Places · London

Islington

Where students eat, drink and go out in Islington, London: 24 places, each with a short student note.

Food

• Goodbye Horses｜De Beauvoir British ClassicsMichelin Bib Gourmand (new for 2026): Michelin's pick of great value sp…
• Agelgil Ethiopian RestaurantThe Ethiopian sharing platter is eaten by scooping with injera bread, a…
• PophamsA bakery near Angel that gets busy on weekend mornings, though you'll u…
• Tamil PrinceTamil food with an all-Indian kitchen, and the curries taste a lot more…
• The DreameryA small spot in N1 with a striking painted ceiling, serving ice cream i…
• Stable WinesA wine shop and cellar bar tucked underground in what used to be a bank…
• Day TripA specialty pour-over coffee spot in Islington, quiet and calm, with a…
• Westerns Laundry | Seafood in HighburyMichelin Bib Gourmand: Michelin's pick for great value spots.
• Tofu Vegan｜Islington Chinese vegetarianA Chinese vegetarian restaurant on Upper Street, Islington (Tofu Vegan)…
• Sambal Shiok｜Holloway Malaysian laksaNyonya laksa specialist (Sambal Shiok) on Holloway Rd — signature rich…
• Shu La La Sichuan Dry PotSichuan dry pot and chuan chuan, spice level adjustable;
• Xi'an Impression｜Highbury Shaanxi noodlesShaanxi noodle spot (Xi'an Impression) in Highbury — authentic chilli o…
• Chuanbei Holloway Oriental GourmetSichuan meets Dongbei cuisine, signature charcoal frog hotpot;
• Sushi ShowA little sushi shop in Angel that plenty of Japanese locals swear by.

Museums

• Estorick Collection｜Canonbury modern Italian artA modern Italian art gallery in a Georgian house in Islington, known fo…

Theatres & venues

• Hen and Chickens TheatreTheatre.
• King's Head TheatreTheatre.
• Odeon Luxe & Dine IslingtonOdeon cinema.
• Pleasance TheatreTheatre with drama and comedy.

Live music

• Hope and Anchor｜Islington's punk landmarkA punk institution that opened in 1880, U2, The Police and Madness have…
• Union ChapelGigs inside an actual chapel, one-of-a-kind atmosphere;
• The Garage｜Highbury's indie music venueA small-to-mid-size indie music venue next to Highbury & Islington stat…
• Islington Assembly HallA gig venue for about 800 in a 1930s town hall, with a lovely art deco…

Shops

• Hing Yip Oriental SupermarketLong-running Chinese supermarket on Holloway Road, walkable from City,…

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