Food
The Pineapple
Step behind new critics’ favourite the Kentish Canteen into Leverton Place and you’re transported into a faded world of Dolly Mixture-coloured cottages and cutesy terraces. …
Cabin Cafe
I’ll be honest, I’ve never eaten there. Walked past it a million times of course. Looks fun though, if a little confused-of-identity: Chinese on the …
Castle’s Pie & Mash, Royal College Street
Where you can still sup on your eels and liquor for £2.55, with a bargainous cup of tea to boot
Abbey Tavern
The Abbey (124 Kentish Town Road) is actually really pleasant. I say ‘actually’ because nobody I know goes there regularly, although, on the rare occasions …
Cafe Bintang
Bintang is a Kentish Town institution, yet is still not as consistent as it should be. Oozing vibes and atmosphere, with its Malaysian shack-like interior, …
Map Studios Cafe
Oh my. Map Cafe is an absolute gem situated on a leafy corner on the area’s creative thoroughfare, Grafton Road, in West Kentish Town. Swing …
Kentish Canteen
If you stare out the window long enough, you can just about make out Hampstead Heath
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