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It's a great venue for small-scale productions and evening classes and it's only 15 minutes away on foot. Also has a cafe.
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Jacksons Lane Arts Centre
269A Archway RdIt's a great venue for small-scale productions and evening classes and it's only 15 minutes away on foot. Also has a cafe.
Highgate Library
1 Shepherds HlThis is the nearest library - smaller and quieter than Hornsey Library.
This s the local swimming pool - five minutes down the road from here. As well as an indoor pool, there is an outdoor pool which is open in the summer months.
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Park Road Gym
This s the local swimming pool - five minutes down the road from here. As well as an indoor pool, there is an outdoor pool which is open in the summer months.
Crouch End
This is the local private gym. Has a small pool too.
A gem of civic architecture. I want to weep when I enter here it's such a nurturing space.
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Hornsey Library
Haringey ParkA gem of civic architecture. I want to weep when I enter here it's such a nurturing space.
After 14 years in Crouch End I still haven't been here. But it's a well-known venue for alternative comedy, music, pub quizzes and music. Maybe one of my Airbnb guests will get me there....
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The Kings Head
2 Crouch End HillAfter 14 years in Crouch End I still haven't been here. But it's a well-known venue for alternative comedy, music, pub quizzes and music. Maybe one of my Airbnb guests will get me there....
YMCA North London
184 Tottenham LnThe local YMCA with gym and exercise classes.
This is a new theatre right by Finsbury Park station. Has a good cafe if you need a pitstop before getting on the tube.
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Park Theatre
13 Clifton TerraceThis is a new theatre right by Finsbury Park station. Has a good cafe if you need a pitstop before getting on the tube.
..is a local landmark. Has a lovely park surrounding it where you can take a walk including a railway path to Muswell Hill giving panoramic views of London. Plus, the Palace hosts popular events.
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Alexandra Palace station
..is a local landmark. Has a lovely park surrounding it where you can take a walk including a railway path to Muswell Hill giving panoramic views of London. Plus, the Palace hosts popular events.
This much-loved north London arts venue is an art deco gem. Check it out.
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Phoenix Cinema
52 High RdThis much-loved north London arts venue is an art deco gem. Check it out.
It's the nearest mainstream cinema. Never been myself but you may want to check it out.
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Everyman Muswell Hill
Fortis Green RoadIt's the nearest mainstream cinema. Never been myself but you may want to check it out.
Great addition to the area - comfy seats and good variety of movies. Good place to meet up for a drink and a bite too eat, too.
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Crouch End Picturehouse
165 Tottenham LnGreat addition to the area - comfy seats and good variety of movies. Good place to meet up for a drink and a bite too eat, too.
ArtHouse Crouch End
159A Tottenham LnCinema and café. Haven't tried it myself yet.
Food Scene
Well-known as it is (or was) owned by the wife of Andy Kershaw. I saw the actor Peter Capaldi (Dr Who) in there a while ago. Over-priced and pretentious for my taste but see what you think.
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Banner's Restaurant
21 Park RdWell-known as it is (or was) owned by the wife of Andy Kershaw. I saw the actor Peter Capaldi (Dr Who) in there a while ago. Over-priced and pretentious for my taste but see what you think.
This restaurant has the best cooking in Crouch End - look no further. There are a lot of restaurants here but not too many that are really high quality. This one is.
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The Queens
26 Broadway ParadeThis restaurant has the best cooking in Crouch End - look no further. There are a lot of restaurants here but not too many that are really high quality. This one is.
As a takeaway, it is reliable. I have eaten in once and it was OK.
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Pandan Leaf
66-68 Crouch End HillAs a takeaway, it is reliable. I have eaten in once and it was OK.
This cafe is another well-known spot on the Crouch End landscape. Maybe past its heyday but not as pretentious as some and worth trying. Staff are very pleasant.
