Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Delicious Korean-Japanese restaurant Dotori has been a low-priced local favourite since it opened in 2008 – so much so that you’ll have to book in advance, or put up with a takeaway instead. If you’re hungry for Korean food its hard to go wrong with the authentic Bibimbap, while on the Japanese menu the Danbury is unmissable.
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Dotori
3 Stroud Green RdDelicious Korean-Japanese restaurant Dotori has been a low-priced local favourite since it opened in 2008 – so much so that you’ll have to book in advance, or put up with a takeaway instead. If you’re hungry for Korean food its hard to go wrong with the authentic Bibimbap, while on the Japanese menu the Danbury is unmissable.
Part of the trendy cafe wave currently sweeping through Finsbury Park, Vagabond is the place to come if you’re looking for a decent cup of coffee. They use beans from small producers including Has Been and Union Coffee for the ultimate taste, while the homemade cakes and flaky pastries are also worth a try.
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Vagabond N4
Part of the trendy cafe wave currently sweeping through Finsbury Park, Vagabond is the place to come if you’re looking for a decent cup of coffee. They use beans from small producers including Has Been and Union Coffee for the ultimate taste, while the homemade cakes and flaky pastries are also worth a try.
Bagels are up there with burgers as the ultimate bread-based comfort food, and this independent bakery does them to perfection. For a truly traditional taste try their salted beef bagel, or go rogue with fillings such as halloumi, smoked salmon and BBQ chicken.
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The Happening Bagel Bakery
284A Seven Sisters RdBagels are up there with burgers as the ultimate bread-based comfort food, and this independent bakery does them to perfection. For a truly traditional taste try their salted beef bagel, or go rogue with fillings such as halloumi, smoked salmon and BBQ chicken.
Restaurant with its own vegetable garden celebrating the seasons in discreet country-chic setting.
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Season Kitchen
53 Stroud Green RdRestaurant with its own vegetable garden celebrating the seasons in discreet country-chic setting.
Simply styled local restaurant offering classic Indian dishes and house specialities, plus takeaway.
Dhonia Indian Cuisine
148 Tollington ParkSimply styled local restaurant offering classic Indian dishes and house specialities, plus takeaway.
Family-run Italian restaurant and bar for an extensive menu of classic dishes and wood-fired pizzas.
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Pizzeria Pappagone
131 Stroud Green RdFamily-run Italian restaurant and bar for an extensive menu of classic dishes and wood-fired pizzas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Frequently touted as the best pub in Finsbury Park, the Faltering Fullback is a charming Irish pub filled with three floors vintage furnishings. It’s main selling point is the huge garden which is packed with locals come rain or shine, but the Thai food is also worth a try.
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The Faltering Fullback
19 Perth RdFrequently touted as the best pub in Finsbury Park, the Faltering Fullback is a charming Irish pub filled with three floors vintage furnishings. It’s main selling point is the huge garden which is packed with locals come rain or shine, but the Thai food is also worth a try.
Bright, modern pub with terrace tables, for cask ales, Thai food and big screen live sports.
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The Tollington Arms
115 Hornsey RoadBright, modern pub with terrace tables, for cask ales, Thai food and big screen live sports.
Large pub showing sport on big screens with poker and quiz nights or live music three nights a week.
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The Worlds End
21-23 Stroud Green RdLarge pub showing sport on big screens with poker and quiz nights or live music three nights a week.
O2 Academy Islington
16 Parkfield StEntertainment & Activities
In a world of virtual reality games and 3D cinema, there’s something incredibly nostalgic about a traditional game of Ten Pin Bowling. Rowan’s is one of the last places in London where you’ll find neon decor which hasn’t changed since the 1980s, cheap games, vodka-spiked blue slushies and even a karaoke machine for after. It’s no wonder they seem to hold more birthday parties here for adults than for kids!
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Bolera Rowans Tenpin
10 Stroud Green RdIn a world of virtual reality games and 3D cinema, there’s something incredibly nostalgic about a traditional game of Ten Pin Bowling. Rowan’s is one of the last places in London where you’ll find neon decor which hasn’t changed since the 1980s, cheap games, vodka-spiked blue slushies and even a karaoke machine for after. It’s no wonder they seem to hold more birthday parties here for adults than for kids!
Estadio Emirates
Hornsey RoadParks & Nature
One of the first Victorian parks laid out in London, the 110-acre Finsbury Park is potentially the area’s greatest asset. With a mix of open ground, formal gardens, woodland areas and activities including boating on the lake, bowling, tennis and basketball, there’s always something different to do here.
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Finsbury Park
Station PlaceOne of the first Victorian parks laid out in London, the 110-acre Finsbury Park is potentially the area’s greatest asset. With a mix of open ground, formal gardens, woodland areas and activities including boating on the lake, bowling, tennis and basketball, there’s always something different to do here.
Arts & Culture
Cultural outings don’t immediately spring to mind when thinking of Finsbury Park (and no, bowling doesn’t count) but this small independent theatre is busy changing perceptions with their curated program of new talent and experimental dramas. An excellent spot to look out for rising acting and directing stars, the theatre also has a friendly cafe bar which is worth a visit in its own right.
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Park Theatre
13 Clifton TerraceCultural outings don’t immediately spring to mind when thinking of Finsbury Park (and no, bowling doesn’t count) but this small independent theatre is busy changing perceptions with their curated program of new talent and experimental dramas. An excellent spot to look out for rising acting and directing stars, the theatre also has a friendly cafe bar which is worth a visit in its own right.
Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdLibrary containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.
Artifacts and interactives chronicle London's turbulent history from pre-Roman to modern times.
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Museum of London
Museum of LondonArtifacts and interactives chronicle London's turbulent history from pre-Roman to modern times.