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The Independence

 
 
ADDRESS
235 Upper Street, N1 1RU 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7704 6977 
 

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Elia Mews Car Park
 
22 minutes walk
 
Macclesfield Road NCP
 
28 minutes walk
 
 
 
THE BEST

Hotels near The Independence

Near The Independence
Hilton Islington London
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 15 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: 69% off from £99
60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 22 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
 
 
 
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 87% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 29 minutes from The Independence
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 Albion London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Albion
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
10 Thornhill Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 11 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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
S&M Cafe
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
4-6 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 14 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
 
 
 
Rotunda Bar and Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Rotunda Bar and Restaurant
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Kings Place, 90 York way, , London, King's Cross, London N1 | 25 minutes from The Independence
This canal side bar and restaurant is a pleasant place to stop off if you're wondering around the Kings Place development. Not exactly on the beaten ...More
 
 
 
 
THE BEST

Dining near The Independence

Near The Independence
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Firezza
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
276 St Paul's Road, Islington, London, N1 | 3 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, London, N1 | 3 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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Cantina Italia
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
19 Canonbury Lane, London, N1 | 4 minutes from The Independence
Italian cuisine ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Events near The Independence

Near The Independence
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 | 13 minutes from The Independence
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 | 13 minutes from The Independence
Gruesome horror classic in which a scientist unwittingly transforms himself into a human-fly hybrid....More
 
 
 
Chess Club Presents London
Chess Club Presents
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Thursday 31st May 2012 - 7.30pm-1am
The Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 | 14 minutes from The Independence
Resident DJs spin indie, rock and electro, plus live bands....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, London, 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 12 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
 
 
 
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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, London, N1 | 4 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 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
 
 
 
London Canal Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Canal Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12-13 New Wharf Road, London, King's Cross, London N1 | 24 minutes from The Independence
A trip to the Canal Museum reveals there's more to London's man-made waterways than just enjoying a day out in a narrow boat. You'll learn about ...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, London, N1 | 4 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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gill Wing Cookshop
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
190 Upper Street, London, N1 | 4 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, London, N1 | 4 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Connexions Careers Centre
London > Education > Careers Services
27B Dalston Lane, London, E8 | 30 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
 
 
 
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 | 35 minutes from The Independence
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
 
 
 
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, London, N4 | 32 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, London, N4 | 32 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
 
 
 
Caroline Pick Yoga London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Caroline Pick Yoga
London > Leisure > Fitness
131 Brecknock Road, London, N19 | 34 minutes from The Independence
Yoga from within from one of the UK's foremost practitioners. Caroline Pick uses yoga to exercise the body as an extension of the mind, and her ...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, London, N7 | 5 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, London, N1 | 7 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 9 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.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Embassy Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
119 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 11 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 14 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 20 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.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 3 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 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, London, Islington, London N1 | 16 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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Near The Independence

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

Buffalo Bar At The Independence

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

Templeton Pek, Denimor, Atoms
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

Relentless Garage 2 minutes walk from The Independence

The Birmingham-based three-piece plays alt rock....More

Giuseppe Cavalli
Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art 4 minutes walk from The Independence

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

Super Human Disco
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo) 9 minutes walk from The Independence

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

Children's Children
Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 

Almeida Theatre 9 minutes walk from The Independence

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 10 minutes walk from The Independence

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 10 minutes walk from The Independence

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

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

Hart Gallery 12 minutes walk from The Independence

Contemporary works in various media....More

Denial
Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 

The King's Head 12 minutes walk from The Independence

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

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

Barrio North 13 minutes walk from The Independence

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

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Hotels near The Independence

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