Islington area guide

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• Discover great restaurants, bars and pubs • Explore shops, bars and live music venues • Check out our handy map of Islington and find plenty of things to do in N1

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Islington bars

Discover the best bars in the Islington area

 
Labour of Love

Shopping in Islington

Vintage finds, design icons and quirky one-offs aplenty

 

Almeida Theatre

See what's on at this thoughtfully crafted theatre

 

Scala

One of London's best-loved gig venues

 

Restaurants in Islington

  • Antepliler

    Rating: 4/5 Restaurant: Turkish, 139 Upper Street, London, N1 1QP

  • Ottolenghi

    Rating: 5/5 Patisserie/Bakery: Creative contemporary,, 287 Upper Street, London, N1 2TZ

  • Byron

    Rating: 5/5 Restaurant: North American, 341 Upper Street, London, N1 0PB
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Islington nightlife

Full of bustling bars, cosy pubs and happening music venues, Islington is a hotspot for buzzing nightlife. Check our guides to N1's best evening hangouts.

Islington pubs

Islington bars

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Live music venues

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Latest theatre shows in Islington

Islington is home to some fantastic theatres, so be sure to catch a performance when in the area. Check out the latest theatre showings in Islington.

  • The Dark Earth and the Light Sky

    Recommended Until Jan 12 2013, Almeida Theatre

    After the blockbuster, OIivier-winning success of his 'Frankenstein' at the NT last year, Nick Dear should be a playw...

  • Pinocchio

    Until Jan 27 2013, Little Angel Theatre

    Little Angel Theatre and master puppet maker Peter O'Rourke fashion a spectacle from Carlo Collodi's classic tale of ...

  • Dogs Don't Do Ballet

    Dec 5-Jan 27 2013, Little Angel Theatre

    A small dog with a big personality, Biff just wants to be a ballerina. Little Angel wheels out beautiful puppets and ...

  • The Upstairs Room

    Until Sat Dec 8, King's Head Theatre

    James Savin directs the London premiere of this apocalyptic love story by David K. O'Hara. As constant rain lashes th...

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  • Great area but I would like to know where Alan Davis lives? I want to send him a small 'Blue Whale' and can't find his contact address anywhere. I hope sombody can help me. Thanks John

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Islington overview

Islington is not just for the champagne socialists - its boutiques, bars and restaurants offer something for the weekend, whichever way you lean. With a vibrant arts scene and big-name clubs drawing headline bands, N1 is guaranteed to offer a daytrip or big night out that gets your vote.

Islington map

  • Time Out's map of Islington - featuring the best restaurants, bars, shops and live music venues.

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Shopping in Islington

  • Brimming with designer shops and specialist boutiques, Islington is a haven for shopaholics seeking one-off items. Check out our guide to the best shops in the area.

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