Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Built in 1855, the Hemingford Arms is one of the oldest pubs in the area. Full of character, this pub is certainly one to visit for food and drink. Live music on some weekends or visit one of the jam sessions on Monday evenngs.
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Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdBuilt in 1855, the Hemingford Arms is one of the oldest pubs in the area. Full of character, this pub is certainly one to visit for food and drink. Live music on some weekends or visit one of the jam sessions on Monday evenngs.
Quirky vintage bar in Kings Cross, just a 15 minute walk from the house. Happy hour on cocktails most evenings. Worth a drink at Simmons!
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Simmons Bar | Kings Cross
32 Caledonian RoadQuirky vintage bar in Kings Cross, just a 15 minute walk from the house. Happy hour on cocktails most evenings. Worth a drink at Simmons!
"Long-standing family-run Modern European with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory." Frederick's is wonderful and perfect for a special occasion.
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Frederick's
106 Camden Psge"Long-standing family-run Modern European with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory." Frederick's is wonderful and perfect for a special occasion.
Camino
290 - 292 King's Cross BridgeGreat tapas and wine at Camino
A Highbury pub with a theatrical spirit! DJs, jukebox, stand-up comedy and theatre well known at this pub.
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The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar
109 St Paul's RdA Highbury pub with a theatrical spirit! DJs, jukebox, stand-up comedy and theatre well known at this pub.
Hammerton Brewery
149 Roman WayFantastic brewery offering tours and great beers.
Great family run pub with live Irish music. Known for its amazing Thai food showing a more quirky side of London.
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Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdGreat family run pub with live Irish music. Known for its amazing Thai food showing a more quirky side of London.
Its advised to book in advance for this amazing upmarket cocktail bar.
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London Cocktail Club
108 Essex RoadIts advised to book in advance for this amazing upmarket cocktail bar.
Arts & Culture
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued.
Local theatre with a fantastic reputation for new and classic drama
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Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetLocal theatre with a fantastic reputation for new and classic drama
Local theatre which shows a variety of shows throughout the year - 'The Railway Children' and 'In The Heights' is on until October 2016. 'Lazarus' will play after this date.
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King's Cross Theatre
Goods WayLocal theatre which shows a variety of shows throughout the year - 'The Railway Children' and 'In The Heights' is on until October 2016. 'Lazarus' will play after this date.
London Canal Museum displays information about the history of London's canals.
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London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdLondon Canal Museum displays information about the history of London's canals.
It is a lovely small and intimate theatre and the shows are always imaginative and engaging. Superb for young children and great for a first young theatre experience.
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Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageIt is a lovely small and intimate theatre and the shows are always imaginative and engaging. Superb for young children and great for a first young theatre experience.
The exhibitions are of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculpture. The focus is upon artists from Europe and Asia but holds many exhibitions throughout the year.
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James Freeman Gallery
354 Upper StThe exhibitions are of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculpture. The focus is upon artists from Europe and Asia but holds many exhibitions throughout the year.
The only London gallery dedicated exclusively to exhibiting sculptures. Most works are in aluminium if bronze and shows exhibitions all year round
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Pangolin London
90 York WayThe only London gallery dedicated exclusively to exhibiting sculptures. Most works are in aluminium if bronze and shows exhibitions all year round
The Foundling Museum in London tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery.
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The Foundling Museum
40 Brunswick SquareThe Foundling Museum in London tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery.
Charting the family home from the early 1600s to the end of the 20th century. It shows how the Middling Classes tastes changed with regard to the use, furniture, fabrics and fashions of their homes.
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Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadCharting the family home from the early 1600s to the end of the 20th century. It shows how the Middling Classes tastes changed with regard to the use, furniture, fabrics and fashions of their homes.
The British Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture. Entry is free but there may be a cost to some exhibitions. Really worth a visit!
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Museo Británico
Great Russell StreetThe British Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture. Entry is free but there may be a cost to some exhibitions. Really worth a visit!
Art school theatre complex with 4 spaces hosting a programme of drama and performing arts.
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Platform Theatre
1 Handyside StArt school theatre complex with 4 spaces hosting a programme of drama and performing arts.
This museum explains the heritage of London's Transport system.
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Museo del Transporte de Londres
The PiazzaThis museum explains the heritage of London's Transport system.
Getting Around
Caledonian Road
Caledonian RoadPiccadilly line
Overground services to Highbury & Islington, Richmond or Stratford
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Caledonian Road & Barnsbury London Overground Station
Hemingford RoadOverground services to Highbury & Islington, Richmond or Stratford
Serves the Victoria line towards Kings Cross, Oxford Circus and Victoria to name a few. Some national rail services. Overground line towards Stratford or Richmond.
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Highbury & Islington station
Holloway RoadServes the Victoria line towards Kings Cross, Oxford Circus and Victoria to name a few. Some national rail services. Overground line towards Stratford or Richmond.
Victoria and Northern underground lines go from here. Also another main transport hub for destinations around the UK.
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London
Victoria and Northern underground lines go from here. Also another main transport hub for destinations around the UK.
National Rail services to other destinations in the UK and Eurostar to Paris. Beautiful station.
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St Pancras International station
Euston RoadNational Rail services to other destinations in the UK and Eurostar to Paris. Beautiful station.
Tube lines: Hammersmith and City, Circle, Metropolitan, Northern, Victoria and National Rail services to other destinations in the UK. Beautiful station with restaurants inside
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King's Cross
Tube lines: Hammersmith and City, Circle, Metropolitan, Northern, Victoria and National Rail services to other destinations in the UK. Beautiful station with restaurants inside
Sixt Car Hire Caledonian Rd. Station
457-463 Caledonian RdCar hire
Delta Airport Transfers
Airport taxi services
Europcar London St Pancras
Pancras RoadCar hire
Food Scene
Stunning pub which serves great food and drinks. Lovely large garden for those lovely summer evenings!
