I'm not an artist but I dapple in art and I like to write. I ventured into this shop in Muswell…read moreHill, to look for a notebook. I was pleasantly surprised to find out this store has everything. Even less politically correct things like spray paint bottles. My inner artist came out to play in this store. I looked at stamps, I looked at pop-up cards. In the end, I just went with my original safe choice and bought a Moleskin Notebook. Next time, I'm back for the stamps.

This poor art shop is looking rather naked at the moment as it was forced to strip off it's Gaudi…read moreinspired façade (think Casa Batllo dragon style) last year due to a feud over planning position fueled by unappreciative residents. This is such a shame as it was famous for being individual and it just goes to show the once bohemian air to North London is ever being lost to the bourgeoisie. Ok, well rant over. This is still a great art shop, specializing in fine art materials over two floors. They also have an original choice of cards so if ever I need a card at the last minute I usually dash in here. Some items aren't very good value, but they often have offers on and I've bought a few very good quality sketch pads here before. The staff are very helpful, although sometimes I've found it to be a little difficult to get hold of one when the shops been slightly busier. Now they have an air of melancholy about them as I think the best thing about Art for Art's sake was the shop front! Hopefully they'll be able to find something equally cool, but that will please the residents. Or, maybe not. Beige anyone?

I wanted to get a 9 page doc printed but just needed the font size increased for all the text . I…read morewas told this would cost an additional £30

"I would totally agree with both your reviewers (Alfie and Dilek) that this is a terrible place…read morewith rude (even beligerant) staff and lousy service. I nearly came to blows with the "Manager" and will NEVER go there again. A much better service can be found elsewhere in Crouch End."

This is big place, perfect for art, lots of people, cheap/ sometimes free drinks, and not bad for…read morebands to play. I played here not long ago, and although the sound wasn't the best due to the big space, there were lots of people, and the art put up was greatm including live shows. I went to the dorian gray exhibition, but there are always things going on. The crowd is arty, and it is a nice big place to go if you wanna see some great art, hear some live music.

A local framer that does bespoke framing to exhibition standards but at high street prices…read more Friendly staff did a great job conservation mounting and framing my Banksy with UV protection glass. Top marks.