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Chapel Market is one of Islington, London.

1. Chapel Market

7.5
Chapel Market (at Liverpool Rd.), London, Greater London
Street Food Gathering · Barnsbury · 27 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Get the best Pie and Mash, favoured by London's Kings and Queens, at Chapel Market for the Jubilee! As London's liveliest market, you will find one last pie and mash shops such as M. Manze's est. 1902

69 Colebrooke Row is one of Islington, London.

2. 69 Colebrooke Row

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

GinMonkeyGinMonkey: One of the best little bars in London. Tony C creates fab drinks in his lab upstairs for lucky punters to enjoy in the speakeasy bar downstairs! Read more.

Chinese Laundry is one of Islington, London.

3. Chinese Laundry

107 Upper St, London, Greater London
Chinese Restaurant · Islington · 15 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Mei: Brunch is great here! Lots to try and the range of teas is lovely. Definitely recommend ordering lots and sharing dishes. I've also been for dinner and enjoyed everything we ordered.

Slim Jim's Liquor Store is one of Islington, London.

4. Slim Jim's Liquor Store

7.3
112 Upper St (near Theberton St), London, Greater London
Dive Bar · Islington · 41 tips and reviews

Jeff S.Jeff Sullivan: Best bar in Islington.

Ottolenghi is one of Islington, London.

5. Ottolenghi

9.2
287 Upper St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · Islington · 199 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Yotam Ottolenghi’s flagship café-brasserie in Islington remains as popular as ever. You can’t book a table for breakfast, so people queue. Read more.

Islington Green is one of Islington, London.

6. Islington Green

7.8
Upper St, Islington, Greater London
Park · 20 tips and reviews

© Maraki ©© Maraki ©: The perfect place to sit and read a book during a sunny day...

Everyman Screen on the Green is one of Islington, London.

7. Everyman Screen on the Green

9.1
83 Upper St, London, Greater London
Movie Theater · Islington · 63 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Pretty cool chain. The hampstead branch is a bit cosier, but this is a more historic building.

The Old Queens Head is one of Islington, London.

8. The Old Queens Head

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

Jason B.Jason Ball: Sunday night - free music upstairs. Sink into a sofa and soak it up...

Lucky Chip is one of Islington, London.

9. Lucky Chip

8.4
44 Essex Rd, Hackney, Greater London
Burger Joint · Dalsto · 23 tips and reviews

Stelios K.Stelios Kyprou: Best burger i had! Try the El Chapo burger!

Pinkberry Islington is one of Islington, London.

10. Pinkberry Islington

7.3
38 Upper Street, London, Greater London
Dessert Shop · Islington · 5 tips and reviews

Alexandra T.Alexandra Tritz: Nice frozen yogourts and a lot of toppings to choose

11. 100 Islington

270 Upper St, London, Greater London
Asian Restaurant · Islington · No tips or reviews
Camden Passage is one of Islington, London.

12. Camden Passage

7.1
Upper St., Islington, Greater London
Road · Islington · 19 tips and reviews

EmyleeEmylee: Great place to support the local economy!

Kipferl is one of Islington, London.

13. Kipferl

8.3
20 Camden Passage, London, Greater London
Austrian Restaurant · Islington · 96 tips and reviews

Julia D.Julia Dennison: Try the Spinatknodel - spinach and cheese dumplings. So good! Waiters straight out of The Sound of Music.

Little Georgia is one of Islington, London.

14. Little Georgia

8.3
14 Barnsbury Rd, London, Greater London
Caucasian Restaurant · Barnsbury · 36 tips and reviews

Maria G.Maria G.: Definitely the best Georgian restaurant in town, good authentic wine and awesome food but it bit pricey.

Freightliners City Farm is one of Islington, London.

15. Freightliners City Farm

8.2
Sheringham Rd, London, Greater London
Farm · Holloway · 10 tips and reviews

Tom C.Tom Cowell: Great for kids & families. Cafe has amazing food

Trullo is one of Islington, London.

16. Trullo

8.5
300 St. Paul's Rd, Islington, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Audrey Q.Audrey Q: Great local restaurant. Menu is considered and the service is faultless. The staff is knowledgeable and very attentive. Lovely restaurant!

Akari is one of Islington, London.

17. Akari

8.0
196 Essex Rd, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Islington · 75 tips and reviews

Tommy F.Tommy Finch: The sashimi is delicious! (and of course, goes well with the plum wine and sake. mmm)Always a good sign when a Japanese restaurant is full of Japanese people!

Tierra Peru is one of Islington, London.

18. Tierra Peru

7.6
164 Essex Rd, London, Greater London
Peruvian Restaurant · Islington · 31 tips and reviews

Natalie D.Natalie Downe: Ask for a brunch selection, they are introducing an official brunch menu soon but will prepare a fab selection of tasty Peruvian brunch items if asked

Meat People is one of Islington, London.

19. Meat People

8.0
4-6 Essex Rd, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · Islington · 41 tips and reviews

Lime&Tonic LondonLime&Tonic London: Stylish decor, trendy waiting staff and a short but refreshingly beef-heavy menu. We recommend the platter for two!

Le Sacre Coeur is one of Islington, London.

20. Le Sacre Coeur

8.1
18 Theberton St, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Islington · 30 tips and reviews

Jessi @.Jessi @2feet1world: SUCH good steak. Authentic bistro feel, good prices, great food. A new favourite!

Earl of Essex is one of Islington, London.

