Guidebook for London
Food Scene
The Megaro Eatery
27 Euston RdYummy food and drink!
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.
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.
Frederick’s is a family-run restaurant in Angel with a modern feel and great wine list.
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Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeFrederick’s is a family-run restaurant in Angel with a modern feel and great wine list.
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!
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
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.
Granger & Co. Kings Cross
7 Pancras SquareSet up by Australian celebrity chef Bill Granger
Roman style artisan thin pizzas - located in a super cool venue on Pentonville Road.
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Pizza Union
246-250 Pentonville RdRoman style artisan thin pizzas - located in a super cool venue on Pentonville Road.
Chinese and Malaysian restaurant, in London Evening Standard's top 20 eats!
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Roti King
40 Doric WayChinese and Malaysian restaurant, in London Evening Standard's top 20 eats!
Dishoom is a must-visit Bombay Café which serves delicious food. Head here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Takeaway options available.
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Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StDishoom is a must-visit Bombay Café which serves delicious food. Head here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Takeaway options available.
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.
Michelin star restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion - or for any reason at all!
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The Gilbert Scott
Euston RoadMichelin star restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion - or for any reason at all!
Lovely food and an all-day menu at this bar/restaurant. Great wine list and selection of cocktails. In the evenings head to the downstairs bar where they also play a selection of music.
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Drake & Morgan at King's Cross
6 Pancras SqLovely food and an all-day menu at this bar/restaurant. Great wine list and selection of cocktails. In the evenings head to the downstairs bar where they also play a selection of music.
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdLovely place for lunch or brunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
Camino
290 - 292 King's Cross BridgeGreat for a light bite of tapas and a fantastic wine list!
Lovely traditional British pub with a huge beer garden. A must visit in London for an amazing Sunday Roast.
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The Albion
10 Thornhill RdLovely traditional British pub with a huge beer garden. A must visit in London for an amazing Sunday Roast.
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.
Hammerton Brewery
149 Roman WayFantastic brewery offering tours and great beers.
Great cocktail bar just a 12 min walk from the flat. Happy hour most days!
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Simmons Bar | Kings Cross
32 Caledonian RoadGreat cocktail bar just a 12 min walk from the flat. Happy hour most days!
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.
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
Serving a huge variety of quirkily named cocktails - booking in advance recommended
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London Cocktail Club
108 Essex RoadServing a huge variety of quirkily named cocktails - booking in advance recommended
Shopping
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.
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.
Locally sourced, high quality produce. Variety of cheeses and pastries. Swing by for breakfast/brunch or takeaway from the deli counter.
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Sourced Market
Pancras RoadLocally sourced, high quality produce. Variety of cheeses and pastries. Swing by for breakfast/brunch or takeaway from the deli counter.
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.
Chapel Market is a daily street food 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 food market in London. The market sells fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as bargain household goods and clothes.
Sightseeing
The place in London to go shopping. From Selfridges to Topshop, Oxford Street is one long row of huge shops with the latest fashion for all ages and the place to see the main hustle and bustle of London. Only a short tube ride from the flat (Piccadilly line to Piccadilly Circus then 5 minute walk)
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetThe place in London to go shopping. From Selfridges to Topshop, Oxford Street is one long row of huge shops with the latest fashion for all ages and the place to see the main hustle and bustle of London. Only a short tube ride from the flat (Piccadilly line to Piccadilly Circus then 5 minute walk)
Push a trolley in to Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross - just like Harry Potter did!
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Der Harry-Potter-Shop
Euston RoadPush a trolley in to Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross - just like Harry Potter did!
Splish splash - play with the fountains at Granary Square! Take a picnic or visit one of the eateries by the Square. Enjoy a coffee while the kids splash around.
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Kornspeicherplatz
1 Granary SquareSplish splash - play with the fountains at Granary Square! Take a picnic or visit one of the eateries by the Square. Enjoy a coffee while the kids splash around.
Its a great way of seeing London and its ever growing sky line. Short tube ride from the flat or you can get the no. 59 bus from Kings Cross.
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London Eye
Its a great way of seeing London and its ever growing sky line. Short tube ride from the flat or you can get the no. 59 bus from Kings Cross.
Great shopping places, especially make up and great food places around and inside the building of the square. 10 minute walk to Leicester Square.
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Covent Garden
41 James StGreat shopping places, especially make up and great food places around and inside the building of the square. 10 minute walk to Leicester Square.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston StEveryday essentials
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StEveryday essentials
Crystal Wash
421A Caledonian RdLaunderette and dry cleaning
Getting Around
Caledonian Road Station
Caledonian RoadDelta Airport Transfers
Airport taxi services
Entertainment & Activities
If you want to catch the latest films - head to the cinema in Angel. Handily situated in a shopping centre with a variety of restaurants for before or after the movie.
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Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StIf you want to catch the latest films - head to the cinema in Angel. Handily situated in a shopping centre with a variety of restaurants for before or after the movie.
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.
Recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides.
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Das London Dungeon
Westminster Bridge RoadRecreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides.
Have a magical day out with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter films. Step inside some of the films' locations. Direct train from Euston to Watford Junction (20 mins). Booking in advance required.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveHave a magical day out with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter films. Step inside some of the films' locations. Direct train from Euston to Watford Junction (20 mins). Booking in advance required.
Great for children and adults alike and just a short bus ride from the flat!
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ZSL Londoner Zoo
Outer CircleGreat for children and adults alike and just a short bus ride from the flat!