Highgate by Gumjoy

In Georgian times, winter snows could cut Highgate off from London. Although the coming of the railway made travel more reliable, the area retains the air of a country village, with its village green and pond still intact.

The Flask
Dating back to the 15th century, this pub’s floor is said to be level with the cross of St Paul's Cathedral. Good food, Sunday roasts and real ales are served in an atmospheric set of rooms with leaded windows, crowded with regulars.
77 Highgate West Hill N6 6BU
Tel: +44 (0)20 8340 7260

Fisher & Sperr
A classic second-hand bookshop, with a good section specialising in books about London. You will find books on every subject, from philosophy to literature, and turn up rarities - and many bargains, as you browse its shelves.
46 Highgate High Street N6 5JB
Tel: +44 (0)20 8340 7244

Highgate Wood
Pronounced ‘an open space forever’ by the Mayor in 1886, this is a last remnant of the Middlesex Forest that once covered London. A night-time bat walk will introduce you to some of its denizens, which includes foxes, squirrels and birds. The Pavilion Cafe offers snacks in a lovely garden setting.
Muswell Hill Road N10

Highgate Cemetery
This Grade II Listed site holds the graves of Faraday, Karl Marx and George Eliot among many other famous names. Because of its popularity with the living, visitors are strictly regulated. See the website below for full details.
Swain's Lane N6
Tel: +44 (0)20 8340 1834

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Zizzi, Highgate

1 Hampstead Lane
Highgate
London
N6 4RS
(see map at the bottom)

We went to Zizzi the other day and I regretted it. We decided to give Zizzi another chance after last time having a rather poor experience I wont be a making that mistake again.

First time I went to Zizzi I had a pizza, however the pizza is clearly a victim of severe corporate cost-cutting. I ordered a margarita with parma ham however what I actually got was pizza base, tomato paste, and thats about it! There was one tiny blob of ham, yes a blob of ham. This pizza was embarrassingly bad. I was going to send it back however I really did not want to wait another 45minutes.

So on my second visit I decided to avoid the pizza and order the spaghetti carbonnara. The restaurant was completely empty as it was 5pm, yet it still took 40minutes before my meal arrived. When it did arrive I was disappointed yet again by the bland meal. There is nothing special about the food. There is nothing special about the restaurant as a whole.

To top all things off, on both visits we had the most perverted waiter ever. Gumjoy girl is rather attractive there is no denying this however. Is really necessary to gawp on her. When I went to the toilet he pounced. Not acceptable Mr. Waiter man.

But anyways. I wouldn't recommend you eat here UNLESS you click the link below and download the discount coupon. The coupon makes your evening a whole lot cheaper and to be honest that makes it just about bearable

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