Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Thai food, nice beers & traditional ales, quirky atmosphere, live Bluegrass music on Mondays!
72 locals recommend
Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdGood Thai food, nice beers & traditional ales, quirky atmosphere, live Bluegrass music on Mondays!
For the daring party goers this bar does good cocktails but get there early!
20 locals recommend
Slim Jim's Liquor Store
112 Upper StFor the daring party goers this bar does good cocktails but get there early!
For the ravers, this club is a major stop in the London party circuit!
32 locals recommend
Egg London Nightclub
5-13 Vale RoyalFor the ravers, this club is a major stop in the London party circuit!
Essentials
Stock up on essentials, groceries, household supplies, beer, wine, produce.
72 locals recommend
The Co-Operative Food
159 Great Dover StStock up on essentials, groceries, household supplies, beer, wine, produce.
Planet Organic - Islington
64 Essex RdIf organic is your thing this is it!
Shopping
Good Turkish/Mediterranean deli food, health food, juices, specialty foods, gourmet products.
6 locals recommend
Yasar Food Market
319 Caledonian RdGood Turkish/Mediterranean deli food, health food, juices, specialty foods, gourmet products.
The best wine shop in the area, pop by for some wine tasting, buy a top up card and try a wine you wouldn't normally pay the price to try!
36 locals recommend
The Sampler
266 Upper StThe best wine shop in the area, pop by for some wine tasting, buy a top up card and try a wine you wouldn't normally pay the price to try!
Food Scene
Good Sunday lunch and more upmarket option than the Hemingford Arms. Fine wines and good contemporary English fusion cuisine.
167 locals recommend
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdGood Sunday lunch and more upmarket option than the Hemingford Arms. Fine wines and good contemporary English fusion cuisine.
Iberia Restaurant
294-296 Caledonian RdReally different dining experience, a must try!
Afghan Kitchen
35 Islington GrnA good option for lunch if you're out and about Upper Street!
Best coffee, tea, croissants and pastries in the area, the 10 minute walk is totally worth it, check out the conservatory.
24 locals recommend
Euphorium - Highbury
202 Upper StBest coffee, tea, croissants and pastries in the area, the 10 minute walk is totally worth it, check out the conservatory.
It's one of the decent Mexican options in the area, good atmosphere at night.
27 locals recommend
Wahaca Islington
68-69 Upper StIt's one of the decent Mexican options in the area, good atmosphere at night.
Chilango
27 Upper StGood Mexican lunch option.
Best Taste
335 Caledonian RdDelicious take away Jamaican food
Yipin China
70-72 Liverpool RdGood Chinese food specializing in Hunan dishes.
Best quality breakfast around Tue-Sun and great dinner Thur-Sun, good wine list, excellent atmosphere, typifies Islington..
127 locals recommend
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdBest quality breakfast around Tue-Sun and great dinner Thur-Sun, good wine list, excellent atmosphere, typifies Islington..
The Lord Stanley
51 Camden Park RdLovely local pub with excellent food and quaint garden
Merkato
196 Caledonian RdTasty Ethiopian food
Impressive French restaurant in a cozy neighbourhood setting, well heeled clientele but worth the splurge!
7 locals recommend
Assiette Anglaise
489 Liverpool RoadImpressive French restaurant in a cozy neighbourhood setting, well heeled clientele but worth the splurge!
Great breakfast, contemporary feel in the Art College for drinks and chilling near the canal!
186 locals recommend
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareGreat breakfast, contemporary feel in the Art College for drinks and chilling near the canal!
Contemporary Indian food by ex-Oberoi Chef Bhola Kunwar teamed up with Costanzo Scala.
7 locals recommend
Roots At N1
115 Hemingford RoadContemporary Indian food by ex-Oberoi Chef Bhola Kunwar teamed up with Costanzo Scala.
Sightseeing
Good place to take a walk and soak up the oxygen, feels like you are in a forest!
8 locals recommend
Barnsbury Wood Nature Reserve
18a Crescent StGood place to take a walk and soak up the oxygen, feels like you are in a forest!
Arts & Culture
O2 Academy Islington
16 Parkfield StGood for movies and gigs, check listings online!
Plays and performances at your doorstep, for a more family friendly experience.
224 locals recommend
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetPlays and performances at your doorstep, for a more family friendly experience.
Classical, contemporary, jazz, world music venue with a small art gallery and charming cafe/bar, good place to catch a concert right by the house!
50 locals recommend
WeWork - Office Space & Coworking
90 York WayClassical, contemporary, jazz, world music venue with a small art gallery and charming cafe/bar, good place to catch a concert right by the house!
Everything Else
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketOpen air market for good bargains!
Hire a bicycle here using Barclays bikes! All you need is a credit card and some courage! A couple of pounds and you'll be pedalling your way to the major sights!
Charlotte Terrace
Charlotte TerraceHire a bicycle here using Barclays bikes! All you need is a credit card and some courage! A couple of pounds and you'll be pedalling your way to the major sights!
Kobkun Thai Therapy (Upper Street)
93 Upper StGenuine Thai massage at a reasonable cost