Islington Guidebook
Places to eat near the flat
Zia Lucia
157 Holloway RdGreat pizza
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StNIce Israeli/Lebanese food
Westerns Laundry
34 Drayton ParkTrendy restaurant w/ NYC vibe
Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar
171 Holloway RdTasty & casual malaysian
The Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury StGreat pub for food and drinks
Smokehouse
63-69 Canonbury RdGreat pub for a nice meal
Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdYummy italian food
Prawn on the Lawn
294 St Paul's RdDelicious fish & seafood
Viet Garden
207 Liverpool RdThe best Vietnamese food
The Pig and Butcher
80 Liverpool RdTasty pub food and sunday roast
Amazing brunch, but can be a wait if you don't go early in the morning or around 2/3pm
127 locals recommend
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdAmazing brunch, but can be a wait if you don't go early in the morning or around 2/3pm
Pistachio & Pickle Coffee bar
142 Liverpool RdCute cafe for a nice brunch or coffee
Udderlicious Ice Cream
187 Upper StThe best ice cream :)
Amazing afghani food! Get there after 7pm for the homemade bread :)
73 locals recommend
Afghan Kitchen
35 Islington GrnAmazing afghani food! Get there after 7pm for the homemade bread :)
Caravel
172 Shepherdess WalkNice restaurant on a docked river boat w/ amazing food
The Compton Arms
4 Compton AveGreat pub w/ good food
Vagabond N7
105 Holloway RdIf you are in need of coffee!
Southpaw Coffee
2 Roman WayIf you are need of a coffee!
Places to drink near the flat
Provisions
167 Holloway RdGreat wine & cheese shop
Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdCute pub for drinks
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdBeautiful garden for drinks
Homeboy Bar
108 Essex RoadFun place for cocktails and late night music
Earl of Essex
25 Danbury StGreat beer bar
Hammerton Brewery
149 Roman WayGreat brewery
Narrowboat
119 St Peter's StCute spot on the canal for drinks
The Canonbury Tavern
21 Canonbury PlHuge pub with garden for drinks outside
Public Transport
12 minute walk from the flat - can take the Victoria line or Overground.
165 locals recommend
Highbury & Islington station
Holloway Road12 minute walk from the flat - can take the Victoria line or Overground.
8-min walk from the flat and can catch the Piccadilly Line
52 locals recommend
Caledonian Road Station
Caledonian Road8-min walk from the flat and can catch the Piccadilly Line
Parks
It's a beautiful small park if you want to relax outside and have a picnic lunch
209 locals recommend
Highbury Fields
Highbury CrescentIt's a beautiful small park if you want to relax outside and have a picnic lunch
Essentials & Groceries
Green & Flavour
453-455 Caledonian RdNice shop with great quality vegetables, eggs, beer, wine, etc
24-hours and has nice vegetables and hidden in the back left they make amazing fresh Turkish bread!
9 locals recommend
Moonlight Supermarket
135 Holloway Rd24-hours and has nice vegetables and hidden in the back left they make amazing fresh Turkish bread!
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdCheap groceries if on a budget
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdNice grocery store (not a budget store)
2 minutes from the flat if you need something quick (beer, wine, eggs, veggies)
Your Supermarket & Off Licence
8-10 Westbourne Rd2 minutes from the flat if you need something quick (beer, wine, eggs, veggies)
Perfect Stitch
1 Roman WayDry cleaners
Fresh Meat Market
35 Chapel MarketGreat butcher w/ fantastic prices
Da Mario
34 Highbury ParkGreat Italian grocery store
Egerton
147 Holloway RdClosest pharmacy
City advice
Getting around
Public transport is the fastest way to get around
Download the CityMapper app and it will make it very easy to take any public transport (bus, tube, ferry, etc)
Customs and culture
You don't need to tip at restaurants/bars
Most restaurants include a 12.5% service charge which should be on the bill.
Getting around
Use Bolt & Uber for taxis
Bolt & Uber are the most popular ride hailing apps. I would hail a Black Taxi from the street if you're in central London as they're faster and cost around the same -- don't take them for longer journeys.