Highbury & Islington guide book
Food Scene
Great local Italian restaurant. A bit pricey but worth it for a special occasion
153 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdGreat local Italian restaurant. A bit pricey but worth it for a special occasion
Great gastropub - perfect for dinner, Sunday lunch or just a pint. The food is excellent. A bit further in Barnsbury but nice to stroll around that area
102 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury StGreat gastropub - perfect for dinner, Sunday lunch or just a pint. The food is excellent. A bit further in Barnsbury but nice to stroll around that area
Fully organic gastropub run by an organic farmer. Further afield near Angel
141 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's StreetFully organic gastropub run by an organic farmer. Further afield near Angel
Cafe Isarn
119 Upper StGreat little Thai place
Zen Mondo
326 Upper StGood Japanese restaurant
Lovely gastropub tucked away in residential area with a lovely garden
167 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdLovely gastropub tucked away in residential area with a lovely garden
Flagship restaurant of famous chef, Yotam Ottolenghi. Great for takeaway cakes and salads, or a sit down meal (but it's expensive!)
364 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StFlagship restaurant of famous chef, Yotam Ottolenghi. Great for takeaway cakes and salads, or a sit down meal (but it's expensive!)
Kipferl Cafe & Kitchen
20 Camden PassageAustrian cafe - good for brunch, coffee or cakes
Primeur
116 Petherton RdNeighbourhood restaurant - nice spot for dinner
Farang
72 Highbury ParkGreat Thai restaurant
Great lunch/brunch spot with classics as well as some Turkish options thrown in.
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beam
39-41 Topsfield RdGreat lunch/brunch spot with classics as well as some Turkish options thrown in.
Brilliant ice cream - some of the best on the planet!
25 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Udderlicious Ice Cream
187 Upper StBrilliant ice cream - some of the best on the planet!
Tofu Vegan
105 Upper StreetAmazing Vegan Chinese - bold flavours
Dotori
3 Stroud Green RdGreat Japanese and Korean restaurant - also on deliveroo
Essentials
Godfreys.co
7 Highbury ParkGreat award winning local butcher
Bourne's Fishmongers
13 Highbury ParkGreat fishmonger
Artisinal cheese shop - pricey but worth a look for something special
143 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Fromagerie
30 Highbury ParkArtisinal cheese shop - pricey but worth a look for something special
Da Mario
34 Highbury ParkItalian deli
Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StSupermarket for a bigger shop
Small supermarket opposite Highbury & Islington tube
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Little Waitrose & Partners Highbury Corner
28-32 Highbury CresSmall supermarket opposite Highbury & Islington tube
Good for essentials - milk, dry goods etc and also has a post office
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Londis
27 Burdett RdGood for essentials - milk, dry goods etc and also has a post office
Amazing fresh fruit and veg shop
79 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Newington Green, fruits & vegetables London
109 Newington Green RdAmazing fresh fruit and veg shop
Highbury Vintners
71 Highbury ParkBest wine shop in the area with attentive service
Everything Else
Lovely street with a range of independent shops and restaurants - also hosts an antique market on weekends
213 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Camden Passage
Camden PassageLovely street with a range of independent shops and restaurants - also hosts an antique market on weekends
Lovely park with a great cafe. Also has deer, an aviary and a huge lake
505 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Clissold Park
Green LanesLovely park with a great cafe. Also has deer, an aviary and a huge lake
Beautiful new reservoir that has running/walking paths, a nice cafe and also outdoor wild swimming (not for the faint hearted). Look online to book for the swimming.
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
West Reservoir Centre
Green LanesBeautiful new reservoir that has running/walking paths, a nice cafe and also outdoor wild swimming (not for the faint hearted). Look online to book for the swimming.
Arts & Culture
Great old school pub with free live jazz on most nights and a theatre upstairs that does fringe opera shows!
75 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StGreat old school pub with free live jazz on most nights and a theatre upstairs that does fringe opera shows!
Independent arts cinema recently renovated to provide very comfy seats, food and wine! The ultimate cinema experience!
177 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StIndependent arts cinema recently renovated to provide very comfy seats, food and wine! The ultimate cinema experience!
Local multiscreen cinema showing all the big releases
137 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StLocal multiscreen cinema showing all the big releases
One of the best theatre venues in town but the shows do get very booked up
224 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Teatro ng Almeida
Almeida StreetOne of the best theatre venues in town but the shows do get very booked up
Amazing puppet theatre that has a wide range of shows for 3 year olds upwards.
61 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageAmazing puppet theatre that has a wide range of shows for 3 year olds upwards.
UK's dedicated dance theatre - check out what's on. A bus ride away...
253 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
UK's dedicated dance theatre - check out what's on. A bus ride away...
Stunning church that hosts live music, comedy and more. Look online for what's on
87 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Union Chapel
19b Compton TerraceStunning church that hosts live music, comedy and more. Look online for what's on
Shopping
Cass Art
66-67 Colebrooke RowFantastic art shop with a huge selection of materials and kits
Fabulous chocolaltier - try the hot chocolate
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Paul A Young Fine Chocolates
33 Camden PsgeFabulous chocolaltier - try the hot chocolate
Concept wine shop where you can do tastings and then buy if you want to
36 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Sampler
266 Upper StConcept wine shop where you can do tastings and then buy if you want to
Fabulous design shop, great for quirky presents or large furniture
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
twentytwentyone
274-275 Upper StFabulous design shop, great for quirky presents or large furniture
Fantastic indy bookshop with attention to detail and good recommendations
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ink@84
84 Highbury ParkFantastic indy bookshop with attention to detail and good recommendations
Sightseeing
Great to wander around Kings Cross - lots of shops and restaurants in Coal Drops Yard and fun to walk along the canal
164 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Granary Square
1 Granary SquareGreat to wander around Kings Cross - lots of shops and restaurants in Coal Drops Yard and fun to walk along the canal