Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Whether it's to work,to hang out with little one,or to just feel trendy:Blend's our favourite new addition to Harringay Green Lanes.(One of their art exhibition poster's is up in the kitchen!)
31 locals recommend
Blend Cafe
587 Green LanesWhether it's to work,to hang out with little one,or to just feel trendy:Blend's our favourite new addition to Harringay Green Lanes.(One of their art exhibition poster's is up in the kitchen!)
A communal table in the window, friendly faces, interesting chats, and a pretty outside seating area; all perfect for people watching and soaking up the neighbourhood in all its glory.
15 locals recommend
But First Coffee
43 Quernmore RdA communal table in the window, friendly faces, interesting chats, and a pretty outside seating area; all perfect for people watching and soaking up the neighbourhood in all its glory.
Arts & Culture
Live music in an intimate environment, less than 15 minutes walk from your front door. What more could you ask for. Makes us feel like New Yorkers! Do a great food menu too.
51 locals recommend
Jam in a Jar
599 Green LanesLive music in an intimate environment, less than 15 minutes walk from your front door. What more could you ask for. Makes us feel like New Yorkers! Do a great food menu too.
Newest addition to the London Theatre scene. Maureen Lipman launched it with a performance in 2013, and we had one guest travel from Canada to watch a performance there!
100 locals recommend
Park Theatre
13 Clifton TerraceNewest addition to the London Theatre scene. Maureen Lipman launched it with a performance in 2013, and we had one guest travel from Canada to watch a performance there!
To have this dance and theatre venue less than 20 minutes from the flat is a blessing: flamenco to hip hop; ballet to tap. If you're willing to sit up in the dizzy heights, tickets can start from £8.
253 locals recommend
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
To have this dance and theatre venue less than 20 minutes from the flat is a blessing: flamenco to hip hop; ballet to tap. If you're willing to sit up in the dizzy heights, tickets can start from £8.
Everything Else
My favourite thing to do on a Sunday.Return home laden with flowers;or just stuffed with anything from fresh oysters,to salt beef bagel,to Bloody Mary's,dependant on the season.Lovely boutique shops.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadMy favourite thing to do on a Sunday.Return home laden with flowers;or just stuffed with anything from fresh oysters,to salt beef bagel,to Bloody Mary's,dependant on the season.Lovely boutique shops.
Shops, Auction Rooms, Cinema, Restaurants, Design Centre for advertised exhibitions; Upper Street is a great place to spend an afternoon.
193 locals recommend
Upper Street
Upper StreetShops, Auction Rooms, Cinema, Restaurants, Design Centre for advertised exhibitions; Upper Street is a great place to spend an afternoon.
Our local 'high street'. Go to place for Marks and Spencers, Boots, Primark, H&M and giant Cinema, plus loads more. Just 10 minutes North on the bus.
23 locals recommend
Wood Green station
Our local 'high street'. Go to place for Marks and Spencers, Boots, Primark, H&M and giant Cinema, plus loads more. Just 10 minutes North on the bus.
A must visit: one end is known as 'Curry Mile' the other as one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in London. Lofty spaces house bars, gallery spaces, fashion exhibitions, food markets and street art.
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneA must visit: one end is known as 'Curry Mile' the other as one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in London. Lofty spaces house bars, gallery spaces, fashion exhibitions, food markets and street art.
Great for working out-either by running around it,using the athletics track,using the free outdoor gym,rowing on the lake,or watching the American Football or Baseball games. Also a live music venue.
275 locals recommend
Finsbury Park
Station PlaceGreat for working out-either by running around it,using the athletics track,using the free outdoor gym,rowing on the lake,or watching the American Football or Baseball games. Also a live music venue.
Castle Climbing Centre
Green LanesIndoor and outdoor climbing venue.
Lovely for a walk around or a paddle on. Lovely views from the café on the shore too.
10 locals recommend
East Reservoir
Lovely for a walk around or a paddle on. Lovely views from the café on the shore too.
A disused, raised railway line takes you from inside Finsbury Park to Highgate Wood and beyond to Muswell Hill.A great easy access walk for buggies or limited mobility.An unseen angle on North London!
96 locals recommend
Highgate Wood
Muswell Hill RoadA disused, raised railway line takes you from inside Finsbury Park to Highgate Wood and beyond to Muswell Hill.A great easy access walk for buggies or limited mobility.An unseen angle on North London!
Muswell Hill
Shops, restaurants, bars and pubs in a lovely neighbourhood.
Shopping
The 'White Rabbit' artwork in the bedroom is from this amazing gallery on Columbia Road. Street, urban and just all round gorgeous art in a creative and motivational environment.
15 locals recommend
Nelly Duff
156 Columbia RdThe 'White Rabbit' artwork in the bedroom is from this amazing gallery on Columbia Road. Street, urban and just all round gorgeous art in a creative and motivational environment.
Entertainment & Activities
Ice skating, to exhibitions, garden centre, a famer's market on the weekends and OUTSTANDING views!
330 locals recommend
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WayIce skating, to exhibitions, garden centre, a famer's market on the weekends and OUTSTANDING views!
Essentials
Sainsbury's
1 Cambridge Heath RdLarge supermarket for essentials.