Kentish Town news

The Robin in Crouch Hill has been named on The Telegraph's list of the country's best pubs

These three north London pubs have made the list of England's top 500 boozers

Rōti Modern Mediterranean has kitchens in Kentish Town and Shoreditch.

Rōti Modern Mediterranean has kitchens in Kentish Town and Shoreditch.

We tried a big-flavour Med food delivery service - and one dish 'was the best ever'

Chris Harrington and Aimee Brown refurbished The Lord Southampton in Kentish Town and their efforts have now won a pub design award from CAMRA

Chris Harrington and Aimee Brown refurbished The Lord Southampton in Kentish Town and their efforts have now won a pub design award from CAMRA

Neglected 175-year-old pub returned to its former glory by couple scoops design award

Little Green Street in Kentish Town is a surprising throwback to the Georgian era in an otherwise Victorian suburb.

Little Green Street in Kentish Town is a surprising throwback to the Georgian era in an otherwise Victorian suburb.

The north London area with Michelin nods and Sir Keir Starmer's favourite pub

Artists impression of Finch fleeing the crime

Artists impression of Finch fleeing the crime

The forgotten Victorian murder that shocked Kentish Town

Woo Tang is serving hot broths, crisp kimchi and tender beef, calling it the ultimate comfort food.

Woo Tang is serving hot broths, crisp kimchi and tender beef, calling it the ultimate comfort food.

New Korean restaurant serving 'ultimate comfort food' opens in north London

Mike Critchley has written a book about his 42 year 'never ending pub crawl' around the British Isles - and named three in north London.

Mike Critchley has written a book about his 42 year 'never ending pub crawl' around the British Isles - and named three in north London.

'I've been on a 42 year pub crawl and these are the best boozers in north London'

Luca Meola with old family photos on the wall at Rossella which opens in Muswell Hill in early May.

Luca Meola with old family photos on the wall at Rossella which opens in Muswell Hill in early May.

'My grandad sold ice-cream on Hampstead Heath - now I'm opening my dream restaurant'

Artist render of how the bar at Rossella in Muswell Hill will look when it opens in May.

Artist render of how the bar at Rossella in Muswell Hill will look when it opens in May.

First images reveal how new Italian restaurant coming to Muswell Hill could look

Med Sallah opened at the start of March in Kentish Town Road serving Malyasian traditional dishes.

Med Sallah opened at the start of March in Kentish Town Road serving Malyasian traditional dishes.

Malaysian street food restaurant serving 'claypot' dishes opens in Kentish Town

Landlord Dan Maiden and his partner Nancy Wild are retiring and selling up the freehold of The Fiddler's Elbow in Kentish Town.

Landlord Dan Maiden and his partner Nancy Wild are retiring and selling up the freehold of The Fiddler's Elbow in Kentish Town.

Landlord of 'iconic' music venue on sale for £1.75m hopes new owner 'lives dream'

Actors Ed Franklin and Celeste Dodwell opened their bookshop Funny Weather Books just over two months ago.

Actors Ed Franklin and Celeste Dodwell opened their bookshop Funny Weather Books just over two months ago.

'We wanted our bright yellow bookshop to feel like walking into someone's home'

Computer-generated images of the planned neighbourhood space at the former Palace Cinema in Prince of Wales Road.

Computer-generated images of the planned neighbourhood space at the former Palace Cinema in Prince of Wales Road.

Planning and development

'Cherished landmark' former cinema given green light for refurb

The Royal Veterinary College's animal hospital in Camden Town is warning of four cases of potentially life-threatening parvovirus among young dogs in Kentish Town and Tufnell Park.

The Royal Veterinary College's animal hospital in Camden Town is warning of four cases of potentially life-threatening parvovirus among young dogs in Kentish Town and Tufnell Park.

Vets warn of life-threatening virus among north London dogs

The Fiddler's Elbow is on the market for £1.75m with the upper floors described as a development opportunity.

The Fiddler's Elbow is on the market for £1.75m with the upper floors described as a development opportunity.

'Save our venue' - Legendary north London music pub listed for sale

South Kentish Town station was open between 1907 and 1924 and inspired a story about a passenger who got off at the abandoned platform and never got out.

South Kentish Town station was open between 1907 and 1924 and inspired a story about a passenger who got off at the abandoned platform and never got out.

The abandoned Tube station that inspired a 'lost passenger' legend

Omar Shah ahead of the launch of his French Filipino bistro, Belly, in Kentish Town Road.

Omar Shah ahead of the launch of his French Filipino bistro, Belly, in Kentish Town Road.

This Kentish Town restaurant has just been added to the Michelin Guide

Kentish Town mother of two Philippa Found has published a book of love confessions called It's Complicated.

Kentish Town mother of two Philippa Found has published a book of love confessions called It's Complicated.

Valentine's Day

Billboard love confessions bust the myths behind Valentine's Day

Livia Palmiero has opened Wild IS Earth microbrewery and kombucha bar in her parents' former Italian patisserie.

