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Islington

 
 
ADDRESS
Town Hall, Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2UD 
 
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020 7527 2000 
 

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IslingtonIslington is traditionally a mecca for the cream of London’s liberal, journalists, writers and artists. This vibrant borough boasts a thriving fringe theatre scene, a wealth of fantastic restaurants and vibrant nightlife.

Islington is the best place to buy antiques in London. Spend an afternoon browsing the specialist shops and boutiques in the renowned Camden Passage Antiques Gallery. Continue your journey of discovery through elegant Georgian squares, along peaceful Regent's Canal and through historic Clerkenwell. Football fans will be unable to leave the borough without a trip to the world famous Arsenal football ground.
 

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
 
Angel Tube Station
 
15 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Elia Mews Car Park
 
16 minutes walk
 
Macclesfield Road NCP
 
22 minutes walk
 
 
 

Further articles featuring Islington on LondonTown.com

 
Petal Power

Angel Flowers 60 Upper Street, N1 0NY The fact that 'Tatler' recognised this florist as one of the top five in London shows what type of clientele...

 
 
Single Scene

The Bees Union Chapel, N1 2UN 14th February 2011 We applaud Highbury & Islington's Union Chapel for refusing to even recognise Valentine's Day this year, preferring...

 
 
March in London 2012

Country Living Magazine Spring Fair Business Design Centre, N1 0QH 21st March 2012 - 25th March 2012 As daffodils and snowdrops push through the ground, Spring takes charge...

 
 
Christmas Trees in London

Pines and Needles 15 sites in and around London 20th November 2011 - 24th December 2011 A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says:...

 
 
Autumn in London

Halloween in London All over the city 31st October 2011 The fright fest of Halloween promises a gathering of ghouls and ghosts, witches and warlocks on the streets...

 
THE BEST

Hotels near Islington

Near Islington
Hilton Islington London
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 9 minutes from Islington
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 | 17 minutes from Islington
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 | 23 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
Hackney London
Hackney
London > Useful Numbers > London Boroughs
Hackney Town Hall, Mare St, London, E8 | 2 miles from Islington
Just 30 minutes journey from central London by road, rail or underground, Hackney possesses a rich mix of cultures and traditions. Popular destinations include super-trendy Shoreditch, ...More
 
 
 
City of London London
City of London
London > Useful Numbers > London Boroughs
PO Box 270, Guildhall, London, Clerkenwell, London EC2P | 29 minutes from Islington
The Square Mile was once the old city contained within the medieval walls, a history remembered each November in the pomp of the Lord Mayor’s Show. ...More
 
 
 
Camden London
Camden
London > Useful Numbers > London Boroughs
Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 31 minutes from Islington
Camden - London's cultural quarter - is bursting with vibrancy and contrasts for those who love both the traditional and the contemporary. One of London’s liveliest ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Islington

Near Islington
Monsters Vs Aliens London
Monsters Vs Aliens
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from Islington
Fun-loving California girl Susan Murphy is struck by a meteorite covered in extra-terrestrial goo and mysteriously grows in size until she stands an impressive 49 feet ...More
 
 
 
The Fly London
The Fly
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from Islington
Gruesome horror classic in which a scientist unwittingly transforms himself into a human-fly hybrid....More
 
 
 
American Pie: Reunion (Subtitled)
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Islington Vue, 36 Parkfield Street, Islington, N1 | 12 minutes from Islington
Jim Levenstein married sweetheart Michelle but they are both suffering a bad case of parental blues now they have a young son. The Levensteins head back ...More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Islington

Near Islington
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Islington
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 | 6 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
Hen & Chickens Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hen & Chickens Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, London, N1 | 7 minutes from Islington
A wonderful night out on London's thriving fringe scene can be had at the Hen and Chickens Theatre, which sits above the cosy, candlelit pub that shares ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Islington

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Islington
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 | 4 minutes from Islington
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 | 4 minutes from Islington
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 | 19 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
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Shopping near Islington

The best shops and markets near Islington
Twentytwentyone London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Twentytwentyone
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Islington
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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gill Wing Cookshop
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
190 Upper Street, London, N1 | 2 minutes from Islington
The seed for the Gill Wing Cookshop was sewn in early 1980s when Tim and Gill Wing started out by making ceramics and selling their wares ...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 Islington
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
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Islington

What are the best dining options near Islington London?
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
La Piragua
London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
176 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Islington
La Piragua is revered by Islington locals for excellent steaks, great prices and friendly, personal service. The menu is classic and simple, featuring dishes from around ...More
 
 
 
Maghreb Moroccan Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Maghreb Moroccan Restaurant
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
189 Upper Street, Islington, , London, N1 | 2 minutes from Islington
North African cuisine. Booking advised. Occasional live entertainment. ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gem
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
265 Upper Street, London, N1 | 2 minutes from Islington
...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Education near Islington

Near Islington
The Make Lounge London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Connexions Careers Centre
London > Education > Careers Services
27B Dalston Lane, London, E8 | 29 minutes from Islington
Connexions is a countrywide information and advisory service for 13-19 year olds and people with special learning needs or disabilities under 25. They offer an array ...More
 
 
 
City Journalism London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, London, City, London EC1Y | 30 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
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Leisure near Islington

Islington 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 | 30 minutes from Islington
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 | 35 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
Clissold Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Clissold Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Greenway Close, London, N4 | 36 minutes from Islington
A pretty, local park, Clissold is more than worth a visit if you're in the north London area. Free from the crowds that often seep into ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Islington

The best pubs near London Islington.
The House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 - 69 Canonbury Road, London, N1 | 3 minutes from Islington
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 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 | 6 minutes from Islington
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 Drapers Arms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Drapers Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Islington

Islington 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 Islington
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
 
 
 
Colebrookes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Colebrookes
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 9 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
Anam London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Anam
London > Nightlife > Bars
3 Chapel Market, London, Islington, London N1 | 15 minutes from Islington
Retro-trendy, infectiously popular, and staunchly pioneering London's first Irish cocktail bar is a welcome addition to Islington's portfolio of drinking venues. A heady mix of curved ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Islington

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Islington.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 3 minutes from Islington
...More
 
 
 
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 | 4 minutes from Islington
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
 
 
 
Business Design Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Business Design Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 11 minutes from Islington
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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Super Human Disco
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo) 3 minutes walk from Islington

DJ Hee Man spins funk, disco, electro and hip hop....More

Children's Children
Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 

Almeida Theatre 4 minutes walk from Islington

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 4 minutes walk from Islington

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 4 minutes walk from Islington

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

Giuseppe Cavalli
Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art 4 minutes walk from Islington

Pictures from the early-to-mid-20th century, by the Italian photographer....More

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

Hart Gallery 6 minutes walk from Islington

Contemporary works in various media....More

Denial
Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 

The King's Head 6 minutes walk from Islington

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

BalloonMan, The Golden Manor Medicine Show, The Harlots, East End Promises
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

Buffalo Bar 6 minutes walk from Islington

Indie-rock by the London-based band....More

Thursday at Barrio North
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 31st May 2012 

Barrio North 7 minutes walk from Islington

DJ Jimbo Jangles supplies Latin, funk and house....More

Crack Comedy Club
Comedy | On 31st May 2012 

The Slug And Lettuce 8 minutes walk from Islington

Intelligent stand-up from former GP Paul Sinha, plus Michael Fabbri and Tom Craine....More

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