Guidebook for Kentish Town
Entertainment & Activities
Without a doubt, the best zoo in Europe! 20-min brisk walk from here or catch C2 bus from Kentish Town Road. (located in Regents Park - map is showing the wrong location)
713 recommandé par les habitants
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleWithout a doubt, the best zoo in Europe! 20-min brisk walk from here or catch C2 bus from Kentish Town Road. (located in Regents Park - map is showing the wrong location)
Food Scene
Local Italian restaurant. They have a 'bring your own bottle' policy. Great fresh pasta and amazing ice cream.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Anima E Cuore
127 Kentish Town RdLocal Italian restaurant. They have a 'bring your own bottle' policy. Great fresh pasta and amazing ice cream.
Independent artisanal bakery based in Kentish Town Road.
5 minutes walk.
Fresh bread, pastries, salads and sandwiches made fresh on-site daily.
Kossoffs
Independent artisanal bakery based in Kentish Town Road.
5 minutes walk.
Fresh bread, pastries, salads and sandwiches made fresh on-site daily.
Kentish Town Stores is an independent coffee shop, wine bar and lifestyle store with an event space.
We love this place.
3 minutes walk.
Kentish Town Stores
230A Kentish Town RdKentish Town Stores is an independent coffee shop, wine bar and lifestyle store with an event space.
We love this place.
3 minutes walk.
More than 30 types of bread are offered at this chain bakery serving coffee, breakfast and lunch.
10 recommandé par les habitants
GAIL's Bakery Kentish Town
204 Kentish Town RdMore than 30 types of bread are offered at this chain bakery serving coffee, breakfast and lunch.
The area's biggest all-day cafe Neighbourhood Organic serves coffee, brunch and lunch in the old post office on Kentish Town Road.
Neighbourhood Organic
The area's biggest all-day cafe Neighbourhood Organic serves coffee, brunch and lunch in the old post office on Kentish Town Road.
Small, but lovely restaurant, serving fresh and delicious Japanese food.
The lunch set menu is a bargain!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Kami
260 Fortess RdSmall, but lovely restaurant, serving fresh and delicious Japanese food.
The lunch set menu is a bargain!
The Parakeet has taken over what used to be The Oxford pub in Kentish Town, which has been bought by the people behind Camden's Jazz Café and The Blues Kitchen. In the kitchen, they'll have ex-Brat chef Ben Allen. He'll be cooking up a menu that's focused on "premium, seasonal produce and fire cooking" over their custom flame grill.
The Parakeet
The Parakeet has taken over what used to be The Oxford pub in Kentish Town, which has been bought by the people behind Camden's Jazz Café and The Blues Kitchen. In the kitchen, they'll have ex-Brat chef Ben Allen. He'll be cooking up a menu that's focused on "premium, seasonal produce and fire cooking" over their custom flame grill.
Neighbourhood bar and restaurant in Kentish Town.
Pizza, brunch, beer, natural wine, cocktails & music.
Great atmosphere and lovely space.
Never For Ever
Neighbourhood bar and restaurant in Kentish Town.
Pizza, brunch, beer, natural wine, cocktails & music.
Great atmosphere and lovely space.
The best kebabs in London! Very popular with locals.
Try the chicken wrap! Delicious!
7 recommandé par les habitants
E. Mono London
285-287 Kentish Town RdThe best kebabs in London! Very popular with locals.
Try the chicken wrap! Delicious!
Another great coffee shop, serving delicious breakfast and brunch.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Espresso & Kitchen
296 Kentish Town RdAnother great coffee shop, serving delicious breakfast and brunch.
It's a chain, but it's a good chain with friendly service, tasty and good value wines and a winning sourdough pizza that is highly approved by locals.
Franco Manca Kentish Town
It's a chain, but it's a good chain with friendly service, tasty and good value wines and a winning sourdough pizza that is highly approved by locals.
Buzzy all-day eatery turning out an eclectic menu of simple bistro dishes in colourful surrounds.
It's been in Kentish Town for 'ever'. A classic!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Renoir
244 Kentish Town RdBuzzy all-day eatery turning out an eclectic menu of simple bistro dishes in colourful surrounds.
It's been in Kentish Town for 'ever'. A classic!
Japanese ramen bar in Kentish Town, serving homemade noodles and broths alongside a selection of gyoza, sides, sake, cocktails.
Tonkotsu Kentish Town
Japanese ramen bar in Kentish Town, serving homemade noodles and broths alongside a selection of gyoza, sides, sake, cocktails.
“Since opening in 1984, we at the Bengal Lancer have prided ourselves on providing our customers with authentic, freshly prepared and beautifully presented food of the highest quality. “
21 recommandé par les habitants
Bengal Lancer
253 Kentish Town Rd“Since opening in 1984, we at the Bengal Lancer have prided ourselves on providing our customers with authentic, freshly prepared and beautifully presented food of the highest quality. “
Ethiopian menu and coffee ceremony in restaurant filled with carved-wood furniture and decorations.
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Queen of Sheba Restaurant
12 Fortess RdEthiopian menu and coffee ceremony in restaurant filled with carved-wood furniture and decorations.
Gastropub next to Hampstead Heath with wood-panel walls and stuffed animals, serving great British food.
102 recommandé par les habitants
The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdGastropub next to Hampstead Heath with wood-panel walls and stuffed animals, serving great British food.
Striking retail space in converted 19th-century warehouses, with posh boutiques & buzzy eateries.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Coal Drops Yard
Stable StreetStriking retail space in converted 19th-century warehouses, with posh boutiques & buzzy eateries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local pub which also serves very good food. There is a nice garden at the back if the weather is good. No need to book.
