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Essentials
Sainsbury's
2 Canal WayA basic quick-stop shop for the necessities
Quality food, slightly pricier options – get some bargains at 8pm on a Saturday night at Waitrose
205 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester RdQuality food, slightly pricier options – get some bargains at 8pm on a Saturday night at Waitrose
Lidl
4-14 Blackbird HillThis is the cheapest supermarket in Camden
A fairly new addition to Camden – this beautiful food shopping experience is a whole lot pricier for an organic, natural selection as well as some tasty fresh soups, salads and bread.
782 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StA fairly new addition to Camden – this beautiful food shopping experience is a whole lot pricier for an organic, natural selection as well as some tasty fresh soups, salads and bread.
Food Scene
Real Japanese food near Mornington Crescent
Tricky to get a reservation (book well in advance if you can)
Great lunch time deals
Price: £££
45 locals recommend
Asakusa London
265 Eversholt StReal Japanese food near Mornington Crescent
Tricky to get a reservation (book well in advance if you can)
Great lunch time deals
Price: £££
Spoil yourself with a visit to Gordon Ramsey’s Gastro-Pub for a meal
Or why not stop by for some drinks – we recommend the delicious Pimms Cocktails! (£10 each)
Price: ££££ (at least £40 per head)
40 locals recommend
York & Albany Hotel
127-129 ParkwaySpoil yourself with a visit to Gordon Ramsey’s Gastro-Pub for a meal
Or why not stop by for some drinks – we recommend the delicious Pimms Cocktails! (£10 each)
Price: ££££ (at least £40 per head)
Our favourite coffee shop! It's a stone's throw away from the flat and does a great selection of teas, coffees, cakes, sandwiches and pastries! Yum!
26 locals recommend
Leyas
20 Camden High StOur favourite coffee shop! It's a stone's throw away from the flat and does a great selection of teas, coffees, cakes, sandwiches and pastries! Yum!
Amazing brunch and great food all round. Tasty lamb shank for two. At the heart of the new Kings Cross development.
58 locals recommend
Granger & Co. Kings Cross
7 Pancras SquareAmazing brunch and great food all round. Tasty lamb shank for two. At the heart of the new Kings Cross development.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just down the road from the flat, is the iconic music venue and night club, Koko. Legends such as Prince have hosted surprise gigs here, along with current stars such as Jess Glynne and local upcoming bands. Check their website for listings of gigs.
119 locals recommend
KOKO
1a Camden High StJust down the road from the flat, is the iconic music venue and night club, Koko. Legends such as Prince have hosted surprise gigs here, along with current stars such as Jess Glynne and local upcoming bands. Check their website for listings of gigs.
Great happy hour from 4pm-7pm each day – they serve cocktails in teapots!
27 locals recommend
Simmons Bar | Mornington Crescent
7 Camden High StGreat happy hour from 4pm-7pm each day – they serve cocktails in teapots!
For a more chilled but yet upbeat night out – they also do great breakfasts for the morning after!
101 locals recommend
The Blues Kitchen
111-113 Camden High StFor a more chilled but yet upbeat night out – they also do great breakfasts for the morning after!
Arts & Culture
For a night out clubbing look no further – you can also book for a Cabaret show with a meal
60 locals recommend
Proud Embankment
8 Victoria EmbankmentFor a night out clubbing look no further – you can also book for a Cabaret show with a meal
Sightseeing
A place like no other! Take in the sights and sounds of Camden Market with a variety of stalls and food options. A great day out!
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlA place like no other! Take in the sights and sounds of Camden Market with a variety of stalls and food options. A great day out!
Gorgeous green space with Rose Gardens, lake, Open Air Theatre. Perfect for walking, running, picnics and much more!
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
Gorgeous green space with Rose Gardens, lake, Open Air Theatre. Perfect for walking, running, picnics and much more!
Steeped in history and culture, going to the British Museum is like going on a trip around the world! It's also Geoff's favourite museum.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetSteeped in history and culture, going to the British Museum is like going on a trip around the world! It's also Geoff's favourite museum.
Broaden your horizons with a trip to the Tate Modern, with an amazing range of works from Rothko to Mondrian. Partner it with a walk along the South Bank and cross the Millennium Bridge whilst there.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideBroaden your horizons with a trip to the Tate Modern, with an amazing range of works from Rothko to Mondrian. Partner it with a walk along the South Bank and cross the Millennium Bridge whilst there.
Entertainment & Activities
A great day out for kids and grown ups too - the word Zoo originates from here, The Zoological Society of London (ZSL as it is known!)
713 locals recommend
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleA great day out for kids and grown ups too - the word Zoo originates from here, The Zoological Society of London (ZSL as it is known!)
Shopping
The most famous shopping street in the UK! High street favourites include: Topshop, H&M, Zara not to forget the big department stores, John Lewis and Selfridges
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetThe most famous shopping street in the UK! High street favourites include: Topshop, H&M, Zara not to forget the big department stores, John Lewis and Selfridges