Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Wonderful café close to the flat with a great choice of food and drinks - perfect for brunch and lunch.
127 locals recommend
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdWonderful café close to the flat with a great choice of food and drinks - perfect for brunch and lunch.
Lovely pub just a short walk from the flat. Great drinks and food served at the Albion. On warm days head out and enjoy your drinks in their wonderful garden. Roasts served on Sunday are amazing!
167 locals recommend
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdLovely pub just a short walk from the flat. Great drinks and food served at the Albion. On warm days head out and enjoy your drinks in their wonderful garden. Roasts served on Sunday are amazing!
Inventive selection of food - and its all sustainable. Its located in the fantastic Granary Square.
73 locals recommend
Grain Store
1-3 Stable StreetInventive selection of food - and its all sustainable. Its located in the fantastic Granary Square.
Located in a soft industrial space. Serves breakfast, brunch and all day food. Lovely outdoor terrace that sits directly on Granary Square.
186 locals recommend
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareLocated in a soft industrial space. Serves breakfast, brunch and all day food. Lovely outdoor terrace that sits directly on Granary Square.
Fantastic food served at Drake & Morgan, Kings Cross
26 locals recommend
Drake & Morgan at King's Cross
6 Pancras SqFantastic food served at Drake & Morgan, Kings Cross
Located just at the end of the street - perfect for a beverage to go or sit in and enjoy a morning coffee and pastry.
170 locals recommend
Costa Coffee
73 Kilburn High RdLocated just at the end of the street - perfect for a beverage to go or sit in and enjoy a morning coffee and pastry.
Granary Square is full of great restaurants and pop-ups with a variety of great food and drink.
164 locals recommend
Granary Square
1 Granary SquareGranary Square is full of great restaurants and pop-ups with a variety of great food and drink.
For special occasions we recommend the Gilbert Scott, an amazing Michelin starred restaurant located in Euston. Reservations are recommended.
42 locals recommend
The Gilbert Scott
Euston RoadFor special occasions we recommend the Gilbert Scott, an amazing Michelin starred restaurant located in Euston. Reservations are recommended.
Family run restaurant in Angel serving fantastic food and a great wine list.
75 locals recommend
Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeFamily run restaurant in Angel serving fantastic food and a great wine list.
Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StAmazing Bombay-inspired food - we highly recommend Dishoom!
Intimate pub with coal fires, old photos and a pre-decimal till, plus an upstairs theatre.
75 locals recommend
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StIntimate pub with coal fires, old photos and a pre-decimal till, plus an upstairs theatre.
Great pub with large outdoor terrace or indoor open seating area under the spectacular arches of St Pancras station.
22 locals recommend
The Betjeman Arms
Euston RoadGreat pub with large outdoor terrace or indoor open seating area under the spectacular arches of St Pancras station.
Showcasing the best of British streetfood. Open from April-September.
22 locals recommend
KERB King's Cross
Showcasing the best of British streetfood. Open from April-September.
Amazing burgers inspired by British produce and a mini menu for kids!
51 locals recommend
Honest Burgers - King's Cross
251 Pentonville RdAmazing burgers inspired by British produce and a mini menu for kids!
For dinner or a quick bite to eat these pizzas are amazing. Cooked in a traditional open oven inside a quirky venue and at great value its a must place in London
102 locals recommend
Pizza Union
246-250 Pentonville RdFor dinner or a quick bite to eat these pizzas are amazing. Cooked in a traditional open oven inside a quirky venue and at great value its a must place in London
Elegant plant filled space serving up modern and seasonal Italian food, with all day dining. Also features an underground cocktail lounge/bar down below.
21 locals recommend
The Megaro Eatery
27 Euston RdElegant plant filled space serving up modern and seasonal Italian food, with all day dining. Also features an underground cocktail lounge/bar down below.
Visit here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates - or cocktails and wine!
67 locals recommend
Riding House Café
43-51 Great Titchfield St.Visit here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates - or cocktails and wine!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely pub just a quick stroll from the studio. Eclectic interior and outside seating area for when there's sunny weather!
72 locals recommend
Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdLovely pub just a quick stroll from the studio. Eclectic interior and outside seating area for when there's sunny weather!
Camino
290 - 292 King's Cross BridgeGreat for tapas and drinks, just by Kings Cross station.
Fantastic cocktails served at Simmons in a quirky vintage bar.
48 locals recommend
Simmons Bar | Kings Cross
32 Caledonian RoadFantastic cocktails served at Simmons in a quirky vintage bar.
One for a special occasion. Historic former gym transformed in to an all day Grand Café and bar. Fantastic setting, serving Mittel-European inspired dishes - and of course - champagne.
15 locals recommend
1 King's Blvd
1 King's BoulevardOne for a special occasion. Historic former gym transformed in to an all day Grand Café and bar. Fantastic setting, serving Mittel-European inspired dishes - and of course - champagne.
Fantastic brewery offering tours and beer-tasting just a short walk from the flat.
24 locals recommend
Hammerton Brewery
149 Roman WayFantastic brewery offering tours and beer-tasting just a short walk from the flat.
Funky bar with leather interior and bare brick walls, serving quirkily named cocktails.
44 locals recommend
London Cocktail Club
108 Essex RoadFunky bar with leather interior and bare brick walls, serving quirkily named cocktails.
Arts & Culture
Great theatre just a short way from the flat. The Railway Children is a must see!
15 locals recommend
King's Cross Theatre
Goods WayGreat theatre just a short way from the flat. The Railway Children is a must see!
London Transport Museum
The PiazzaLearn all about the transport heritage of the city!
