Who said you have to be a strict Soil Association member to enjoy macrobiotic food? Hip and gentrified neighbourhood of Primrose Hill harbours one of London's only macrobiotic fooderies which Yoko ... read more
North London witnessing innovative revamp of rhythm & blues concept venue with opening of Blues Kitchen. Heady mix of hand picked jammy tunes and all day authentic soul food and drinks should ... read more
If you happen to be a fan of intimate Islington cocktail lounges, 1940's film noir and Italian nibbles, then look no further than 69, Colebrook Row. Awarded ‘Best New Bar 2009' by TimeOut, th... read more
From the promise to regenerate the King's Cross area has sprung the latest concept hotel: 'A little bit of luxury in a rough part of London. A little bit of rough in a luxurious London.' Roug... read more
Clean lines, classy and very tasty, Market is top of the Camden food game. Named local restaurant of the year in the London restaurant awards for some very obvious reasons. White walls, exposed bri... read more
Situated in a former Irish pub in the rough-and-ready Archway district, St John’s has retained its tavern atmosphere – indeed, the front section is still a bustling bar that serves a go... read more
A late-night boozer with a killer jukebox, the Boogaloo is fast becoming a North London institution. Alongside the locals, celebrities from Kate Moss to Shane McGowan have been known to drink away ... read more
Though there are now eight Rasa restaurants in the capital, this one in the hippy-ish North London enclave of Stoke Newington was the first to open – and it’s still the best. Specialisi... read more
There’s no point in mincing words. As its name suggests, Testi is an Anatolian restaurant that specialises in sheep’s testicles – you can see them all a-shimmer under the glass co... read more
Built in 1938, the Ace Café London really came into its own in the 1950s, when 24-hour opening and a location just off the North Circular road brought in crowds of bikers and other stylish p... read more
A cut above most of the capital’s Indian restaurants, Hampstead’s Bombay Bicycle Club, which also has branches in Balham and Holland Park, specialises in bringing the best of Indian cui... read more
Banners is where local media types go for cocktails, while their children draw (crayons are supplied), holler and gobble fishcakes beneath Cuban cigarette ads, and posters of Dylan and Joe Strummer... read more
Located in one of London’s hippest and most affluent suburbs, the Lansdowne has, for years, been the ‘in’ place to drink. Popular with well-heeled locals and London’s thirty... read more
This fashionable, tarted-up boozer in the heart of Camden Town is a favourite of both local celebrities and indie kids (and indie grown-ups, come to that). Grab a sofa if you can, or cram yourself ... read more
One of North London’s ‘destination' pubs, the 250-year-old Flask is the perfect place to quench your thirst after a stroll on Hampstead Heath. Inside, you’ll find gleaming wood pa... read more
Though its name may suggest something far more prurient, the 'S' and 'M' on this popular N1 café's sign actually stand for 'sausage' and 'mash'. Here, these stalwarts of the British dinner t... read more
Situated halfway up Islington's popular Upper Street, Le Mercury is a quality French bistro with fast-food prices. Set over three floors, it is certainly guilty of packing diners in, but when you c... read more
Having built its reputation on serving up inexpensive delicious grilled meat in a fun, informal environment, Gallipoli became so successful that it opened two more restaurants on bar- and restauran... read more
Islington Chinese bar sibling to the Eclipse bar. Intimate atmosphere and stylish presentation: Seductive black leather interior and mellow lighting. Swanky bathroom. Accrues brownie points for ori... read more
It’s the famous back room that makes the Dublin Castle special. With a small corner stage crammed with mic stands, guitars and amps, this pub has played host to many bands on their way up the... read more
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