Flaxonptootch Salon & Gallery

Squeezed between Nando's and the Rio's Naturist spa on Kentish Town Road, this hairdresser cum gallery mixes art, music, booze and haircuts.

The salon is acerbic white, with big comfortable chairs and a great lighting scheme. Even better though is the fully stocked bar out back and kicking sound system that comes into its own in the evenings.

Stylist and owner Michael takes control with the scissors, the decks and also the cocktail shaker as he runs a joint that is a hip salon during the day, bar and music venue at night, and art gallery when he feels like it.