Karen's Guidebook
Food Scene
This quaint two-storeyed restaurant is one if Islington's best kept secrets. Amazing food, so incredibly tasty and fresh. Great prices too and really convenient for lunch if you live in the area.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Afghan Kitchen
35 Islington GrnThis quaint two-storeyed restaurant is one if Islington's best kept secrets. Amazing food, so incredibly tasty and fresh. Great prices too and really convenient for lunch if you live in the area.
This is some of the best, most authentic Indian cuisine I've eaten in London! Friendly staff, great ambience without breaking the bank!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delhi Grill
21 Chapel MarketThis is some of the best, most authentic Indian cuisine I've eaten in London! Friendly staff, great ambience without breaking the bank!
This is a neighbourhood bar in Islington that’s upping your breakfast game. Head to Little Bat for a proper good weekend feast, including stacks of pancakes, juicy fried chicken and waffles, and so much more (including a pretty tempting dessert or two). There’s even bottomless signature cocktails or prosecco to keep the good vibes going!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Bat - Islington Bar & Kitchen
54 Islington Park StThis is a neighbourhood bar in Islington that’s upping your breakfast game. Head to Little Bat for a proper good weekend feast, including stacks of pancakes, juicy fried chicken and waffles, and so much more (including a pretty tempting dessert or two). There’s even bottomless signature cocktails or prosecco to keep the good vibes going!
Family run, this Italian restaurant does all their food with heart.
Highly recommend the Quattro Stagioni pizza!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mangia Bene
18 Chapel MarketFamily run, this Italian restaurant does all their food with heart.
Highly recommend the Quattro Stagioni pizza!
Fabulous Middle Eastern fare - The non veg mezze platter is an absolute favourite and has something for everyone!
Gallipoli Again
119-120 Upper StreetFabulous Middle Eastern fare - The non veg mezze platter is an absolute favourite and has something for everyone!
José Pizarro
36 BroadgateGreat for sharing, friendly staff and fantastic ambience!
Make a booking in advance and ask for the unlimited dim sum deal! It's £25 for all-you-can-eat dim sum and a glass of prosecco.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leong's Legend
39 Gerrard StMake a booking in advance and ask for the unlimited dim sum deal! It's £25 for all-you-can-eat dim sum and a glass of prosecco.
Dishoom
12 Upper St Martin's LnFabulous food in a 1950s or 1970s Italy setting! Try the Michaelangelo Carpaccio and the Mafaldine al Tartufo. You will not be disappointed!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gloria
54-56 Great Eastern StFabulous food in a 1950s or 1970s Italy setting! Try the Michaelangelo Carpaccio and the Mafaldine al Tartufo. You will not be disappointed!
Sightseeing
The New River Walk, Islington - a man made park along a stretch of the New River which was originally created as an aqueduct to bring water from the River Lea in Hertfordshire to Amwell Spring by Sadlers Wells.
Easily missed, as it winds between residential areas, this is the scenic route from Newington Green to Essex Road and Upper Street.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New River Walk
The New River Walk, Islington - a man made park along a stretch of the New River which was originally created as an aqueduct to bring water from the River Lea in Hertfordshire to Amwell Spring by Sadlers Wells.
Easily missed, as it winds between residential areas, this is the scenic route from Newington Green to Essex Road and Upper Street.
Regent’s Canal is one of London’s best-kept secrets. You’ll tiptoe past some of the capital’s most famous landmarks – including Regent’s Park, Camden Lock, King’s Cross and much of central London – missing out the congestion, crowds and noise you’d normally associate with one of the world’s busiest cities.
This route has long been loved by boaters and cyclists, but is now becoming increasingly popular with walkers. For the most part you’ll hardly even notice the city around you on a walk that’s mostly hidden from the surrounding buildings.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regents Canal Walk
City RoadRegent’s Canal is one of London’s best-kept secrets. You’ll tiptoe past some of the capital’s most famous landmarks – including Regent’s Park, Camden Lock, King’s Cross and much of central London – missing out the congestion, crowds and noise you’d normally associate with one of the world’s busiest cities.
This route has long been loved by boaters and cyclists, but is now becoming increasingly popular with walkers. For the most part you’ll hardly even notice the city around you on a walk that’s mostly hidden from the surrounding buildings.
Enjoy panoramic views of the city while you enjoy a beverage here. It's free to enter but you need to book in advance.
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sky Garden
Enjoy panoramic views of the city while you enjoy a beverage here. It's free to enter but you need to book in advance.
Visit this exquisite piece of architecture that's often mistaken for London bridge!
1577 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente de la Torre
Tower Bridge RoadVisit this exquisite piece of architecture that's often mistaken for London bridge!
Big Ben has finally been restored and stands tall in its splendor!
1337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Ben
Big Ben has finally been restored and stands tall in its splendor!
Highly recommend this as the tour is 'pay what you like' and a great way to see some sights while getting the trivia from a local guide.
SANDEMANs NEW London, Free Walking Tour
Highly recommend this as the tour is 'pay what you like' and a great way to see some sights while getting the trivia from a local guide.
Something for Everyone
Great ambience, tons of good food options and some up market shops as well. My recommendations would be The Coal Office!
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de los Graneros
1 Granary SquareGreat ambience, tons of good food options and some up market shops as well. My recommendations would be The Coal Office!
Fara Charity Shop - Islington
28 Pentonville RoadGreat bargains on bric a brac and designer clothes at bargain prices!
Sue Ryder
72 Essex RoadGreat finds on designer clothes are shoes at bargain prices!
Be sure to visit the Tate Lates if you're visiting London on the last Friday of the month. They showcase cool exhibitions, upcoming artists and musicians and are free with a booking!
2008 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tate Modern
BanksideBe sure to visit the Tate Lates if you're visiting London on the last Friday of the month. They showcase cool exhibitions, upcoming artists and musicians and are free with a booking!
Nightlife
Delicious cocktails complemented by smooth jazz makes for the perfect evening!
228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nightjar
129 City RdDelicious cocktails complemented by smooth jazz makes for the perfect evening!
Grab a pint and treat yourself to comedy 7 nights a week.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camden Head
2 Camden WalkGrab a pint and treat yourself to comedy 7 nights a week.
The Bill Murray
39 Queen's Head StGreat comedy, every night!
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Too Good to Go
Download this app and save food from going waste!
A lot of cafés and restaurants are on here so you can find really good deals (typically a third of what it works normally cost you)!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
City Mapper
The app is great for getting around (sometimes even better than Gøogle maps)!
Formas de ahorrar
50% off your food bill
Download the First Table app and get 50% off your food bill!