London
Eating & Drinking
The Oxford’s new upstairs cocktail bar is open
The classic Kentish Town pub has had a tasteful refurb. And isn't its first-floor just unrecognisable?
Books
The rise and rise of Highgate Mums
When Dan Hall overheard snippets of conversations in N6 cafes, he didn't expect there'd be a book and a TV series in it
Eating & Drinking
Her Upstairs has opened on Kentish Town Road
A new drag and queer bar has opened in a tucked-away spot. Just make sure you bloody well support it
London
Review: Saint Etienne, Heaven
The cult north London 90s band marked the 25th anniversary of debut album Foxbase Alpha with a run of sold-out gigs
Eating & Drinking
Tenner Or Less: The Bowler, Camden Market
Balls, balls – and more balls at this acclaimed food truck
Eating & Drinking
Is this the cheapest bar in north London?
Bottle of Camden Hells - £1.79? Glass of wine - £3.25? Aperol Spritz - £3.99? Where the devil is this?
London
Barfly to relaunch as Camden Assembly
The latest NW1 opening this autumn is set to be a real biggie for music fans
Eating & Drinking
KERB Camden Market is now open
There's now a licensed bar, 35 stalls and live music on weekend evenings
Comedy
What’s it like to lose your stand-up virginity?
Brendan Hodrien on conquering those pesky nerves at his debut comedy appearance at the Rose & Crown
Art
The photographer who captures the daily lives of locals
Award-winning snapper Nicholas Goodden talks us through a series of portraits he shot in Camden and Kentish Town
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