Hot Pepper Jelly
11 Broadway ParadeThis cafe is another well-known spot on the Crouch End landscape. Maybe past its heyday but not as pretentious as some and worth trying. Staff are very pleasant.
The Haberdashery
170 Stoke Newington High StHave been here once. Pleasant but not cheap.
Frankly, the last time I went here the food was disappointing. Yet....it's a bit of Espana in the middle of Crouch End. Another sentimental favourite.
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Sabor
31 Broadway ParadeFrankly, the last time I went here the food was disappointing. Yet....it's a bit of Espana in the middle of Crouch End. Another sentimental favourite.
This cafe is in Hornsey High Street so not in Crouch End proper. However, iIt's a great. unpretentious, reasonably priced place for lunch and worth the walk down Middle Lane.
Olive Cafe
12 High StreetThis cafe is in Hornsey High Street so not in Crouch End proper. However, iIt's a great. unpretentious, reasonably priced place for lunch and worth the walk down Middle Lane.
Did you know they are owned around 50% by Tesco? I have been here once and it was fine.
Harris and Hoole Coffee Shop
Did you know they are owned around 50% by Tesco? I have been here once and it was fine.
Has a branch on Crouch End Hill and another on Archway Road so my flat is equidistant between the two. My current favourite. Good South East Asian food and friendly staff. Takeaways available.
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Tootoomoo
230 Archway RdHas a branch on Crouch End Hill and another on Archway Road so my flat is equidistant between the two. My current favourite. Good South East Asian food and friendly staff. Takeaways available.
The Tiffin Tin (Hornsey)
28 High StV reliable Indian takeaway.
Good quality but not cheap. I've taken to going down the road for Dr Oetke's from the convenience store in Park Rd.
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Pizza Lupa Crouch End
60 Crouch End HillGood quality but not cheap. I've taken to going down the road for Dr Oetke's from the convenience store in Park Rd.
Les Associes
172 Park RdHave only been here once but it was excellent.
My favourite cafe in Muswell Hill although I'm not an expert. It's outside my manor!
Feast on the Hill
My favourite cafe in Muswell Hill although I'm not an expert. It's outside my manor!
This is where you catch the bus from Finsbury Park tube stattion to Crouch End. Now has a Starbucks - FP is going up in the world thanks to recent redevelopment of a huge site near the tube station.
The Terrace
2 Clifton TerraceThis is where you catch the bus from Finsbury Park tube stattion to Crouch End. Now has a Starbucks - FP is going up in the world thanks to recent redevelopment of a huge site near the tube station.
Edith's House London
Kooky café. Good tea and cake.
You can eat in here or take your cod and chips away to eat at home. I don't think that it is brilliant but it is OK and it is great to have a local chippie once again.
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Cannons Fish and Chips
56 Cannon HillYou can eat in here or take your cod and chips away to eat at home. I don't think that it is brilliant but it is OK and it is great to have a local chippie once again.
Lighter and brighter since its refurb, the staff are friendly.
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Costa Coffee
261 High RdLighter and brighter since its refurb, the staff are friendly.
Everything Else
This is my GP's practice which hopefully you won't need. A new building, It incorporates a war memorial. A First World War Memorial Hospital stood on this site and you can see the memorial still.
Queenswood Medical Practice
151 Park RdThis is my GP's practice which hopefully you won't need. A new building, It incorporates a war memorial. A First World War Memorial Hospital stood on this site and you can see the memorial still.
The local health food store. Also has treatment rooms for massages etc.
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Haelan Centre
304 Park RdThe local health food store. Also has treatment rooms for massages etc.
These guys did a job for me and were pretty obliging so worth trying if you have PC woes.
Mr Dweeb Computer Repair
12 Park RoadThese guys did a job for me and were pretty obliging so worth trying if you have PC woes.
Broadway Dry Cleaners & Launderers
54 The BroadwayI've used these guys many times and they have been fine.
Wellbeing Natural Health Centre
36 Crouch HillIf you fancy a massage this is a good place to try.
Clock Tower Launderette
27 Broadway ParadeThe local laundrette.
Stroll down here and browse the estate agents' windows. Some good coffee shops too including one that I can't locate here but serves the last basis scramble egg on toast in Crouch End.
