Felix’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Islington is one of London’s trendiest, most eclectic neighbourhoods, boasting a rich history and a strong sense of community. The area's posh-meets-street vibe is a magnet for creative types: locals have included George Orwell, Lily Allen and what seems like half the cast of popular soap EastEnders.
Just moments from Central London, Highbury & Islington station is only a seven-minute Tube ride from Oxford Circus.
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The Angel
61 St Giles High StIslington is one of London’s trendiest, most eclectic neighbourhoods, boasting a rich history and a strong sense of community. The area's posh-meets-street vibe is a magnet for creative types: locals have included George Orwell, Lily Allen and what seems like half the cast of popular soap EastEnders.
Just moments from Central London, Highbury & Islington station is only a seven-minute Tube ride from Oxford Circus.
Theatre
Almeida is a small local theatre that’s made a big impact on London’s performing arts scene. Open since 1980, the theatre puts on a variety of drama productions, ranging from classics such as Orwell’s 1984 and Shakespeare’s Hamlet to new productions by contemporary playwrights. Many plays put on at the 325-seat theatre go on to be shown in London’s West End.
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Театарот Алмеида
Almeida StreetAlmeida is a small local theatre that’s made a big impact on London’s performing arts scene. Open since 1980, the theatre puts on a variety of drama productions, ranging from classics such as Orwell’s 1984 and Shakespeare’s Hamlet to new productions by contemporary playwrights. Many plays put on at the 325-seat theatre go on to be shown in London’s West End.
Sadler’s Wells is the world's No.1 venue dedicated to bringing the very best international and UK dance to London audiences. We present dance in all forms from contemporary to circus, ballet to bollywood, tap to tango, flamenco to family shows, and much more.
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Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
Sadler’s Wells is the world's No.1 venue dedicated to bringing the very best international and UK dance to London audiences. We present dance in all forms from contemporary to circus, ballet to bollywood, tap to tango, flamenco to family shows, and much more.
Market
Belle Epoque Patisserie
37 Newington Grneye-popping pastries
The first and most reputed farmers’ market in London, open since 1999, Islington Farmers’ Market is the place to go for fresh seasonal produce. Open every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, the market sells everything from flowers and cakes to fresh pasta and fruit and veg.
Islington Farmers' Market
Chapel MarketThe first and most reputed farmers’ market in London, open since 1999, Islington Farmers’ Market is the place to go for fresh seasonal produce. Open every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, the market sells everything from flowers and cakes to fresh pasta and fruit and veg.
Oivita Pizzeria
67 Newington Green RdLocal Italian Pizzeria. Booking Reccomended!
The Albion is an elegant late Georgian pub with a country atmosphere. They serve traditional British food including Sunday roasts as well as a wide range of ales. Major sporting events are available for viewing on TV. They also have a beer garden with vine-entwisted trellises and flower beds full of roses.
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The Albion
10 Thornhill RdThe Albion is an elegant late Georgian pub with a country atmosphere. They serve traditional British food including Sunday roasts as well as a wide range of ales. Major sporting events are available for viewing on TV. They also have a beer garden with vine-entwisted trellises and flower beds full of roses.
Salads, but not as you know them, at Ottolenghi, the original outpost of the cookbook superstar.
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Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StSalads, but not as you know them, at Ottolenghi, the original outpost of the cookbook superstar.
Yield N16
45 Newington GrnLovely local wine shop
A bottle or two from The Sampler wine merchant, a shop with 1,500 wines from across the world, 80 of which you can try in-store.
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The Sampler
266 Upper StA bottle or two from The Sampler wine merchant, a shop with 1,500 wines from across the world, 80 of which you can try in-store.
Petek Restaurant
96 Stroud Green RdDelicious food. Lovely people. Great atmosphere.
Canonbury remains a sliver of Georgian good taste between the madness of Upper Street and the dirtiness of Dalston. Few of us will ever get to live here.
Yet George Orwell dwelt in the neighbourhood when it was more down at heel, and made the local Compton Arms famous by using it as a model for an idealised London pub (the Moon Under Water) in a famous essay of 1946.
Just round the corner is the Canonbury Tavern, recently reopened by Young’s. You know what to expect of a Young’s pub. They’re often in locations where you’re pleased to find a grand pub, and usually decorated in inoffensive greys. Here they serve pub grub and, in the dining room, more ambitious dishes.
If you’re used to Kernel and Weird Beard, you may find Young’s beer timid by comparison. The Canonbury also sells a couple from Camden Town brewery.
And it has other draws. It’s huge, a series of elegant rectilinear rooms, and the rear garden is equally enormous. Orwell might not have considered the Canonbury his perfect pub, but it’s a solid success.
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The Canonbury Tavern
21 Canonbury PlCanonbury remains a sliver of Georgian good taste between the madness of Upper Street and the dirtiness of Dalston. Few of us will ever get to live here.
Yet George Orwell dwelt in the neighbourhood when it was more down at heel, and made the local Compton Arms famous by using it as a model for an idealised London pub (the Moon Under Water) in a famous essay of 1946.
Just round the corner is the Canonbury Tavern, recently reopened by Young’s. You know what to expect of a Young’s pub. They’re often in locations where you’re pleased to find a grand pub, and usually decorated in inoffensive greys. Here they serve pub grub and, in the dining room, more ambitious dishes.
