Highbury area guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Get a taste for the high life at DoubleTree by Hilton London-Islington, which comes with its very own rooftop bar. 

The newly refurbished Hilton Hotel in Islington is handily located for central London, as well as Sadler's Wells. 

Providing modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and an on-site restaurant. 

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

Take a stroll around this tranquil and surprisingly secluded park. 

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

Re-live your childhood and visit this emporium dedicated entirely to Sylvanian Families. 

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