Welcome to London x London’s Kentish Town Guide: your guide to the best bars, restaurants and things to do in this North London neighbourhood.
Kentish Town sits in the London Borough of Camden, just north of Camden Town itself, bordering Tufnell Park and Gospel Oak.
From pastel-hued mews streets to a music venue that’s hosted half of rock history, Kentish Town has more going on than its quiet reputation suggests.
Overlooked by most visitors and quietly loved by the people who live there, this is North London at its most character-filled.
Kentish Town sits just north of Camden, and it’s easy to dismiss on a first pass, but the area has a genuine pedigree. Karl Marx lived at 46 Grafton Terrace from 1856, and George Orwell is believed to have lodged here too.
Musically, the area punches well above its size. Once a hub of piano manufacturing, it’s now home to the O2 Forum, a venue that’s hosted a genuine who’s who of touring acts over the decades.
Understated North London, musical heritage and colourful backstreets
