The Independence

 
 
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235 Upper Street, N1 1RU 
 

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Elia Mews Car Park
 
18 minutes walk
 
Macclesfield Road NCP
 
23 minutes walk
 
 
 
 

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London Events 2013

Discover the best of London's entertainment this year with our comprehensive guide to 2013's top events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London in 2013 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.

 
THE BEST

Hotels near The Independence

Near The Independence
Hilton Islington Hotel London London
Hilton Islington Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Executive Double Rooms: 28% off from £202
53 Upper Street, N1 | 12 minutes from The Independence
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: 48% off from £99
60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 18 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
Citadines St Mark's London London
Citadines St Mark's London
London > Apartment > Apartment  2 Bedroom Apartments: 20% off from £143
300 City Road, EC1V | 20 minutes from The Independence
Located nearby to Sadler's Wells Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London, Citadines St Mark's is a 4-star apartment hotel that aims to accommodate business ...More
 
 
 
House of Wolf London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
House of Wolf
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
181 Upper Street, N1 | 3 minutes from The Independence
From Friday 5th October, an old Victorian music hall on Islington's Upper Street reopens as a series of monthly pop-up guest chef residencies. Mixing ...More
 
 
 
The Albion London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Albion
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
10 Thornhill Road, Islington, London N1 | 9 minutes from The Independence
Renowned for its delicious whole roast suckling pig and delightful rear bear garden, The Albion has become something of an Islington institution. Located on a small ...More
 
 
 
S&M Cafe London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
S&M Cafe
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
4-6 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 | 12 minutes from The Independence
1950s style sausage and mash café-come-restaurant. If you know what you want from a meal and what you want is good old, British sausages and mash ...More
 
 
 
 
THE BEST

Dining near The Independence

Near The Independence
Firezza London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Firezza
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
276 St Paul's Road, Islington, N1 | 2 minutes from The Independence
Firezza offers upmarket Neapolitan pizza cooked in stone ovens, eat-in or take-away....More
 
 
 
Trullo London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Trullo
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
300-302 St Paul's Road, N1 | 2 minutes from The Independence
A superb addition to the Islington eating scene is Trullo, a homely neighbourhood Italian in Highbury in the mould of the River Café (but thankfully not replicating ...More
 
 
 
Cantina Italia London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Cantina Italia
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
19 Canonbury Lane, N1 | 3 minutes from The Independence
Italian cuisine ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Events near The Independence

Near The Independence
Mikill Pane, Jodie Connor, Scruffizer, Dream Mclean London
Today Only
Mikill Pane, Jodie Connor, Scruffizer, Dream Mclean
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Friday 24th May 2013 - 6.30pm
Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 | 1 minute from The Independence
...More
 
 
 
Mic Righteous, Tarek, Poets Corner, Ard Adz And Sho Shallow, Geko, English Frank, Dot Rotten London
Today Only
Mic Righteous, Tarek, Poets Corner, Ard Adz And Sho Shallow, Geko, English Frank, Dot Rotten
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Friday 24th May 2013 - 7pm-10.30pm
Relentless Garage, 22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 2 minutes from The Independence
Kent-born rapper and songwriter Rocky Takalobighasion performs hip hop and grime....More
 
 
 
We Are Lost Boys, The Ocean's Eyes London
Today Only
We Are Lost Boys, The Ocean's Eyes
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Friday 24th May 2013 - 7pm
Relentless Garage, 22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 2 minutes from The Independence
The four-piece group from Reading performs energetic alt-rock....More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Entertainment near The Independence

Near The Independence
Hen & Chickens Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hen & Chickens Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, N1 | 2 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Independence
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, Islington, London N1 | 10 minutes from The Independence
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 BEST

Sights and Attractions near The Independence

The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Independence
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, N1 | 3 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
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, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
Angel Building London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Angel Building
London > Attractions > Sights
407 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 19 minutes from The Independence
Launched in late 2010, the Angel Building in Islington transformed from an under-used early 1980s commercial block into an award-winning office space, reinvented by architects ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Shopping near The Independence

The best shops and markets near The Independence
Palette London London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Palette London
London > Shopping > Clothing
21 Canonbury Lane, N1 | 3 minutes from The Independence
Pristine condition vintage clothing and modern vintage gear to wear or adorn your home. Ladies will be delighted by the immaculate, tasteful collections of vintage dresses ...More
 
