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Upper Street

 
 
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Upper Street, Islington, N1 
 

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Welcome to our guide for the area around Upper Street in Islington. Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.

The nearest station to Upper Street is Highbury and Islington Railway Station which is about 6 minutes to the North West.
 
 

Location map of Upper Street

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
 
Angel Tube Station
 
16 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

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

Further articles featuring Upper Street 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

Anti Valentine's Day: Fatal Attraction The Screen on the Green, N1 0NP 14th February 2012 Want some tips on how NOT to get a guy this Valentine's, then...

 
 
January in London 2012

London Art Fair 2012 Business Design Centre, N1 0QH 18th January 2012 - 22nd January 2012 Now in its 24th year, the London Art Fair at the Business...

 
 
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...

 
 
May in London 2012

Kapow! Comic Convention Business Design Centre, N1 0QH 19th May 2012 - 20th May 2012 The success of the famous San Diego Comic Con has been transferred...

 
THE BEST

Hotels near Upper Street

Near Upper Street
Hilton Islington London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 11 minutes from Upper Street
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
 
 
 
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 25 minutes from Upper Street
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
 
 
 
Holiday Inn London Kings Cross - Bloomsbury London
Holiday Inn London Kings Cross - Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 28 minutes from Upper Street
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Events near Upper Street

Near Upper Street
Brian Graham
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Tuesday 7th February and Wednesday 8th February 2012 - 11am-7pm
Hart Gallery, 113 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from Upper Street
Abstract paintings inspired by the passing of time in relation to the landscape....More
 
 
 
Angel, Encore
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 8th February 2012 - 7pm
Relentless Garage, 22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 7 minutes from Upper Street
Grime, R&B and hip hop by the London-based singer....More
 
 
 
Gemini, Cutline, Dukebox, Xilent, Boy Kid Cloud, Serial Killaz
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 8th February 2012 - 7pm
Relentless Garage, 22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 7 minutes from Upper Street
Rap artist....More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Upper Street

Near Upper Street
Hen & Chickens Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hen & Chickens Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, N1 | 6 minutes from Upper Street
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 | 6 minutes from Upper Street
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 | 7 minutes from Upper Street
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 Upper Street

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Upper Street
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 | 4 minutes from Upper Street
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 | 6 minutes from Upper Street
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
 
 
 
Victoria Miro London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Victoria Miro
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, Hoxton, London N1 | 21 minutes from Upper Street
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 Upper Street

The best shops and markets near Upper Street
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gill Wing Cookshop
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
190 Upper Street, N1 | 1 minute from Upper Street
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 | 1 minute from Upper Street
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
 
 
 
Palette London London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Palette London
London > Shopping > Clothing
21 Canonbury Lane, N1 | 1 minute from Upper Street
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
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Upper Street

What are the best dining options near Upper Street London?
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gem
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
265 Upper Street, N1 | On Upper Street
...More
 
 
 
Maghreb Moroccan Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Maghreb Moroccan Restaurant
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
189 Upper Street, Islington, N1 | 1 minute from Upper Street
North African cuisine. Booking advised. Occasional live entertainment. ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Cantina Italia
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
19 Canonbury Lane, N1 | 1 minute from Upper Street
Italian cuisine ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Upper Street

Near Upper Street
The Make Lounge London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Upper Street
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, E8 | 30 minutes from Upper Street
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, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 31 minutes from Upper Street
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
 
 
 
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Leisure near Upper Street

Upper Street gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Emirates Stadium: Arsenal FC London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Emirates Stadium: Arsenal FC
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
75 Drayton Park, N5 | 21 minutes from Upper Street
After a century at nearby Highbury, Arsenal FC moved to the state-of-the-art Emirates Stadium in 2006. The 60,365-capacity stadium - originally called Ashburton Grove before a ...More
 
 
 
Circus Space London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, Hoxton, London N1 | 32 minutes from Upper Street
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
 
 
 
Clissold Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Clissold Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Greenway Close, N4 | 35 minutes from Upper Street
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 Upper Street

The best pubs near London Upper Street.
The House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 - 69 Canonbury Road, N1 | 4 minutes from Upper Street
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, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Upper Street
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, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Upper Street
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 Upper Street

Upper Street clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Embassy Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
119 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Upper Street
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 | 10 minutes from Upper Street
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 | 16 minutes from Upper Street
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 Upper Street

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Upper Street.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 2 minutes from Upper Street
...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Upper Street
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 | 12 minutes from Upper Street
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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Alternate names and popular misspellings for Upper Street

Upper Street, Uper Street, Uper Stret
 
 

What's On Today

Near Upper Street

 
 
 
 
Sarah Strang: Movement In Sleep
Exhibitions | Until 18th February 2012 

Union Chapel 3 minutes walk from Upper Street

A site-specific installation by the Chapel's inaugural artist-in-residence, made from used blankets donated by homeless people in exchange for fresh ...More

Alberto Burri: Form And Matter
Exhibitions | Until 7th April 2012 

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art 4 minutes walk from Upper Street

A retrospective on the late Italian modernist artist's work, featuring forty works from over four decades, dating from the 1940s....More

Resigned, Comet Sands, Paddy Johnston, The Love Explosion
Concerts | On 8th February 2012 

Buffalo Bar 4 minutes walk from Upper Street

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Telling Tales: Almeida Theatre (Ages 7-11)
Theatre | Until 10th February 2012 

Almeida Theatre 5 minutes walk from Upper Street

Children's drama adapted from the work of Frederico Garcia Lorca....More

The House Of Bernarda Alba
Theatre | Until 10th March 2012 

Almeida Theatre 5 minutes walk from Upper Street

Bijan Sheibani directs Emily Mann's version of Federico Garcia Lorca's drama, which she relocates to Iran. Shohreh Aghdashloo plays the ...More

Red Riding Hood: Norwich Puppet Theatre (Over 4s)
Theatre | Until 19th February 2012 

The Little Angel Theatre 6 minutes walk from Upper Street

An interpretation of the classic tale featuring puppets....More

Gemini, Cutline, Dukebox, Xilent, Boy Kid Cloud, Serial Killaz
Concerts | On 8th February 2012 

Relentless Garage 7 minutes walk from Upper Street

Rap artist....More

Angel, Encore
Concerts | On 8th February 2012 

Relentless Garage 7 minutes walk from Upper Street

Grime, R&B and hip hop by the London-based singer....More

Aidan Moffat
Concerts | On 8th February 2012 

The Old Queen's Head 10 minutes walk from Upper Street

Alt pop by the ex-member of Arab Strap....More

Beach Bum
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 29th February 2012 

Ladybird Bar 11 minutes walk from Upper Street

DJ Larry Sun plays a mash-up of dance, hip hop, electro and party....More

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