Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Credited with making deli dining a fashionable pursuit, Yotam Ottolenghi continues to wow the capital with his bright, bold flavours, drawn from the Med, the Middle East and beyond.
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Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StCredited with making deli dining a fashionable pursuit, Yotam Ottolenghi continues to wow the capital with his bright, bold flavours, drawn from the Med, the Middle East and beyond.
Jamie's Italian Angel
409-411 St John StAffordable beautiful Italian
Banana Tree Islington
412-416 St John StCambodian Food
The Commissary
49-50 Eagle Wharf RdThe Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's StreetRita's Bar & Dining
35 Stoke Newington RdAll-day Austrian coffeehouse and kitchen in a bright and spacious chalet-like space.
49 paikallista suosittelee
Kipferl Cafe & Kitchen
20 Camden PassageAll-day Austrian coffeehouse and kitchen in a bright and spacious chalet-like space.
Eclectic snacks & mains in eccentric dining room full of rough wood, mirrors and designer wallpaper.
36 paikallista suosittelee
The Elk In The Woods
37-39 Camden PassageEclectic snacks & mains in eccentric dining room full of rough wood, mirrors and designer wallpaper.
Compact dining room with shared tables and a menu of homemade bread, warming stews and rice dishes.
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Afghan Kitchen
35 Islington GrnCompact dining room with shared tables and a menu of homemade bread, warming stews and rice dishes.
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas.
374 paikallista suosittelee
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdChain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas.
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
20 paikallista suosittelee
Chipotle Mexican Grill
334 Upper StFast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
Sushi Show
28 Camden PsgeModern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
20 paikallista suosittelee
Côte Brasserie - Islington
4-6 Islington GreenModern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
Family-run Italian deli and restaurant serving stone-baked pizzas amid shelves of wine and produce.
40 paikallista suosittelee
Saponara
23 Prebend StFamily-run Italian deli and restaurant serving stone-baked pizzas amid shelves of wine and produce.
All-day menu including traditional Tuscan dishes, in a bright, rustic-chic interior, plus deli.
33 paikallista suosittelee
Food Lab
56 Essex RoadAll-day menu including traditional Tuscan dishes, in a bright, rustic-chic interior, plus deli.
Bustling Turkish bistro offering mezze, tagines and Lebanese options in exotic, souk-style ambience.
7 paikallista suosittelee
Gallipoli Bazaar Turkish & Morrocan Restaurant
107 Upper StreetBustling Turkish bistro offering mezze, tagines and Lebanese options in exotic, souk-style ambience.
Contemporary, white-walled chain Italian cafe-deli, with pastas, handmade focaccia and a kids' menu.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Carluccio's
305-307 Upper StContemporary, white-walled chain Italian cafe-deli, with pastas, handmade focaccia and a kids' menu.
Traditional Thai dishes including curries, soups and salads, served beneath decorative lampshades.
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Cafe Isarn
119 Upper StTraditional Thai dishes including curries, soups and salads, served beneath decorative lampshades.
Home-style family-run Italian restaurant with upstairs antipasti bar for light bites and beers.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Antonio's Ristorante
137 Upper StreetHome-style family-run Italian restaurant with upstairs antipasti bar for light bites and beers.
Lesser-known dishes from mainland China served in a space inspired by 1980s Chinese home life.
11 paikallista suosittelee
The Chinese Laundry Room
Lesser-known dishes from mainland China served in a space inspired by 1980s Chinese home life.
Glass-fronted, rustic-style bistro open all day for organic-led breakfast, picoteca and tapas.
41 paikallista suosittelee
La Farola Cafe
101 Upper StreetGlass-fronted, rustic-style bistro open all day for organic-led breakfast, picoteca and tapas.
Stylishly plated international fare served in a design-forward, retro-chic setting with a bar.
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Galley Bar & Restaurant Islington
106 Upper StStylishly plated international fare served in a design-forward, retro-chic setting with a bar.
Compact, white and stripped wood cafe, for traditional Vietnamese noodle, pancake and soup dishes.
13 paikallista suosittelee
The Little Viet Kitchen
2 Chapel MarketCompact, white and stripped wood cafe, for traditional Vietnamese noodle, pancake and soup dishes.
Inventive, international vegetarian and vegan dishes served in an airy, high-ceilinged dining room.
72 paikallista suosittelee
The Gate Islington
370 Saint John StreetInventive, international vegetarian and vegan dishes served in an airy, high-ceilinged dining room.
Korean small plates and hot stone bibimbop dishes in a smart, sleek interior with a central grill.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Bibigo
407 Saint John StreetKorean small plates and hot stone bibimbop dishes in a smart, sleek interior with a central grill.
Gluten-Free Restaurant
Modern British comfort food and light bites in a bright white restaurant with contemporary styling.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Niche Gluten-free Dining
197-199 Rosebery AveGluten-Free Restaurant
Modern British comfort food and light bites in a bright white restaurant with contemporary styling.
