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HOLLOWAY ROAD FINEST
What is it? A marvellous, casual Malaysian joint on the Holloway Road Sambal Shiok is chef owner Mandy Yin’s enduring neighbourhood eatery, where soupy bowls of laksa noodles reign supreme, and crunchy sides of fried chicken and nutty gado gado salad are impossible to ignore.
Why go? To experience the true meaning of comfort food and to try the laksa, obviously. It comes with tofu puffs, chicken, prawn, or can be made vegan. Ask for a serving of coconut milk on the side if you’re worried you won’t be able to take the heat.
FANCY A CHINESE
What is it? A family-run gem serving up sensational Uyghur cuisine on Walthamstow’s main Hoe Street drag. This was one of the first places in London to serve the addictive Xinjiang flavours of northwest China, and is rightly the stuff of local legend.
Why go? To spy on all of London’s best chefs, who regularly rate Etles as one of their favourite low-key spots for a flavour-packed feast, and to chow down on the large plate chicken with hand pulled flat noodles, potatoes, garlic and ginger in pepper sauce.
A SELECTION OF THINGS TO DO IN NORTH LONDON
Here are all the very best attractions, pubs, restaurants and things to do with our guide to north London
It can sometimes be hard to know where to start with making your way around the sprawling metropolis that is London. Packed to the brim with exciting sights, sounds and tastes, the capital is a bit of a maze to navigate – and that’s where we come in.
We’ve put together a list of the very best things to do in north London, from the must-visit restaurants and stunning attractions to weird and wonderful things you’ll only find in this part of the city. Think swimming in Hampstead Heath’s lush ponds, partying at Ally Pally, gorging on Turkish food on Green Lanes and having a tipple in north London’s best bars.
SWIM IN HAMPSTEAD
What is it? Bathing ponds in the middle of the wild green space of Hampstead Heath, where you can splash about any time of year from just £4.70 for an adult day ticket.
Why go? With men’s, women’s and mixed ponds, there’s nowhere better – or more picturesque (the ponds are a short walk from Parliament Hill, with views over the city skyline) – to cool off on scorching London days. There’s even hot showers to rinse off in afterwards – if you’re at the Ladies’ Pond, anyway. Sorry, chaps
PRIMROSE HILL
What is it? A grassy hill on the northern side of Regent’s Park with stunning views over London.
Why go? The picture-postcard view of the capital’s skyline might be your top reason for visiting Primrose Hill – but it shouldn’t be the only one. This well-kept annexe of Regent’s Park is also surrounded by posh cafés and nice shops. Potter your way around them until the sun starts going down, at which point you’ll want to switch focus to that view. Pack a picnic, set your camera to ‘panoramic’ and play ‘spot the landmark’ as London is bathed in awesome orange light.
HISTORY IN HIGHGATE, TAKING A STROLL
What is it? A magnificently gothic, overgrown, 53,000-grave cemetery (housing 170,000 deceased) in north London.
Why go? Spending your afternoon strolling through a graveyard might not seem like the cheeriest of activities, but the chaotically overgrown Highgate Cemetery really is something special. It was one of London’s seven great Victorian cemeteries but fell into disrepair. Today, you can go and witness it in all its crumbling glory and find the final resting places of, among others, ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide’ author Douglas Adams, poet Christina Rossetti and, of course, Karl Marx.
ROSES OF REGENTS PARK
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FIREWORKS AT ALLY PALLY
What is it? Alexandra Palace, known to locals as Ally Pally, was built in the 1870s as an entertainment and educational venue and it’s proudly still doing that job today by, among other things, hosting an incredible firework display to mark Bonfire Night every November.
Why go? The better question is, what can’t you do at Ally Pally? It’s long served as a music venue, attracting big-name musicians. It’s home to a forest adventure ground, a skate park, a farmers’ market, an ice rink, a garden centre, a boating lake and a golf course. The palace’s ‘hidden’ theatre has also re-opened, having been closed to the public for the last 80 years. Look out for seasonal food festivals like StrEATlife, too, or crafting events and vintage expos if that’s more your bag. Alternatively, pack a picnic and simply soak up those sensational views of the city skyline in Alexandra Park, which make for a truly majestic background to the fireworks every November.
LOCAL BOOZER IN HAMPSTEAD
What is it? A traditional eighteenth-century boozer right in the heart of Hampstead.
