We are in our mid 40's and are looking for a lively neighborhood w restaurants/ pubs and tube within walking distance in London to research Airbnb's
thanks
John and Beth
Chiswick, Shoreditch, Highgate, Camden, Islington or Hampstead all have plenty of restaurants, good transport links and are locations where you will find more locals than tourists.
Check out the Kentish Town neighborhood as well. Really revitalized and adjacent to Camden.