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New River Walk is one of Islington.

1. New River Walk

8.9
New North Rd. & Baring St., London, Greater London
Hiking Trail · Canonbury · 8 tips and reviews
Steve Hatt is one of Islington.

2. Steve Hatt

9.0
88-90 Essex Rd, Islington, Greater London
Fish Market · 11 tips and reviews

Luke M.Luke Magnuson: Best fish in London by a long shot. Steve Hatt is an institution...

Union Chapel is one of Islington.

3. Union Chapel

9.4
Compton Terrace, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Islington · 57 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: The devil might have all the best tunes, but the Union Chapel is proof that him downstairs knows bugger-all about architecture. Read more.

Rosemary Gardens is one of Islington.

4. Rosemary Gardens

8.6
Southgate Road (Shepperton Road), London, Greater London
Park · Canonbury · 6 tips and reviews
MEATliquor is one of Islington.

5. MEATliquor

8.1
133B Upper St, Islington, Greater London
Burger Joint · 53 tips and reviews

Vic M.Vic McGin: Deliciously filthy as always! Very cool little spot, tucked away of a side alley of upper st.

Smokehouse is one of Islington.

6. Smokehouse

8.9
63-69 Canonbury Rd, Islington, Greater London
Pub · 110 tips and reviews

Debs D.Debs Debs: Smoke bourguignon is incredible. Nice selection of local ales, lagers and IPAs on tap. Dessert choices were all way too rich, would be nice to see some simpler, lighter desserts. Nice decor.

Candid Cafe is one of Islington.

7. Candid Cafe

7.5
3 Torrens St (City Rd), Islington, Greater London
Café · 40 tips and reviews

Amanda J.Amanda Jackson: Probably the only place in Angel that hasn't been touched in the last 20 years, but great for lunch!

The Old Queens Head is one of Islington.

8. The Old Queens Head

8.0
44 Essex Rd (at Gaskin St), London, Greater London
Gastropub · Islington · 76 tips and reviews

Debs D.Debs Debs: Super lively pub quiz every Tuesdays 7.30pm with silly team's rounds and lot's of drinks rounds. Food is ok.

The Hops and Glory is one of Islington.

9. The Hops and Glory

382 Essex Rd. (Mitchison Rd.), Islington, Greater London
Pub · 16 tips and reviews

Debs D.Debs Debs: Amazing food. Menu changes daily.

Newington Table is one of Islington.

10. Newington Table

20 Newington Green, London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Islington · 14 tips and reviews

Debs D.Debs Debs: Finally real French bread and croissants in London! Restaurant menu is amazing. A great place for brunch, lunch, dinner or when you just need a place to sit with your laptop and enjoy some nice coffee

Tenshi is one of Islington.

11. Tenshi

7.2
61 Upper St, London, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · Islington · 56 tips and reviews

Debs D.Debs Debs: the tempura crab fishcakes were excellent. leave room for desserts: they have delicious mochi.

Zaffrani is one of Islington.

12. Zaffrani

8.4
Dagmar Passage (Cross Street), Islington, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Islington · 17 tips and reviews

Simon W.Simon Willison: Definitely a cut above the average Indian restaurant. I had an exciting variant on a scotch egg (quail eggs wrapped in lamb)

Myddleton Arms is one of Islington.

13. Myddleton Arms

9.2
52 Canonbury Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Canonbury · 14 tips and reviews

Amy R.Amy Robinson: Lovely little pub with a secret garden out the back!

The Snooty Fox is one of Islington.

14. The Snooty Fox

8.5
75 Grovesnor Avenue, Canonbury, Greater London
Pub · 37 tips and reviews

Teri R.Teri Reed: Last Thursday of the month go there for Ukey Love, the best open mic ukulele event on the planet.

Salut! is one of Islington.

15. Salut!

8.0
412 Essex Rd, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Canonbury · 12 tips and reviews

Kurt H.Kurt Haa: It is good, but not as good as it looks

The Pig and Butcher is one of Islington.

16. The Pig and Butcher

9.0
80 Liverpool Rd, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Islington · 138 tips and reviews
Hoxley and Porter is one of Islington.

17. Hoxley and Porter

7.6
153 Upper St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Islington · 27 tips and reviews
Ottolenghi is one of Islington.

18. Ottolenghi

9.1
287 Upper St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · Islington · 199 tips and reviews
Geffrye Museum is one of Islington.

19. Geffrye Museum

136 Kingsland Rd (at Pearson St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Hackney · 52 tips and reviews
The Narrowboat is one of Islington.

20. The Narrowboat

8.3
119 St. Peter's St (near Noel Rd), Islington, Greater London
Pub · 95 tips and reviews
The Swimmer at The Grafton Arms is one of Islington.

21. The Swimmer at The Grafton Arms

8.2
13 Eburne Rd, Holloway, Greater London
Pub · 28 tips and reviews
Saponara is one of Islington.

22. Saponara

8.6
23 Prebend St, Islington, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
69 Colebrooke Row is one of Islington.

23. 69 Colebrooke Row

9.1
69 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Islington · 128 tips and reviews