Islington area guide

From the Andes to the Pacific, the highs and lows of Peruvian terrain help to explain its varied cuisine. But what was going on behind the scenes at this small...

Alfredo’s, then a little S&M (the former Sausage & Mash café, that is): as Islington landmarks go, this position is a prime cut, now carved out by Meat People....

A clean, somewhat rustic and brightly lit setting in which to enjoy a quick cuppa or bite to eat, while you catch up on a bit of work. Or sit down for a meal...

Indian restaurant on Essex Road in Islington serving traditional Indian dishes to eat in or takeaway. Closed on Monday.

Just a stone’s throw from the cavernous Haggle Vinyl (No 114-116), but a million miles away aesthetically, Flashback’s mostly second-hand stock is treated with...

Tucked away in the back streets of Islington, Little Angel Theatre is a hub of passionate puppeteering activity. Established by South African John Wright in...

This tiny place, a short walk from Upper Street on an Islington backstreet, is where bar-wizard Tony Conigliaro first came to widespread prominence. Conigliaro...

The first thing you might notice on entering this backstreet Georgian pub is the beautiful island back-bar with a ’60s ‘Watney Red Barrel’ sign; the second...

A quality makeover, this, a few bus stops north of the spaghetti junction of bars around the Angel. It’s a big place to keep busy with return custom, with the...

It's all about street culture at this Essex Road bar - one of three London venues from the Barrio group. The vibe is influenced by urban art and music from...

Soak-up cutting-edge performance at an internationally renowned theatre

Stock up on coffee and cake and arty chat at a bohemian, charity gallery  

Enjoy a mighty medley of Chinese cuisine at an eccentric venue

Veg out to a cult classic at one of the country’s oldest cinemas

Hit cookbooks have made this flagship branch of the burgeoning Ottolenghi empire a point of pilgrimage for foodies the world over. Those Americans brunching...

Upper Street and its tributaries have more than their fair share of cafés and restaurants, but a decent coffee shop is still hard to find there. Coffee Works...

A collection of jewellery created by independent UK designers.

The devil might have all the best tunes, but the Union Chapel is proof that him downstairs knows nothing about architecture. The Grade I-listed gothic...