Downstairs at the King's Head  

 
 
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2 Crouch End Hill, corner of the Broadway, N8 8AA
 
 
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This basement venue underneath Crouch End's King's Head pub runs a popular stand-up comedy club with performances most nights. "In my view, the best comedy club ever" - according to comedian Sean Lock. For full listings please consult www.downstairsatthekingshead.com. The Kalamazooo Klub also hosts acoustic music sets at the venue every second Friday of the month. Check www.kalamazooklub.co.uk for full listings.

 

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Alternative Comedy Clubs nearest Downstairs at the King's Head

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Angel Comedy Club
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
The Camden Head, 2 Camden Passage, Islington, London N1 | 3.1 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
Stand-up comedy every night of the week, with the programme ranging from new comedy talents to well-known TV stalwarts trying out new material. ... More
 
 
 
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The Bill Murray
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
39 Queens Head Street, N1 | 3.1 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
Six years after Angel Comedy first set up a comedy club above a pub in Islington's Camden Passage ... More
 
 
 
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Comedy Cafe
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
66-68 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 4.1 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
Don't let the gaudy red and yellow paint that mutilates the exterior of this fantastic comedy club deter you from gracing its hallowed floors. It may ... More
 
 
 
 
 
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Jacksons Lane Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
269a Archway Road, N6 | 18 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
Housed in a Grade II listed gothic church conversion, this multi-arts, theatre and dance venue in Highgate has a regularly changing programme of live performances including ... More
 
 
 
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Park Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
11 Clifton Terrace, N4 | 21 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The £2.2 million Park Theatre is situated two minutes' walk from Finsbury Park tube station and houses a two-tier 200 seat and a 90 seat theatre, ... More
 
 
 
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Upstairs At The Gatehouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6 | 23 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club. Now ... More
 
 
 
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London International Gallery of Children's Art
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Waterlow Park Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 19 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
This fascinating gallery displays exhibitions of children's art from every corner of the world, including artwork by local youngsters. Moving from their original home, a small ... More
 
 
 
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Highgate Cemetery
London > Attractions > Sights
Swains Lane, N6 | 23 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
Wild woodland Victorian cemetery. Perched at the top of the winding and woody Swain’s Lane, close to Highgate village with its soaring views over the city, Highgate ... More
 
 
 
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Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
Alexandra Palace Way, N22 | 23 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The biggest (it has a total capacity of 1,250) and best permanent ice rink in London, Alexandra Palace Ice Rink within Alexandra Palace is an ideal ... More
 
 
 
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Walter Purkis & Sons
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 The Broadway, Crouch End, N8 | 2 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The century-old smokehouse at the rear of Walter Purkis provides excellent, and reasonably priced, smoked salmon to both branches (the other is in (Muswell Hill) of ... More
 
 
 
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JoJo Maman Bebe, Crouch End
London > Shopping >
47 The Broadway, N8 | 3 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
JoJo Maman Bébé is a one-stop solution for pregnancy and beyond and offers a wide range of stylish maternity wear, adorable babywear and ... More
 
 
 
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Soup Dragon
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
27 Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, N8 | 5 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
This versatile little shop is great for picking up all sorts of pressies for little ones. They offer an exquisite selection of traditional toys, unusual and ... More
 
 
 
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Tootoomoo
London > Restaurants > Pan-Asian restaurants
12 Crouch End Hill, N8 | Same location as Downstairs at the King's Head
Pan-Asian Cuisine... More
 
 
 
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Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
66-68 Crouch End Hill, N8 | 1 minute from Downstairs at the King's Head
Thai Cuisine... More
 
 
 
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Burgers@N8
London > Restaurants >
4 Rose Place, Crouch End, N8 | 2 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The brainchild of Crouch End residents Ali Mehmet and Bob Stamegna, Burgers@N8 not only aims to give diners the best burgers and ... More
 
 
 
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Education near Downstairs at the King's Head

Near Downstairs at the King's Head
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Aga Khan Centre
London > Education > Adult Education
10 Handyside Street, N1C | 2.8 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
A place of education, knowledge, cultural exchange and insight into Muslim civilisations, the Aga Khan Centre brings meeting rooms, an exhibition space and ... More
 
 
 
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Ecole de Mime Corporel Dramatique
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, N19 | 16 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
Only the French could come up with an art form so bizarrely fascinating. Mime is as relaxing as Tai Chi, as healthy as yoga, and as ... More
 
 
 
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Jenius Social
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Unit 8 The Islington Studios, 6 Hornsey Road, N7 | 37 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
Islington cafe-cum-deli Jenius Social isn't just a place to enjoy fine food and carefully sourced balsamic vinegar, artisan chocolates and cured meats. It's also a ... More
 
 
 
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Grenville Gardens Community Allotment Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Grenville Gardens, Grenville Road, N19 | 13 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The Grenville Allotment Garden, found in a part of Grenville Gardens in Islington, have enable the local community to reclaim a part of the garden contaminated ... More
 
 
 
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Waterlow Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 19 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
One of our favourites, this beautiful park occupies a dramatic sloping site overlooking the city and was given to Londoners by Sir Sidney Waterlow as a ... More
 
 
 
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Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Muswell Hill Road, N10 | 22 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
Much of London was once entirely covered by the ancient Forest of Middlesex. The oak, holly, and hornbeam trees of Highgate Woods and Queen's Wood (a ... More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Downstairs at the King's Head

The best pubs near London Downstairs at the King's Head.
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Harringay Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
153 Crouch Hill, N8 | 1 minute from Downstairs at the King's Head
Brothers Ben and Anthony and life long friend Troy fell in love with this old boozer as soon as they laid their eyes on it. Embracing ... More
 
 
 
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The Queen's Pub and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
26 Broadway Parade, N8 | 4 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
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The Old Dairy
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
1-3 Crouch Hill, N4 | 12 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
Located in an area popular with actors and musicians – David Gray bought Dave Stewart's nearby recording studio - The Old Dairy stands on the site ... More
 
 
 
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St Pancras by Searcys Champagne Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
St Pancras International, Euston Road, NW1 | 2.4 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
At 90 metres, The Champagne Bar at St Pancras International is Europe's longest and presents a very glamourous way to start your journey to Paris before ... More
 
 
 
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Two Tribes KX
London > Nightlife > Bars
Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road, N7 | 2.4 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
Two Tribes KX, a brewhouse and taproom in King's Cross, unites craft beer, cutting-edge music and street food in Tileyard Studios, ... More
 
 
 
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The Boogaloo
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, N6 | 16 minutes from Downstairs at the King's Head
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ... More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Downstairs at the King's Head

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Downstairs at the King's Head.
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Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 2.6 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
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Roundhouse
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 2.7 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
Can accommodate up to 1800 people.... More
 
 
 
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Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 2.9 miles from Downstairs at the King's Head
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ... More
 
 
 
 

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