Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Black Axe Mangal is, arguably, the jewel in Highbury’s crown. Only BAM wouldn’t really wear a crown. Unless it was drunk, naked, and air guitaring to Queens of the Stone Age. Then it would wear a crown. Come to this little, smoky delight if you want to have fun and eat fun food. Because that’s what BAM’s about.
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Black Axe Mangal
156 Canonbury RdBlack Axe Mangal is, arguably, the jewel in Highbury’s crown. Only BAM wouldn’t really wear a crown. Unless it was drunk, naked, and air guitaring to Queens of the Stone Age. Then it would wear a crown. Come to this little, smoky delight if you want to have fun and eat fun food. Because that’s what BAM’s about.
One minute from Highbury and Islington station is St. Pauls Road, and another extremely good parade of restaurants, cafes, and things you need to eat and drink. St Paul Islington is one of these places. It’s a spacious coffee-cum-wine-bar place that does everything you’d expect. Sandwiches, charcuterie, coffee, wine, massages, avocado facials, dog therapy, camembert counselling. Okay maybe not all those things but you get our drift.
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St Paul Islington Cafe
274B St Paul's RdOne minute from Highbury and Islington station is St. Pauls Road, and another extremely good parade of restaurants, cafes, and things you need to eat and drink. St Paul Islington is one of these places. It’s a spacious coffee-cum-wine-bar place that does everything you’d expect. Sandwiches, charcuterie, coffee, wine, massages, avocado facials, dog therapy, camembert counselling. Okay maybe not all those things but you get our drift.
Highbury is spoiled for spots where you can get a great glass of wine and something nice to eat too, but Linden Stores shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s a few minutes walk away from Highbury Corner, but it’s well worth the stroll. You’ll find a bright wine shop up top where you can grab a quick glass, and there’s an exposed brick cave downstairs too. The kitchen serves small but satisfying portions of things like oxtail pie with marrow mash, or roasted beets with prune puree and hung yoghurt. Unsurprisingly, they all work well with the wide range of wine on offer, much of which is available by the glass.
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Linden Stores
220 St Paul's RdHighbury is spoiled for spots where you can get a great glass of wine and something nice to eat too, but Linden Stores shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s a few minutes walk away from Highbury Corner, but it’s well worth the stroll. You’ll find a bright wine shop up top where you can grab a quick glass, and there’s an exposed brick cave downstairs too. The kitchen serves small but satisfying portions of things like oxtail pie with marrow mash, or roasted beets with prune puree and hung yoghurt. Unsurprisingly, they all work well with the wide range of wine on offer, much of which is available by the glass.
Drinks & Nightlife
Affectionately known as the 'Garden of Islington'; The Vineyard is a quaint, charming venue located on Upper Street. The venue prides itself on the quality of its food, and offers an extensive drinks card at the same time. There's also a vast beer garden that naturally draws a vibrant crowd at the first sight of the sun. A congenial local boozer ready to welcome you with open arms right throughout the day.
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The Vineyard Islington
179 Upper StreetAffectionately known as the 'Garden of Islington'; The Vineyard is a quaint, charming venue located on Upper Street. The venue prides itself on the quality of its food, and offers an extensive drinks card at the same time. There's also a vast beer garden that naturally draws a vibrant crowd at the first sight of the sun. A congenial local boozer ready to welcome you with open arms right throughout the day.
Barrio Angel is one of Essex Road's best and most exciting bars. There is never a dull moment - from their amazing daily happy-hours, to the eye-popping decor and even the party-pumping DJs; you're always guaranteed to be wowed at Barrio Angel. With Brazilian cocktails their cracking concoctions of choice, tuck into a caipirinha and tequila, or three.
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Simmons Bar | Angel
43 Essex RdBarrio Angel is one of Essex Road's best and most exciting bars. There is never a dull moment - from their amazing daily happy-hours, to the eye-popping decor and even the party-pumping DJs; you're always guaranteed to be wowed at Barrio Angel. With Brazilian cocktails their cracking concoctions of choice, tuck into a caipirinha and tequila, or three.
Located near Highbury and Islington tube station and just a short walk away from Angel, Brewhouse & Kitchen offers beer lovers across London a chance to sample a selection of home-brewed beers and ales. Alongside an irresistible menu full of traditional dishes, this North London Pub spot boasts an impressive micro-brewery which, thanks to the bar's open plan, is visible for everyone to see. How better to unwind after a long day of work than with a pint of home-grown beer in this urban hangout?
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Highbury
2A Corsica StLocated near Highbury and Islington tube station and just a short walk away from Angel, Brewhouse & Kitchen offers beer lovers across London a chance to sample a selection of home-brewed beers and ales. Alongside an irresistible menu full of traditional dishes, this North London Pub spot boasts an impressive micro-brewery which, thanks to the bar's open plan, is visible for everyone to see. How better to unwind after a long day of work than with a pint of home-grown beer in this urban hangout?
With an opulent first train carriage theme meshing with an abundance of shadowy foliage, this Angel hangout is so much more than your run of the mill pub. The exuberant interior is matched by the great food, which comprises of British classics featuring splashes of continental Europe and the Orient thrown in for good measure; The cocktail list is put together by a team of expert mixologists too.
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Hoxley & Porter
153 Upper StWith an opulent first train carriage theme meshing with an abundance of shadowy foliage, this Angel hangout is so much more than your run of the mill pub. The exuberant interior is matched by the great food, which comprises of British classics featuring splashes of continental Europe and the Orient thrown in for good measure; The cocktail list is put together by a team of expert mixologists too.