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Hi everyone,

I’m putting together a local guide for the upcoming Arsenal Parade and CL final weekend.

This will be involving:
Things to do.
Places to visit - eat and drink.
Tips etc

This will primarily focus on the area in and around Finsbury Park and also would preferably highlight our small / independent businesses.

We’re expecting hundreds of thousands to visit the area and thought it would be a good idea to direct them towards some of our favourite places and give them our support too.

Would love to hear everyone’s picks and recommendations

Thanks in advance and see you at the parade 🔴⚪️🎉

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/finsburypark_focus?igsh=cmxmNmE0ZzV2M2Jp&utm_source=qr

Edit: a few picks from me.

Where to eat:
Hiden
Hanoi Pho
Palmryas Kitchen
Pizzeria Pappagone

Food Markets:
Junction
Nags Head and Upper Place

Drinks:
Someday
Worlds End
Fullback
WB Yeats
Stapleton
Blackstock
Oak N4
89 Social

Etc

Coffee and Sweat Treats:
Boulangerie Bon Matin
Athenian Bakery
Frame

Visit:
North Banksy Tunnel
Parkland Walk
Finsbury Park
Gillespie Nature Reserve

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We play on quality 3G pitches around:

📍 Barnard Park
📍 Highbury Fields
📍 Tufnell Park
📍 Rosemary Gardens
📍 Whittington Park

⚽ Games are usually £5 per player
🟡 Fresh bibs + footballs provided
🙌 All levels welcome

The group is growing nicely and the aim is to build a solid football community with good games, good vibes and reliable players for weekly matches and future games 👍

Feel free to DM me if interested ⚽ or if you have any questions 👍

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If anyone’s interested, dm me and I’ll send over the group link.

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