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Richtung von Kings Cross | Anfahrt vom Flughafen | Verbindung zum Diagramm | Local Information | London Walks | London Events Cheap, tasty Thai food. The real bonus is that you can bring your own booze! Frequented by local students and artists. Great atmosphere. It is located at 181 King's Cross Road, Approx. 5 minutes walks from Ashlee House. For the hippest bars near to Ashlee House please see the For great food suggestions near to Ashlee House please see the 
St Pancras, the magnificent terminus of the Midland Railway, opened in 1876.
The arch of the glass-and-iron train shed spans 240 feet and is over 100 feet high at its apex. This superb construction was an outstanding feat of Victorian engineering. when it was completed the roof was the largest in the world. The complex housed the old Midland Grand Hotel, which in its heyday was one of the most opulent in London.
In 2007 it will become the terminus of the high-speed Channel Tunnel Rail Link to Paris and the hotel will be refurbished. In the mean time walking tours of the building are still running. It is located next to Kings Cross station. Approx 2 minutes walk from Ashlee House.The British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world's greatest libraries. It is the largest public building constructed in the UK in the 20th century. The collection includes 150 million items. Treasures include: the Magna Carta, Leonardo da Vinci's Notebook, The Times first edition from 18 March 1788 and Beatles manuscripts. Approx 3 minutes walk from Ashlee House.Chapel Market
Chapel Market is one of London's most traditional and liveliest street markets.
At its best at the weekend, Chapel Market specializes in good value fruit and vegetable stalls. the fish stalls are the finest in the area and there are also stalls offering bargain household goods and cheap clothes.
Chapel Market boasts one of London's few remaining pie and mash shop, a traditional Cockney favorite. Located on Chapel Street, Angel. Appox 10 minutes walk from Ashlee House. The Lamb's Tavern
The pub was built in the 1720's and is a fine example of a Victorian pub.
Inside, above the U-shaped counter, are rare snob screens. These small pivoting panels of etched glass were positioned at head height to conceal drinker's identity. It is located on Lamb's Conduit Street. Approx. 10 minutes walk from Ashlee House.The Fryers Delight Fish & Chip Shop
Fryer's Delight is a fish and chip shop. It was established in 1973 and was voted the best fish and chip shop in central London by Harden's. Customers vary from office staff and taxi drivers to TV celebrities. It is located at 19 Theobald's Road. Approx. 15 minutes walk from Ashlee House.Beano Traditional English Café
A traditional greasy spoon cafe. The tea is strong enough to stand a spoon, the
rashers are crisp and the bread is never, ever organic brown wholemeal!
House special at Beano's is gargantuan sausages, mushrooms, bubble and squeak, tomatoes, hash browns, beans, two slices and tea (£3.20). It is located at 6 Caledonian Road, right near Kings Cross Station. 2 minutes walk from Ashlee House.Paolina Café & Thai Restaurant
Tony's Hemp Corner
Organic hemp foods, clothing and herbal remedies. Run by an eccentric Scot, who only opens the shop when he feels like it! Great for quick and healthy lunches. Located at 10 Caledonian Road, 2 minutes walk from Ashlee House.
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