Judy's guidebook
Food Scene
Family restaurant with garden to rear.
Suruchi
43 Mildmay ParkTraditional Indian restaurant - eat in or takeaway - at 43 Newington Green Road.
Excellent coffee and cakes, interesting artwork, WiFi, outdoor seating.
71 residents recomanen
Tina, We Salute You. N1
47 King Henry's WalkExcellent coffee and cakes, interesting artwork, WiFi, outdoor seating.
Authentic French pastries and coffee, WiFi and outdoor seating. Good location to work from.
78 residents recomanen
Belle Epoque Patisserie
37 Newington GrnAuthentic French pastries and coffee, WiFi and outdoor seating. Good location to work from.
Gastropub, small garden to rear - good for Sunday roasts.
54 residents recomanen
The Alma Pub Islington
59 Newington Green RdGastropub, small garden to rear - good for Sunday roasts.
Borough Market
Borough High StreetFoodie paradise market with street food and restaurants.
Islington Farmers' Market
Chapel MarketTraditional London market
The Hunter S
194 Southgate RdStylish and friendly gastropub with interesting interior.
Jumi Cheese N16
56 Newington GrnSpecialist artisanal cheese store.
Friendly pub - good ambience and value. Great for Sunday roasts.
29 residents recomanen
Lady Mildmay London
92 Mildmay ParkFriendly pub - good ambience and value. Great for Sunday roasts.
Friendly, cosy restaurant - good for brunch, dinner or coffee. Has Wifi and outside seating.
No 60 Brasserie
Friendly, cosy restaurant - good for brunch, dinner or coffee. Has Wifi and outside seating.
Friendly cafe on Newington Green - serves tea, coffee, cake, soup and sandwiches.
7 residents recomanen
Lizzy's On The Green London
Newington GreenFriendly cafe on Newington Green - serves tea, coffee, cake, soup and sandwiches.
Parks & Nature
Attractive local park with fallow deer, lake and a cafe at Clissold House - good for a walk or jog.
505 residents recomanen
Clissold Park
Green LanesAttractive local park with fallow deer, lake and a cafe at Clissold House - good for a walk or jog.
Highgate Wood
Muswell Hill RoadCharming woods near Highgate Cemetary.
Newington Green
57 Newington GrnSmall green space at end of Mildmay Park with cafe.
Enormous wetlands offers sanctuary in London - good for walks.
91 residents recomanen
Walthamstow Wetlands
2 Forest RoadEnormous wetlands offers sanctuary in London - good for walks.
Attractive local nature reserve with cafe - good for walks.
64 residents recomanen
Humedals de Woodberry
Woodberry GroveAttractive local nature reserve with cafe - good for walks.
King Henry’s Walk Garden
11c King Henry's WalkCharming walled secret garden with interesting history.
Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentIslington's main green space.
Arts & Culture
Union Chapel
19b Compton TerraceIconic music venue hosts a varied programme of events.
Interesting boutique local art gallery.
67 residents recomanen
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39A Canonbury SquareInteresting boutique local art gallery.
Hackney Empire
291 Mare StMuch loved music and entertainment venue.
Award-winning Arts Theatre, with a terrific range of productions.
224 residents recomanen
Teatre Almeida
Almeida StreetAward-winning Arts Theatre, with a terrific range of productions.
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StLondon's oldest pub theatre, in the heart of Islington.
Old Red Lion Theatre Pub
418 St John StIconic fringe pub theatre.
Iconic re-purposed power station opposite St Paul's Cathedral, with great modern art collection.
2008 residents recomanen
Tate Modern
BanksideIconic re-purposed power station opposite St Paul's Cathedral, with great modern art collection.
Entertainment & Activities
Two 25-metre swimming pools, fitness centre and gym, health suite, sauna, café / bar.
72 residents recomanen
Clissold Leisure Centre
63 Clissold RdTwo 25-metre swimming pools, fitness centre and gym, health suite, sauna, café / bar.
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StMulti-screen cinema hosts all latest releases.
Independent 1930's Art Deco community cinema. Two screens plus cafe / bar. Also hosts discussions.
322 residents recomanen
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetIndependent 1930's Art Deco community cinema. Two screens plus cafe / bar. Also hosts discussions.
Estadi Emirates
Hornsey RoadArsenal football's spectacular home ground.
Rosemary Branch Theatre & Pub
2 Shepperton RdQuirky local pub theatre.
Vortex
11 Gillett SquareLocal jazz venue hosts interesting bands.
Secret urban oasis: bands play Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Informal, laid back atmosphere, has pizza oven and bar.
178 residents recomanen
Jardí de la corba de l'est de Dalston
13 Dalston LnSecret urban oasis: bands play Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Informal, laid back atmosphere, has pizza oven and bar.
Shopping
Cornucopia of interesting antiques for sale - good for browsing.
213 residents recomanen
Camden Passage
Camden PassageCornucopia of interesting antiques for sale - good for browsing.
Express Supersave London
130 Balls Pond RdLocal convenience store open 7am-12am.
Excellent fresh produce, long opening hours.
79 residents recomanen
Newington Green, fruits & vegetables London
109 Newington Green RdExcellent fresh produce, long opening hours.
Nearest large Sainsbury's is in Dalston (There is also an M&S nearby).
181 residents recomanen
Sainsbury's
112 High StNearest large Sainsbury's is in Dalston (There is also an M&S nearby).