Livia Palmiero has opened Wild IS Earth microbrewery and kombucha bar in her parents' former Italian patisserie.

'I turned our family Italian cafe into a kombucha bar serving healthy drinks'

The Pocket in Canonbury Lane opened in spring 2025 and is owned by the same people behind The Southampton Arms in Kentish Town.

The Pocket in Canonbury Lane opened in spring 2025 and is owned by the same people behind The Southampton Arms in Kentish Town.

'We do what works' - Islington pub with piano and pie counter earns Camra award

A young DJ left the Think&Do Swap in Kentish Town with a record player (Image: Debbie Bourne)

A young DJ left the Think&Do Swap in Kentish Town with a record player (Image: Debbie Bourne)

'Why I believe love actually is all around in Camden this new year'

A proposed development for Regis Road in Kentish Town includes film studios and tower blocks (Image: Alice Brown)

A proposed development for Regis Road in Kentish Town includes film studios and tower blocks (Image: Alice Brown)

Climate Emergency Camden

'Film studio and homes plans are unnecessary, cramped and damage the environment'

Aaron Kossoff and girlfriend Jo Clarke feature in food influencer Milly Kenny-Ryder's book of Britain's Best Bakeries at their family bakery in Kentish Town Road.

Aaron Kossoff and girlfriend Jo Clarke feature in food influencer Milly Kenny-Ryder's book of Britain's Best Bakeries at their family bakery in Kentish Town Road.

The UK's best bakeries have been named and 11 are in north London

Ribbon cutting with Co-op area manager Azad Hafiz; manager Ladislava Jurkova; children from Kentish Town CE Primary school; Cllr Jenny Headlay Wells and Co Op staff

Ribbon cutting with Co-op area manager Azad Hafiz; manager Ladislava Jurkova; children from Kentish Town CE Primary school; Cllr Jenny Headlay Wells and Co Op staff

First look inside 'transformed' Kentish Town supermarket

A whole range of items can be borrowed at a Library of Things (Image: Debbie Bourne)

A whole range of items can be borrowed at a Library of Things (Image: Debbie Bourne)

The library where you can borrow useful things instead of buying them

Bridget Galton tried the Sunday roast at The Parakeet in Kentish Town which was named in The Good Food Guide's list of 100 top UK pubs this month.

Bridget Galton tried the Sunday roast at The Parakeet in Kentish Town which was named in The Good Food Guide's list of 100 top UK pubs this month.

Is this Sunday pub roast north London's best - and most popular?

Police have arrested two men within the last week

Police have arrested two men within the last week

Metropolitan Police

Arrests after 'series of burglaries and drug offences' in Kentish Town and Chalk Farm

Tom Arden (left) lost out to fellow contestant Jasmine Mitchell in the final of The Great British Bake Off last night on Channel 4.

Tom Arden (left) lost out to fellow contestant Jasmine Mitchell in the final of The Great British Bake Off last night on Channel 4.

The Great British Bake Off

North Londoner Tom pipped to star baker crown in tense Bake Off finale

Aldi to open new Kentish Town store as part of UK-wide expansion

Aldi to open new Kentish Town store as part of UK-wide expansion

Aldi announces plans to open in Camden before Christmas

Tom Arden (centre) from North London is up against Aaron and Jasmine in tonight's final of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.

Tom Arden (centre) from North London is up against Aaron and Jasmine in tonight's final of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.

The Great British Bake Off

North Londoner Tom is vying to be Great British Bake Off winner tonight

The Parakeet in Kentish Town, The Eagle in Farringdon Road, and The Tamil Crown in Islington have all made it onto The Good Food Guide's list of the UK's top 100 pubs.

The Parakeet in Kentish Town, The Eagle in Farringdon Road, and The Tamil Crown in Islington have all made it onto The Good Food Guide's list of the UK's top 100 pubs.

Three north London pubs named among the UK's best by Good Food Guide

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley recently visited the London Assembly (Image: PA)

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley recently visited the London Assembly (Image: PA)

'Front counter at police station will stay open - but can we trust Met officers?'

Tanzi Ellison and Jean-Francois Pioc are the Anglo-French couple behind Kentish Town neighbourhood bistro Patron - and it's

Tanzi Ellison and Jean-Francois Pioc are the Anglo-French couple behind Kentish Town neighbourhood bistro Patron - and it's

Meet the charming couple behind restaurant that is 'a slice of Paris in Kentish Town'

Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh leaving Woolwich Crown Court

Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh leaving Woolwich Crown Court

Prosecutors appeal decision to drop terror case against Kneecap rapper

Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidhleaving Woolwich Crown Court where the terrorism case against him was thrown out

Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidhleaving Woolwich Crown Court where the terrorism case against him was thrown out

Kentish Town terror case against Kneecap rapper thrown out after technical error

Advertising entrepreneur Tom Arden is through to the fourth round of The Great British Bake Off and won praise from judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood last week for his showstopper made out of pecan cinnamon rolls.

