Everything you need to know about living in CROUCH END

Everything you need to know about living in CROUCH END

Area Guide HIDDEN GEM The Parkland Walk is a 4.5 mile linear green walkway and London s longest local Nature Reserve CROUCH END North London s best kept secret. is an absolute gem of a neighbourhood. Nestling in the N8 valley in the foothills of Highgate and, exults in its warm, timeless village feel. A perennial favourite with buyers across the age range, a home in Crouch End is very much the beginning of a great life in London. Its tree-lined streets, open spaces and splendid Victorian architecture all contribute to its great sense of charm. The area is a haven of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, offers some superb nightlife and is remarkably self-sufficient when it comes to the practical things in life like schools, doctors and dentists. GREAT DAY OUT Get your skates on and give the Alexandra Palace Ice Rink a whirl DID YOU KNOW? was the birthplace of television DID YOU KNOW? The Kinks and the Eurythmics both had recording studios in 2 3

Area Guide EAT 14 9 8 12 11 4 1 Coffee Cake Brilliant bakery and café 28 Broadway Parade, N8 9DB T. 020 8342 8989 2 The Haberdashery Quirky, cosmopolitan and friendly 22 Middle Lane, N8 8PL T. 020 8342 8098 3 Hot Pepper Jelly A real treat for foodies 11 Broadway Parade, N8 9DE T. 020 8340 4318 4 Sable d Or For the coffee and pastry lover 249 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DE T. 020 8442 1330 5 Cafe Beam Family-run café serving home-cooked tasty food a Greene & Co. favourite 40 41 Topsfield Road, N8 8PT 6 Dunn s A proper, old-fashioned family bakery 6 The Broadway, N8 9SN T. 020 8340 1614 7 Heirloom Offering seasonal cooking and homegrown vegetables 35 Park Road, N8 8TE T. 020 8348 3565 8 Coffee Circus Offering a range of loose-leaf teas, whole bean coffees and local art 136 Crouch Hill, N8 9DX T. 075 0755 1472 9 Melange Rustic French and Italian food with a contemporary twist 45 Topsfield Parade, N8 8PT T. 020 8341 16 81 10 Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen Relaxed and intimate restaurant serving traditional Thai food 66 68 Hill, N8 8AG T. 020 8341 6100 11 The Blue Legume Fantastic healthy juices, smoothies and teas 130 Crouch Hill, N8 9DY T. 020 8442 9282 12 Banners A local institution with its vintage posters, shelves of ketchup and King Curry 21 Park Road,, N8 8TE T. 020 8348 2930 13 The Old Dairy Modern British cooking with imaginative international influences 1 3 Crouch Hill, N4 4AP T. 020 7263 3337 14 Tootoomoo A blend of the Far East and South East Asia 12 Hill, N8 8AA T. 020 3667 5111 15 St James Restaurant and Bar A real haven for locals, it s the ideal place for a glass of wine and a bite to eat 4 Topsfield Parade, Middle Lane, N8 8PR T. 020 8348 8348 16 Bar Esteban Bar Esteban blends the warmth and energy of Barcelona with edgy Brooklyn cool 29 Park Road, N8 8TE T. 020 8340 3090 17 Les Associes Opened in 1989, this traditional French restaurant is a hidden gem 172 Park Road, N8 8JT T. 020 8348 8944 18 Wow Simple Japanese Hits all the right notes for fans of modern Japanese cuisine 18 Hill, N8 8AA T. 020 8340 4539 19 Monkey Nuts American-themed menu, with Americansized portions to match 2 Park Road, N8 8TD T. 020 8340 4466 4 5

