Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
This Victorian pub has a beautiful interior complete with roaring fire, as well as serving great food at lunchtimes and in the evening.
77 locals recommend
The Lord Stanley
51 Camden Park RdThis Victorian pub has a beautiful interior complete with roaring fire, as well as serving great food at lunchtimes and in the evening.
Parks & Nature
Hampstead Heath is an incredible place - a wide-open expanse of semi-wild landscape, with views over the city in the distance from Parliament Hill. In the summertime, swimming in the ponds is an unmissable experience.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is an incredible place - a wide-open expanse of semi-wild landscape, with views over the city in the distance from Parliament Hill. In the summertime, swimming in the ponds is an unmissable experience.
Food Scene
CôBa
244 York WayGreat Vietnamese food and even better cocktails
Fantastic brunch and coffee in a restored Victorian grain store at the heart of the new King's Cross redevelopment (but be prepared to queue at the weekend)
186 locals recommend
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareFantastic brunch and coffee in a restored Victorian grain store at the heart of the new King's Cross redevelopment (but be prepared to queue at the weekend)
A wonderful little neighbourhood restaurant which does fantastic breakfast and brunch (but the queue at weekends can be very long unless you go early)
127 locals recommend
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdA wonderful little neighbourhood restaurant which does fantastic breakfast and brunch (but the queue at weekends can be very long unless you go early)
Spectacular Indian restaurant within a converted Victorian grain store
219 locals recommend
Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StSpectacular Indian restaurant within a converted Victorian grain store
Getting Around
Budget Car Hire
Free parking is only available in my area on Saturdays and Sundays
Caledonian Road Station
Caledonian RoadPiccadilly Line station
King's Cross Station
Euston RoadEssentials
Waitrose & Partners Kings Cross
1 Wharf RoadShopping
Insidestore
53-79 Highgate RdInteriors shop
Salvino
47 Brecknock RdWonderful family-run Italian deli
Entertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StThe Screen on the Green
Upper Street