Guidebook for London Borough of Islington
Arts & Culture
Literally next door - this little museum gives the history of the canal the warehouses were built next to - especially interesting for kids
80 residents recomanen
London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdLiterally next door - this little museum gives the history of the canal the warehouses were built next to - especially interesting for kids
Great place for concerts, to grab a drink on the edge of the canal or a meal in the restaurant overlooking the water
50 residents recomanen
WeWork - Office Space & Coworking
90 York WayGreat place for concerts, to grab a drink on the edge of the canal or a meal in the restaurant overlooking the water
Curzon Bloomsbury
A local cinema offering a more alternative range of films
If you enjoy modern dance - this is the place to go - they have many dance festivals through the year
19 residents recomanen
The Place
17 Duke's RdIf you enjoy modern dance - this is the place to go - they have many dance festivals through the year
The famous Sadler's Wells Theatre - showing many dance troupes from around the world
253 residents recomanen
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
The famous Sadler's Wells Theatre - showing many dance troupes from around the world
The famous British Library has tours to show one around and is only a few minutes walk away
430 residents recomanen
Biblioteca Britànica
96 Euston RdThe famous British Library has tours to show one around and is only a few minutes walk away
Food Scene
Great place to grab a bite to eat - very laid back and always busy
186 residents recomanen
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareGreat place to grab a bite to eat - very laid back and always busy
Grain Store
1-3 Stable StreetAnother great restaurant for tasty and unusual dishes
The Greek Larder
1 York WayFancy a tasty Greek dinner - this is just round the corner
Upper Street is a 10 - 15 minute walk away and is famous for its many restaurants and bars plus cinemas, etc.
193 residents recomanen
Upper Street
Upper StreetUpper Street is a 10 - 15 minute walk away and is famous for its many restaurants and bars plus cinemas, etc.
My favourite local independent coffee shop and small restaurant with very friendly staff
Gran Sasso Caffe
44-46 Caledonian RdMy favourite local independent coffee shop and small restaurant with very friendly staff
Royal Thai
50 Caledonian RoadA cheap and cheerful and very popular local Thai restaurant
A great place top grab a tea or coffee in this retro themed outlet
68 residents recomanen
Drink, Shop & Do
9 Caledonian RdA great place top grab a tea or coffee in this retro themed outlet
My favourite Indian restaurant in London serving dishes beautifully seasoned - not your run of the mill
21 residents recomanen
Salaam Namaste
68 Millman StMy favourite Indian restaurant in London serving dishes beautifully seasoned - not your run of the mill
The latest opening in the success story that is the Dishoom Indian restaurant chain
219 residents recomanen
Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StThe latest opening in the success story that is the Dishoom Indian restaurant chain
Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketMy favourite Spanish restaurant in London - just a short stroll away
Great new local pub with a modern twist- it had fantastic views up the canal and over Granary Square and is a great place for breakfast as its quiet then and they do a yummy poached eggs on crushed avocado with a chilli twist...
45 residents recomanen
The Lighterman
3 Granary SquareGreat new local pub with a modern twist- it had fantastic views up the canal and over Granary Square and is a great place for breakfast as its quiet then and they do a yummy poached eggs on crushed avocado with a chilli twist...
Everything Else
Why not attend one of the wonderful summer art classes at this world renowned university
35 residents recomanen
Central Saint Martins
1 Granary SquareWhy not attend one of the wonderful summer art classes at this world renowned university
Short term memberships available at this local gym with swimming pool - only a 4 minute walk away
10 residents recomanen
Pancras Square Leisure
5 Pancras SqShort term memberships available at this local gym with swimming pool - only a 4 minute walk away
The newly revamped Kings Cross station has many shops and restaurants and you can get all over the place by train and underground from here
323 residents recomanen
King's Cross
The newly revamped Kings Cross station has many shops and restaurants and you can get all over the place by train and underground from here
The newly revamped St Pancras station will blow your breath away - it also has many shops and restaurants
253 residents recomanen
St Pancras International station
Euston RoadThe newly revamped St Pancras station will blow your breath away - it also has many shops and restaurants
This fabulously restored hotel offers wonderful bars and restaurants open to the public - one of my favourite places to soak up a proper London Gin
19 residents recomanen
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Euston RoadThis fabulously restored hotel offers wonderful bars and restaurants open to the public - one of my favourite places to soak up a proper London Gin
The famous Camden Market is a lovely 20 minute walk away along the Regent's Canal
1028 residents recomanen
Mercat de Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlThe famous Camden Market is a lovely 20 minute walk away along the Regent's Canal
Rush Hair Kings Cross
278 Pentonville RdNeed your hair styled - here is a very good local hair salon
A charming crescent of houses in Kings Cross - it is known to be the "tightest" crescent in London
6 residents recomanen
Keystone Crescent
28 Caledonian RdA charming crescent of houses in Kings Cross - it is known to be the "tightest" crescent in London
Urban Kings Gym
4 Bravingtons WalkAn independent gym offering many classes and specialising in boxing
A great yoga spot if in need of some hot yoga in London
7 residents recomanen
yogahaven - Hot Yoga Islington
A great yoga spot if in need of some hot yoga in London
Essentials
The local Tesco Metro for convenient grocery shopping is only 2 minutes away
649 residents recomanen
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdThe local Tesco Metro for convenient grocery shopping is only 2 minutes away
A local farmers market if you are into health food sourcing
36 residents recomanen
Islington Farmers' Market
Chapel MarketA local farmers market if you are into health food sourcing
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillA large Sainsbury's supermarket is only an 8 minute walk away
A decent sized Waitrose supermarket is only an 8 minute walk away
385 residents recomanen
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdA decent sized Waitrose supermarket is only an 8 minute walk away
Chapel Market is open most days with lots of cheap stalls and also a number of fruit and vegetable stalls
136 residents recomanen
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketChapel Market is open most days with lots of cheap stalls and also a number of fruit and vegetable stalls
Shopping
A small shopping centre and cinema complex is only a 10 minute walk away
70 residents recomanen
Angel Central Shopping Centre
21 Parkfield StA small shopping centre and cinema complex is only a 10 minute walk away
Drinks & Nightlife
A great Spanish bar and restaurant in Regents Quarter - very popular with the after work crowd
58 residents recomanen
Camino
290 - 292 King's Cross BridgeA great Spanish bar and restaurant in Regents Quarter - very popular with the after work crowd
This is one of London's long standing gay bars - somewhat tired in its decor but a friendly spot to hang out with locals
7 residents recomanen
Central Station
37 Wharfdale Rd.This is one of London's long standing gay bars - somewhat tired in its decor but a friendly spot to hang out with locals
Sightseeing
This is a charming historic church with a graveyard that houses some historic souls - definitely worth an amble
8 residents recomanen
St Pancras Old Church
Pancras RoadThis is a charming historic church with a graveyard that houses some historic souls - definitely worth an amble
This is a great small park bringing awareness of all things natural to the youth of London - but a great place for an amble for all
46 residents recomanen
Camley Street Natural Park
12 Camley StThis is a great small park bringing awareness of all things natural to the youth of London - but a great place for an amble for all