Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lord Clyde
Our local gastro pub with an amazing quiz night on Mondays at 8pm.
This pub serves the best pizaa outside Italy, is thin and full of flavour!
108 locals recommend
The Haggerston
438 Kingsland RdThis pub serves the best pizaa outside Italy, is thin and full of flavour!
Food Scene
if you are craving an English fry-up for breakfast for a good price, this simple workman's cafe will do. It is called 'My Favourite Cafe'
My Favourite Cafe
310 Essex Rdif you are craving an English fry-up for breakfast for a good price, this simple workman's cafe will do. It is called 'My Favourite Cafe'
A mash of Mad Max meets local garden and Food lover this was the idea of two chefs to collect unwanted food from main chains and cook it for Pay As You Feel meals from Fri to Sun. Check their Facebook
Save The Date Cafe
Abbot StreetA mash of Mad Max meets local garden and Food lover this was the idea of two chefs to collect unwanted food from main chains and cook it for Pay As You Feel meals from Fri to Sun. Check their Facebook
Fed by Water
59 Kingsland High StGreat fresh Italian food for a very good price :)
for a about £8.00 you can have a take away indian meal here... you know it's proper indian when the masala sauce does not include dairy.
Monsoon Indian Takeaway
336 Essex Rdfor a about £8.00 you can have a take away indian meal here... you know it's proper indian when the masala sauce does not include dairy.
There is nothing like having a french style breakfast in the middle of London, they have a garden and the price is good :)
78 locals recommend
Belle Epoque Patisserie
37 Newington GrnThere is nothing like having a french style breakfast in the middle of London, they have a garden and the price is good :)
Romeo's Sugar Free Bakery
195 Upper Sta gluten free cafe also offering good vegan cakes
In the evenings this Made in the UK biz offers 2 for 1 breads and cakes as it bakes everything fresh on a daily basis.
Euphorium - Angel
79 Upper StIn the evenings this Made in the UK biz offers 2 for 1 breads and cakes as it bakes everything fresh on a daily basis.
feature on the newspaper recently this the most relaxed organic cafe near us with good WiFi
10 locals recommend
New London Cafe
216 St Paul's Rdfeature on the newspaper recently this the most relaxed organic cafe near us with good WiFi
A 1 hr exercise a day green places
a 400 yrd park and London's 1st source of potable water, you can walk it all the way to Angel via the stone park passing the unique puppet theatre or take a right into Upper St after the 1st section.
34 locals recommend
New River Walk
a 400 yrd park and London's 1st source of potable water, you can walk it all the way to Angel via the stone park passing the unique puppet theatre or take a right into Upper St after the 1st section.
you can find the canal near Angel, by Kingsland Road (Dalston) or here at SouthEast of Essex Rd, a 15 min walk from there will take you to weekend Broadway Market by London Fields
29 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal Walkyou can find the canal near Angel, by Kingsland Road (Dalston) or here at SouthEast of Essex Rd, a 15 min walk from there will take you to weekend Broadway Market by London Fields
The ladies pond open until 8pm during summer offers the best swim and sunbathing of the ponds in Hampstead, this will be radically changed in 2016 due to unfortunate dams construction. Don't miss it!
22 locals recommend
Kenwood Ladies' Bathing Pond
The ladies pond open until 8pm during summer offers the best swim and sunbathing of the ponds in Hampstead, this will be radically changed in 2016 due to unfortunate dams construction. Don't miss it!
The mixed bathing pond is open until 8pm during summer and for £2 you can swim and sunbathe, do it now before it changes radically after the unfortunate 2016 dawn construction.
14 locals recommend
Mixed Bathing Pond
The mixed bathing pond is open until 8pm during summer and for £2 you can swim and sunbathe, do it now before it changes radically after the unfortunate 2016 dawn construction.
OK, even if you are not a dancer and just want to be privy of the feeling of being in Broadway or the movie Fame, this is it. Where amatours rub shoulders with pros, there is something for everyone.
6 locals recommend
Pineapple Dance Studios
7 Langley StOK, even if you are not a dancer and just want to be privy of the feeling of being in Broadway or the movie Fame, this is it. Where amatours rub shoulders with pros, there is something for everyone.
