Coal Drops Yard

You'll find yourself wandering through soaring brick arches and exposed beams at this sprawling food and retail destination tucked behind King's Cross. The whole thing's housed in a pair of beautifully converted Victorian coal drops—hence the name—with the kind of industrial charm that makes North London feel like it's actually got a soul. It's busier than anywhere you'd probably call undiscovered, but the sheer range of decent independent restaurants and bars means there's always something worth your while, whether you're after proper pizza, craft cocktails or just somewhere to kill an afternoon with a coffee and a browse through the boutiques.