Drinks & Nightlife
Good local music pub, famed to have the greatest jukebox on Earth. Beer garden and warm, welcoming vibe. 3min walk.
41 locals recommend
The Boogaloo
312 Archway RdGood local music pub, famed to have the greatest jukebox on Earth. Beer garden and warm, welcoming vibe. 3min walk.
Clean, tidy, warm, traditional pub with modern facilities. Traditional food, real ale, wonderful heated outside drinking area. 5min walk.
25 locals recommend
The Woodman
414 Archway RdClean, tidy, warm, traditional pub with modern facilities. Traditional food, real ale, wonderful heated outside drinking area. 5min walk.
Big, warm, welcoming, traditional pub on Highgate High Street. Best range of ales and ciders. Best prices locally. Affordable meals breakfast til late.
15 locals recommend
The Gatehouse
1 North RdBig, warm, welcoming, traditional pub on Highgate High Street. Best range of ales and ciders. Best prices locally. Affordable meals breakfast til late.
Food Scene
My favourite local cafe. An old, charming cottage, hidden in the ancient woods. Rated for atmosphere. Tea, coffee and cakes available and light meals. Gluten free option available.
19 locals recommend
Queens Wood Cafe
42 Muswell Hill RdMy favourite local cafe. An old, charming cottage, hidden in the ancient woods. Rated for atmosphere. Tea, coffee and cakes available and light meals. Gluten free option available.
Everything Else
Terrific, atmospheric pub with real ales and cider. Past haunt of Keats, Dickens and Bram Stoker.
68 locals recommend
The Spaniards Inn (Stop) station
Terrific, atmospheric pub with real ales and cider. Past haunt of Keats, Dickens and Bram Stoker.
Kenwood Ladies' Bathing Pond
Natural bathing in Hampstead Heath
Upmarket shopping district with a village atmosphere. Small shops. Recommend Martyn's Tea & Coffee Shop.
46 locals recommend
Muswell Hill
Upmarket shopping district with a village atmosphere. Small shops. Recommend Martyn's Tea & Coffee Shop.
Highgate Wood
Muswell Hill RoadBeautiful ancient wood
Queen's Wood
Magical woodland
Oxfam
29 Islington High StGood range, reasonable prices, quirky titles.
Highgate High Street
Highgate High StreetCharity shop worth a look, for high quality bargains.
Shopping
Second Chance
7-9 St John's WayCharity shop with a good range and bargains.