Why go? Nothing beats sitting by an open fire drinking a decent pint in a charming old pub (reading Dickens while you toast your toes is optional). On a cobbled street above Hampstead village, The Holly Bush is a perfect spot for just that. The menu is reliably gastropub, but the low-beamed bar and eighteenth-century interiors are charmingly antiquated. A stomp around in crunchy autumn leaves on nearby Hampstead Heath followed by a warming tipple beside The Holly Bush’s roaring fire might just be the perfect London day out.
FINEST CULINARY
What is it? A pub-slash-restaurant where you’re surrounded by the hallowed sight of stained glass windows, saintly portraits and the heavenly smell of meat and fish being cooked over an open fire.
Why go? Brat alumni Ben Allen (head chef) and Ed Jennings (sous chef) run things here. Their food sits in the wheelhouse of modern British and European-inspired sharing plates. If you’re suffering from small plate fatigue, don’t be discouraged because The Parakeet didn’t come to play. The eats here shouldn’t be taken lightly – this is rich, interesting food, elegantly presented
HAVE A SLEEP OVER AT LONDON ZOO
What is it? London’s world-leading zoo, in Regent’s Park. These zoological gardens have been entertaining visitors of all ages since Queen Victoria was on the throne.
Why go? A visit to London Zoo and its exotic inhabitants has been a must for animal-mad Londoners since it first opened to the public in 1847. The 36-acre gardens have been designed to make animal encounters into an incredible experience. And the zoo offers extra special experiences for those who want to get that bit closer to the wildlife. Book a room in the zoo’s lodges and you’ll be drifting off to sleep within ‘roaring distance’ of the big cats in the park. This stay is designed for adults and kids alike – as long as the little ones are over the age of five.
THE BEST TURKISH FOOD IN GREEN LANES
What is it? The lengthy thoroughfare of Green Lanes is home to one of London’s biggest Turkish communities.
Why go? For the best Turkish food this side of Istanbul. Think amazing pastries, verdant vegetable shops, life-changing kebabs and thick coffee that will put your eyes on stalks. Green Lanes runs for six miles from Newington Green to Palmers Green, but you want to head to the stretch nearest Harringay Green Lanes station to soak up the atmosphere and feast on meze at Gökyüzü, Turkish meatballs at Köfteci Metin, hand-rolled-to-order gözlemes at Hala, and finish off with some sweet baklava at Antepliler.
GO TO A GIG AT THE FAMOUS UNION CHAPEL
What is it? A nineteenth-century gothic revival church in Islington with a packed programme of music, comedy and special events.
Why go? For the atmosphere and the architecture, as much as the entertainment. You’ll find old wooden pews flanked by impressive stonework, and a stage that’s backdropped by a beautiful rose window. If you want to go deeper into the church’s history, join a guided tour on the first Wednesday of every month and add some new knowledge to your arsenal.
EXPLORE THE TREASURES AT ALFIES ANTIQUE MARKET
What is it? A huge indoor antiques’ market in Marylebone that’s a total treasure trove for dedicated lovers of all things vintage.
Why go? This Marylebone antiques’ emporium is a precious London timewarp. The multi-storey art deco building is a maze of milliners, furniture sellers and lovable misfits flogging bronze sculptures. To top it off, it has a gorgeous rooftop space where you rest up with a coffee and admire your new vintage haul.
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME AT OSLO COURT
What is it? A deeply old-school London institution where time stands still. Oslo Court is a flashback to the early 1980s at the bottom of a block of fancy, Grade II-listed flats in St John’s Wood.
Why go? If the tyranny of small plates has got you down, Oslo Court will remind you how things used to be, with pink tablecloths, gregarious wait staff and French classics. Also, seize any and every opportunity to sing Happy Birthday to another table – there’s usually a cheery 100th ‘do going down
ITALIAN FOOD AT TRULLO
What is it? Highbury’s star Italian: two floors of contemporary trattoria with a serious reputation for fresh pasta, charcoal grilling and wicked fruit tarts.
Why go? Ingredients are incredibly high quality and well sourced; from Puglian olive oil to Dorset lamb shank, expect simple dishes done very, very well. Pappardelle with beef shin ragù has been a staple since Trullo’s early days and remains a silky, substantial delight.