Guidebook for London
Parks & Nature
Small tranquil park that winds along part of a canal. There are lots trees, ducks and other birds
34 locals recommend
New River Walk
Small tranquil park that winds along part of a canal. There are lots trees, ducks and other birds
Join everyone for a BBQ on a hot summers day.
There are also 10 good tennis courts there too for the more active: Just ask the hut if there are any courts free.
209 locals recommend
Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentJoin everyone for a BBQ on a hot summers day.
There are also 10 good tennis courts there too for the more active: Just ask the hut if there are any courts free.
Beautiful park for a stroll or a run. There is a cafe in a historic building, tennis courts, a great kiddies playground and some animals.
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesBeautiful park for a stroll or a run. There is a cafe in a historic building, tennis courts, a great kiddies playground and some animals.
Walk from Camden to Lime House. (actually I think you can get to Bristol and Wales) Walk along the historic canal with it's many working locks through some of London's old industrial areas. You'll find some nice cafes and eating places along the way.
24 locals recommend
Regent's Canal Towpath
Regent's Canal TowpathWalk from Camden to Lime House. (actually I think you can get to Bristol and Wales) Walk along the historic canal with it's many working locks through some of London's old industrial areas. You'll find some nice cafes and eating places along the way.
Food Scene
Eclectic cafe for coffee and brunch. They grind their own coffee and if you like it, you can buy some as well.
49 locals recommend
Vagabond N7
105 Holloway RdEclectic cafe for coffee and brunch. They grind their own coffee and if you like it, you can buy some as well.
Narrowboat
119 St Peter's StPub lunch on Regents Canal. Book if it's sunny day on the weekend.
It's on the not so fashionable side of Islington, but their sourdough loaf is the best. And it's about half the price of the Euphorium Bakery on Upper Street.
Sunflour Bakery London
263 Caledonian RdIt's on the not so fashionable side of Islington, but their sourdough loaf is the best. And it's about half the price of the Euphorium Bakery on Upper Street.
Everything Else
Cosy pub with good grub and a selection of games if you get bored.
30 locals recommend
Duchess of Kent
441 Liverpool RdCosy pub with good grub and a selection of games if you get bored.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good cocktails (I always start with a feisty bloody mary) and food. Mix with the friendly crowd or just people watch.
21 locals recommend
100 Islington
270 Upper StreetGood cocktails (I always start with a feisty bloody mary) and food. Mix with the friendly crowd or just people watch.
Pub with a theatre out back. Live music most nights. Everyone goes there from suits to the 'local street beggar'. No place for personal space, it gets quite busy.
75 locals recommend
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StPub with a theatre out back. Live music most nights. Everyone goes there from suits to the 'local street beggar'. No place for personal space, it gets quite busy.
Arts & Culture
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39A Canonbury SquareCafe with leafy garden
Entertainment & Activities
A church with a difference: a huge variety of live entertainment; concerts, kiddies sing alongs, club nights. Some of which are free.
87 locals recommend
Union Chapel
19b Compton TerraceA church with a difference: a huge variety of live entertainment; concerts, kiddies sing alongs, club nights. Some of which are free.
Shopping
It's got vintage things, kids toys, furniture and another interesting stuff. Always on the list when I'm stuck for a gift.
10 locals recommend
After Noah
121-122 Upper StIt's got vintage things, kids toys, furniture and another interesting stuff. Always on the list when I'm stuck for a gift.