Guidebook for London
Food Scene
The GATE ARCHWAY
Archway RoadGreat, reasonably priced and quiet cafe close to Archway tube station.
Local Italian restaurant - currently doing a Mon-Thurs night special of £7.95 for a pizza and beer. The pizza is really nice, so a good deal!
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Stingray (CLOSED)
135 Fortess RdLocal Italian restaurant - currently doing a Mon-Thurs night special of £7.95 for a pizza and beer. The pizza is really nice, so a good deal!
Lovely neighbourhood cafe with a beautiful garden for when it's warm. The prices are reasonable for London and the owner is very friendly. A great writerly vibe here, with secondhand books for sale
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rustique Cafe
142 Fortess RdLovely neighbourhood cafe with a beautiful garden for when it's warm. The prices are reasonable for London and the owner is very friendly. A great writerly vibe here, with secondhand books for sale
Pricier than other cafes in the area but the food is worth it! An essential eating spot if you're bringing kids, as it is very child-friendly with a whole playroom in the back
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bear + Wolf
153 Fortess RdPricier than other cafes in the area but the food is worth it! An essential eating spot if you're bringing kids, as it is very child-friendly with a whole playroom in the back
Cheap, neighbourhood Thai food – unassuming building, a real hidden gem, very local
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nid Ting Thai
533 Holloway RdCheap, neighbourhood Thai food – unassuming building, a real hidden gem, very local
Lure Fish Kitchen
56 Chetwynd RdGourmet fish and chip restaurant
Indian restaurant that comes with all sorts of recommendations out the front – from local MPs to The Killers
Red Rose Tandoori
597 Holloway RdIndian restaurant that comes with all sorts of recommendations out the front – from local MPs to The Killers
Drinks & Nightlife
A lovely pub that serves great Thai food and a host of craft beers and spirits. Equally good for a pint or a meal.
92 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Pineapple
53 Hercules RdA lovely pub that serves great Thai food and a host of craft beers and spirits. Equally good for a pint or a meal.
Cool dive bar with an excellent pizza deal on Mondays. Live music.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Aces and Eights Saloon Bar
156-158 Fortess RdCool dive bar with an excellent pizza deal on Mondays. Live music.
Charming English pub – lots of week-day deals, live comedy on Wednesdays and less than a two minute walk from our flat!
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Oak & Pastor
86 Junction RdCharming English pub – lots of week-day deals, live comedy on Wednesdays and less than a two minute walk from our flat!
St John's
91 Junction RdClassic gastropub – great food
Sightseeing
Less than a 15 minute walk away, Parliament Hill offers a beautiful view over London. Picturesque and unmissable.
90 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Parliament Hill Viewpoint
Less than a 15 minute walk away, Parliament Hill offers a beautiful view over London. Picturesque and unmissable.
Everything Else
Holy Cow - Fine Indian Food - Indian Takeaway in Archway, London
87 Junction RdIndian takeaway – close to home