Broadway Parade
Broadway ParadeStroll down here and browse the estate agents' windows. Some good coffee shops too including one that I can't locate here but serves the last basis scramble egg on toast in Crouch End.
In case you need a bank, there is Santander and Barclays is opposite.
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Santander
In case you need a bank, there is Santander and Barclays is opposite.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
35-39 The BroadwayWhy do I recommend it?....because I'm middle c!ass!
Great Cypriot greengrocers in the best north London tradition. Run by a nice guy called Michael. Also sells lots of dry goods, dairy products and healthy snacks.
The Broadway Fruiterers
15 The BroadwayGreat Cypriot greengrocers in the best north London tradition. Run by a nice guy called Michael. Also sells lots of dry goods, dairy products and healthy snacks.
Clocktower Green’s
52 The BroadwayAnother fantastic greengrocers.
Freemans
9 Topsfield RdThe best butcher in Crouch End.
That rare thing...a fishmonger's. Maybe not top-notch but we are lucky to have one at all.
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Walter Purkis & Sons
17 The BroadwayThat rare thing...a fishmonger's. Maybe not top-notch but we are lucky to have one at all.
Marks and Spencer
21 Winchmore Hill RdSimply M&S.....and open until 10.00pm some nights.
If it's crisps and cheap booze you're after....look no further.
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Tesco Express
82-84 Forest RdIf it's crisps and cheap booze you're after....look no further.
This is a decent wine merchants. One of my former guests, Chrisiane, works here in the evenings. She is doing an MBA in wines and spirits at the University of Bordeaux. Say hi to her for me!
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Oddbins
2 Denbigh StThis is a decent wine merchants. One of my former guests, Chrisiane, works here in the evenings. She is doing an MBA in wines and spirits at the University of Bordeaux. Say hi to her for me!
Fabulous old-fashioned bakery fluttering with Saturday girls on the weekend. An absolute must at Christmas and Easter.....their cakes and puddings have no rival.
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Dunn's Bakery
6 The BroadwayFabulous old-fashioned bakery fluttering with Saturday girls on the weekend. An absolute must at Christmas and Easter.....their cakes and puddings have no rival.
Has the biggest range of goods locally and is pleasanter following recent refurb. Now with free Wi-Fi!
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Budgens Stores Ltd
21-23 The BroadwayHas the biggest range of goods locally and is pleasanter following recent refurb. Now with free Wi-Fi!
Sightseeing
Although it's not the nearest park to here, it is the best park locally. There is a cafe in Lauderdale House which is also a venue for concerts and exhibitions.
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Waterlow Park
Highgate HillAlthough it's not the nearest park to here, it is the best park locally. There is a cafe in Lauderdale House which is also a venue for concerts and exhibitions.
A famous north London landmark, there is a farmer's market every Sunday too.
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Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WayA famous north London landmark, there is a farmer's market every Sunday too.
This is the nearest park but not as gracious or spacious as Waterlow Park. The cafe has had a recent re-vamp. I have only been there for coffee but the staff are pleasant and the food looks good.
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Priory Park
Priory ParkThis is the nearest park but not as gracious or spacious as Waterlow Park. The cafe has had a recent re-vamp. I have only been there for coffee but the staff are pleasant and the food looks good.
It is a 20 minute walk from the flat. Admire the Georgian buildings and the cute shops and, to refuel, pop into Le Pain Quotidien which has a garden at the rear where you can sit outside.
Highgate High Street
Highgate High StreetIt is a 20 minute walk from the flat. Admire the Georgian buildings and the cute shops and, to refuel, pop into Le Pain Quotidien which has a garden at the rear where you can sit outside.
