Going out in IslingtonGreater London

Discover the best pubs & restaurants in Islington

Town/City Name
Islington

County
Greater London

Population
239,142

Going Out in Islington

About IslingtonAbout Islington

Islington is a prosperous Borough of London situated in the centre of the capital. Some of Islington's top attractions include the London canal museum, parkland walk, union chapel, Estorick Collection of modern Italian art, Highbury fields, and museum of the order of Saint John. Pubs in Islington consist of the Charles lamb pub, the old queens head pub, the Island Queen, fox on the green, the Albion, etc. Pubs such as the Albion provide you with an elegant Georgian pub setting with an extensive garden, a variety of classic pub meals, and a wide assortment of drinks. Some of Islington's finest eateries consist of the smokehouse, little Georgia Islington, Radici, Afghan kitchen, Llerena, Gallipoli Cafe & Bistro, and various others, providing you with exceptional cuisine and an excellent dining experience.

One of Islington best spots includes the London canal museum. At the museum, learn the canals, boats, the ice trade, and ice cream. The museum is a medium-sized museum on two floors. There is a harbour outside where you can view the tug Bantam IV and look at the attractive canal basin after reading about its history, creating a fun, memorable experience. The exhibitions cover the themes of life on the canal, canal graffiti, boats and cargos, and the background of England's canals. The museum has vending machines where you can grab a quick snack or drink; however, if that doesn't satisfy you, then there are many local eateries to choose from. The museum has facilities such as toilets, and the building is disability friendly.

Head down to the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art museum; this is a stunning building with some fine examples of Georgian architecture. Wander through the majestic galleries, bringing you closer to art. The exhibition program continues to address artists, movements, and questions in ways that change our understanding of Italian art and culture. Visit the art gallery, which comprises diverse artists' work enabling you to explore different styles and cultures. The museum consists of a bookshop and a cafe. You can run your eyes through many items such as postcards, books, textiles, magnets, and various other gifts that are reasonably priced at the bookshop. At the Estorick museum, you can discover the Estorick cafe, which provides you with indoor seating, a wide range of signature dishes and drinks.

Places to eat in IslingtonPlaces to eat in Islington, Restaurants in Islington

Kilis Kitchen Lebanese Islington
Kilis Kitchen
Lebanese Islington
12:51 Restaurant British Islington
12:51 Restaurant
British Islington
La Vita e Bella Italian Islington
La Vita e Bella
Italian Islington
Chinese Laundry Chinese Islington
Chinese Laundry
Chinese Islington
Gallipoli Bistro Mediterranean Islington
Gallipoli Bistro
Mediterranean Islington
La farola Mediterranean Islington
La farola
Mediterranean Islington

Places to drink in Islington Places to drink in Islington, Pubs and Bars in Islington

The Crown Pub/Bar Islington
The Crown
Pub/Bar Islington
The Duke of Cambridge Pub/Bar Islington
The Duke of Cambridge
Pub/Bar Islington
The Camden Head Pub/Bar Islington
The Camden Head
Pub/Bar Islington
The Drapers Arms Pub/Bar Islington
The Drapers Arms
Pub/Bar Islington
The Bull Pub/Bar Islington
The Bull
Pub/Bar Islington
The Angel Inn Pub/Bar Islington
The Angel Inn
Pub/Bar Islington

A brief history of IslingtonA brief history of Islington

Comprising then of for the most part moated homes, farmland before long created, and the territory acquired a standing for its dairy groups, which provided the capital with milk, spread, and cream Islington was a bustling market town. Islington survived through being bombed and post-war elimination; however, from the last part of the 1950s, the cycle of improvement started, taking the working classes back to re-established and restored squares and porches.

Did you know?Did you know?

In the Victorian times Islington was known as the dairy capital, the town consists of many parks and green spaces and the town suffered from bomb damage during the war.

Hidden gems of IslingtonThe hidden gems of Islington

Some of the towns hidden gems include Camden passage, the reading rooms, dead dolls house and plenty others waiting to be discovered by you.

Unique to IslingtonUnique to Islington

Islington is the burial place of some famous figures including Douglas Adams and Jeremy Beadle.