Guidebook for Islington
Arts & Culture
The world-class home of contemporary dance.
253 residents recomanen
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
The world-class home of contemporary dance.
One of the best contemporary art galleries in the world. And an enjoyable 20 min walk from the flat!
2008 residents recomanen
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the best contemporary art galleries in the world. And an enjoyable 20 min walk from the flat!
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures, and one of the best places to visit in London.
1546 residents recomanen
Museu Britànic
Great Russell StreetHuge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures, and one of the best places to visit in London.
The Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts venue presenting an incredible range of art, music, theatre, dance and film. Simply unmissable. (and only 10 mins walk!)
509 residents recomanen
Centre Barbican
Silk StreetThe Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts venue presenting an incredible range of art, music, theatre, dance and film. Simply unmissable. (and only 10 mins walk!)
Sightseeing
Sir Christopher Wren's domed icon of the London skyline, with whispering gallery and city views.
845 residents recomanen
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren's domed icon of the London skyline, with whispering gallery and city views.
Boasting the absolute best views in London - book ahead for substantially cheaper tickets - at http://www.theviewfromtheshard.com
828 residents recomanen
The Shard
32 London Bridge StBoasting the absolute best views in London - book ahead for substantially cheaper tickets - at http://www.theviewfromtheshard.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Right in the heart of Clerkenwell Green, this Friendly and bustling bar with lovely outside area, and plenty of space inside. With excellent food both the bar downstairs and the restaurant above
18 residents recomanen
Crown Tavern
43 Clerkenwell GrnRight in the heart of Clerkenwell Green, this Friendly and bustling bar with lovely outside area, and plenty of space inside. With excellent food both the bar downstairs and the restaurant above
Great bar with buckets of atmosphere, and a reputation for being one of the best and most eclectic live music spots in London
7 residents recomanen
Betsey Trotwood
56 Farringdon RdGreat bar with buckets of atmosphere, and a reputation for being one of the best and most eclectic live music spots in London
Essentials
Just downstairs from the flat - they sell pretty much anything you could possibly want, and always with a friendly smile (and look out for the occasional celebrity to spot!)
385 residents recomanen
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdJust downstairs from the flat - they sell pretty much anything you could possibly want, and always with a friendly smile (and look out for the occasional celebrity to spot!)
Shopping
With the boutique shops, bars and restaurants on Upper St, and the antique shops on Camden Passage - Angel Islington has it all.
179 residents recomanen
The Angel
61 St Giles High StWith the boutique shops, bars and restaurants on Upper St, and the antique shops on Camden Passage - Angel Islington has it all.
World famous shopping destination - 25 min walk, or a short hop on the 55 bus!
1427 residents recomanen
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetWorld famous shopping destination - 25 min walk, or a short hop on the 55 bus!
Food Scene
Increasingly famous restaurant - book ahead for its wonderful North African and Spanish dishes and all-day tapas in a smart, busy space with low lights and wooden floors.
131 residents recomanen
Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketIncreasingly famous restaurant - book ahead for its wonderful North African and Spanish dishes and all-day tapas in a smart, busy space with low lights and wooden floors.
Great breakfast, cakes and meals in bike workshop's coffee and wine bar, with big-screen cycling events.
81 residents recomanen
Look mum no hands!
49 Old StGreat breakfast, cakes and meals in bike workshop's coffee and wine bar, with big-screen cycling events.
Everything Else
Spilling over with trendy clubs, bars, artists and quirky pop-up shops, Shoreditch is the place to go to discover what it is that makes east London so truly distinctive.
620 residents recomanen
Shoreditch
Spilling over with trendy clubs, bars, artists and quirky pop-up shops, Shoreditch is the place to go to discover what it is that makes east London so truly distinctive.