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The Albion
10 Thornhill RdStunning pub which serves great food and drinks. Lovely large garden for those lovely summer evenings!
Chapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
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Islington Farmers' Market
Chapel MarketChapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
Historic former gym turned into a modern restaurant. Real 1920's feel with great food
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1 King's Blvd
1 King's BoulevardHistoric former gym turned into a modern restaurant. Real 1920's feel with great food
Intimate pub with coal fires, old photos and a pre-decimal till, plus an upstairs theatre
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King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StIntimate pub with coal fires, old photos and a pre-decimal till, plus an upstairs theatre
Great pub with large outdoor terrace or indoor open seating area under the spectacular arches of St Pancras station.
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The Betjeman Arms
Euston RoadGreat pub with large outdoor terrace or indoor open seating area under the spectacular arches of St Pancras station.
Showcasing the best of British streetfood. Open from April-September.
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KERB King's Cross
Showcasing the best of British streetfood. Open from April-September.
Amazing burgers inspired by British produce and a mini menu for kids!
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Honest Burgers - King's Cross
251 Pentonville RdAmazing burgers inspired by British produce and a mini menu for kids!
Camden Market is a must visit - quirky stalls, shops and amazing fresh, cheap street food.
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlCamden Market is a must visit - quirky stalls, shops and amazing fresh, cheap street food.
With a New York style vibe, this place is great to grab brunch or a quick coffee. The baked eggs are a must have.
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Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareWith a New York style vibe, this place is great to grab brunch or a quick coffee. The baked eggs are a must have.
Spacious, industrial-chic restaurant with expanded kitchen and a creative, vegetable-based menu.
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Grain Store
1-3 Stable StreetSpacious, industrial-chic restaurant with expanded kitchen and a creative, vegetable-based menu.
Great food at mid-range price. They also have a great wine and gin selection.
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Drake & Morgan at King's Cross
6 Pancras SqGreat food at mid-range price. They also have a great wine and gin selection.
Pizza Union
246-250 Pentonville RdYummy pizzas in a cool and quirky venue
A must-visit! Breakfasts, lunch, takeaways or sit in the restaurant for dinner. Bombay-café inspired
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Dishoom
12 Upper St Martin's LnA must-visit! Breakfasts, lunch, takeaways or sit in the restaurant for dinner. Bombay-café inspired
The Megaro Eatery
27 Euston RdYummy food and drink!
Visit here for Brunch or Lunch, lovely little eatery with a garden just a few minutes walk from the house.
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SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdVisit here for Brunch or Lunch, lovely little eatery with a garden just a few minutes walk from the house.
Visit here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates - or cocktails and wine!
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Riding House Café
43-51 Great Titchfield St.Visit here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates - or cocktails and wine!
Costa Coffee shop located just a minutes walk from the house
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Costa Coffee
261 High RdCosta Coffee shop located just a minutes walk from the house
Entertainment & Activities
Great for children and adults alike and just a short bus journey from the house (274 bus towards Lancaster Gate).
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ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleGreat for children and adults alike and just a short bus journey from the house (274 bus towards Lancaster Gate).
Take a stroll to Angel to watch one of the latest blockbusters at Vue in the Angel Centre. Or a 5 min ride on the 274 bus.
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Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StTake a stroll to Angel to watch one of the latest blockbusters at Vue in the Angel Centre. Or a 5 min ride on the 274 bus.
A natural swimming pond in the middle of Kings Cross. The pond is open Monday-Friday from 8am-8.30pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-dusk. Booking in advance advisable
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Kings Cross Pond Club
A natural swimming pond in the middle of Kings Cross. The pond is open Monday-Friday from 8am-8.30pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-dusk. Booking in advance advisable
Essentials
Everyday essentials including food, drinks and bakery. Just a few minutes walk from the house.
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The Co-Operative Food
159 Great Dover StEveryday essentials including food, drinks and bakery. Just a few minutes walk from the house.
Everyday essentials. 10 min walk from the house, just by Highbury & Islington underground station
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Little Waitrose & Partners Highbury Corner
28-32 Highbury CresEveryday essentials. 10 min walk from the house, just by Highbury & Islington underground station
Fantastic supermarket offering everyday essentials with a juice bar, wine bar and a cookery school.
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Waitrose & Partners Kings Cross
1 Wharf RoadFantastic supermarket offering everyday essentials with a juice bar, wine bar and a cookery school.
Everyday essentials, food, drink, groceries, newspapers, magazines etc.
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Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston StEveryday essentials, food, drink, groceries, newspapers, magazines etc.
Shopping
Home to a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants including Tiger, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Argos, H&M, Bella Italia, Accessorize, French Connection and a Vue cinema to name a few!
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Angel Central Shopping Centre
21 Parkfield StHome to a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants including Tiger, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Argos, H&M, Bella Italia, Accessorize, French Connection and a Vue cinema to name a few!
Chapel Market is a daily street market in London. The market sells fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as bargain household goods and clothes.
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Chapel Market
Chapel MarketChapel Market is a daily street market in London. The market sells fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as bargain household goods and clothes.
Camden Market is a must visit - quirky stalls, shops and amazing fresh street food.
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlCamden Market is a must visit - quirky stalls, shops and amazing fresh street food.
Chapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
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Islington Farmers' Market
Chapel MarketChapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
A variety of quirky, vintage and antique shops on Upper Street.
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Upper Street
Upper StreetA variety of quirky, vintage and antique shops on Upper Street.