Clissold Park
Green Lanesgreat place (10 min walk) for your 1 hr exercise
Arts & Culture
A 10 min walk if you cut through the New River Walk park. This teathre showcases exclusive plays and it's know to have queues of fans line up at 4am. The last play I saw there was American Psycho with
224 locals recommend
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetA 10 min walk if you cut through the New River Walk park. This teathre showcases exclusive plays and it's know to have queues of fans line up at 4am. The last play I saw there was American Psycho with
this independent cinema chain offers unique choices for movies in comfy sofa like seats with the option of grown-up drinks and food.
177 locals recommend
Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper Stthis independent cinema chain offers unique choices for movies in comfy sofa like seats with the option of grown-up drinks and food.
A club/community/arts centre it hosts very interesting sounds and crowd. Just at the back of Haggerston pub. Check out https://www.facebook.com/pages/Passing-Clouds/262518062069
49 locals recommend
Passing Clouds
1 Richmond RoadA club/community/arts centre it hosts very interesting sounds and crowd. Just at the back of Haggerston pub. Check out https://www.facebook.com/pages/Passing-Clouds/262518062069
This is where the famous Morning Gloryville 6am morning raves happen (alchool and drug free fun). Look at their website to book tickets. Children are allowed.
6 locals recommend
The Oval
The OvalThis is where the famous Morning Gloryville 6am morning raves happen (alchool and drug free fun). Look at their website to book tickets. Children are allowed.
This is an unique puppet theatre, look at their website for details on upcoming shows.
61 locals recommend
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageThis is an unique puppet theatre, look at their website for details on upcoming shows.
Everything Else
Yoga haven... if you are in town for more than 3 days get their first timer deal for £20 and unlimited classes.
11 locals recommend
The Life Centre Islington
1-7 Britannia RowYoga haven... if you are in town for more than 3 days get their first timer deal for £20 and unlimited classes.
Triyoga Camden is the newest yoga haven in London, you must try it, just take the Overground to Camden Rd, they have a free infrared sauna, amazing veggie cafe and many yoga classes
40 locals recommend
triyoga camden
57a Jamestown RdTriyoga Camden is the newest yoga haven in London, you must try it, just take the Overground to Camden Rd, they have a free infrared sauna, amazing veggie cafe and many yoga classes
Entertainment & Activities
This is a drop in garden class for children at our local King Henry Walk garden. The garden itself is open to the public Sat and Sun mornings. Check King Henry Walk Garden schedule or facebook
The Garden Classroom
2 Newington GreenThis is a drop in garden class for children at our local King Henry Walk garden. The garden itself is open to the public Sat and Sun mornings. Check King Henry Walk Garden schedule or facebook
For an affordable entrance fee you can enjoy heated pool, gym and sauna facilities.
19 locals recommend
Highbury Leisure Centre
Highbury CrescentFor an affordable entrance fee you can enjoy heated pool, gym and sauna facilities.
This little park only 15 min walk, via Green Lanes, houses butterflies, deer, birds and other flora and fauna ideal for children as well as a cafe for adults.
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesThis little park only 15 min walk, via Green Lanes, houses butterflies, deer, birds and other flora and fauna ideal for children as well as a cafe for adults.
Essentials
This is a must DO, queues for this family run bakery start early in the morning from pasties, cakes to bread.
It's not only local is very affordable too :)
9 locals recommend
Raab's The Bakers
136 Essex RdThis is a must DO, queues for this family run bakery start early in the morning from pasties, cakes to bread.
It's not only local is very affordable too :)
Alhtough they are pricy they might have what you are looking for, from fresh juices to gluton free goods.
72 locals recommend
Planet Organic - Islington
64 Essex RdAlhtough they are pricy they might have what you are looking for, from fresh juices to gluton free goods.
This corner shop will deliver to our flat, you can buy all goods usually found in a supermarket. Pop by and get the owner's mobile, or message host for details.
6 locals recommend
Express Supersave London
130 Balls Pond RdThis corner shop will deliver to our flat, you can buy all goods usually found in a supermarket. Pop by and get the owner's mobile, or message host for details.