Guidebook for Greater London
Everything Else
One of London's oldest cinemas, just a few doors away, shows new releases as well as arty films.
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Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StOne of London's oldest cinemas, just a few doors away, shows new releases as well as arty films.
Box office cinema, showing new releases.
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Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StBox office cinema, showing new releases.
Anyone who is looking for something cool to do on a Sunday - a vibrant and colourful assault on the senses, Columbia Road flower market has it all. A must see for any visitor. Take a camera.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadAnyone who is looking for something cool to do on a Sunday - a vibrant and colourful assault on the senses, Columbia Road flower market has it all. A must see for any visitor. Take a camera.
This studio is perfect for anyone visiting the BDC. Regular trade and arts exhibition centre. If you are already staying here, check out what's on.
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Spaces - London, Spaces Oxford Street
4 Winsley StThis studio is perfect for anyone visiting the BDC. Regular trade and arts exhibition centre. If you are already staying here, check out what's on.
Food Scene
A great north London pub, serving delicious food and beer. Well worth a visit.
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The Albion
10 Thornhill RdA great north London pub, serving delicious food and beer. Well worth a visit.
Fish and meat smoked on the premises, gets great reviews for a good reason.
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Smokehouse
63-69 Canonbury RdFish and meat smoked on the premises, gets great reviews for a good reason.
Run by the former head chef of The Ivy (Michelin starred restaurant) that serves, as the the name suggests, classic fish 'n chips. Take away available.
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Vintage Salt Upper Street
Run by the former head chef of The Ivy (Michelin starred restaurant) that serves, as the the name suggests, classic fish 'n chips. Take away available.
London is not traditionally well served for Mexican food but this small and delicious chain restaurant is definitely one of the best.
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Wahaca Islington
68-69 Upper StLondon is not traditionally well served for Mexican food but this small and delicious chain restaurant is definitely one of the best.
The best steak restaurant in London, hands down. Amazing food and cocktails. Make sure you book at least a week in advance.
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Hawksmoor Spitalfields
157A Commercial StThe best steak restaurant in London, hands down. Amazing food and cocktails. Make sure you book at least a week in advance.
Alan Yau’s big “Bangkok Cafe” is good for cocktails and lots of Asian bar food including curries, sesame squid and green papaya salad.
Naamyaa Café
407 Saint John StreetAlan Yau’s big “Bangkok Cafe” is good for cocktails and lots of Asian bar food including curries, sesame squid and green papaya salad.
Lovely neighbourhood French bistro serving fantastic brunch.
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Assiette Anglaise
489 Liverpool RoadLovely neighbourhood French bistro serving fantastic brunch.
The original Ottolenghi deli, this spot has a very loyal following. Expect glorious and expensive salads, quiches, and a changing evening menu.
Pretty much everything is delicious.
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Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StThe original Ottolenghi deli, this spot has a very loyal following. Expect glorious and expensive salads, quiches, and a changing evening menu.
Pretty much everything is delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy pub on the canal. Well known for its good food and atmosphere. Our beloved goon of a mayor, Boris Johnson, is a regular.
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Narrowboat
119 St Peter's StCosy pub on the canal. Well known for its good food and atmosphere. Our beloved goon of a mayor, Boris Johnson, is a regular.
Cocktail bar and restaurant designed to look like the Orient Express with a modern twist.
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Hoxley & Porter
153 Upper StCocktail bar and restaurant designed to look like the Orient Express with a modern twist.
Arts & Culture
Fancy a laugh? Well established comedy club is mostly busy and has a great atmosphere.
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The Comedy Cafe
100 Shoreditch High StreetFancy a laugh? Well established comedy club is mostly busy and has a great atmosphere.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillBig supermarket
Shopping
Islington's low rent street market. Open every day and useful for general items with a few interesting antiques and curio shops. It's also where McDonalds is, if anyone was wondering :)
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Chapel Market
Chapel MarketIslington's low rent street market. Open every day and useful for general items with a few interesting antiques and curio shops. It's also where McDonalds is, if anyone was wondering :)