Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Fantastic place for breakfast. Great menu, great atmosphere and arguably the best coffee in Islington. The only downside is the queues that form past 10am...
127 locals recommend
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdFantastic place for breakfast. Great menu, great atmosphere and arguably the best coffee in Islington. The only downside is the queues that form past 10am...
Lovely and quiet neighbourhood restaurant. Their food is great but the beef ragu is to die for. Service can be slow and erratic at times but worth it in my opinion.
153 locals recommend
Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdLovely and quiet neighbourhood restaurant. Their food is great but the beef ragu is to die for. Service can be slow and erratic at times but worth it in my opinion.
Le Coq opened about a year ago and it serves simple roast chicken with a variety of sides. No fuss eating. Very hipster vibe. Can be a hassle to get a table.
37 locals recommend
LeCoq
292-294 Saint Paul's RoadLe Coq opened about a year ago and it serves simple roast chicken with a variety of sides. No fuss eating. Very hipster vibe. Can be a hassle to get a table.
Petite, rustic-style French cafe and food store, for artisan coffee, baguettes, salads and stews. Great coffee and cakes. Simple breakfasts.
78 locals recommend
Le Péché Mignon
6 Ronalds RdPetite, rustic-style French cafe and food store, for artisan coffee, baguettes, salads and stews. Great coffee and cakes. Simple breakfasts.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a quirky spot for a drink off the main road. The interior is nicely designed and cocktails are great but you're likely to wait a while for them and they're not cheap. Try the 'ankle breaker'.
13 locals recommend
Public House
54 Islington Park StThis is a quirky spot for a drink off the main road. The interior is nicely designed and cocktails are great but you're likely to wait a while for them and they're not cheap. Try the 'ankle breaker'.
Literally, the best night out guaranteed! Great cocktails, amazing atmosphere, great crowd and an option to either just chat, occupy yourself with ping pong or dance to amazing DJs downstairs. Winner!
93 locals recommend
The Book Club
100-106 Leonard StLiterally, the best night out guaranteed! Great cocktails, amazing atmosphere, great crowd and an option to either just chat, occupy yourself with ping pong or dance to amazing DJs downstairs. Winner!
Arts & Culture
Jealous is a contemporary screenprint Studio, gallery and publisher based in East London's creative hub of Shoreditch. If you like graphic art, you'll love Jealous.
6 locals recommend
Jealous Gallery and Print Studio
53 Curtain RdJealous is a contemporary screenprint Studio, gallery and publisher based in East London's creative hub of Shoreditch. If you like graphic art, you'll love Jealous.
The Saatchi Gallery exhibits contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by established international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdThe Saatchi Gallery exhibits contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by established international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK.
White Cube is a contemporary art gallery owned by Jay Jopling. This is the largest of the 4 galleries and, even with art aside, the building is magnificent. Well worth a visit.
234 locals recommend
White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey StreetWhite Cube is a contemporary art gallery owned by Jay Jopling. This is the largest of the 4 galleries and, even with art aside, the building is magnificent. Well worth a visit.
For the best cinema experience in the area head to the Screen on the Green and order a pizza and a pint. You won't be disappointed.
177 locals recommend
Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StFor the best cinema experience in the area head to the Screen on the Green and order a pizza and a pint. You won't be disappointed.
Shopping
One of London's most beautiful and atmospheric markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of amazingly scented flowers every Sunday. Great place for adventure, coffee or lunch.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOne of London's most beautiful and atmospheric markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of amazingly scented flowers every Sunday. Great place for adventure, coffee or lunch.
Swish interiors shop that's got lots of lovely knick-knacks and designer furniture. Nice for browsing at least
18 locals recommend
twentytwentyone
274-275 Upper StSwish interiors shop that's got lots of lovely knick-knacks and designer furniture. Nice for browsing at least
Great independent boutique for all things fashion. Stocking only the coolest brands, it's pricey but worth a look.
10 locals recommend
Diverse
294 Upper StGreat independent boutique for all things fashion. Stocking only the coolest brands, it's pricey but worth a look.
Sightseeing
Well known, super popular and with good reason. Great produce and wonderful ambiance. Even if you hate crowds, it's worth it for 15mins at least.
697 locals recommend
London
Well known, super popular and with good reason. Great produce and wonderful ambiance. Even if you hate crowds, it's worth it for 15mins at least.
If you're looking for a great view of London, this will set you back £30 but is well worth it. The building itself is a marvel to behold.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StIf you're looking for a great view of London, this will set you back £30 but is well worth it. The building itself is a marvel to behold.
Most probably the most gruesome site in history, the Tower of London is a must if you like history. Or royalty. Or are curious about the 'founding fathers' (and mothers) of Australia...
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Most probably the most gruesome site in history, the Tower of London is a must if you like history. Or royalty. Or are curious about the 'founding fathers' (and mothers) of Australia...
Essentials
Generally crowded, this Tesco is a good option for vegetables as it's got a much bigger and more affordable selection than the Waitrose across the road. It's also more affordable generally.
649 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdGenerally crowded, this Tesco is a good option for vegetables as it's got a much bigger and more affordable selection than the Waitrose across the road. It's also more affordable generally.
This is another grocery option that's close to home and the tube. It can be handy, particularly if you're already on Upper Street heading home, but it's not as good as the Waitrose around the corner.
110 locals recommend
Budgens
199-205 Haverstock HillThis is another grocery option that's close to home and the tube. It can be handy, particularly if you're already on Upper Street heading home, but it's not as good as the Waitrose around the corner.
Fantastic for cheap, local vegetables and flowers, and some less chic clothes stalls.
136 locals recommend
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketFantastic for cheap, local vegetables and flowers, and some less chic clothes stalls.