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Regent's Park

Regent's Park

A great day out - boating lake, café and home to London Zoo.

Hook

Hook

An alternative fish and chip restaurant selling a tasty British classic with unusual culinary twists.

Camden Lock

Camden Lock

As well as browsing the market, Camden Lock is a great place to hang out and enjoy the sunset.

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Sherlock Holmes Museum

You can visit the home of Sherlock Holmes, where he did all his detective work with a large drink and a pipe!

The York & Albany

The York & Albany

Superb cocktails and excellent food right by Regent's Park.

The Blues Kitchen

The Blues Kitchen

This American themed restaurant is fantastic! Not only is the food very tasty, but the atmosphere is electric - live music on a Friday and Saturday and distinctive tasting cocktails draw in a big crowd.

L'Absinthe Brasserie

L'Absinthe Brasserie

A real lunchtime treat, this restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere also operates as a cafe and deli.

Shaka Zulu

Shaka Zulu

A little taste of Africa. Great ambience, incredible South African Zulu statues and if that doesn't win you over, the all day 2-4-1 cocktails will!

Orange Juice Stall

Orange Juice Stall

A small stall based on Camden High street offering freshly squeezed orange juice, either bitter, sweet or sour. The sweet oranges are amazing!

Camden Market

Camden Market

Wandering through one of the many stalls in Camden Market, there's always something to catch the eye!

inSpiral

inSpiral

Serving organic food and drink ideal for a quick brunch. Wholesome meals, delicious salads and a variety of smoothies that are nice too.

Côte

Côte

Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner in French-style interiors. They do a fantastic set menu too, which is a real bargain.

The Underworld

The Underworld

One of the best venues for rock and metal bands and club nights opposite Camden Town Underground Station.

Camden Coffee Shop

Camden Coffee Shop

Coffee beans from a lovely old man who roasts the beans himself and has done for decades. He will also grind them for you...

Anima e Cuore

Anima e Cuore

From the outside, Anima e Cuore looks like a gelateria and café, but this teeny tiny restaurant serves amazing Italian food at a very reasonable price. The menu is read by the waiters and changed daily. It books up very fast and it's BYOB!

Why not explore the nearby areas of Regent's Park, Camden, Euston, Fitzrovia, Marylebone, Bloomsbury, St John's Wood, Kentish Town, King's Cross and Soho

"The first modern zoo in the world was established in Regent's Park in 1828. It served as an educational space, as opposed to the ostentatious menageries that existed before."

With its vibrant atmosphere day and night, Camden is one of London's most popular destinations.

Samuel Burke

The handsome architecture around Regent's Park enhances the prestige of the area.

Charles Cutting

The canals bring a country feel to this central part of London round Regent's Park.

Charles Cutting

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What locals say about NW1

  1. Primrose Hill is an excellent place to work, relax and exercise especially if you work for yourself. Lovely neighbourhood

  2. Nothing beats a nice long walk around Regent's Park

  3. Central located, regent park

  4. Both peace and busy are a 5 minute walk

  5. I love living here because of the number of young people who come to this place, the coexistence of a lot of trends and together with the million pubs and markets

  6. Centrally located, with Bloomsbury and Camden on each end, and with great connection across the whole of the capital.

  7. It's near to Regents Park

  8. Camden Town never disappoints, it feels like there's always a new bar or restaurant to discover! Camden Market is second to none for exploration and finding unique, quirky items on craft stalls, and not forgetting the amazing food hall!!

  9. Slap bang between the most exciting Camden Lock market... All types of people from the whole world visit , never, ever boring... AND 5 minutes the other way.. The most beautiful heathland.. Hampstead Heath. How lucky to live here.

  10. Nestled between the vibrancy of central London and the cultural explosion that is Camden with green spaces of Regent Park and unrivalled transport connections entertainment is never far away.

About NW1

NW1 is the postcode district in North West London incorporating the areas of Marylebone (part), Euston, Regent's Park, Camden Town, Somers Town, Primrose Hill (part), Gospel Oak (part) and Lisson Grove (part) and is covered by the Camden and Westminster local authorities.

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Euston area guide
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Marylebone area guide
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