Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Akari
196 Essex RdAclaimed japanese restaurant just 5mins away
Monsoon Indian Takeaway
336 Essex RdNice take-away indian, right in front of our house!
Sutton and Sons Fish and Chips
356 Essex RdGreat fish & chips place
Great napolitan pizza place. One of the few truly loved by italians!
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Sweet Thursday
95 Southgate RdGreat napolitan pizza place. One of the few truly loved by italians!
Primeur
116 Petherton RdAmazing cuisine in great cozy environment
Marquess of Anglesey
39 Bow StGreat food in a quiet atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local pub with nice London brew beers, nice food and a great local atmosphere. Try the Sunday Roast!
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The Lord Clyde
Great local pub with nice London brew beers, nice food and a great local atmosphere. Try the Sunday Roast!
I-Union Chapel
19b Compton TerraceNice music venue, inside a church
Islington Assembly Hall
Upper StreetGreat music venue!
The Islington
96-98 Pentonville RdGreat music venue!
O2 Academy Islington
16 Parkfield St
The Scolt Head
107A Culford RdNice pub with great food and music
De Beauvoir Arms
113 Southgate RdGreat spacious pub
The Hops & Glory
382 Essex RdWide variety of surprisingly good beers
Sightseeing
Nice walk in the Regent's Canal, connecting East-West from Regent's Park to Victoria Park & Lea Valley/Olympic Park.
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkNice walk in the Regent's Canal, connecting East-West from Regent's Park to Victoria Park & Lea Valley/Olympic Park.
Parks & Nature
New River Walk
Nice quiet spot right around the corner
One of the biggest and nicest parks in London. Nice to approach it from the canal
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadOne of the biggest and nicest parks in London. Nice to approach it from the canal
Nice park for day/night runs, BBQs or doing sports.
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London Fields station
Nice park for day/night runs, BBQs or doing sports.
Clissold Park
Green LanesGreat park, nice for a morning run or relaxing.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
260-268 Archway RdSupermarket, right in the next block.
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StSuperhandy supermarket right under the flat.
Getting Around
Santander Cycle Hire Dock
Santander Bikes Hire Dock 2£/day
Dalston Junction station
Overground station
Angel Station
A1Tube (northern line) station
Tube (victoria line) & Overground station
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Highbury & Islington station
Holloway RoadTube (victoria line) & Overground station
Essex Road station
Train station
Canonbury station
Wallace RoadOverground station
Northchurch Road Canonbury (Stop EH) station
This is our main bus stop, where we take the bus