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
in or near Islington
Crowne Plaza Kings Cross
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
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
Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
335-337 Old Street, EC1V
Prison cells are VIP booths in the bar at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, a 128 room hotel in the Old Magistrates Court and Police Station, opposite ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
335-337 Old Street, EC1V
Prison cells are VIP booths in the bar at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, a 128 room hotel in the Old Magistrates Court and Police Station, opposite ... More
Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Coram Street, WC1N
This is a smart, modern hotel located in one of the Capital's oldest and most beautiful areas. Bloomsbury is a great place to stay since it's ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Coram Street, WC1N
This is a smart, modern hotel located in one of the Capital's oldest and most beautiful areas. Bloomsbury is a great place to stay since it's ... More
Islington Entertainment
in or near Islington
Little Angel Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, London N1
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, London N1
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ... More
The King's Head
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
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
The Screen on the Green
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 > 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
Islington Sights and Attractions
The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Islington
The Little Angel Theatre
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 > 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
The Islington Metal Works
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 > 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
Victoria Miro
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, Islington, London N1
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, Islington, London N1
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ... More
Islington Shopping
The best shops and markets in or near London's Islington
Cass Art Islington
London > Shopping > Art and Design
66-67 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London N1
Art shop in Islington that also hosts drawing events. ... More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
66-67 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London N1
Art shop in Islington that also hosts drawing events. ... More
Islington Restaurants
What are the best dining options in or near Islington London?
Giraffe
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
29-31 Essex Road, Islington, London N1
The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours ... More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
29-31 Essex Road, Islington, London N1
The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours ... More
Meat People
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
4-6 Essex Road, Islington, London N1
Modern European Cuisine... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
4-6 Essex Road, Islington, London N1
Modern European Cuisine... More
69 Colebrooke Row
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
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
The best pubs in or near London Islington.
Duke of Cambridge
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
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
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ... More
Islington Nightlife
Islington clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Islington Leisure
Islington gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Islington Float Tank
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
239 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1
Floatation Therapy ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
239 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1
Floatation Therapy ... More
Islington Education
in or near Islington
William Tyndale School
London > Education > Upper Street, Islington, London N1
Islington primary school.... More
London > Education > Upper Street, Islington, London N1
Islington primary school.... More
Islington Student Support Section
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Islington Education Service, Laycock Street, Islington, London N1
Student support ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Islington Education Service, Laycock Street, Islington, London N1
Student support ... More
London College of English
London > Education > English Language Courses
354 Goswell Road, Angel, Islington, London EC1V
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London > Education > English Language Courses
354 Goswell Road, Angel, Islington, London EC1V
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Islington Meeting Venues
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Islington.
Little Angel Theatre
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
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
The London Art House
London > Business > Venue Hire
2-18 Britannia Row, Islington, London N1
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London > Business > Venue Hire
2-18 Britannia Row, Islington, London N1
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Almeida Restaurant and Bar
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Almeida Street, Islington, Islington, London N1
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London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Almeida Street, Islington, Islington, London N1
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