Area Guide DRINK 20 The Alex A fantastic selection of London gins can be found behind the Alex s bar 120 Park Road N8 8JP T. 020 8245 6827 21 Moors Bar and Theatre Live music, DJs, film nights and fringe theatre 57 Park Road, N8 8SY T. 020 8348 4161 24 The Queens Pub An opulent hotel built in 1899 1902 and still a fine place to eat and drink 26 Broadway Parade, N8 9DE T. 020 8340 2031 25 Kiss the Sky Very individual and already a institution 18 20 Park Road, N8 8TD T. 020 8347 6444 In 2013 we entered into a partnership with Moors Bar and Theatre to help support this blossoming cultural gem and to promote its events. 22 The Harringay Arms A cracking little boozer with live music, great whiskey and top craft beers 153 Crouch Hill, N8 9QH T. 020 8340 4243 26 Maynard Arms Perfect for a chilled-out Sunday lunch, summer barbecue or buzzing Friday night 70 Park Road, N8 8SX T. 020 8341 6283 21 24 23 King s Head and Downstairs at the King s Head More than just a great local pub and one of the capital s top comedy clubs 2 Hill, N8 8AA T. 020 8340 1028 27 The Railway Tavern This beautiful 1930s pub is one of s finest 3 Hill N8 8DH T. 020 8348 3396 SHOP FOR HIM FOR HER FOR HIM & HER 26 31 28 28 Taylor at the Tannery Made to measure bespoke tailoring 48 Park Road, N8 8SX T. 020 8347 7941 29 Capelli s A friendly, stylish and affordable barbers 146 Crouch Hill, N8 9DX T. 020 8348 5333 30 Painted Black Vintage clothing and accessories 22 Veryan Court, Park Road, N8 9PN T. 078 3873 4867 31 The Urban Flower Co. Fresh flowers and friendly service 47 Park Road, N8 8TE T. 020 8347 6236 32 Gift Independent gift shop boasting a fantastic collection of greetings cards 14 Topsfield Road, N8 8PR T. 020 8340 0144 33 Cult Clothing This independent retailer offers an eclectic mix of trends for women and men Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane, N8 8PR T. 020 8348 6680 34 Of Special Interest Old and antique furniture specialists 44 46 Park Road, N8 8TD T. 020 8340 0909 35 Pickled Pepper Books A specialist children s bookshop and cafe, for children and adults alike 10 Middle Lane, N8 8PL T. 020 3632 0823 6 7

Area Guide 38 ALEXANDRA PARK Turnpike Lane BY OVERGROUND/UNDERGROUND Overground, Piccadilly line and Victoria line Priory Road DUCKETTS COMMON Hornsey Green Lanes Euston 30 minutes Oxford Circus 33 minutes Waterloo 43 minutes Shoreditch High Street 46 minutes Barking 48 minutes Richmond 1 hour 5 minutes PRIORY PARK Wightman Road 17 TO MAIN INTERCHANGE STATIONS Victoria 37 minutes Waterloo 43 minutes London Bridge 45 minutes Paddington 46 minutes Stratford 55 minutes Luton 1 hour 16 minutes CROUCH END PLAYING FIELDS 42 46 20 47 Park Road 28 30 31 32 21 26 16 15 34 35 25 12 41 7 19 2 4 5 3 45 9 1 24 Broadway Parade 5 7 10 MINS* MINS* MINS* 40 36 37 BY 44 48 10 18 14 23 39 27 22 6 8 29 11 Harringay Harringay Green Lane Bus W3 Finsbury Park Station Station Bus W5 Harringay Station Crouch Hill 13 minutes BY BIKE Archway 9 minutes Turnpike Lane 18 minutes Bus W7 Finsbury Park Station Crouch Hill Station Bus 41/N41 Hornsey Rail Station Turnpike Lane Station Seven Sisters Station Alexandra Palace 10 minutes Finsbury Park 19 minutes Bus 91/N91 King s Cross St Pancras Station Caledonian Road Station Caledonian Road and Barnsbury Station Parliament Hill and Hampstead Heath 15 minutes Highgate 34 minutes Angel 24 minutes King s Cross St Pancras 34 minutes Bus 210 Finsbury Park Station Crouch Hill Station Bus 144 Edmonton Green Bus Station Hornsey Rail Station Turnpike Lane Station Liverpool Street 36 minutes Old Street 58 minutes Bus 67/121/184/221 230/232/329 Turnpike Lane Station Bus 43/134/263/N20 Highgate Station Upper Holloway Station Tufnell Park Kensington High Street 49 minutes For more detailed transport information go to tfl.gov.uk *Approximate walking times Archway Road ARCHWAY PARK 43 Archway Hornsey Lane ELTHORNE PARK Crouch Hill PARKLAND WALK Hornsey Rise Crouch Hill WRAY CRESCENT OPEN SPACE 13 Finsbury Park FINSBURY PARK Seven Sisters Road Upper Holloway 8 9 Holloway Road

