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Highbury area guide

Keep it classy in north London with the best restaurants, cafes, bars and things to do in Highbury

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While it may be quieter than nearby Islington and not quite as trendy as its neighbour Stoke Newington, Highbury shouldn’t be overlooked. Whether it's a visit to quality butcher Godfrey’s or trip to La Fromagerie, this corner of London has a lot more to offer than football, though a trip to the Emirates Stadium is a must too. 

Along with delightful delis and some suburb shopping, Highbury also has some stellar bars, pubs and restaurants that more than live up to establishments housed in its busier neighbours. It even has a recently refurbished live music venue, which also doubles up as a club. Highbury: not as quiet as it seems. 

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Things to do in Highbury

Highbury Fields

Highbury Fields

Open green space with a very popular children's playground. 

Thousand Island

Thousand Island

A self-contained, recently refurbished music venue and late, late night club.

Pubs and bars in Highbury

The Mountgrove Bothy

The Mountgrove Bothy

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

A neighbourhood wine bar specialising in rare wines by the glass.

The Lamb

The Lamb

The Lamb on Holloway Road offers a warm welcome, forgivingly low lighting and plenty of Irish craic.

Highbury Library

Highbury Library

Chic and well-decorated bar with great drinks and a vinyl collection. 

The General Store

The General Store

The General Store offers craft beers, quality cocktails and coffee. 

Restaurants in Highbury

Westerns Laundry

Westerns Laundry

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

A superb follow-up to the highly acclaimed Primeur, serving modern European small plates.

Trullo

Trullo

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Simple but perfectly executed Italian food with an emphasis on seasonal produce. 

Franks Canteen

Franks Canteen

  • 4 out of 5 stars

Tiny café in Highbury serving comfort food as haute cuisine for brunch and lunch. 

Fink's Salt & Sweet

Fink's Salt & Sweet

  • 5 out of 5 stars

A charming deli, coffee shop and restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and light dinner.

Hotels near Highbury

The Luxury Inn

The Luxury Inn

Head to this family-run bed and breakfast for modern amenities in a contemporary but historical setting.

The perfect weekend in Highbury

Eat: Trullo

Eat: Trullo

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Spoil yourself a bit and book at table at this local favourite. It's worth it. 

Drink: The Mountgrove Bothy

Drink: The Mountgrove Bothy

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Visit this local hangout to try some seriously good wine and indulge in a cheese plate.