35 recommandé par les habitants
The Lion And Unicorn
42-44 Gaisford StOur local pub which also serves very good food. There is a nice garden at the back if the weather is good. No need to book.
The Parakeet has taken over what used to be The Oxford pub in Kentish Town, which has been bought by the people behind Camden's Jazz Café and The Blues Kitchen. In the kitchen, they'll have ex-Brat chef Ben Allen. He'll be cooking up a menu that's focused on "premium, seasonal produce and fire cooking" over their custom flame grill.
The Parakeet
The Parakeet has taken over what used to be The Oxford pub in Kentish Town, which has been bought by the people behind Camden's Jazz Café and The Blues Kitchen. In the kitchen, they'll have ex-Brat chef Ben Allen. He'll be cooking up a menu that's focused on "premium, seasonal produce and fire cooking" over their custom flame grill.
A French-themed bar occupying an old tobacconist's in Kentish Town.
The Happy Hour is a MUST!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Tabac Bar
16 Fortess RdA French-themed bar occupying an old tobacconist's in Kentish Town.
The Happy Hour is a MUST!
Victorian pub with sofas & a dining room serving seasonal, innovative dishes & craft brews.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Bull & Gate
389 Kentish Town RdVictorian pub with sofas & a dining room serving seasonal, innovative dishes & craft brews.
Big old pub set back from the road with front garden, numerous interior rooms and a gastropub menu.
19 recommandé par les habitants
The Vine
86 Highgate RdBig old pub set back from the road with front garden, numerous interior rooms and a gastropub menu.
Gastropub next to Hampstead Heath with wood-panel walls and stuffed animals, serving great British food.
102 recommandé par les habitants
The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdGastropub next to Hampstead Heath with wood-panel walls and stuffed animals, serving great British food.
Essentials
Amazing Italian delicatessen shop, run by two brothers, Tony and Stefano. Closed on Sundays.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Salvino
47 Brecknock RdAmazing Italian delicatessen shop, run by two brothers, Tony and Stefano. Closed on Sundays.
If you need to do a bigger shopping, this supermarket has everything and it is reasonably priced. You can get a taxi back to the apartment for about £5. There is a smaller Sainsbury's opposite Kentish Town Station.
462 recommandé par les habitants
Sainsbury's
2 Canal WayIf you need to do a bigger shopping, this supermarket has everything and it is reasonably priced. You can get a taxi back to the apartment for about £5. There is a smaller Sainsbury's opposite Kentish Town Station.
This Whole Foods shop is 15-min walking distance from the apartment. You can stock up on your favourite organic and health products.
782 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StThis Whole Foods shop is 15-min walking distance from the apartment. You can stock up on your favourite organic and health products.
2-min walk from the apartment, this is a great local organic food store. The prices are slightly higher than at the Whole Foods, but the produce is of an excellent quality.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Earth Natural Foods
200-202 Kentish Town Rd2-min walk from the apartment, this is a great local organic food store. The prices are slightly higher than at the Whole Foods, but the produce is of an excellent quality.
Grocery store open until 11pm daily, 2-min walk from the apartment.
128 recommandé par les habitants
Co-op Food
116-118 Pitshanger LnGrocery store open until 11pm daily, 2-min walk from the apartment.
One of London's best Delis, they sell an extensive range of Mediterranean & World foods and products.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Phoenicia
192 Kentish Town RdOne of London's best Delis, they sell an extensive range of Mediterranean & World foods and products.
Everything Else
Beautiful extension of Regents Park with an amazing view of London.
1607 recommandé par les habitants
The Regent's Park
Beautiful extension of Regents Park with an amazing view of London.
In case of a health emergency, this is the closest hospital with the Accident & Emergency unit.
20 recommandé par les habitants
M&S Royal Free Hospital
Yeomans WayIn case of a health emergency, this is the closest hospital with the Accident & Emergency unit.
Arts & Culture
Great music venue for live gigs. Check out who's playing at http://mamacolive.com/theforum/
Book the tickets in advance. 5-min walking distance from the apartment.
57 recommandé par les habitants
O2 Forum Kentish Town
9-17 Highgate RdGreat music venue for live gigs. Check out who's playing at http://mamacolive.com/theforum/
Book the tickets in advance. 5-min walking distance from the apartment.
Great music venue/ restaurant. To see what's on, go to: http://mamacolive.com/thejazzcafe/
15-min walk from the apartment.
137 recommandé par les habitants
Jazz Cafe
5 ParkwayGreat music venue/ restaurant. To see what's on, go to: http://mamacolive.com/thejazzcafe/
15-min walk from the apartment.
Great venue to see all kinds of performances. To see what's on and book, visit: http://www.roundhouse.org.uk
208 recommandé par les habitants
Roundhouse
Chalk Farm RoadGreat venue to see all kinds of performances. To see what's on and book, visit: http://www.roundhouse.org.uk
Independent bookseller in Kentish Town Road. 5 minutes walk. Established 1974.
This is part of the history of Kentish Town.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Owl Bookshop
207-209 Kentish Town RdIndependent bookseller in Kentish Town Road. 5 minutes walk. Established 1974.
This is part of the history of Kentish Town.
Shopping
One of the coolest and most popular markets in London. If you can, avoid visiting it on Saturdays and Sundays as it gets very busy. 15-min walk from the apartment.
1028 recommandé par les habitants
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlOne of the coolest and most popular markets in London. If you can, avoid visiting it on Saturdays and Sundays as it gets very busy. 15-min walk from the apartment.
Striking retail space in converted 19th-century warehouses, with posh boutiques & buzzy eateries.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Coal Drops Yard
Stable StreetStriking retail space in converted 19th-century warehouses, with posh boutiques & buzzy eateries.