Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Five Guys offers freshly-prepared food and customised burgers, even claiming to offer more than 250,000 possible combinations of toppings.
The company was established in 1986 and boasts more than 1,200 locations across the world. -
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Five Guys
71 Upper StFive Guys offers freshly-prepared food and customised burgers, even claiming to offer more than 250,000 possible combinations of toppings.
The company was established in 1986 and boasts more than 1,200 locations across the world. -
Buzzy destination for Indian street food in Bombay-style digs with vintage decor & upscale touches.
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Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StBuzzy destination for Indian street food in Bombay-style digs with vintage decor & upscale touches.
International dishes with Aussie accent in an airy dining room with central bar and leather banquettes.
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Granger & Co. Kings Cross
7 Pancras SquareInternational dishes with Aussie accent in an airy dining room with central bar and leather banquettes.
Drinks & Nightlife
German Gymnasium Grand Café is the latest venture from D&D London, the operator behind Le Pont de la Tour, Coq d’Argent and Bluebird. Styled after the grand cafés and brasseries of Europe, the restaurant was recently voted the most beautiful in the world.
The restaurant is in the historic German Gymnasium building, a King’s Cross landmark, and the venue for the first National Olympic Games in 1866.
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German Gymnasium
1 King's BlvdGerman Gymnasium Grand Café is the latest venture from D&D London, the operator behind Le Pont de la Tour, Coq d’Argent and Bluebird. Styled after the grand cafés and brasseries of Europe, the restaurant was recently voted the most beautiful in the world.
The restaurant is in the historic German Gymnasium building, a King’s Cross landmark, and the venue for the first National Olympic Games in 1866.
Pub within a busy station with a light-filled atrium, serving real ales and a British seasonal menu.
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The Parcel Yard, King's Cross
Pub within a busy station with a light-filled atrium, serving real ales and a British seasonal menu.
Arts & Culture
Visiting the British Museum in London is free. It's one of the greatest museums in the world! 5 stars - 'magnificent' The Telegraph 'spectacular' The Times 'a .
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British Museum
Great Russell StreetVisiting the British Museum in London is free. It's one of the greatest museums in the world! 5 stars - 'magnificent' The Telegraph 'spectacular' The Times 'a .
House of Illustration is the world’s first public gallery dedicated to the art of illustration in all its forms. The gallery is the brainchild of Quentin Blake, whose iconic drawings you might recognise from Roald Dahl’s books. The gallery plays host to all forms of illustration, from animation to adverts, picture books to political cartoons and scientific drawings to fashion design.
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House of Illustration
28 Amwell StreetHouse of Illustration is the world’s first public gallery dedicated to the art of illustration in all its forms. The gallery is the brainchild of Quentin Blake, whose iconic drawings you might recognise from Roald Dahl’s books. The gallery plays host to all forms of illustration, from animation to adverts, picture books to political cartoons and scientific drawings to fashion design.
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued. It holds well over 150 million items from many countries
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The British Library
96 Euston RdThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued. It holds well over 150 million items from many countries
Parks & Nature
Wander along the charming canal towpath from Granary Square, and you’ll come across a little park that is big bit different. What Gasholder Park lacks in size though, it more than makes up for in personality.
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Gasholder Park
Wander along the charming canal towpath from Granary Square, and you’ll come across a little park that is big bit different. What Gasholder Park lacks in size though, it more than makes up for in personality.
Shopping
St Pancras International is station shopping, but not as you know it. Boutique retailers plus well-known high street brands fill the brick arches in the beautiful restored station. This is a lot more glamorous than the usual train station shopping experience.
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St Pancras International station
Euston RoadSt Pancras International is station shopping, but not as you know it. Boutique retailers plus well-known high street brands fill the brick arches in the beautiful restored station. This is a lot more glamorous than the usual train station shopping experience.
Camden Market started off as a small arts and crafts fair in the backyard of Dingwalls. Originally it was temporary and only open on Sundays, however its popularity grew fast. Today we’re the largest market in London, open seven days a week.
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlCamden Market started off as a small arts and crafts fair in the backyard of Dingwalls. Originally it was temporary and only open on Sundays, however its popularity grew fast. Today we’re the largest market in London, open seven days a week.
Essentials
Waitrose King’s Cross is an altogether different supermarket experience. The store is in a beautifully restored, historic train shed just off Granary Square.
The branch is one of the largest Waitrose stores in Central London, but the experience isn’t limited to food shopping. You can treat yourself to a freshly squeezed juice or smoothie, or create your own frozen yoghurt at the juice bar. The bakery offers a delicious selection of pastries, toasted sandwiches and hot soups to eat in or take away.
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Waitrose & Partners Kings Cross
1 Wharf RoadWaitrose King’s Cross is an altogether different supermarket experience. The store is in a beautifully restored, historic train shed just off Granary Square.
The branch is one of the largest Waitrose stores in Central London, but the experience isn’t limited to food shopping. You can treat yourself to a freshly squeezed juice or smoothie, or create your own frozen yoghurt at the juice bar. The bakery offers a delicious selection of pastries, toasted sandwiches and hot soups to eat in or take away.