Tom and Emerald's guidebook
Local Restaurants
Recently named 16th best restaurant in the UK and is amazing food. The best in the area.
44 locals recommend
Perilla
1-3 Green LanesRecently named 16th best restaurant in the UK and is amazing food. The best in the area.
Jolene
21 Newington GrnBakery and restaurant - lovely food and great place for lunch or dinner.
Oivita Pizzeria
67 Newington Green RdNeighbourhood pizzeria - one of the best pizzas in the area.
Pepper & Spice Restaurant London
40 Balls Pond RdCheap and cheerful takeaway Caribbean food.
Great for a coffee, brunch or lunch. Good outdoor seating if it's a nice day.
65 locals recommend
Acoustic Brasserie
60 Newington GrnGreat for a coffee, brunch or lunch. Good outdoor seating if it's a nice day.
This restaurant is about 15 mins from the flat in Holloway and has a beautiful outdoor area - it’s communal seating and they open up all the doors in the summer! Such good food (but slightly pricey)
47 locals recommend
Westerns Laundry
34 Drayton ParkThis restaurant is about 15 mins from the flat in Holloway and has a beautiful outdoor area - it’s communal seating and they open up all the doors in the summer! Such good food (but slightly pricey)
This is one of london’s most famous restaurants (only if you eat meat) - the food is exceptional.
136 locals recommend
St. JOHN Restaurant
26 St John StThis is one of london’s most famous restaurants (only if you eat meat) - the food is exceptional.
Local Pubs
Live Irish music on Thursday/Friday nights and quirky, film themed decor - pretty hard pub quiz on Sunday evenings too!
54 locals recommend
The Alma Pub Islington
59 Newington Green RdLive Irish music on Thursday/Friday nights and quirky, film themed decor - pretty hard pub quiz on Sunday evenings too!
The Snooty Fox
75 Grosvenor AveSupposedly the best Guinness in London - 15 mins walk from the flat.
37 locals recommend
The Auld Shillelagh
105 Stoke Newington Church StSupposedly the best Guinness in London - 15 mins walk from the flat.
This pub is approx 15 min walk from the flat and has a great outdoor area - it’s a sun trap so make sure you get there before peak busy times to grab a table. It does quite pricey pub food (which is okay?)
85 locals recommend
De Beauvoir Arms
113 Southgate RdThis pub is approx 15 min walk from the flat and has a great outdoor area - it’s a sun trap so make sure you get there before peak busy times to grab a table. It does quite pricey pub food (which is okay?)
This pub is in walking distance of the house and is renowned for great food - would highly recommend!
13 locals recommend
The Clarence Tavern
102 Stoke Newington Church StThis pub is in walking distance of the house and is renowned for great food - would highly recommend!
Parks
One of the best parks in London is right on our doorstep - definitely worth a visit.
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesOne of the best parks in London is right on our doorstep - definitely worth a visit.
This is one of my favourite spots in London - it feels like a getaway to the countryside! Get the train from Canonbury to Gospel Oak (closest overground station) and walk up to the top of parliament hill and you can see great views of London. Try some wild swimming in the mens, ladies or mixed ponds (you might have to book in advance on weekends). But it’s best enjoyed with a picnic and a beer!
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
This is one of my favourite spots in London - it feels like a getaway to the countryside! Get the train from Canonbury to Gospel Oak (closest overground station) and walk up to the top of parliament hill and you can see great views of London. Try some wild swimming in the mens, ladies or mixed ponds (you might have to book in advance on weekends). But it’s best enjoyed with a picnic and a beer!
Sightseeing
Great food stalls, restaurants and pubs - around 40 minutes walk from the flat (best way is to use the nearby canal) or the 236 bus goes all the way there.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketGreat food stalls, restaurants and pubs - around 40 minutes walk from the flat (best way is to use the nearby canal) or the 236 bus goes all the way there.
On Sundays! It shuts at 2pm but if you get there at the end - all of the flowers are discounted.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOn Sundays! It shuts at 2pm but if you get there at the end - all of the flowers are discounted.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting into Central London
The quickest way into Central London is to get the Overground from Canonbury to Highbury & Islington and then the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus. It is roughly 20 minutes door to door.