Three big reasons to explore Edgware

In celebration of our newest episode of our podcast ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ we take a closer look at this north London spot
Photograph: Coco London
Photograph: Coco London
Written by Time Out. Paid for by FREENOW
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No matter how long you’ve lived in London, we guarantee there’s no way you’ve explored every corner of the capital. We’ve all got our fave neighbourhoods – but why not branch out from time to time? That’s what our podcast, ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ – sponsored by FREENOW – is all about: going hard on local pride, and encouraging all you esteemed listeners to check out new areas. Each week, a prominent Londoner takes Time Out editor Joe Mackertich on a tour through an area of the capital that means a lot to them. And in this week’s episode, comedian Paul Chowdhry shows Joe around Edgware in north London.

Keen to check it out? Zipping around the capital is easy with FREENOW, the mobility super app. Thanks to FREENOW, you can choose between four modes of transport in one handy app: private rides, black cabs, eScooters and eBikes. The podcast is packed with great recommendations on things to do in Edgware. But first, check out three reasons why we love it, too… 

Listen to ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ now

1. It’s a great place to indulge your dessert craving after hours

There’s nothing like a sweet treat after a long day, and tiny, independent creperie and maison fondée Coco London delivers up the goods with favourites such as ‘Baby I’m Worth It’, a delicious chocolate, strawberry and pistachio confection, on your choice of waffle, crepe or American pancakes, served up from 3pm until late, Tuesdays to Sundays. They’ve only been open since December 2022, but already, the cute half-timbered hut on the high street has become a place of pilgrimage for chocoholics.

Did you know? You can get to Edgware even faster by booking a black cab on FREENOW. These vehicles are permitted to use the bus lane, making your journey nice and quick. Nice one!

2. Even the cakes are visual masterpieces – and vegan

Steadily elevating sweet vegan bakes into an art form, Edgware gem Eat’s Healthy dishes up beautifully crafted vegan, gluten and refined-sugar-free cakes that can be delivered to your door, or, if you are feeling generous, that of a lucky recipient. With a robustly top-notch five star rating, the cakes are not just Insta-worthy, easy on the eye , the company’s many customers rave about the flavour and quality of the patisserie as well.

3. And if making music is your fave art form, you’ll be right at home

Where would a musician, or aspiring garage band be without instruments? Confined to spoken word nights and beatbox competitions forever more, that’s where. Fortunately, legendary local store for more than 30 years, Edgware Music on Station Road has the axe to fit whatever you want to grind. Aside from assorted Les Pauls, Fenders and vintage Rickenbackers, that cover budgets that range from basic riffs to full-on Bohemian Rhapsody, they also offer a range of services including amp repairs and guitar restringing. 

Did you know? On average, your private ride or black cab is just six minutes away with FREENOW

Get there with FREENOW

We are proud to have FREENOW on board as the sponsor of ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’. Us Londoners are used to convenience – so why settle for anything else when you can choose between four different modes of transport in one handy app? FREENOW is the mobility super app that gets you where you need to be. And it’s not just in London: you can use FREENOW in cities across the UK and Europe. 

Listen to ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ now

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