Area Guide Take a tasty trip round the Farmers Market Enjoy the green environment of London s largest local Nature Reserve, Parkland Walk LIVE SUPERMARKETS SPORTING LIFE USEFUL NUMBERS Play and explore in the ancient woodlands of North London s Highgate Woods Tour the grounds of Highgate Cemetery, the final resting place of some very famous Londoners 36 Broadway Fruiterers 15 The Broadway, N8 8DU T. 020 8340 8593 37 Budgens 23 The Broadway, N8 8DU T. 020 8340 9636 38 Sainsbury s 12 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN T. 020 8444 8839 39 Marks & Spencer 71 Hill, N8 8DB T. 020 8347 6283 40 Waitrose 35 39 The Broadway, N8 8DU T. 0800 188 884 41 Virgin Active Tottenham Lane 31 Topsfield Parade, N8 8PT T. 020 8347 7763 42 Leisure Centre Park Road, N8 8JN T. 020 8341 3567 43 Aquaterra Premier Gym 1 Macdonald Road, N19 5DD T. 020 7263 0613 44 Coolhurst Tennis and Squash Club Court Side, Coolhurst Road, N8 8EY T. 020 8340 4272 45 North London YMCA 184 Tottenham Lane, N8 8SG T. 020 8340 2345 46 Hornsey Cricket Club Tivoli Road, N8 8RG T. 020 8348 7859 Haringey Council T. 020 8489 0000 Thames Water T. 084 59200 888 BT Home Mover Team T. 0800 100 400 Sky T. 084 4241 4141 41 47 Project Me 84 Park Road, N8 8JQ T. 020 8348 4577 48 The Pilates Place 62 Hill, N8 8AH T. 020 8348 4345 British Gas T. 0800 048 0202 Virgin T. 084 5840 7777 36 Npower T. 084 5071 4525 E.ON Energy T. 0800 051 0760 Whittington Hospital T. 020 7272 3070 Hornsey Police Station T. 0300 123 1212 Enjoy the best views in the capital at 10 11

OFFICES Belsize Park 161 Haverstock Hill London NW3 4QT 020 7483 2551 Clerkenwell 70 Clerkenwell Road London EC1M 5QA 020 7251 8877 3 Broadway Parade London N8 9DE 020 8348 7666 Kensal Rise 72 74 Chamberlayne Road London NW10 3JJ 020 8964 9999 Kentish Town 12 Highgate Road London NW5 1AS 020 7482 4777 Maida Vale 7 Lauderdale Parade Lauderdale Road London W9 1LU 020 7286 8787 West Hampstead 146 West End Lane London NW6 1SD 020 7328 3232 New Homes, Residential Developments & Investments The Greene House 63 65 Goldney Road Maida Vale London W9 2AR 020 7604 3200 Head Office The Greene House 63 65 Goldney Road Maida Vale London W9 2AR 020 7328 9608 Client Services 020 7604 2240 Urban Spaces Unique Property Specialists The Loft 70 Clerkenwell Road London EC1M 5QA 020 7251 4000 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter COMPASS MAGAZINE Pick up a copy of our new local lifestyle magazine, delivering the latest news, events, offers and market trends. Available from any Greene & Co. office or read online at compass.greene.co.uk. OUT NOW >>