Louisa’s guidebook to Islington
Food scene
Market street just 5 mins from Angel Station. During the week stalls sell fruit & veg, plants, household goods etc. There is a great community spirit as many sellers have been operating from Chapel Market for many years.
On Sundays it welcomes the lovely Islington Farmers’ Market. There is a great mix of pubs, cafes and restaurants on the street. My recommendations would be:
Day & Night pub - great for a bottemless brunch
Indian Veg House - cheap and cheerful curry buffet, all homemade and delivious!
Alpinos - old school cafe, been longstanding part of the community since the 1950's
136 locals recommend
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketMarket street just 5 mins from Angel Station. During the week stalls sell fruit & veg, plants, household goods etc. There is a great community spirit as many sellers have been operating from Chapel Market for many years.
On Sundays it welcomes the lovely Islington Farmers’ Market. There is a great mix of pubs, cafes and restaurants on the street. My recommendations would be:
Day & Night pub - great for a bottemless brunch
Indian Veg House - cheap and cheerful curry buffet, all homemade and delivious!
Alpinos - old school cafe, been longstanding part of the community since the 1950's
Cobbled street filled with vintage, antique and several other quirky and interesting shops. There are also a number of great places to eat, I would recommend Brother Marcus (trendy Greek food) or Kipferl (Austrian cafe).
12 locals recommend
Camden Passage
Camden PassageCobbled street filled with vintage, antique and several other quirky and interesting shops. There are also a number of great places to eat, I would recommend Brother Marcus (trendy Greek food) or Kipferl (Austrian cafe).
A short walk away in Clerkenwell you will find this cool market street. A bustling spot filled with brilliant restaurants, bars, and trendy shops.
219 locals recommend
Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketA short walk away in Clerkenwell you will find this cool market street. A bustling spot filled with brilliant restaurants, bars, and trendy shops.
Sightseeing
This is a pleasant trail along the Regent's Canal from Angel to the Limehouse Basin. There are a number of places for refreshments, cafe’s, and markets along the way as well.
Look out for the Book Barge, a floating book shop which often has jazz musicians playing.
10 locals recommend
Regent's Canal Towpath
Regent's Canal TowpathThis is a pleasant trail along the Regent's Canal from Angel to the Limehouse Basin. There are a number of places for refreshments, cafe’s, and markets along the way as well.
Look out for the Book Barge, a floating book shop which often has jazz musicians playing.
A working church and music venue, which also serves as a charity drop-in centre for the homeless in Islington. If you can catch a show here, I would really recommend as it is a unique and amazing venue!
87 locals recommend
Union Chapel
19b Compton TerraceA working church and music venue, which also serves as a charity drop-in centre for the homeless in Islington. If you can catch a show here, I would really recommend as it is a unique and amazing venue!
Home of the Arsenal (the best team in London, but I may be biased!)
You can visit the museum, do a stadium tour, or visit the Armoury (the club shop).
385 locals recommend
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadHome of the Arsenal (the best team in London, but I may be biased!)
You can visit the museum, do a stadium tour, or visit the Armoury (the club shop).