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The Best of Green Lanes

Green Lanes is basically my second home; my three best friends live there so I'm pretty much in the area all the time. It's one of my favorite areas in London and I think if you don't know about it it's time to get to know. Expect to find quirky bars and the best of London's Turkish restaurants in this jam packed place. I've decided to write about my two favorite bars, along with my two favorite restaurants and two of the best green spaces in lovely London. 

Kick starting with my three fave bars along Green Lanes...

1) Brouhaha 
You gotta laugh at the title but this small bar makes a fantastic cocktail and date spot. It's got a roof terrace which is incredible in summer, however it shuts at 8pm so get there early to enjoy the sunset and a cocktail. They also have a sushi restaurant in the back which is delicious and affordable. I think they've made a genius decision there: cocktails and sushi- what could be better? 

2) Bun and Bar
This place serves my favorite cocktail in the whole of London: the Basil Sour. It's got the aromas of basil and gin and is oh so tasty. Another great bar for cocktails and reasonably priced ranging between £6-8. My one issue with this place is that I don't think the food is great so I would only come here for drinks. However, if you stick to the drinks then you're in good hands and a good night. 

Now onto the food... 

1) Selale
This has to be my favorite restaurant along Green Lanes. You're given complimentary salad, hummus and tsatziki and it makes the best start to a great meal. The menu is huge and offers Pides (Turkish Pizza), salads, fish and succulent melt in the mouth kebabs. I would recommend getting a small Lamb shish. The lamb is so tender and goes so well with the salad that they give you. After divulging in an incredible kebab you're given a free desert and Turkish tea; it makes the perfect end to a lovely meal. 

2) Antepliler 
Another Turkish restaurant, but for me that's what Green Lanes is all about. I think the quality of the meat is better here and lets face it, that's what its all about when you want a kebab. I would suggest going with a big group of people so that you can get the meat platter and give it all a try. It's a great deal for your money coming to about £30 for piles of meat. Expect chicken shish, chicken donner, lamb shish, lamb donner and ribs. Yum!

As I said Green Lanes is a busy place so it can be nice to take a breather sometimes and luckily there are two fantastic green spaces near by.

1) Finsbury Park
Host of Wireless festival, Finsbury Park is surprisingly big and a great place to go for a walk or a sunbath. It's nice to step away from the business surrounding it and enjoy the nature for a bit. There's also a small cafe by the pond where you can watch swans and have a cuppa.

2) The Woodberry Wetlands
This really is one of London's gems. Recently renovated and open to the public you can walk around these reservoirs while enjoying views of the surrounding sky scrapers. You can also see the shard in the distance while you sit relaxing in the cafe overlooking the reservoir. 

So that's it, the very best of Green Lanes. This is an area that's very dear to my heart and I think it deserves a bit of credit for how great it is. 


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