Guidebook for London
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If you cannot get into see a game there are also stadium tours and the Armoury store for all things Arsenal related
385 locals recommend
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadIf you cannot get into see a game there are also stadium tours and the Armoury store for all things Arsenal related
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetConstantly good productions with the occasional movie star
Union Chapel
19b Compton TerraceOccasional venue for music, stand-up and performance
Entertainment & Activities
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageRenowned Puppet theatre
Arts & Culture
O2 Academy Islington
16 Parkfield StRegular concerts from world class acts.
A beautiful pub complete with fireplace in the winter. The theatre has always been excellent and they have regular music in the main bar. It stays open late too.
75 locals recommend
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StA beautiful pub complete with fireplace in the winter. The theatre has always been excellent and they have regular music in the main bar. It stays open late too.
Jazz Cafe
5 ParkwayAlways worth checking the listings if you like live music.
Holds regular exhibitions for art lovers. Check their website for listings. http://www.victoria-miro.com
95 locals recommend
Victoria Miro Gallery
16 Wharf RdHolds regular exhibitions for art lovers. Check their website for listings. http://www.victoria-miro.com
Shopping
Camden Passage
Camden PassageAntiques stores and a small antiques market at the weekend
The nicest way to shop in London in my experience. All the brands you can think of under one roof. Sells excellent salt beef sandwiches near the food hall.
554 locals recommend
Selfridges
400 Oxford StThe nicest way to shop in London in my experience. All the brands you can think of under one roof. Sells excellent salt beef sandwiches near the food hall.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Regent Pub- Islington
201-203 Liverpool RdGreat pizza and a good spot for watching sports.
25 Canonbury Lane
25 Canonbury LaneSmall, intimate venue with some interesting cocktails.
Essentials
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketWeekend food market with a few food stalls.
Food Scene
Well known for it's excellent but reasonably priced French cuisine. Has a second branch just a few doors along.
59 locals recommend
Le Mercury
140a Upper StWell known for it's excellent but reasonably priced French cuisine. Has a second branch just a few doors along.
A perennially popular cafe/deli/restaurant. Not cheap however.
364 locals recommend
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StA perennially popular cafe/deli/restaurant. Not cheap however.
Côte Brasserie - Islington
4-6 Islington GreenA calm, relaxing atmosphere and good French food.
Pub / Restaurant that seems permanently busy. Lively drinking and dining.
102 locals recommend
The Pig and Butcher
80 Liverpool RdPub / Restaurant that seems permanently busy. Lively drinking and dining.