21. Earl of Essex

8.9
25 Danbury St (btwn Gerrard Rd & St Peter's St), Islington, Greater London
Pub · 76 tips and reviews

Steve G.Steve Garside: Amazing pub.

The Lord Clyde is one of Islington, London.

22. The Lord Clyde

340-342 Essex Road, Canonbury, Greater London
Pub · Canonbury, London, Greater London · 18 tips and reviews

Stefania M.Stefania Mani: Great Sunday roasts, food in general and beer. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere

London Cocktail Club is one of Islington, London.

23. London Cocktail Club

108 Essex Rd, Islington, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Jimmy D.Jimmy Doux: Great place. Go for the offer with the "mystery" cocktails. Two for 12 pounds!

The Four Sisters is one of Islington, London.

24. The Four Sisters

7.4
25 Canonbury Ln (Upper St), Islington, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 21 tips and reviews

Cate H.Cate Hull: Great music, cocktails and service. We loved it.

Brewhouse & Kitchen is one of Islington, London.

25. Brewhouse & Kitchen

7.1
Torrens St (at City Rd), Islington, Greater London
Brewery · 20 tips and reviews

Ankur B.Ankur Banerjee: Tucked away around the back of Angel Tube station, Brewhouse is a microbrewery / gastropub with much charm, great selection of beers, and good food. Great choice in the Angel area for groups.

The Canonbury Tavern is one of Islington, London.

26. The Canonbury Tavern

8.1
21 Canonbury Pl, London, Greater London
Pub · Canonbury · 57 tips and reviews
The Taproom is one of Islington, London.

27. The Taproom

8.1
163 Upper St, Islington, Greater London
Pub · 26 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam M: Often rammed and consequently quite loud but the beer and cider here is fantastic. Perfect for when there's a gig at the union chapel or garage and an injection of hops is required before, or after.

MEATliquor is one of Islington, London.

28. 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, London.

29. Smokehouse

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

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Tatler Restaurant Awards 2014 - Best Rising Star Chef (Neil Rankin) Runner Up

Saponara is one of Islington, London.

30. Saponara

8.6
23 Prebend St, Islington, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Const H.Const Ht: A proper Italian place where you can choose you pasta on a plate. The pizzas are delicious as well

The Pig and Butcher is one of Islington, London.

31. The Pig and Butcher

9.0
80 Liverpool Rd, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Islington · 138 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Comfort food nicely presented at this Gastropub according to blogger Susie Lau of Style Bubble on her Louis Vuitton Amble around London. See more of her picks at http://vuitton.lv/10CJSS1 Read more.

Islington Farmers’ Market is one of Islington, London.

32. Islington Farmers’ Market

7.9
Chapel Market (Penton St.), Islington, Greater London
Farmers Market · 8 tips and reviews

Thomas P.Thomas Parisot: Go through the market to reach the 'organic' area: there a variety of locally sourced vegetables and fruits. The bread stalls are awesome!

Island Queen is one of Islington, London.

33. Island Queen

7.8
87 Noel Rd (at St Peter's St), Islington, Greater London
Pub · 63 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: The best pub in Angel, as voted for by Londonist readers. Agree?

Ladybird is one of Islington, London.

34. Ladybird

5.6
70 Upper St, Islington, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 34 tips and reviews

J P.J Puerta: Amazing place really good music . Djs and staff are very friendly . And the cocktails . Wow . Good fresh and cheap . Yea

The Hops and Glory is one of Islington, London.

35. The Hops and Glory

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

Sitar T.Sitar Teli: Tiny beer garden in the shade at the back, great for a summer day

Afghan Kitchen is one of Islington, London.

36. Afghan Kitchen

8.8
35 Islington Green, Islington, Greater London
Afghan Restaurant · Islington · 60 tips and reviews

Liz W.Liz Wilson: Go to the Afghan Kitchen, ignore the close table sharing and hard stools, and concentrate on the lamb with spinach and chicken in yoghurt

El Inca Plebeyo is one of Islington, London.

37. El Inca Plebeyo

8.5
162 Essex Rd, London, Greater London
Latin American Restaurant · Islington · 19 tips and reviews

Gabi M.Gabi Mészáros: Lovely and authentic Ecuadorian restaurant with the kindest staff. Definitely go for one of the ceviches!

Le Sacre Coeur is one of Islington, London.

38. Le Sacre Coeur

8.1
18 Theberton St, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Islington · 30 tips and reviews

Maria S.Maria Stavridou: Amazing food. Great French cuisine. Best mussels I ever had. If you go for the coq au vin, the portion is enormous, probably for 2 persons.

Tanakatsu is one of Islington, London.

39. Tanakatsu

8.7
10 Wakley St, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Islington · 18 tips and reviews

Gareth J.Gareth Jones: Great Japanese Food

Sushi Show is one of Islington, London.

40. Sushi Show

9.1
28 Camden Passage, London
Sushi Restaurant · Islington · 27 tips and reviews

Jon R.Jon Reeve: Sushi, sashimi, gyudon, it's all good and fresh and flavoursome. Love this place

Angel Comedy is one of Islington, London.

41. Angel Comedy

7.5
Greater London, Greater London
Comedy Club · Islington · 3 tips and reviews

Sravanti T.Sravanti Tekumalla: Great atmosphere, easygoing crowd by all London standards.

42. Yen's Kitchen

23 White Conduit St, London, Greater London
Asian Restaurant · Barnsbury · No tips or reviews