Carlos’ guidebook to Islington & Kings Cross
Neighbourhoods
Islington is vibrant and diverse. Containing lovely parks, great cafes and pubs, it's one of London's best places to feel like a real Londoner.
52 locals recommend
Islington
Islington is vibrant and diverse. Containing lovely parks, great cafes and pubs, it's one of London's best places to feel like a real Londoner.
A place for celebrity watching and for getting villagey feel in London.
790 locals recommend
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadA place for celebrity watching and for getting villagey feel in London.
A must-see for any visitor. The area around the canal is the best for street food, shopping and hanging out. The markets are world famous and so are the local punks.
583 locals recommend
Camden Town
Camden High StreetA must-see for any visitor. The area around the canal is the best for street food, shopping and hanging out. The markets are world famous and so are the local punks.
Food scene
SUNDAY cafe & restaurant
169 Hemingford RdHemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdThe Spoke
710 Holloway RdTbilisi Restaurant
91 Holloway RdLaki Kane
144-145 Upper StGreat cocktails, amazing decor and always loads of fun.
Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdSensational food
An amazing place to shop, eat and just hang out. There is always something happening and it's a must for anyone visiting London.
70 locals recommend
Coal Drops Yard
Stable StreetAn amazing place to shop, eat and just hang out. There is always something happening and it's a must for anyone visiting London.
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareThe Lighterman
3 Granary SquareThe Breakout
419 Caledonian RdOnly open on Fri and Sat, a fab place to get a local beer and some fab street food.
24 locals recommend
Hammerton Brewery
149 Roman WayOnly open on Fri and Sat, a fab place to get a local beer and some fab street food.
Iberia Restaurant
294-296 Caledonian RdOldroyd
344 Upper St
Meat Liquor
6 St Chad's PlMEATliquor N1
133b Upper StLadies and Gentlemen
7 Highgate RdThe Oxford Tavern
256 Kentish Town RdThe Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury StThe Albion
10 Thornhill RdThe Pig and Butcher
80 Liverpool RdSightseeing
Pleasance Theatre
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield St
Hampstead Heath
Groceries
U.See.Inn Continental
421 Caledonian RdContinental grocery store
A lovely grocery store with great coffee, amazing ingredients, surprising Vietnamese and other quick bites.
Green & Flavour
453-455 Caledonian RdA lovely grocery store with great coffee, amazing ingredients, surprising Vietnamese and other quick bites.
Shopping
Tom Dixon Shop
4-10 Bagley WalkFor lovers of design and homeware.
Wolf & Badger - London
102 Stable St
Upper Street
Upper StreetLive music
Union Chapel
19b Compton TerraceA great area for live bands, from jazz to punk, from indie rock to busking.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlA great area for live bands, from jazz to punk, from indie rock to busking.
A former junk shop turned pub. Live music on Saturday and Monday nights. They serve great Thai food all week except Sundays.
The Hemingford Arms (Stop T) station
A former junk shop turned pub. Live music on Saturday and Monday nights. They serve great Thai food all week except Sundays.
Wellness
Studio One Islington
237 Caledonian RdA very cute local studio with fab classes
FRAME Kings Cross
Unit 1 York WayLove this place for the variety of classes
Pancras Square Leisure
5 Pancras SqIslington Tennis Centre and Gym
Market RoadTennis court, gym and classes.
Our local park where you can go for a run around a famous clock tower (tours to the top available on Saturdays)
22 locals recommend
Caledonian Park
Market RoadOur local park where you can go for a run around a famous clock tower (tours to the top available on Saturdays)
Barnsbury Square
Barnsbury Square