Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Flavours of France, Spain & Italy inspire the seasonal menu and wine list at this rustic eatery.
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Sardine
15 Micawber StFlavours of France, Spain & Italy inspire the seasonal menu and wine list at this rustic eatery.
Authentic family run Italian. The best pizza, calzone in town! The have a selection of deli produce too which is well worth entertaining.
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Saponara
23 Prebend StAuthentic family run Italian. The best pizza, calzone in town! The have a selection of deli produce too which is well worth entertaining.
Wagamama is a British-headquartered restaurant chain, serving Asian food inspired by the flavours of Japan.
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Wagamama
26-40 Kensington High StWagamama is a British-headquartered restaurant chain, serving Asian food inspired by the flavours of Japan.
Best coffee in Islington, and quite likely one of the best in London. Proper baristas, smooth and silky coffee, never too hot nor cold, right on the spot as it should. Well worth stopping by.
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Winter Garden
222 Marylebone RdBest coffee in Islington, and quite likely one of the best in London. Proper baristas, smooth and silky coffee, never too hot nor cold, right on the spot as it should. Well worth stopping by.
Sofas adorn this bustling, trendy cafe with leafy patio for artisan coffee, sandwiches and cakes.
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The CoffeeWorks Project
96-98 Islington High StSofas adorn this bustling, trendy cafe with leafy patio for artisan coffee, sandwiches and cakes.
Appestat
102 Islington High StGreat coffee and selection of pastries.
Arts & Culture
The Victoria Miro Gallery is a leading British contemporary art gallery in London, with an international reputation, run by Victoria Miro, one of the "grandes dames of the Britart scene"
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Victoria Miro Gallery
16 Wharf RdThe Victoria Miro Gallery is a leading British contemporary art gallery in London, with an international reputation, run by Victoria Miro, one of the "grandes dames of the Britart scene"
Entertainment & Activities
The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre in the City of London and the largest of its kind in Europe. The Centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions.
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Barbican
The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre in the City of London and the largest of its kind in Europe. The Centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions.
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StEmirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadHome to the mighty Arsenal
Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StA quaint, single screen picture house.
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleA great spot to spend the afternoon
Shopping
Extremely good fishmonger just 7 min walk away. Unbeatable price/ quality, the knowledge and service are superb. I would highly recommended if you are into fish or seafood.
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Moxon's Fishmongers - Islington
110 Islington High StExtremely good fishmonger just 7 min walk away. Unbeatable price/ quality, the knowledge and service are superb. I would highly recommended if you are into fish or seafood.
Old fashioned butchers with a great selection of fresh meats. The service is great and the quality and taste is second to none. The bacon is a must.
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Turner & George
399 St John StOld fashioned butchers with a great selection of fresh meats. The service is great and the quality and taste is second to none. The bacon is a must.
Exmouth Market is a semi pedestrianised street in Clerkenwell in the London Borough of Islington and the location of an outdoor street market of 32 stalls.
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Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketExmouth Market is a semi pedestrianised street in Clerkenwell in the London Borough of Islington and the location of an outdoor street market of 32 stalls.
Great selection of fresh fruit & vegetables at about 1/2 price of local supermarkets.
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Chapel Market
Chapel MarketGreat selection of fresh fruit & vegetables at about 1/2 price of local supermarkets.
Quaint cafés, pubs and indie music shops line the street, but the real star here is the Saturday market. The food-loving hipster's weekend hangout of choice, Broadway Market is as much about seeking out quality food as it is about just letting your hair down and soaking up the vibe – with a freshly grilled burger (from Northfield Farm) in one hand and a chilled Vietnamese coffee (from Ca Phe VN) in the other. Stalls range from the classic (sweet seasonal cupcakes from Violet) to the exotic (The Arabica Food & Spice Company do a mouthwatering range of mèze.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketQuaint cafés, pubs and indie music shops line the street, but the real star here is the Saturday market. The food-loving hipster's weekend hangout of choice, Broadway Market is as much about seeking out quality food as it is about just letting your hair down and soaking up the vibe – with a freshly grilled burger (from Northfield Farm) in one hand and a chilled Vietnamese coffee (from Ca Phe VN) in the other. Stalls range from the classic (sweet seasonal cupcakes from Violet) to the exotic (The Arabica Food & Spice Company do a mouthwatering range of mèze.
One of London’s most visually appealing markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday. There are bulbs, herbs, shrubs and bedding plants too. Alongside the Sunday market you’ll find a host of independent galleries and shops selling pottery, perfume and the like – many of them are only open at the weekends, and they often shut up shop with the market at 3pm. Turn up as things start to wind down at around 2pm for the best bargains, or as early as humanly possible if you want to guarantee yourself the pick of the crop.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOne of London’s most visually appealing markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday. There are bulbs, herbs, shrubs and bedding plants too. Alongside the Sunday market you’ll find a host of independent galleries and shops selling pottery, perfume and the like – many of them are only open at the weekends, and they often shut up shop with the market at 3pm. Turn up as things start to wind down at around 2pm for the best bargains, or as early as humanly possible if you want to guarantee yourself the pick of the crop.
M&S food hall is great for a variety of delicacies, picnic bites and everything inbetween.
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Marks & Spencer Islington
5 Liverpool RdM&S food hall is great for a variety of delicacies, picnic bites and everything inbetween.
Old Spitalfields Market is one of the finest surviving Victorian Market Halls in London (built 1876).
Stalls sell antiques, food and fashion, varying from distinct and quirky creations from up-and-coming designers to bohemian, vintage and African designs. Boutiques offer everything from hand-crafted wooden toys to today's must-have design items.
The mix of well-known chain restaurants and fresh food market stalls provide a gastronomic paradise for discerning food lovers and families alike. High quality and affordable cuisine on offer includes deli-style dishes, fresh produce, artisan breads and plenty of organic and fair trade products.
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Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StOld Spitalfields Market is one of the finest surviving Victorian Market Halls in London (built 1876).
Stalls sell antiques, food and fashion, varying from distinct and quirky creations from up-and-coming designers to bohemian, vintage and African designs. Boutiques offer everything from hand-crafted wooden toys to today's must-have design items.
The mix of well-known chain restaurants and fresh food market stalls provide a gastronomic paradise for discerning food lovers and families alike. High quality and affordable cuisine on offer includes deli-style dishes, fresh produce, artisan breads and plenty of organic and fair trade products.
Getting Around
Graham Street
Graham StreetSantander Cycle docking station. Cycle hire is available from here.
Macclesfield Road
Macclesfield RoadSantander Cycle docking station.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdCo-op Food
116-118 Pitshanger LnSainsbury's
2 Tulse HillParks & Nature
Swings, climbing frames for the little ones. Grassed area for bbqs/ picnics and access to the City Road basin to feed the ducks, swans, geese or just grab a few minutes peace from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Graham Street
Graham StreetSwings, climbing frames for the little ones. Grassed area for bbqs/ picnics and access to the City Road basin to feed the ducks, swans, geese or just grab a few minutes peace from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A large public park with lake, running track, grassed area & cafe. The 30min walk along the canal is peaceful in itself.
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadA large public park with lake, running track, grassed area & cafe. The 30min walk along the canal is peaceful in itself.
The Regent's Park