North London Food & Culture

Eating & Drinking

Kentish Town Canopy
Coffee

What’s the story with Kentish Town Canopy?

It’s not been on Kentish Town Road for as long as you might think

Rabbit Hole
Eating & Drinking

Who’s going down it? The many lives of The Rabbit Hole

The fascinating history of Kentish Town’s former police station, from 1547 to its many recent dining incarnations

Eating & Drinking

The lowdown on the new Tufnell Park Bakery

The owners from nearby Authentique tell us their plans for Fortess Road’s former Spence

Dartmouth Arms
Eating & Drinking

10 surprising outdoor spaces and courtyards

From boozy record shop gardens to tiny pavement cocktail terraces, a selection of unexpected alfresco spots

Eating & Drinking

Spence Bakery closes this weekend on Fortess Road

After six years on the street, it’s a sad adieu to one of its most popular stores

Eating & Drinking

A Beginner’s Guide to…Yefet NW5, vegan small plates delivery

A taste of the Middle East, lovingly prepared in Kentish Town – and plant-based, too

Coffee

Bye bye Costa: 10 of the best independent coffee shops

With the two big chains gone, here’s a handy round-up of the best local cafes in the area

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