Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Finchley is a large district of north London, England, in the London Borough of Barnet. Finchley is on high ground, 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Charing Cross. “
In Finchley Central, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Finchley Central? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Finchley Central to help you decide to move in there.
Museums & Galleries nearby
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Finchley Central through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stephens Collection | 17 East End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Finchley Central. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Finchley Central.
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Pubs in the area
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Finchley Central. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Finchley Central
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher In The Rye | 317 Regents Park Road Finchley N3 1DP | Shop conversion which opened in 1994 by Regent Inns, acquired from Faucet Inns in 2017 by managed pub company Stonegate. It is now one of their ‘City Tavern’ pubs offering. Spacious interior in several connecting areas across the front, with a comfy snug on the right and more room behind on the left. Contemporary decor with exposed brickwork and grey panelling. Poker night Monday, quiz night Thursday, karaoke Friday once a month. Check for happy hour offers. |
| Finchley Manor Tennis Squash & Health Club | Lyndhurst Gardens Finchley N3 1TD | Established in 1881. The bar is for members only and regularly sells Bombardier cask ale. |
| Joiners | 51 Ballards Lane Finchley N3 1XP | Large pub with front conservatory and rear courtyard. Loud, vibrant and busy. Sports are screened throughout the pub as well as the outside. Next to Tesco. Refurbed in 2013, Now one cask ale available, normally Doom Bar. No cider on handpump but keg available.. |
| King of Prussia | 363 Regents Park Road Finchley N3 1DH | A short walk from Finchley Central,located on the ground floor of Winston House. Mainly keg beer on offer, but check out the left side of the back bar; there is sometimes one or two ales on tap, not handpump. |
In Finchley Central, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Finchley Central offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
What kind of gyms are there in Finchley Central?
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Finchley Central.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
The types of restaurants
Finchley Central has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catcher in the Rye | 317 Regents Park Road, London | 4.3 | 892 |
| Vynam | 371 Regents Park Road, London | 4.3 | 362 |
| Rani Vegetarian | 7 Long Lane, London | 4.3 | 575 |
| KFC Finchley – Ballards Lane | 89A Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 423 |
| The House Restaurant | 24 Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 359 |
| Quirinale | 35 Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Tintico | 2-4 Station Road, London | 4.3 | 501 |
| Falafel Feast | 377 Regents Park Road, London | 4.3 | 182 |
| Pepe’s | 22 Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 375 |
| Taro – Finchley Central | 356 Regents Park Road, London | 4.3 | 232 |
| Izgara Finchley | 11 Hendon Lane, London | 4.3 | 699 |
| FINCHLEY KITCHEN | 323 Regents Park Road, London | 4.3 | 320 |
| Two Brothers Fish Restaurant | Regents Park Road, London | 4.3 | 539 |
| Falafel Bar Finchley | 3 Long Lane, London | 4.3 | 239 |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 4.3 | 136 |
| Ahir Lorenzos | 298 Nether Street, London | 4.3 | 256 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 128 Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 147 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Ballards Lane | 3, CENTRAL HOUSE, Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 151 |
| Cochin | 54 Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 230 |
| Olympus Fish & Chips | 142 Ballards Lane, London | 4.3 | 354 |
Other nearby areas around Finchley Central
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The amenities you might need in Finchley Central
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Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Finchley Central
Finchley Central has 4 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Therapy Partnership | Regents Park Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Transform Medical Group | 7/Dancastle Court/14 Arcadia Av, London | N/A | N/A |
| Wentworth Medical Practice | 38 Wentworth Avenue, London | 1.9 | 167 |
| The Medical Space | Space 307, 307 Regents Park Road Health, London | 5 | 14 |
Schools around Finchley Central
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Finchley Central
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poolside Manor | Lyndhurst Gardens, London | 4.1 | 34 |
| The Rocking Horse Nursery | 5 Victoria Avenue, London | 4.3 | 28 |
| The Avenue Tennis Club | Finchley Central | 4.5 | 13 |
| Maeda Gakuen | 6 Hendon Avenue, London | 5 | 1 |
| Nacel Educational Travel | 53-55 Ballards Lane, London | 4.8 | 43 |
| Finchley School of English | 1TR, 26 Hendon Lane, London | 5 | 1 |
| Kumon Maths & English Finchley Central | St Mary’s Hall, 26 Hendon Lane, London | 5 | 15 |
| Education Insight UK | 67 Howcroft Crescent, London | 5 | 1 |
| Montessori | 26 Lyndhurst Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bright Horizons Pentland Day Nursery and Preschool | 224 Squires Lane, London | 2.1 | 8 |
| SMSTS courses UK | 208 Regents Park Road, London | 4.4 | 9 |
| Mark Levy Piano Teacher | Nether Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Marvel School within The Sternberg Centre | 80 East End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| 1on1 Swimming Lessons London | Unit 4, Great North Leisure Park, North Finchley | 5 | 1 |
| Glute Training Classes | PureGym, East End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Nacel English School London | Central, 53 Ballards Lane, London | 4.9 | 171 |
| Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool | 4 Shakespeare Road, London | 3.3 | 7 |
| Lexis School of English | Central, 1st & 2nd Floors, 69 Ballards Lane, London | 4.8 | 52 |
| Pardes House Primary School | Hendon Lane, London | 5 | 1 |
| Early Learning Years Nursery | 19 The Grove, London | 4.7 | 75 |
Post offices in the area of Finchley Central
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Finchley Central provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Post Office | 238 Regents Park Road, London | 2.1 | 97 |
Tube & Train stations in and around Finchley Central
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Finchley Central to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Central | Regent’s Park Road, London | 4.4 | 86 |
| West Finchley | Nether Street, London | 4.1 | 45 |
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026