Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Barbican Centre
Silk Streetgreat for classical music, stunning programme
Theatre bar open from 11 in the morning to 11 at night. Have a quiet drink with nibbles during the day and mix with the actors after the show.
224 locals recommend
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetTheatre bar open from 11 in the morning to 11 at night. Have a quiet drink with nibbles during the day and mix with the actors after the show.
It is the United Kingdom's only gallery devoted to modern Italian art. They had an interesting Missoni exhibit and if the weather is nice you can have a coffee in their nice front yard.
67 locals recommend
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39A Canonbury SquareIt is the United Kingdom's only gallery devoted to modern Italian art. They had an interesting Missoni exhibit and if the weather is nice you can have a coffee in their nice front yard.
A small chain of cinemas which compete with the big chains by providing something more unique. Arms chairs and coffee served in your seats. Def worth a visit.
177 locals recommend
Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StA small chain of cinemas which compete with the big chains by providing something more unique. Arms chairs and coffee served in your seats. Def worth a visit.
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageGreat children's theatre. People travel from far to visit!
Drinks & Nightlife
69 Colebrooke Row
69 Colebrooke RowFabulous, magical, tiny cocktail spot.
This is a lovely place to eat if you want a 'special' meal - it's not the cheapest place, but the food is always beautiful and in the summer it's sometimes possible to eat in their garden!
75 locals recommend
Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeThis is a lovely place to eat if you want a 'special' meal - it's not the cheapest place, but the food is always beautiful and in the summer it's sometimes possible to eat in their garden!
The Highbury Barn Tavern
26 Highbury ParkOur Local :)
The Faltering Fullback
19 Perth RdGreat thai food in a hole in the wall
London Cocktail Club
108 Essex RoadFood Scene
Very sweet and friendly traditional Japanese restaurant, with good prices and food.
63 locals recommend
Akari
196 Essex RdVery sweet and friendly traditional Japanese restaurant, with good prices and food.
This is a narrow, deep pub, quite dark at the back so it's very cosy, which starts happening around 9pm. They do great cocktails, including huge ones for sharing.
Albert and Pearl
181 Upper StThis is a narrow, deep pub, quite dark at the back so it's very cosy, which starts happening around 9pm. They do great cocktails, including huge ones for sharing.
A lovely old fashioned local pub set in the heart of beautiful Highbury, less than ten minutes walk away. Good varied menu with huge outdoor garden at the back. Booking at weekends essential.
167 locals recommend
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdA lovely old fashioned local pub set in the heart of beautiful Highbury, less than ten minutes walk away. Good varied menu with huge outdoor garden at the back. Booking at weekends essential.
Âu Lạc
82 Highbury ParkLocal Vietnamese place with delicious food. Best to order take-out.
Delicious food at reasonable price, particularly good value for prix fixee lunch.
Owned by same people who run great coffee bar in Ronalds Road (Le Petit Mignon).
7 locals recommend
Assiette Anglaise
489 Liverpool RoadDelicious food at reasonable price, particularly good value for prix fixee lunch.
Owned by same people who run great coffee bar in Ronalds Road (Le Petit Mignon).
El Rincon Holloway London
235 Holloway RdVery Resonable Latin American Food.
Firezza pizza delivery (based in Angel) - if you fancy a night in and want gourmet pizza.
12 locals recommend
Firezza Pizza - Islington
276 St Paul's RdFirezza pizza delivery (based in Angel) - if you fancy a night in and want gourmet pizza.
A friendly café with sumptuous cakes displayed in the window to taunt passers by.
30 locals recommend
Fig & Olive
151 Upper StA friendly café with sumptuous cakes displayed in the window to taunt passers by.
Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdDelicioussssssss. You'll need reservation
You'll need a reservation or walk in for lunch. A London favorite. Make room for dessert!
364 locals recommend
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StYou'll need a reservation or walk in for lunch. A London favorite. Make room for dessert!
Garufa
104 Highbury ParkOne of my favourite local restaurants. Amazing Argentine steaks and wine.
Franks Canteen
86 Highbury ParkThe Snooty Fox
75 Grosvenor AveEntertainment & Activities
A must for football lovers! Also often used nowadays for larger music gigs.
385 locals recommend
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadA must for football lovers! Also often used nowadays for larger music gigs.
A must if you have children! A place where you can (kinda) have a cuppa in peace.
12 locals recommend
Little Highness Play Café
69 Highbury ParkA must if you have children! A place where you can (kinda) have a cuppa in peace.
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StEssentials
Da Mario
34 Highbury ParkGreat local deli
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdTesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StSainsbury's Local
29-31 Blackstock RdLittle Waitrose & Partners Highbury Corner
28-32 Highbury CresCOOK
166 Upper StreetDW Fitness First London Highbury
Avenell RoadSightseeing
A ten minute walk away, lovely park with cafe - if you walk through the park you come out at Stoke Newington Church Street which has nice boutqiue shops and cafes.
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesA ten minute walk away, lovely park with cafe - if you walk through the park you come out at Stoke Newington Church Street which has nice boutqiue shops and cafes.
Parks & Nature
Highbury Fields
Highbury Crescent
The Regent's Park