Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Excellent vegetarian Indian food, lunchtime special Tuesday - Saturday £4.50 for a delicious thali.
10 locals recommend
Jai Shri Krishna
10 Turnpike LnExcellent vegetarian Indian food, lunchtime special Tuesday - Saturday £4.50 for a delicious thali.
Great Turkish food, massive portion reasonable prices.
An £11 mixed grill takeaway (no delivery) feeds two.
33 locals recommend
Antepliler Restaurant
45-46 Green LanesGreat Turkish food, massive portion reasonable prices.
An £11 mixed grill takeaway (no delivery) feeds two.
Lovely indie coffee shop, great alternative to the chain stores on Wood Green High Road and very relaxed atmosphere. Also has some events, and great for breakfast http://www.localblend.co.uk/
31 locals recommend
Blend Cafe
587 Green LanesLovely indie coffee shop, great alternative to the chain stores on Wood Green High Road and very relaxed atmosphere. Also has some events, and great for breakfast http://www.localblend.co.uk/
Essentials
Park Road
Park RoadGreat Vietnamese takeaway that delivers quickly. http://freshroll.co.uk/
The Food Hall
22-24 Turnpike LnIncredible selection of world foods/toiletries/incense etc and very reasonably priced.
Amigos
171 Holloway RdAnother takeaway, Mexican, that delivers really good food quickly.
Buy2Save supermarke on Turnpike Lane. Truly staggering range of Polish/Turkish/Greek etc products. Fresh fruit/veg, a Turkish delight deli & bakery/butchers. Great drink selection & open 24 hour.
22 Turnpike Ln
22 Turnpike LaneBuy2Save supermarke on Turnpike Lane. Truly staggering range of Polish/Turkish/Greek etc products. Fresh fruit/veg, a Turkish delight deli & bakery/butchers. Great drink selection & open 24 hour.
Everything Else
Friendly local boxing gym with "get fit not hit" slogan; single classes available to book online or you can buy packs of 5 or more if you're staying for a while!
Total Boxer
112 Cranford WayFriendly local boxing gym with "get fit not hit" slogan; single classes available to book online or you can buy packs of 5 or more if you're staying for a while!
3 77 Green Lanes, Turkish hairdresser.
Shave/cut/massage/steam/eyebrow threading/nasal hair flaming etc
Re-style Harringay
375-377 Green Lanes3 77 Green Lanes, Turkish hairdresser.
Shave/cut/massage/steam/eyebrow threading/nasal hair flaming etc
Singhar Beauty
33 Turnpike LnEyebrow threading for £4 and a range of other treatments
Arts & Culture
Big Green Bookshop
Indie book shop with lots of events http://www.biggreenbookshop.com
Indie cinema that also has comedy, theatre and other live performances.
http://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk/
65 locals recommend
ArtHouse Crouch End
159A Tottenham LnIndie cinema that also has comedy, theatre and other live performances.
http://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk/
Great pub with quizzes, music and plenty going on! http://www.gnrt.co.uk/
6 locals recommend
The Great Northern Railway Tavern
67 High StreetGreat pub with quizzes, music and plenty going on! http://www.gnrt.co.uk/
Shopping
The Mall and Wood Green High Rd have most of the UK chains plus some indie shops as well, from chemists/drug stores to TK Maxx and shoe shops you'll find what you need round here!
46 locals recommend
The Mall Wood Green
159 High RdThe Mall and Wood Green High Rd have most of the UK chains plus some indie shops as well, from chemists/drug stores to TK Maxx and shoe shops you'll find what you need round here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Jam in a Jar
599 Green LanesMusic and cocktail fun.
Standard Wetherspoons. Very close, food is cheap but good and great selection of drinks plus WiFi.
6 locals recommend
The Toll Gate
26-30 Turnpike LnStandard Wetherspoons. Very close, food is cheap but good and great selection of drinks plus WiFi.
Restored bar with with open fires and ornate, art nouveau decor, serving international beers. Peaceful pub in a grand old building, a lovely place for a pint.
77 locals recommend
The Salisbury Hotel London
1 Green LanesRestored bar with with open fires and ornate, art nouveau decor, serving international beers. Peaceful pub in a grand old building, a lovely place for a pint.
Sightseeing
Iconic Victorian building in parkland staging live music, sports, exhibitions, circus and funfairs. Farmers Market every Sunday.
http://www.alexandrapalace.com/
330 locals recommend
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WayIconic Victorian building in parkland staging live music, sports, exhibitions, circus and funfairs. Farmers Market every Sunday.
http://www.alexandrapalace.com/
This enormous park is a mix of open ground, formal gardens, avenues of mature trees and an arboretum area with a mix of more unusual trees. There is a cafe, lake, children's area & exhibition space.
275 locals recommend
Finsbury Park
Station PlaceThis enormous park is a mix of open ground, formal gardens, avenues of mature trees and an arboretum area with a mix of more unusual trees. There is a cafe, lake, children's area & exhibition space.
Amazing old railway route featuring fabulous wildlife spotting and a statue that inspired Stephen King! http://www.parkland-walk.org.uk/parkland-walk-map.html
114 locals recommend
Parkland Walk
Parkland WalkAmazing old railway route featuring fabulous wildlife spotting and a statue that inspired Stephen King! http://www.parkland-walk.org.uk/parkland-walk-map.html
http://www.haringey.gov.uk/community-and-leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/z-parks-and-open-spaces/railway-fields-local-nature-reserve
N4 1ES
Green Laneshttp://www.haringey.gov.uk/community-and-leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/z-parks-and-open-spaces/railway-fields-local-nature-reserve