Love Local: Archway

Archway Kebab
‘It’s a classic one but a good one. My go-to is the Archway Special, which involves a mixed kebab of chicken and lamb shish cooked over charcoal and served with chips. I was knackered after deliveries, so my friend Siobhan introduced me. It’s proper honest food.’
26 Junction Rd

Archway Road Hill
‘I know it best from doing bike-courier deliveries up there. I like it because it's quite a challenging hill and you're guaranteed a bit of a workout, plus you earn an awesome ride back down. There's another hill round the order that's twice as big if you're feeling brave.’
Archway Rd

The Rug
‘A super-random Persian rug shop that you wouldn't find anywhere other than London. It's one of those local shops that just does one thing and always has done. The best thing about Archway is there's no pretension: what you see is what you get!’
716 Holloway Rd

St John Tavern
‘Great for a pint of Guinness and some oysters. When we were doing the building work for Top Cuvée, this was always the place to go after a long day. They're known for elevated pub classics, if you fancy a banging burger or steak and chips made from scratch, St John has you covered.’
91 Junction Rd

Big Jo Bakery
‘Big Jo is sick. They do great pastries and croissants. Last time I was there they had these little pizzas with anchovies. It's also a restaurant, so you get a full high-end service, rather than a quick ‘in and out’. When they come into Top Cuvée, we hook them up with some drinks and we get the same service back.’
318,326 Hornsey Rd

Clever Mike
‘Clever Mike is a bicycle repair shop; it's the one our couriers recommended and they know where all the best bike shops are. Expect honest service, where they really care.’
456b Hornsey Rd