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The Retreat

 
 
ADDRESS
144 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QY 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7704 6868 
 

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Location map of The Retreat

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
 
Angel Tube Station
 
12 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Elia Mews Car Park
 
13 minutes walk
 
Macclesfield Road NCP
 
19 minutes walk
 
 
 
THE BEST

Hotels near The Retreat

Near The Retreat
Hilton Islington London
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 6 minutes from The Retreat
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
 
 
 
Jurys Inn Islington Hotel London
Jurys Inn Islington Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 69% off from £99
60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 14 minutes from The Retreat
The decor when you walk into reception is fresh and modern and this first impression extends throughout the hotel to the bedrooms, bar and restaurant. It’s ...More
 
 
 
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 87% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 21 minutes from The Retreat
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Alternative Nightclubs nearest The Retreat

Nearest to The Retreat
EGG London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
EGG
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
200 York Way, London, King's Cross, London N7 | 21 minutes from The Retreat
The fabulous Egg nightclub was well prepared for the smoking ban, with a fantastic garden and terrace which make it London's finest summer clubbing spot. There ...More
 
 
 
Scala London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Scala
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London, King's Cross, London N1 | 23 minutes from The Retreat
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The ...More
 
 
 
East Village London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
East Village
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
89 Great Eastern Street, London, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 30 minutes from The Retreat
Opened in 2007 by DJ/promoter Stuart Patterson, East Village reverses the Shoreditch trend towards drinking and socialising; by midnight, pretty much everyone in the club is ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Nightlife near The Retreat

The Retreat clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Embassy Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
119 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from The Retreat
North London favourite The Embassy obviously has a good way with their staff. It really makes a difference when the bar people seem to be enjoying ...More
 
 
 
The Old Queen's Head London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Old Queen's Head
London > Nightlife > Pubs
44 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from The Retreat
A gorgeous antique interior, a delicious menu and some top DJs at weekends. The Old Queen's Head opened with a fantastic recipe for success in 2006 ...More
 
 
 
Colebrookes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Colebrookes
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Retreat
If the Government want to encourage more of a European café culture, they should send someone down to Colebrookes to take a look. Colebrookes takes the ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Events near The Retreat

Near The Retreat
Off The Record
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo), 145 Upper Street, N1 | At The Retreat
DJs Martin Daniels, Si Domone and Dnbenergy spin drum'n'bass, dubstep and retro....More
 
 
 
Aliases, Deadly Circus Fire, When Our Time Comes, Oblivionized
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 30th May 2012 - 7pm
O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield Street, N1 | 9 minutes from The Retreat
Prog metal by the Manchester-based band....More
 
 
 
Life Painting: Workshop
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Tuesday 29th May and Wednesday 30th May 2012 - 11am-1pm
Candid Arts Galleries, 5 Torrens Street, EC1V | 12 minutes from The Retreat
...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Entertainment near The Retreat

Near The Retreat
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Retreat
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ...More
 
 
 
The King's Head London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The King's Head
London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Retreat
London's original pub theatre is located in the back room at the The King's Head. It was founded in 1970 by the pub's owner, Dan Crawford, ...More
 
 
 
The Screen on the Green London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Screen on the Green
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from The Retreat
One of the most striking cinema facades in the city (especially at night when it's all illuminated in startling red and white), the dinky Screen on ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Sights and Attractions near The Retreat

The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Retreat
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Retreat
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual theatre ...More
 
 
 
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 | 7 minutes from The Retreat
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of ...More
 
 
 
Victoria Miro London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Victoria Miro
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 17 minutes from The Retreat
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Shopping near The Retreat

The best shops and markets near The Retreat
Twentytwentyone London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Twentytwentyone
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Retreat
This interior designer's delight opened in 1996, specialising in items that add a touch of city living chic to the home. Vintage and contemporary furniture and ...More
 
 
 
