Hidden Gems around Islington and North London π
Food scene
If you're ready to experience the best Tapas in London... then head to Escocesa. One of our favourites, it's a small place on Stoke Newington Church Street where you can watch them cook at the bar, or sit at the back for a romantic candlelit dinner.
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Escocesa
67 Stoke Newington Church StIf you're ready to experience the best Tapas in London... then head to Escocesa. One of our favourites, it's a small place on Stoke Newington Church Street where you can watch them cook at the bar, or sit at the back for a romantic candlelit dinner.
A top gastropub that has won many awards, and rightfully so! Amazing food and a great atmosphere.
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The Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury StA top gastropub that has won many awards, and rightfully so! Amazing food and a great atmosphere.
Probably the best Sunday lunch in London! Make sure you book a couple of weeks in advance if you can. They also do a great brunch.
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The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdProbably the best Sunday lunch in London! Make sure you book a couple of weeks in advance if you can. They also do a great brunch.
A short walk from our apartment, they serve local produce in an ever-changing menu, with tapas-style sharing plates. Consistently amazing food!
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Westerns Laundry
34 Drayton ParkA short walk from our apartment, they serve local produce in an ever-changing menu, with tapas-style sharing plates. Consistently amazing food!
This is the best place for brunch in Primrose Hill. Dog friendly, with an extensive brunch menu.
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Greenberry CafΓ©
101 Regent's Park RdThis is the best place for brunch in Primrose Hill. Dog friendly, with an extensive brunch menu.
Sightseeing
Hampstead Heath is deceptively big, and I'd recommend starting at the bottom of Parliament Hill, walking up through the ponds, and then ending your walk at the beautiful Kenwood House.
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Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is deceptively big, and I'd recommend starting at the bottom of Parliament Hill, walking up through the ponds, and then ending your walk at the beautiful Kenwood House.
A cheeky tip for you! This is one of the few parks in London where you're allowed to BBQ in the park. Highbury is a lovely area, so this park is definitely worth a visit.
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Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentA cheeky tip for you! This is one of the few parks in London where you're allowed to BBQ in the park. Highbury is a lovely area, so this park is definitely worth a visit.
Primrose Hill has a beautiful little high street, with some amazing restaurants and coffee shops, but you MUST walk up to the top of the hill to see some amazing views across London.
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Primrose Hill RoadPrimrose Hill has a beautiful little high street, with some amazing restaurants and coffee shops, but you MUST walk up to the top of the hill to see some amazing views across London.