. The service has never been that great but when the pancakes are this good, who cares.
21 locals recommend
The Megaro Eatery
27 Euston RdI go here for brunch quite often. The service has never been that great but when the pancakes are this good, who cares.
Norfolk Arms
28 Leigh StTapas! Wine! Lovely old pub! Need I say more?
Arts & Culture
They often have some good exhibitions on. Plus you can stroll to the BL from the flat.
430 locals recommend
The British Library
96 Euston RdThey often have some good exhibitions on. Plus you can stroll to the BL from the flat.
If you like classical music check out what's going on at Kings Place. But I'd avoid the Rotunda restaurant - overpriced and bad service.
50 locals recommend
WeWork - Office Space & Coworking
90 York WayIf you like classical music check out what's going on at Kings Place. But I'd avoid the Rotunda restaurant - overpriced and bad service.
Essentials
There is an organic market here on a Sunday from 10am -2pm. Lots of delicious things to eat and some nice coffee places to hang out in and watch the morning go by.
136 locals recommend
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketThere is an organic market here on a Sunday from 10am -2pm. Lots of delicious things to eat and some nice coffee places to hang out in and watch the morning go by.
Waitrose & Partners Kings Cross
1 Wharf RoadLove this waitrose! Best supermarket around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful architecture in an old gymnasium. Sit at the bar with a sparkling German wine and be enveloped in decadence.
43 locals recommend
German Gymnasium
1 King's BlvdBeautiful architecture in an old gymnasium. Sit at the bar with a sparkling German wine and be enveloped in decadence.
Odd and interesting little pub just up the road. Often has live music. Inside is very eclectic. Cool people.
72 locals recommend
Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdOdd and interesting little pub just up the road. Often has live music. Inside is very eclectic. Cool people.
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdBeautiful pub and restaurant in beautiful, leafy Barnsbury.