Aria London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Aria
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Barnsbury Hall, Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Retreat
This design-orientated lifestyle store offers a wide range to choose from. From fashion, to homeware, to cosmetics, it's all here at Aria. Pick up a pastel-coloured ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Zoots
London > Shopping > Cleaning and Repairs
2 Haven Mews, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from The Retreat
Zoots is a home-service dry cleaning outfit, who collect personal and household ironing, laundry and dry cleaning, delivering them back to your door as good as ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Restaurants near The Retreat

What are the best dining options near The Retreat London?
Le Mercury London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Le Mercury
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
140A Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | At The Retreat
Mains for under £6 excellent value and a good atmosphere....More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
La Porchetta
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
141 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | At The Retreat
Pizza & Pasta ...More
 
 
 
Almeida London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Almeida
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
30 Almeida Street, London, Islington, London N1 | At The Retreat
This popular D & D London (formerly Conran Restaurants) eatery is renowned as Islington's top restaurant, a much sought after plaudit given the area's sheer volume ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Education near The Retreat

Near The Retreat
The Make Lounge London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Retreat
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
 
 
 
London Wine Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 27 minutes from The Retreat
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
 
 
 
City Journalism London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, London, City, London EC1Y | 27 minutes from The Retreat
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Leisure near The Retreat

The Retreat gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Circus Space London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 29 minutes from The Retreat
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
 
 
 
My Chocolate Workshops London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, London, Holborn, London EC1N | 32 minutes from The Retreat
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
 
 
 
Urban Golf London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Urban Golf
London > Leisure > Golf
12 Smithfield Street, London, City, London EC1A | 35 minutes from The Retreat
OK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it’s a brilliant idea that has been stylishly executed. ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Pubs near The Retreat

The best pubs near London The Retreat.
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from The Retreat
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ...More
 
 
 
The House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 - 69 Canonbury Road, London, N1 | 5 minutes from The Retreat
One of a trio of pubs and restaurants owned by the Meredith Group, The House is an Islington favourite. It's pricier than your average gastro pub ...More
 
 
 
The Drapers Arms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Drapers Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from The Retreat
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Meeting venue hire near The Retreat

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Retreat.
Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Retreat
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 6 minutes from The Retreat
...More
 
 
 
Business Design Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Business Design Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Retreat
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
 
 
 
 

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Near The Retreat

 
 
 
 
Off The Record
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 30th May 2012 

Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo) At The Retreat

DJs Martin Daniels, Si Domone and Dnbenergy spin drum'n'bass, dubstep and retro....More

Children's Children
Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 

Almeida Theatre 1 minutes walk from The Retreat

Failing actor Gordon asks his friend and successful television personality Michael to lend him some money, which begins a series ...More

Saturday Puppet Club
Saturday Puppet Club
Kids Events | Until 7th July 2012 

The Little Angel Theatre 2 minutes walk from The Retreat

New to the Little Angel's Saturday club, for members only, is a workshop where participants (aged 5 to 8 and ...More

 
The Ugly Duckling: Little Angel Theatre (Over 3s)
Theatre | Until 8th July 2012 

The Little Angel Theatre 2 minutes walk from The Retreat

Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's children's story....More

The Big Girls Blues Band
Concerts | On 30th May 2012 

The King's Head 3 minutes walk from The Retreat

Funk, soul and blues outfit....More

The Kh Kosmix
Concerts | On 30th May 2012 

The King's Head 3 minutes walk from The Retreat

Rockabilly, blues and rock covers combo....More

Denial
Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 

The King's Head 3 minutes walk from The Retreat

Adam Spreadbury-Maher directs Arnold Wesker's drama exploring the dilemmas of false memory syndrome and recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse....More

Michael Sheppard & Sutton Taylor
Exhibitions | Until 6th June 2012 

Hart Gallery 3 minutes walk from The Retreat

Contemporary works in various media....More

Wednesday at Barrio North
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 30th May 2012 

Barrio North 4 minutes walk from The Retreat

DJ Glenny C supplies Latin, funk and house....More

Eska, Keston Cobblers Club
Concerts | On 30th May 2012 

The Old Queen's Head 5 minutes walk from The Retreat

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