If you’re used to Kernel and Weird Beard, you may find Young’s beer timid by comparison. The Canonbury also sells a couple from Camden Town brewery.
And it has other draws. It’s huge, a series of elegant rectilinear rooms, and the rear garden is equally enormous. Orwell might not have considered the Canonbury his perfect pub, but it’s a solid success.
Sightseeing
Camden Passage is a picturesque walkway lined by antique stores, vintage shops and quirky boutiques, plus a handful of great cafés and restaurants. At weekends, there’s a charming little market selling clothes, knick-knacks and antiques. Most restaurants offer al fresco dining, and the street’s namesake pub, the Camden Head – one of the homes of Angel Comedy – has a lovely little beer garden.
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Camden Passage
Camden PassageCamden Passage is a picturesque walkway lined by antique stores, vintage shops and quirky boutiques, plus a handful of great cafés and restaurants. At weekends, there’s a charming little market selling clothes, knick-knacks and antiques. Most restaurants offer al fresco dining, and the street’s namesake pub, the Camden Head – one of the homes of Angel Comedy – has a lovely little beer garden.
Regent’s Canal runs through the heart of Islington and offers a gorgeous spot to while away a sunny day. When the weather’s right, join the crowds barbecuing and drinking along the canal, or settle down at a waterside café and watch the barges go by.
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Regent's Canal
Regent’s Canal runs through the heart of Islington and offers a gorgeous spot to while away a sunny day. When the weather’s right, join the crowds barbecuing and drinking along the canal, or settle down at a waterside café and watch the barges go by.
Clissold Park
Green LanesLocal Park
Known as the ‘People’s Park’, Victoria Park is one of London’s favourite open spaces. Stretched over a huge 86.18 hectares, this swath of the outdoors is nestled entirely in Tower Hamlets. In the summer it’s often taken over by festivals like Field Day and Lovebox. In May and June 2018 it’s playing host to All Points East, a brand new ten-day event, which includes a three day music festival and a midweek programme of community events. In the autumn park-goers are treated to epic fireworks displays, but that’s not all: parts of the park are Grade II-listed and it was originally landscaped by the famous architect Sir James Pennethorne in 1842. Worth looking out for are the Dogs of Alcibiades statues, Burdett-Coutts Fountain and two stone alcoves from the original London Bridge.
There are two expansive lakes (one with a Chinese pagoda island), a boating pond and Vicky Park is wonderful for youngsters: the V&A Playground is equipped with swings and other bits and bobs to play on and the fantastically designed Pools Playground encourages creative play. It’s also the place to go for outdoor pursuits with tennis courts, a bowling green and running track, plus football and cricket pitches. And if you work up a thirst? There's the Pavilion Café, where you can grab a bite to eat before kicking back in the splendour of Pennethorne's lovely vision.
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadKnown as the ‘People’s Park’, Victoria Park is one of London’s favourite open spaces. Stretched over a huge 86.18 hectares, this swath of the outdoors is nestled entirely in Tower Hamlets. In the summer it’s often taken over by festivals like Field Day and Lovebox. In May and June 2018 it’s playing host to All Points East, a brand new ten-day event, which includes a three day music festival and a midweek programme of community events. In the autumn park-goers are treated to epic fireworks displays, but that’s not all: parts of the park are Grade II-listed and it was originally landscaped by the famous architect Sir James Pennethorne in 1842. Worth looking out for are the Dogs of Alcibiades statues, Burdett-Coutts Fountain and two stone alcoves from the original London Bridge.
There are two expansive lakes (one with a Chinese pagoda island), a boating pond and Vicky Park is wonderful for youngsters: the V&A Playground is equipped with swings and other bits and bobs to play on and the fantastically designed Pools Playground encourages creative play. It’s also the place to go for outdoor pursuits with tennis courts, a bowling green and running track, plus football and cricket pitches. And if you work up a thirst? There's the Pavilion Café, where you can grab a bite to eat before kicking back in the splendour of Pennethorne's lovely vision.
Cinema
Screen on the Green is a single-screen theatre overlooking Islington Green which offers a distinctive movie going experience and is more than a century old. Its neon-lit exterior and retro marquee make it hard to miss, and inside there’s a licensed bar for a pre-movie tipple.
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Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StScreen on the Green is a single-screen theatre overlooking Islington Green which offers a distinctive movie going experience and is more than a century old. Its neon-lit exterior and retro marquee make it hard to miss, and inside there’s a licensed bar for a pre-movie tipple.
Art Gallery
Estorick Collection is London’s only art gallery exclusively exhibiting 20th-century Italian art. The gallery’s extensive collection focusses on Futurist works from the likes of Giacomo Balla and Giorgio Morandi, plus Marini sculptures and Modigliani portraits. Housed in a Grade II- listed Georgian townhouse, the gallery also has a great café and garden.
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Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39A Canonbury SquareEstorick Collection is London’s only art gallery exclusively exhibiting 20th-century Italian art. The gallery’s extensive collection focusses on Futurist works from the likes of Giacomo Balla and Giorgio Morandi, plus Marini sculptures and Modigliani portraits. Housed in a Grade II- listed Georgian townhouse, the gallery also has a great café and garden.
Sport
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey Roadhome to Arsenal F.C