Arsenal
Home to the Emirate's Stadium and Arsenal's world-famous football club
"London Metropolitan University is one of a whopping 22 universities in London!"
Angela Clarke
"North London remains for me the essence of London living...urban and innovative against a backdrop of centuries of history..."
Vikki Broad
"Holloway Road has great connections to central London along the Piccadilly line."
Imogen Harrison-Broadley
Where do Arsenal locals go?
Emirates Stadium
There is only one team in North London! A good day out....
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Blighty Coffee
A coffee shop with a difference! Great food, lovely staff, quirky décor and even better coffee, all in the heart of Blackstock Road. There's a lounge area and garden, complete with an air-raid shelter and table tennis, which is the perfect place to hide away from the hustle and bustle of Finsbury Park. It's more than a coffee shop, Blighty is a community.
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Franks Canteen
Delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch with a changeable menu.
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Garufa
Forget The Hawksmoor. This Argentinian steak restaurant serves amazing meat and has a very cosy ambience.
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Highbury Arts Club
Amazing place, so small that you may miss it if it isn't recommended! A family run business close to Highbury Barn, perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner. They have now started doing jazz nights on a Thursday too.
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The Highbury Barn
One of the most succulent chicken roasts you'll ever taste in a pub, with all of their meats supplied from the organic butcher just across the road.
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Godfrey's
This butchers sells award-winning meat. Simples.
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Girasole
A fantastic addition to the area, I love this Italian deli and café because of its tasty food and personable service.
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Park Theatre
Locals of Finsbury Park and Stroud Green are very proud to have this new theatre in the area. It opened in 2013 and has very varied performances. It's right behind Finsbury Park Station.
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Rowans Tenpin Bowl
This is a legendary late-night hotspot in Finsbury Park. It is open until 2:30am Friday and Saturday and has karaoke too.
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Out of the Attic
A fab place for vintage finds and antiques, the stock is often spilling out onto the pavements.
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The Arsenal
Perfect stop for any Arsenal fan! Underneath the railway lines at Finsbury Park, it is open all of the time, not just match days.
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Street N4
Burgers, hot dogs and burritos with cocktails and beer!
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My Cottage Café
Tiny little family run café with delicious Lebanese food - it's a real surprise!
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Why not explore the nearby areas of Finsbury Park, Highbury, Holloway, Newington Green, Canonbury, Tufnell Park, Stoke Newington, Archway, Caledonian Road and De Beauvoir Town
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Did you know?
"Fashioned on Stirling Castle, Stoke Newington Pumping station once supplied clean water to much of North London. Threatened with demolition in 1971, the residents got the building Grade II listed and it now hosts a very successful climbing centre!"
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Child-friendly activities near Arsenal
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Dance & Ballet ClubStudio 45Ballet and dance classes with former Royal ballet dancer Sarah Toner. Each 45 minute class £104 per term Each 1 hour class £117 per term Each 1 hour 15 minutes class £146.25 per term Each 1 hour 30 minutes class £175.50 per term Each 2 hour class £234 per term Website |
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Yoga (with creche)Ambler Children's Centre,Yoga Class with creche available in Children's Centre. Fun exercise class to challenge everyone regardless of health or flexibility. Website |
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Stay and PlayHighbury Roundhouse Community CentreThe activities we offer include painting, arts and crafts, book corner, play dough, role play, dressing up and sing-along. Website |
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Tiny Time Music-Full of Beans Play caféFull of Beans Play caféBring your babies and toddlers to join Holly, Anita and Steven for a fun introduction to musical concepts, using singing, instrument playing, listening and dancing to music from classical traditions, contemporary music and music from around the world! Drop in class £6 per child, £9 for two siblings*. No need to book! Website |
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Islington Mums Coffee MorningFull of Beans Play Café, Highbury ParkA coffee morning for local mums and mums with bumps. Drink tea, exchange stories, catch up with existing friends and make new ones. They also have a soft play with ball pool for the little ones. Website |
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Little SuperstarsHighbury Roundhouse Community CentreLittle Superstars run fun and innovative weekly football sessions. Website |
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Aerobics with crecheAmbler Children's CentreLots of Support and Activities under one roof for Parent / Carers & Children. Aerobic session with free creche facility Website |
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About Arsenal
Arsenal is a quiet residential area located in Highbury, north-central London. Arsenal tube station is on the Piccadilly Line in Zone 2 between Holloway Road and Finsbury Park. Originally known as Gillespie Road, it was renamed in 1932 after Arsenal Football Club, who at the time played at the nearby Arsenal Stadium. It is the only Tube station named directly after a football club. The station is located in a residential area, away from any main roads, and is considerably less busy than other stations on the same stretch of line.
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