Highgate Wood
Muswell Hill RoadAnother local, leafy space with a cafe.
Greenery on your doorstep. There is a footpath into the wood from Priory Gardens or you can enter from Montenotte Road. The latter tends to be muddy though. Look for the cafe on Muswell Hill Road.
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Queen's Wood
Greenery on your doorstep. There is a footpath into the wood from Priory Gardens or you can enter from Montenotte Road. The latter tends to be muddy though. Look for the cafe on Muswell Hill Road.
Runs along a disused railway from Highgate to Finsbury Park.. Nearest access is the bridge in Stanhope Road, off Shepherds Hill.
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Parkland Walk
Parkland WalkRuns along a disused railway from Highgate to Finsbury Park.. Nearest access is the bridge in Stanhope Road, off Shepherds Hill.
Stroll down here and see the plants and shrubs in the capacious front gardens of the substantial properties on this road. Swing by Shepherd's Hill Gardens for fabulous views over the locality.
Shepherd's Hill
Shepherds HillStroll down here and see the plants and shrubs in the capacious front gardens of the substantial properties on this road. Swing by Shepherd's Hill Gardens for fabulous views over the locality.
This the nearest W3 bus stop. Takes you to Finsbury Park tube in one direction and Northumberland Park in the other.
Palace Road
Palace RoadThis the nearest W3 bus stop. Takes you to Finsbury Park tube in one direction and Northumberland Park in the other.
Take the W5 bus from here to Archway/Whittington Hospital in one direction and Haringey Sainsburys in the other.
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Crouch End Broadway (Stop CC) station
Take the W5 bus from here to Archway/Whittington Hospital in one direction and Haringey Sainsburys in the other.
Take the 91 bus from here to Trafalgar Square via St Pancras International and Holborn.
Crouch End Hill
Crouch End HillTake the 91 bus from here to Trafalgar Square via St Pancras International and Holborn.
Highgate Underground Station
412 Archway RoadNearest tube station.
Easily accessible Zone 2 underground station. Take the W5 bus from Shepherd's Hill and get off in Macdonald Road.
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Archway tube station
Junction RoadEasily accessible Zone 2 underground station. Take the W5 bus from Shepherd's Hill and get off in Macdonald Road.
Finsbury Park London Underground station is accessible by taking the W7 bus from Wolseley Road. You have a choice of underground lines here (Victoria and Piccadilly) and overground trains.
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Finsbury Park station
Station PlaceFinsbury Park London Underground station is accessible by taking the W7 bus from Wolseley Road. You have a choice of underground lines here (Victoria and Piccadilly) and overground trains.
Shopping
Toni & Guy
20 Crouch End HillMy hairdresser. Ask for Frederico.
Park Road
Park RoadJust down the road from the flat there are a couple of convenience stores on Park Road.
This is a Mecca for the rag trade. On Saturday mornings. the wholesalers open up to retail trade and it's a lot of fun to browse...and buy.
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Fonthill Road
Fonthill RoadThis is a Mecca for the rag trade. On Saturday mornings. the wholesalers open up to retail trade and it's a lot of fun to browse...and buy.
....is the new Crouch End. CE has fallen prey to the chains in recent years but in Stroud Green Road (on the way to Finsbury Park tube) you can find funky retailers and privately-owned cafes.
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Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green Rd....is the new Crouch End. CE has fallen prey to the chains in recent years but in Stroud Green Road (on the way to Finsbury Park tube) you can find funky retailers and privately-owned cafes.
The nearest Ikea store. Take the W3 from Palace Road to Northumberland Park. From there it is a short hop on a further bus to the store.
IKEA Tottenham (Edmonton)
6 Glover DrThe nearest Ikea store. Take the W3 from Palace Road to Northumberland Park. From there it is a short hop on a further bus to the store.
Bottle Apostle
172 Regent's Park RdUpmarket off-licence for when you want a decent bottle.