 
 
Gill Wing Cookshop London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gill Wing Cookshop
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
190 Upper Street, N1 | 3 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
Euphorium Bakery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Euphorium Bakery
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
202 Upper Street, N1 | 3 minutes from The Independence
This traditional bakery, drawing on British and Gallic roots, has made an indelible mark on the foodies of Islington. With nearly twenty types of bread - ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Education near The Independence

Near The Independence
The Make Lounge London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
Connexions Careers Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Connexions Careers Centre
London > Education > Careers Services
27B Dalston Lane, E8 | 25 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
LSO St Luke's London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
LSO St Luke's
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 28 minutes from The Independence
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Leisure near The Independence

The Independence gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Clissold Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Clissold Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Greenway Close, N4 | 26 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
Rowans Tenpin Bowl London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Rowans Tenpin Bowl
London > Leisure > Games
10 Stroud Green Road, N4 | 27 minutes from The Independence
If you fancy showing off your Ten-Pin Bowling skills, slip on those special shoes and slide on down to Rowans Bowl in the heart of Finsbury ...More
 
 
 
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel Spa London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 27 minutes from The Independence
The lavishly restored St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has attracted a lot of attention since opening in 2011 as part of the grand Eurostar relocation. The Hotel's ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Pubs near The Independence

The best pubs near London The Independence.
The Duchess of Kent London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Duchess of Kent
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
441 Liverpool Road, N7 | 4 minutes from The Independence
A well-stocked games cupboard, good gastropub food, a couple of open fires for warming up on chilly evenings, a number of outdoor benches for chilling out ...More
 
 
 
The House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 - 69 Canonbury Road, N1 | 5 minutes from The Independence
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, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Independence
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

Nightlife near The Independence

The Independence clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Embassy Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Embassy Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
119 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 | 9 minutes from The Independence
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, Islington, London N1 | 12 minutes from The Independence
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, Islington, London N1 | 17 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
THE BEST

Meeting venue hire near The Independence

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Independence.
Union Chapel London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 2 minutes from The Independence
...More
 
 
 
Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Independence
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, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes from The Independence
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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Giuda, The Ten O Sevens, Faz Waltz
Concerts | On 24th May 2013 

Buffalo Bar

Hard and glam rock by the five-piece band from Rome....More

Mark Thomas: 100 Acts Of Minor Dissent: An Edinburgh Preview
Comedy | Until 25th May 2013 

Hen & Chickens Theatre 2 minutes walk from The Independence

Thomas returns to what he does best, organised mayhem. His touring show forms a vital part of a mission to ...More

Bloodshake
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 24th May 2013 

Relentless Garage 2 minutes walk from The Independence

O. Children DJs and Kaya Kaya DJs play indie music, with a live performance from Big Deal....More

We Are Lost Boys, The Ocean's Eyes
Concerts | On 24th May 2013 

Relentless Garage 2 minutes walk from The Independence

The four-piece group from Reading performs energetic alt-rock....More

Mic Righteous, Tarek, Poets Corner, Ard Adz And Sho Shallow, Geko, English Frank, Dot Rotten
Concerts | On 24th May 2013 

Relentless Garage 2 minutes walk from The Independence

Kent-born rapper and songwriter Rocky Takalobighasion performs hip hop and grime....More

That Thing In Islington
Comedy | On 24th May 2013 

Hope & Anchor 2 minutes walk from The Independence

MC Martyn Hill has Peter Bazely and Gemma Whelan offering some witticisms....More

Pop Club Time Machine
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2013 

Albert & Pearl 3 minutes walk from The Independence

Resident DJs spin retro pop, rock'n'roll, punk, hip hop and Britpop....More

Trench City
Concerts | On 24th May 2013 

The King's Head 10 minutes walk from The Independence

Indie-pop by the band from London....More

Werewolf Barmitzvah
Concerts | On 24th May 2013 

The King's Head 10 minutes walk from The Independence

...More

Friday at Barrio North
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 24th May 2013 

Barrio North 10 minutes walk from The Independence

DJ Jim8track spins R&B, hip hop, house and Latin....More

 
 

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