Freshly made sushi and sashimi appear on platters and in bento boxes served in a simple dining room.
14 paikallista suosittelee
Sasa Sushi
422 St John StFreshly made sushi and sashimi appear on platters and in bento boxes served in a simple dining room.
I love this cafe and its lusty bohemian decor. It's a great place to take friends and can be very romantic. You can also browse art first before the climb up to the cafe. Lots of healthy meal options and naughty cakes.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Candid Cafe
3 Torrens StI love this cafe and its lusty bohemian decor. It's a great place to take friends and can be very romantic. You can also browse art first before the climb up to the cafe. Lots of healthy meal options and naughty cakes.
Rustic wood tables and velvet sofas line this quaint cafe with courtyard serving Mediterranean fare.
Duncan Terrace Gardens
Rustic wood tables and velvet sofas line this quaint cafe with courtyard serving Mediterranean fare.
Modern British comfort food at elegant family-friendly Georgian pub with extensive garden.
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The Albion
10 Thornhill RdModern British comfort food at elegant family-friendly Georgian pub with extensive garden.
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
57 paikallista suosittelee
Five Guys
71 Upper StFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Sofas adorn this bustling, trendy cafe with leafy patio for artisan coffee, sandwiches and cakes.
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The CoffeeWorks Project
96-98 Islington High StSofas adorn this bustling, trendy cafe with leafy patio for artisan coffee, sandwiches and cakes.
Internationally inspired, seasonal dishes plus craft cocktails served over two laid-back floors.
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Oldroyd
344 Upper StInternationally inspired, seasonal dishes plus craft cocktails served over two laid-back floors.
Long-standing family-run Modern European with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory.
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Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeLong-standing family-run Modern European with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory.
American-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides & salads.
264 paikallista suosittelee
Byron
341 Upper StAmerican-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides & salads.
Mexican chain diner with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food and cocktails.
27 paikallista suosittelee
Wahaca Islington
68-69 Upper StMexican chain diner with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food and cocktails.
Alsatian-influenced fare served from breakfast until late in glossy, grand cafe-style surroundings.
32 paikallista suosittelee
Bellanger
9 Islington GrnAlsatian-influenced fare served from breakfast until late in glossy, grand cafe-style surroundings.
Small supermarket chain for organic, eco-friendly meats and groceries, plus ethical beauty products.
72 paikallista suosittelee
Planet Organic - Islington
64 Essex RdSmall supermarket chain for organic, eco-friendly meats and groceries, plus ethical beauty products.
Fine dining, cocktails, performance and live music in a Victorian townhouse with whimsical style
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The Dead Dolls House Islington
181 Upper StFine dining, cocktails, performance and live music in a Victorian townhouse with whimsical style
Straightforward modern European dishes from freshest ingredients with simple furniture to match.
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Fig & Olive
151 Upper StStraightforward modern European dishes from freshest ingredients with simple furniture to match.
Artisan Gluten Free Bakery
167 Upper StArtisan Gluten Free Bakery
Pan-South American cuisine served in a contemporary rustic dining room hung with abstract paintings
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Comedor Grill and Bar
176 Upper StreetPan-South American cuisine served in a contemporary rustic dining room hung with abstract paintings
Sustainable fish and shellfish menu in upmarket chippy with wood panels and leather banquettes.
24 paikallista suosittelee
Vintage Salt Upper Street
Sustainable fish and shellfish menu in upmarket chippy with wood panels and leather banquettes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Narrowboat
119 St Peter's StEarl of Essex
25 Danbury StPub with worn sofas and carved stone fireplace for quizzes, comedy, big-name DJ sets and burgers.
67 paikallista suosittelee
Out Of The Attic Antiques
195 Blackstock RdPub with worn sofas and carved stone fireplace for quizzes, comedy, big-name DJ sets and burgers.
Elongated, multi-coloured bar with a caravan booth, travel-inspired cocktail menu and weekend DJs.
25 paikallista suosittelee
Simmons Bar | Angel
43 Essex RdElongated, multi-coloured bar with a caravan booth, travel-inspired cocktail menu and weekend DJs.
Stripped-back pub with picnic tables, varnished floors, spiral staircase and a weekly funk/soul DJ.
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The Islington
96-98 Pentonville RdStripped-back pub with picnic tables, varnished floors, spiral staircase and a weekly funk/soul DJ.