Interesting fact - a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland is sent to The British Library.
430 locals recommend
The British Library
96 Euston RdInteresting fact - a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland is sent to The British Library.
The people, vessels, trade and wildlife of the capital’s canals are explored in the London Canal Museum.
80 locals recommend
London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdThe people, vessels, trade and wildlife of the capital’s canals are explored in the London Canal Museum.
It is a lovely small and intimate theatre and the shows are always imaginative and engaging. Superb for young children and great for a first young theatre experience.
61 locals recommend
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageIt is a lovely small and intimate theatre and the shows are always imaginative and engaging. Superb for young children and great for a first young theatre experience.
The Almeida Theatre, opened in 1980, is a 325-seat studio theatre with an international reputation. Its intimacy is great for plays and short productions.
224 locals recommend
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetThe Almeida Theatre, opened in 1980, is a 325-seat studio theatre with an international reputation. Its intimacy is great for plays and short productions.
The exhibitions are of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculpture. The focus is upon artists from Europe and Asia but holds many exhibitions throughout the year.
12 locals recommend
James Freeman Gallery
354 Upper StThe exhibitions are of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculpture. The focus is upon artists from Europe and Asia but holds many exhibitions throughout the year.
The only London gallery dedicated exclusively to exhibiting sculptures. Most works are in aluminium if bronze and shows exhibitions all year round.
14 locals recommend
Pangolin London
90 York WayThe only London gallery dedicated exclusively to exhibiting sculptures. Most works are in aluminium if bronze and shows exhibitions all year round.
The Foundling Museum in London tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery
41 locals recommend
The Foundling Museum
40 Brunswick SquareThe Foundling Museum in London tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery
Charting the family home from the early 1600s to the end of the 20th century. It shows how the Middling Classes tastes changed with regard to the use, furniture, fabrics and fashions of their homes.
326 locals recommend
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadCharting the family home from the early 1600s to the end of the 20th century. It shows how the Middling Classes tastes changed with regard to the use, furniture, fabrics and fashions of their homes.
Essentials
The Co-Operative Food
159 Great Dover StSainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston StFantastic supermarket offering everyday essentials with a juice bar, wine bar and a cookery school
50 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners Kings Cross
1 Wharf RoadFantastic supermarket offering everyday essentials with a juice bar, wine bar and a cookery school
Entertainment & Activities
You can get to London Zoo on the 274 bus, the stop is close to the flat. It is a 15 minute bus journey to the zoo, which is always a fun-packed day out with friends and family alike.
713 locals recommend
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleYou can get to London Zoo on the 274 bus, the stop is close to the flat. It is a 15 minute bus journey to the zoo, which is always a fun-packed day out with friends and family alike.
A natural swimming pond in the middle of Kings Cross. The pond is open Monday-Friday from 8am-8.30pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-dusk. Booking in advance advisable.
17 locals recommend
Kings Cross Pond Club
A natural swimming pond in the middle of Kings Cross. The pond is open Monday-Friday from 8am-8.30pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-dusk. Booking in advance advisable.
If you want to catch the latest films - head to the cinema in Angel. Handily situated in a shopping centre with a variety of restaurants for before or after the movie!
137 locals recommend
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StIf you want to catch the latest films - head to the cinema in Angel. Handily situated in a shopping centre with a variety of restaurants for before or after the movie!
Sightseeing
Camden Town is a quirky place, with a great market and fantastic food stalls. Lovely pubs in the area to stop off for a drink too, or take a stroll from Camden Lock along the canal.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlCamden Town is a quirky place, with a great market and fantastic food stalls. Lovely pubs in the area to stop off for a drink too, or take a stroll from Camden Lock along the canal.
Its a great way of seeing London and its ever growing sky line. Short tube ride from the flat or you can get the no. 59 bus from Kings Cross and then the no. 10 towards Hammersmith and alight at John Lewis Oxford Street.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetIts a great way of seeing London and its ever growing sky line. Short tube ride from the flat or you can get the no. 59 bus from Kings Cross and then the no. 10 towards Hammersmith and alight at John Lewis Oxford Street.
Daily street performers. Great shopping places, especially for food and make-up.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StDaily street performers. Great shopping places, especially for food and make-up.
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. Is a great way of seeing London and its ever growing sky line. Short tube ride away from the flat.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. Is a great way of seeing London and its ever growing sky line. Short tube ride away from the flat.
The London Dungeon is a key tourist attraction in London, which recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides. Booking in advance advised.
234 locals recommend
The London Dungeon
Westminster Bridge RoadThe London Dungeon is a key tourist attraction in London, which recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides. Booking in advance advised.
Have a magical day out with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter films. Step inside some of the films' locations including the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office and Hagrid's hut. Direct train from Euston to Watford Junction (20 mins).
190 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveHave a magical day out with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter films. Step inside some of the films' locations including the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office and Hagrid's hut. Direct train from Euston to Watford Junction (20 mins).
Shopping
All day café and designer shop, that also hosts evening craft classes. Located 2 minutes from Kings Cross station. Stop here for some brunch or a coffee before a day out in the city.
68 locals recommend
Drink, Shop & Do
9 Caledonian RdAll day café and designer shop, that also hosts evening craft classes. Located 2 minutes from Kings Cross station. Stop here for some brunch or a coffee before a day out in the city.
Chapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
36 locals recommend
Islington Farmers' Market
Chapel MarketChapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
Chapel Market is a daily street food market in London. The market sells fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as bargain household goods and clothes.
136 locals recommend
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketChapel Market is a daily street food market in London. The market sells fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as bargain household goods and clothes.