Guidebook for London
Food Scene
One of the best Japanese restaurants in London, we think. Just across the street, the nasu dengaku is heavenly!
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Akari
196 Essex RdOne of the best Japanese restaurants in London, we think. Just across the street, the nasu dengaku is heavenly!
Famous for its amazing coffee, cakes and salads. Eat in or take out. http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/locations/islington/
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Costcutter
157 Highgate RdFamous for its amazing coffee, cakes and salads. Eat in or take out. http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/locations/islington/
Food Lab
56 Essex RoadGood Italian coffee, slightly chaotic layout.
The Diner
Burgers & shakes.
Rita's Bar & Dining
35 Stoke Newington RdBest breakfast in North London.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our local pubs. Traditionally English & they have an excellent dining room. Best of all, it's one minute from home. http://www.marquesstavern.co.uk/
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Marquess of Anglesey
39 Bow StOne of our local pubs. Traditionally English & they have an excellent dining room. Best of all, it's one minute from home. http://www.marquesstavern.co.uk/
Great pub. Gets very busy on Saturday nights.
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Out Of The Attic Antiques
195 Blackstock RdGreat pub. Gets very busy on Saturday nights.
A good old fashioned cosy English pubs, popular with the locals. Warm yourself by the open fire...
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The Compton Arms
4 Compton AveA good old fashioned cosy English pubs, popular with the locals. Warm yourself by the open fire...
100 Islington
270 Upper StreetGreat brunch, great drinks. Go here.
Simmons Bar | Angel
43 Essex RdGo there for cocktail hour. Leave circa 3am.
The Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's StreetOrganic restaurant & great pub!
Shopping
Get Stuffed
105 Essex RdYou have to look in the window of this amazing taxidermist. Truly eccentric.
Haggle Vinyl
114-116 Essex RdPick up some great records. Chat to the owner, he's kind of mad.
Everything Else
If you need to do yoga while you're on holiday...
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The Life Centre Islington
1-7 Britannia RowIf you need to do yoga while you're on holiday...
One of the most comfortable cinemas you'll ever visit....with drinks service throughout the film.
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Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StOne of the most comfortable cinemas you'll ever visit....with drinks service throughout the film.
Amazing shopping! Boutiques, vintage stores, markets, cafes.
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Camden Passage
Camden PassageAmazing shopping! Boutiques, vintage stores, markets, cafes.
Essentials
Planet Organic - Islington
64 Essex RdGood organic produce & groceries.