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THE most beautiful park in London with tennis courts, a lido, outdoor swimming, Kenwood House, a running track, cycle lanes, and pubs.
1215 habitants recommandent
Hampstead Heath
THE most beautiful park in London with tennis courts, a lido, outdoor swimming, Kenwood House, a running track, cycle lanes, and pubs.
On a sunny afternoon, there is nowhere better. The landscaped grounds are beautiful, the cafe is great and there's a Rembrandt painting in the house.
697 habitants recommandent
London
On a sunny afternoon, there is nowhere better. The landscaped grounds are beautiful, the cafe is great and there's a Rembrandt painting in the house.
Breathtaking views of London & Highgate and lots of people flying kites.
90 habitants recommandent
Belvédère de Parliament Hill
Breathtaking views of London & Highgate and lots of people flying kites.
Marché de Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlWeird & wonderful.
Food Scene
Patron Cave à Manger
26 Fortess RdGreat atmosphere and very good steak & chips.
One can smell this place half-way up Lady Somerset Road. Chicken, done really really well. Take-away is ready in about 90 seconds.
63 habitants recommandent
Chicken Shop Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdOne can smell this place half-way up Lady Somerset Road. Chicken, done really really well. Take-away is ready in about 90 seconds.
Uber trendy but with good reason. Burgers, as they should be, served in a corrugated shed!
63 habitants recommandent
Chicken Shop Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdUber trendy but with good reason. Burgers, as they should be, served in a corrugated shed!
Bull & Gate
389 Kentish Town RdRecently refurbished. Good food & a well-versed cocktail bar.
A wonderful country pub. Book well in advance! (i.e. 3 weeks for a Sunday lunch).
102 habitants recommandent
The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdA wonderful country pub. Book well in advance! (i.e. 3 weeks for a Sunday lunch).
Pizza East Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdWood-fired oven pizza. Great for kids.
Lena's Cafe' 2
267 W End LnNever been but everyone raves about it.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favourite Kentish Town pub, virtually unchanged since the 18th century. Real ale, piano singalongs, weekly quiz, pork pies. Bring cash because they don't take cards.
139 Highgate Rd
139 Highgate RoadMy favourite Kentish Town pub, virtually unchanged since the 18th century. Real ale, piano singalongs, weekly quiz, pork pies. Bring cash because they don't take cards.
Now housing the former Head Chef of Vinoteca in Kings Cross, the food is fabulous and this 1885 pub is only 30 seconds away!
55 habitants recommandent
The Junction Tavern Kentish Town
101 Fortess RdNow housing the former Head Chef of Vinoteca in Kings Cross, the food is fabulous and this 1885 pub is only 30 seconds away!
An underground bar in an old Victorian toilet! Very cool, nice cocktails.
63 habitants recommandent
Ladies and Gentlemen
7 Highgate RdAn underground bar in an old Victorian toilet! Very cool, nice cocktails.
A favourite of Coldplay's Chris Martin, whose recording studio is just down the road.
51 habitants recommandent
The Stag
67 Fleet RdA favourite of Coldplay's Chris Martin, whose recording studio is just down the road.
The Vine
86 Highgate RdGood pub quiz on a Monday.
Essentials
Parliament Hill School
Highgate RoadGreat farmers' market here from 10-2 every Saturday.
Everything Else
Like a resort, except the water can be COLD! A bit of a Hampstead right of passage.
46 habitants recommandent
Parliament Hill Fields Lido
Gordon House RoadLike a resort, except the water can be COLD! A bit of a Hampstead right of passage.
There are also women's and mixed ponds. These are also a Hampstead right-of-passage.
24 habitants recommandent
Highgate Men's Bathing Pond
There are also women's and mixed ponds. These are also a Hampstead right-of-passage.
Closed until mid-March 2016 unfortunately, but once that's over, it's the quickest way down the Northern Line into town.
29 habitants recommandent
Tufnell Park station
Closed until mid-March 2016 unfortunately, but once that's over, it's the quickest way down the Northern Line into town.
Your gateway to East London. Very comfortable trains...
12 habitants recommandent
Gospel Oak Railway Station
Gordon House RoadYour gateway to East London. Very comfortable trains...
Thameslink trains take about 5 minutes to get to St Pancras, then stop at Blackfriars (the River!) and Farringdon after that. Gatwick & Luton airports are also on this line.
42 habitants recommandent
Kentish Town Station
Kentish Town RoadThameslink trains take about 5 minutes to get to St Pancras, then stop at Blackfriars (the River!) and Farringdon after that. Gatwick & Luton airports are also on this line.
Arts & Culture
A major venue, with good bands and singers most nights.
57 habitants recommandent
O2 Forum Kentish Town
9-17 Highgate RdA major venue, with good bands and singers most nights.
The Fiddlers Elbow
1 Malden RdRap battles, bands.
The Oxford Tavern
256 Kentish Town RdA good pub for comedy & improv nights.
Everyman Cinema Hampstead
5 Holly Bush ValeCinema luxe.
Entertainment & Activities
Kentish Town City Farm
1 Cressfield ClA farm! In London!
Good fun and not too expensive. Next to it there is an adventure playground and paddling pool.
Parliament Hill Athletics Track
Parliament HillGood fun and not too expensive. Next to it there is an adventure playground and paddling pool.