Advertising entrepreneur Tom Arden is through to the fourth round of The Great British Bake Off and won praise from judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood last week for his showstopper made out of pecan cinnamon rolls.

Meet the North London GBBO contestant who earned a Hollywood handshake

The Grafton closed its doors suddenly in June but reopened in early September under fresh management following a new paint job.

The Grafton closed its doors suddenly in June but reopened in early September under fresh management following a new paint job.

Pub that's 'a jewel in Kentish Town' reopens with fresh new look

Lloyd Lee of Yoo Capital and Simon Lear of Camden Film Quarter launching their masterplan in September 2024.

Lloyd Lee of Yoo Capital and Simon Lear of Camden Film Quarter launching their masterplan in September 2024.

Planning and development

Fresh designs shared for ambitious £1 billion 'Camden Film Quarter'

Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh (centre blue cap) arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court

Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh (centre blue cap) arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court

Kneecap rapper arrives at court on Kentish Town terror charge greeted by supporters

The Gipsy Queen in Malden Road Kentish Town reopened in late July as The Gipsy Queen Tavern.

The Gipsy Queen in Malden Road Kentish Town reopened in late July as The Gipsy Queen Tavern.

Popular Kentish Town pub reopens under new management

Kentish Town and Marylebone police counters set to close under Met cuts

Kentish Town and Marylebone police counters set to close under Met cuts

Metropolitan Police

Kentish Town among north London police stations to lose front desk in Met Police cuts

A protest against Camden Council's plans for the West Kentish Town estate took place on July 21

A protest against Camden Council's plans for the West Kentish Town estate took place on July 21

Fears that new estate towers up to 15 storeys tall will 'overwhelm' Kentish Town

Health club chain Pure Gym has applied to install new signage at the site in Kentish Town Road where supermarket giant Lidl shut up shop in February 2024.

Health club chain Pure Gym has applied to install new signage at the site in Kentish Town Road where supermarket giant Lidl shut up shop in February 2024.

New replacement for Kentish Town Lidl revealed

George Orwell lived in Lawford Road, Kentish Town, where he wrote much of his novel Keep The Aspidistra Flying. The street features in the novel as Willowbed Road.

George Orwell lived in Lawford Road, Kentish Town, where he wrote much of his novel Keep The Aspidistra Flying. The street features in the novel as Willowbed Road.

The North London street where 1984 author lived - and what he thought of it

Fiona Bell (left) and Michelina Caliendo-Sear (right) with their cup for winning 2023 Ice-Cream Parlour of the Year. They have announced plans to close the shop in September.

Fiona Bell (left) and Michelina Caliendo-Sear (right) with their cup for winning 2023 Ice-Cream Parlour of the Year. They have announced plans to close the shop in September.

Award-winning ice-cream parlour closes 'on a high as London's number one'

Ali Harbi Ali (left) was discharged by terror prevention agency Prevent after one session. Seven years later, he murdered Southend MP Sir David Amess

Ali Harbi Ali (left) was discharged by terror prevention agency Prevent after one session. Seven years later, he murdered Southend MP Sir David Amess

Sir David Amess

Terror watchdog called MP's killer 'great' and shut case after one session

A visualisation of how West Kentish Town Estate might look once its redevelopment is complete

A visualisation of how West Kentish Town Estate might look once its redevelopment is complete

North London estate set to be demolished and rebuilt over 20-year period

The Grafton in Kentish Town closed its doors suddenly amid rumours that it will reopen under new management following a refurbishment.

The Grafton in Kentish Town closed its doors suddenly amid rumours that it will reopen under new management following a refurbishment.

Award-winning pub closes suddenly - amid rumours it will reopen

Kenwood House is the destination of a five-mile walk from King's Cross (Image: Des Garrahan)

Kenwood House is the destination of a five-mile walk from King's Cross (Image: Des Garrahan)

Des Garrahan, Inner London Ramblers

Fascinating walk visits two places one of London's historic hidden rivers is revealed

Police would like to speak to this man

Police would like to speak to this man

British Transport Police

Man 'sexually assaults' woman on Northern line near Highgate

Urban Chocolatier in Kentish Town

Urban Chocolatier in Kentish Town

Dessert parlour granted late licence despite warning of 'drugged up people'

People take part in a demonstration at Trafalgar Square in support of Palestine Action on June 23

People take part in a demonstration at Trafalgar Square in support of Palestine Action on June 23

Israel Hamas War

'Ban on pro-Palestine group criminalises those standing against killing'

The Urban Chocolatier hopes to stay open until 2am in Kentish Town Road but has run into several objections from locals

The Urban Chocolatier hopes to stay open until 2am in Kentish Town Road but has run into several objections from locals

Chocolate shop wants to stay open until 2am - but not if neighbours get their way

A supporter of Kneecap's Liam Og O Hannaidh oustide Westminster Magistrates' Court, where the rapper is appearing charged with a terrorism offence

A supporter of Kneecap's Liam Og O Hannaidh oustide Westminster Magistrates' Court, where the rapper is appearing charged with a terrorism offence

Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with message of support for rapper due in court