London area of Islington guide
What to do and where to stay in London's Islington neighbourhood
Islington mixes elegant Georgian squares inhabited by London's liberal elite with some rough-and-ready bits. This vibrant borough has a thriving fringe theatre scene and a bustling nightlife, centred on the clubs, bars and restaurants of Upper Street, and, if you're planning on partying, the hotels here are a good option. The specialist shops and boutiques in the renowned Camden Passage Antiques Gallery and the surrounding area are an excellent place to buy antiques and bric-a-brac. The area is also home to Arsenal, one of London's biggest football clubs, and The King's Head Theatre, the first and best of London's theatre pubs. Nestled between Essex Road and Upper Street, Canonbury boasts the delightful New River walk, while just south of Angel you'll find a very pretty stretch of the canal.
See our recommended nearby Islington Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
Islington Hotels
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
53 Upper Street, N1
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
60 Pentonville Road, N1
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Islington underwent a major refurbishment in 2014, transforming the rooms and suites into a stylish accommodation option. The newly ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ... More
Islington Entertainment

London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
The Camden Head, 2 Camden Passage, Islington, London N1
Stand-up comedy every night of the week, with the programme ranging from new comedy talents to well-known TV stalwarts trying out new material. ... More

London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, Islington, London N1
One of the most striking cinema facades in the city (especially at night when it's all illuminated in startling red and white), the ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, Islington, London N1
London's original pub theatre is located in the back room at the The King's Head. It was founded in 1970 by the pub's owner, Dan Crawford, ... More
Islington Sights and Attractions

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
7 Torrens Street, Islington, London EC1V
Built in the late 19th century, The Islington Metalworks is a building steeped in history. All three floors were initially used to stable the horses that ... More

London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual theatre ... More

London > Attractions > Sights
407 St John Street, Islington, London EC1V
Launched in late 2010, the Angel Building in Islington transformed from an under-used early 1980s commercial block into an award-winning office space, reinvented by architects ... More
Islington Shopping


London > Shopping > Art and Design
66-67 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London N1
Art shop in Islington that also hosts drawing events. ... More

Islington Restaurants

London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
35 Islington Green, Islington, London N1
Angel is full of exotic eateries, many of them ridiculously overpriced, and so Afghan Kitchen comes as a spice-infused gust of fresh air. 'Kitchen' is indeed ... More

London > Restaurants > 20 Camden Passage, Islington, London N1
One of the few restaurants in the city offering authentic Austrian cuisine, Kipferl in Islington's cute Camden Passage may look like a cake shop - Kipferl ... More

London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London N1
Welcome to the Bar With No Name. This intimate bar isn't your typical speakeasy, lacking exposed brickwork, candlelit tables and vintage furniture, it is actually just ... More
Islington Pubs


London > Restaurants > Gastropub
30 St Peter's Street, Islington, London N1
This pioneering organic pub has done a good job of going gastro without losing the atmosphere of a proper boozer. In part, this is due to ... More

Islington Nightlife



Islington Leisure
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
5 Camden Passage, Islington, London N1
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London > Leisure > River Thames & Regents Canal, Islington, London N1
Danny Gillard and his team at Thames River Adventures offer kayak tours of the river Thames and London's canals. Early risers can see the city before ... More
Islington Education
London > Education > Upper Street, Islington, London N1
Islington primary school.... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
354 Goswell Road, Angel, Islington, London EC1V
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Islington Education Service, Laycock Street, Islington, London N1
Student support ... More
Islington Meeting Venues

London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
5 Aztec Row, Berners Road, Islington, Islington, London N1
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London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ... More
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