Finsbury Park Hints and Tips

The Starling Voices North are coming to Finsbury Park this September!

Find out more about the area and all it has to offer below!

Finsbury Park

Named after its beautiful Victorian parkland, Finsbury Park is a cosmopolitan, urban area to the north of central London. Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium is nearby. It sits within the London boroughs of Islington, Haringey and Hackney.

How to get there

Finsbury Park is a travel hub, with its two tube lines, multiple bus routes and many National Rail lines arriving and departing from its station. Part of the East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross, it’s possible to travel to Peterborough and Cambridge, as well as using taking the Thameslink to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. It’s also an interchange with the Piccadilly and Victoria Lines, getting passengers quickly into central London and beyond.

What to do there

The grounds at Finsbury Park are extensive and host a large amount of events, performances and festivals. There’s a cafe, children’s play area, lake and beautiful features such as the Mackenzie Garden, which is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by!

Walks

The Parkland Walk is definitely worth checking out! It follows the course of the old railway that ran between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace. The four and a half miles provides tranquillity and a chance to enjoy a green environment in the very heart of the city.

It is London's longest Local Nature Reserve and supports a remarkable range of habitats and wildlife. Over two hundred species of wild flower have been recorded and it is probably the only place in Haringey where orchids rub shoulders with dandelions, and ivy clambers up fig trees.

Cafes

For a great cup of coffee in the area, head to Blighty Coffee, sustainable coffee roasters who have been sourcing, roasting and serving organic coffee since 2013.

Quirky and fun, The Front Room Cafe serves delicious homemade food in a cool, relaxed environment.

Theatre

Check out the Park Theatre, a fantastic neighbourhood arts space with plenty on offer. There’s also a buzzing bar and an eclectic programme.

Pubs

Head to the Faltering Fullback! This hidden gem has an intriguing interior and an outdoor area for a catch up before choir!

Locals describe The Black Stock as the best pub in Finsbury Park. Want to see why? Check it out!

The WB Yeats N4 has its own collection of board games, good food and good company! It’s also a stone’s throw from where the Starling Voices North rehearse!

Restaurants

Visit Dotori for a Japanese feast with vegan options

Sample some Ethiopian delicacies at Hamer.

Quick Bites

Don’t miss a visit to the Happening Bagel Bakery to fuel up before choir!

For a quick bite, grab a Turkish Kebab from neighbourhood stalwart E Mono

Other social hotspots

A new seven-screen Picturehouse cinema is opening soon in Finsbury Park, complete with a Members’ Bar. Perfect for a pre- or post-rehearsal drink, or a screening of a new movie release! It’s also just around the corner from Rowan’s, if you fancy ten pin bowling or a spot of karaoke with your choir mates.

Sing, Have Fun and Meet New People!

We couldn’t finish a guide to Finsbury Park without mentioning the newest addition to the area - Starling Voices North! Check out the vocal group from Starling Arts, and be part of a choir with a focus on community, wellbeing and making an amazing sound! Sign up here!

What other gems are there in the Finsbury Park area? Share them below!