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has been decimated and rebuilt countless times, always retaining the Nor-
man architectural influence.
Where to eat
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- A rich diversity of international street food stalls fill
Exmouth Market
on weekday lunchtimes, offering authentic and hearty bowls of Ghanaian,
Turkish, Bengali, Mexican, and everything in between.
Between Farringdon
and Angel Underground stations.
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For stuffing your face with international food and gazing at the canal,
you can't beat the food stalls at
Camden Lock Market
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- The food stalls at
Camden Stables Market
are better quality than those
at Camden Lock, serving steak sandwiches, roasted pork, and a fusion of in-
ternational and British cuisine. It's more expensive though and you get less
food.
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- A less tourist orientated grilled steak can be found at the
Camden
Brasserie,
the restaurant filled with the chatter of local residents.
9-11
Jamestown Rd.
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- Take a walk from
Angel to Upper Street
and you'll pass over 20
cafes and restaurants, with another bunch dotted down the side streets.
There's no bad establishments here, and the assortment of pub grub, interna-
tional cuisine, organic sandwiches, and fresh coffee should please anyone.
Standouts include the cosy French
Le Mercury
, super cheap
The Afghan
Kitchen
, and massive Mexican portions at
Tortilla
.
Where to drink and party
As you leave Central London the men in suits are replaced by an alternative crowd, and the
trendy wine bars become underground pubs with live music. Camden is a local Londoner's
night out, with a huge selection of pubs and a good smattering of live music. Venues are
small and intimate and the crowds can be decidedly alternative. Then there's an eclectic
collection of clubs in the surrounding area to keep the weekend party going until 6am.
