Places of Interest
Kentish Town Road. From smart cafes, bookshops and specialist food outlets, to upmarket restaurants and relaxed locals’ pubs, Kentish Town Rd is home to a full range of shops and amenities, catering for all tastes and budgets.
O2 Forum Iconic music venue: Originally built as a cinema if the 1930s. Rebranded 02 in 2015, the venue has hosted a galaxy of top-name live bands since opening as a music venue in the 1980s. And it’s at the end of our street.
Leverton Street: Moments from the tube, a delightful enclave of period pastel-coloured houses, home to The Pineapple, A popular and very charming Victorian pub, well-loved by locals and with an excellent menu.
Rochester Terrace Gardens: A picturesque and little known public garden square, surrounded on all sides by attractive stucco fronted houses, perfect for weekend leisure and relaxed sunny afternoons.
50 Leverton Street: Former home of George Orwell, novelist, 1903-1950, commonly ranked as one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century.
The Zabludowicz Collection: Housed in a former chapel on Prince of Wales Rd, one of the most significant and wide-ranging private collections of contemporary art in the world. Founded in 1994 by Poju and Anita Zabludowicz, the collection comprises of international art since the 1960, with a major focus on artists based in Europe and North America from 1990s to today.Free.
Local Schools
State-Funded Primary Schools
- Carlton Primary School (Mixed, Community)
- Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Mixed, Community)
- Kentish Town C of E Primary School (Mixed, Voluntary aided)
- Rhyll Primary School (Mixed, Community)
- St Dominics Catholc Primary School (Mixed, Voluntary aided)
- St Patrics Catholic Primary School (Mixed, voluntary aided)
- St Silas C of E Primary School (Mixed, voluntary aided)
- Torriano Primary School (Mixed, Community)
State-Funded Secondary Schools
- Acland Burghley School (Mixed, community)
- Camden School for Girls (Community)
- Parliament Hill School (Girls, Community)
- William Ellis (Boys, Voluntary Aided)
Transport Links
By Tube & Overground:
- Kentish Town Tube Station (Northern line, Zone 2)
- Kentish Town West or Gospel Oak Overground Stations
- Kntish Town Thameslink, one stop to King’s Cross
By Bus:
- 88: to Trafalgar Square & Clapham Common
- 134: to North FinchleyMuswell Hill & Euston
- 214: to Highgate, King’s Cross & Moorgate
- 393: to Chalk Farm, Highbury & Lea Bridge Rd
- N20: to Barnet, Finchley, Highgate, Euston & Trafalgar Square
Shops & Amenities
Phonecia: A local institution, Phonecia Foodhall has been the much-loved purveyor of fine fresh and dry ingredients and spices, from the Mediterranean and around the world, since 2003
Owl Bookshop: The Owl is a much loved local bookshop on Kentish Town Rd. A fantastic selection of new titles, an impressive range of backlist and classic titles and a treasure trove of children’s books has given the Owl it’s reputation as one of the best bookshops in North London.
Prince of Wales Rd Baths: Housed in a fabulous refurbished Grade II listed Edwardian building, Kentish Town Sports Centre offers three pools, a 125-station state-of-the-art Gym, group cycle area and fitness studio.
O2 Forum Iconic music venue: originally built as a cinema if the 1930s. Rebranded 02 in 2015, the venue has hosted a galaxy of top-name live bands since opening as a music venue in the 1980s. And it’s at the end of our street.
Eating Out
Anima e Cuore: A vibrant contemporary Italian restaurant, specialising in traditional & modern Italian dishes made using Italian and locally-made fresh products.
E Mono: The kebab house that convinced Kentish Towners to eat kebabs when sober, not just at the end of a night at the pub. Large portions of juicy meat, ultra-fresh salads, and good sauces.
Pho Ta Vietmanese Street Food: Quietly tucked away off the beaten track in Willes Rd. Unpretentious, delicious, highly recommended. A hidden treasure.
Carob Tree A delightfully understated neighbourhood restaurant on the northern border of Kentish Town, with a menu of Greek mezze, char-grilled fish and kebabs.
Lion & Unicorn Theatre. Traditional friendly pub in Gaisford St. The versatile food menu spans pub classics and veggie options, with fresh fish from Cornwall being a part of the mix. First-floor theatre hosting regular productions.
Oxford Arms. Handily situated just next to the tube and with an excellent selection of beers, among other refreshments. The colourful interior has a welcoming feel to it, and the informal vibe invites guests to browse through the extensive food menu. There is also south-facing outdoors seating for those occasional warm weekends.