Spacious pub with stripped-wood decor offering a family-friendly British menu and real ales
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The Angel
61 St Giles High StSpacious pub with stripped-wood decor offering a family-friendly British menu and real ales
Trendy pub with a laid-back vibe and an emphasis on all things gourmet and all things British.
16 paikallista suosittelee
The Blacksmith and the Toffeemaker
292-294 St John StTrendy pub with a laid-back vibe and an emphasis on all things gourmet and all things British.
Great little gastro-pub, hidden away from the main street... dangerously close to being a local for me. Decent selection of beer, a solid wine list, great menu, and they to a pretty fantastic Sunday Roast.
18 paikallista suosittelee
Marquess of Anglesey
39 Bow StGreat little gastro-pub, hidden away from the main street... dangerously close to being a local for me. Decent selection of beer, a solid wine list, great menu, and they to a pretty fantastic Sunday Roast.
Good crowd, chilled out good music, decent size, good beer selection"
14 paikallista suosittelee
Wenlock and Essex
18-26 Essex RdGood crowd, chilled out good music, decent size, good beer selection"
Live music venue inside a shopping centre, hosting rock and pop acts and weekly club nights.
56 paikallista suosittelee
O2 Academy Islington
16 Parkfield StLive music venue inside a shopping centre, hosting rock and pop acts and weekly club nights.
A seasonal pub menu rooted in British produce is served at this sprawling pub with a relaxed vibe
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The Angelic
57 Liverpool RdA seasonal pub menu rooted in British produce is served at this sprawling pub with a relaxed vibe
An old tube carriage and cobblestone courtyard in spacious warehouse for club nights and live acts. -
Electrowerkz
7 Torrens StAn old tube carriage and cobblestone courtyard in spacious warehouse for club nights and live acts. -
Spacious bar under an exposed brick arch with funky retro-style furnishing and an outdoor space.
21 paikallista suosittelee
The Vineyard Islington
179 Upper StreetSpacious bar under an exposed brick arch with funky retro-style furnishing and an outdoor space.
Small and cosy, with a working fire place and outside area round the back
10 paikallista suosittelee
The Harlequin
27 Arlington WaySmall and cosy, with a working fire place and outside area round the back
Private karaoke rooms for parties, with cocktails and pizzas to fuel the singing.
17 paikallista suosittelee
Lucky Voice Islington
173-174 Upper StPrivate karaoke rooms for parties, with cocktails and pizzas to fuel the singing.
Arts & Culture
Intimate 100-seat theatre for puppet shows and plays, with puppets made in adjoining workshops.
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Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageIntimate 100-seat theatre for puppet shows and plays, with puppets made in adjoining workshops.
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StAwesome pub with a theater
A small room with an international reputation, the Almeida began life as a literary and scientific society – complete with library, lecture theatre and laboratory.
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Almeida-teatteri
Almeida StreetA small room with an international reputation, the Almeida began life as a literary and scientific society – complete with library, lecture theatre and laboratory.
The world's No.1 venue dedicated to international dance - presenting dance in all forms from contemporary to flamenco, ballet to hip hop and more.
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Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
The world's No.1 venue dedicated to international dance - presenting dance in all forms from contemporary to flamenco, ballet to hip hop and more.
Emerging and established comedians perform nightly at this stand-up club above a pub.
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Angel Comedy
2 2 Camden PassageEmerging and established comedians perform nightly at this stand-up club above a pub.
Shopping
Angel Place Shopping Centre is a major centre with 20 high street names and independents under one roof.
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Angel Central Shopping Centre
21 Parkfield StAngel Place Shopping Centre is a major centre with 20 high street names and independents under one roof.
Lively pedestrians-only street with antique stalls, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes.
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Camden Passage
Camden PassageLively pedestrians-only street with antique stalls, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Entertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield St1913 single screen cinema with red neon-outlined facade, licensed bar and a varied programme.
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Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper St1913 single screen cinema with red neon-outlined facade, licensed bar and a varied programme.
Parks & Nature
Duncan Terrace
Duncan TerraceA nice stroll thru a long beautiful park with benches and nice trees
28 miles (45 km) long-distance footpath on a beautiful park with different types of curated gardens and a scenic lake.
New River Path
28 miles (45 km) long-distance footpath on a beautiful park with different types of curated gardens and a scenic lake.
Islington Green
Islington GreenNice small park to have lunch
Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentEssentials
Grocery Store with huge selection, high quality, great prices.
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Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillGrocery Store with huge selection, high quality, great prices.
Supermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items. -
385 paikallista suosittelee
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdSupermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items. -
Boots
11 The BroadwayPharmacy