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King George's Fields

King George's Fields

A beautiful and peaceful spot right in the centre of Barnet with amazing views of London.

Ye Olde Mitre Inne

Ye Olde Mitre Inne

A 17th century coaching inn with an amazing interior. It was here that Charles Dickens took inspiration for parts of Oliver Twist.

Patisserie Joie De Vie

Patisserie Joie De Vie

Stylish and classic patisserie in a prime location on Barnet High Street. Authentic French pastries, sandwiches and savouries, as well as fresh smoothies and milkshakes.

Barnet Museum

Barnet Museum

Celebrating the history of Barnet, with Charles Dickens once one of its more famous visitors.

Everyman Cinema

Everyman Cinema

Converted from the original Odeon cinema, taking the building back to its stunning Art Deco roots. Also beer and burger with your film. #winning

Dudley's

Dudley's

Biggest pancakes you have ever soon. Best. Thing. Ever.

Bel Gelato

Bel Gelato

Here you can taste the best Italian ice cream and sweets, as well as a delicious lunch menu.

Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Who is not busy 25 hours a day in London?! This fantastic gym located inside the Spires Centre is very clean, the trainers are very professional and it's opened 24 hours a day.

Shoecare

Shoecare

Number one!!! This is the best cobblers in London! Very fast, the best customer service, really cheap but high quality and the guy that works here always a massive smile that makes you feel positive!

Old Ford Manor Golf Club

Old Ford Manor Golf Club

A lovely golf course in the heart of Barnet. Great course designed by Harry Colt - Augusta National based. The course is famous and known for its greens.

Room 89

Room 89

A hidden gem just off the main Barnet high street, it is a lifestyle boutique that has very unique vintage items for your home, unusual pieces of jewellery, natural beauty products and really adorable pieces of children's clothing. They also do craft workshops every month with local and very talented craftsmen.

The Spires

The Spires

Benefiting from a facelift, The Spires has never looked better! Plenty of shops and eateries, all under one roof.

Hopscotch

Hopscotch

A traditional sweet shop selling anything and everything related to sweets - paradise!

Moore & Sons

Moore & Sons

A great local butchers with owners that are always willing to help.

Barnet Cafe

Barnet Cafe

The best fry up in the whole of Barnet. Great if you've had too much fun on a Saturday night!

Why not explore the nearby areas of New Barnet, Hadley Wood, Cockfosters, Whetstone, East Barnet, North Finchley, West Finchley, Mill Hill, Southgate and Friern Barnet

"In 1741 Sir Jeremy Sambrook erected an obelisk to the north of Hadley Green at the site where the Earl of Warwick fell in the Battle of Barnet. Cottages and inns formed in a group here and became known as Hadley Highstone."

Sit back and relax in the charming gardens at Old Court House Recreation Ground.

Ben Connolly

Greenhill Gardens is a charming spot with a lake that is perfect for walking the dog...

Ben Connolly

Monken Hadley Common sits on the edge of London and is a fantastic open space with woodland and a lake.

Ben Connolly

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What locals say about Barnet

  1. The Black Horse is great but we're spoilt for choice with lots of pubs and bars in the area. To name a few, The Reks bar, The Arkley Village Inn and Dining and the fully refurbished The Gate are all fantastic too.

  2. The new Bar & Grill restaurant on Church Passage is exciting, and Bel Gelato, the delicious ice cream parlour in Spires shopping centre, opened just in time for the sunny weather.

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About Barnet

Offering a glorious mix of urban and country living, Barnet is a suburban town on the edge of north London. Historically a civil parish of Hertfordshire, Barnet is 11 miles (17 km) north-northwest of Charing Cross. The town is bordered by countryside and Potters Bar, Cockfosters, Totteridge, Whetstone, Boreham Wood and Elstrer. It has great public transport links and the A1 runs along the Barnet Bypass to the west of the town. The town’s also a short distance from the M25. Perhaps not as multicultural as other parts of London, Barnet remains popular with older, more affluent people with grown-up families.

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New Barnet area guide
Hadley Wood area guide
Cockfosters area guide
Whetstone area guide
East Barnet area guide
North Finchley area guide
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Mill Hill area guide
Southgate area guide
Friern Barnet area guide
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