You can travel the length of London. Nowhere else will you find a more authentic neighbourhood with such a sophisticated and eclectic vibe. Check out our pick of the crop below, then head into Angel to find yours.
Picturesque walkway filled with boutiques and antiques.
Carefully curated homeware store on quaint Camden Passage.
Vibrant, bustling shopping centre right in the heart of Islington.
A curated collection of vintage garments, upcycled and ready to wear.
Eat, drink and shop in a re-purposed postal sorting office.
Green, gender-neutral hair salon, hiding a quirky speakeasy.
Celebrated florists with a city-wide reputation.
The best hand-rolled cinnamon buns in the country.
The place to go for locally sourced artisan groceries and goodies.
The Islington branch of a long-established book retailer.
Eclectic vintage furniture emporium full of personality.
Nestled in Camden Passage, specialising in North American wine.
An intimate theatre and comedy spot.
Artisan bakery that will add a fresh twist to your next lunchtime.
The Chapel Market has been serving Angel for more than 150 years
Renowned British bakery, serving homemade bread and pillowy focaccia pastries.
Delectable coffee with a charming back story.
Contemporary canteen with home-made salt beef at its heart.
22 spots for morning coffee within a 5 minute walk of Angel Square
A Camden Passage staple for your favourite British cheeses.
Authentic Austrian all-day coffee house and restaurant.
Hearty, stacked-high brunches to bring a smile to your day.
Hearty, healthy and sustainable fast food.
Speciality coffee, fresh pastries and pillowy foccachia.
Coffee, cocktail and wine stop serving seasonal, organic dishes.
One of the country's oldest cinemas, complete with luxury seating.
Screen on the green opened in 1913 making it one of the oldest continuously running cinemas in the UK
Culinary gastropub with a daily-changing menu.
World-leading dance organisation with year-round performances.
Charming canalside pub, tucked away from the hustle and bustle.
An advocate for sustainable wine and sustainable produce.
The comedian’s comedy club with free stand up seven nights a week.
The Angel Comedy Club puts on around 20-30 shows a week, that's more than 6,000 comedians a year
Church, live entertainment venue and drop-in centre for the homeless.
Independent theatre dedicated to celebrating British talent.
Traditional and bustling English pub on Upper Street.
A lively, imposing Islington icon – best knows for its live music.
Small, characterful speakeasy, hidden at the back of Le Chapeau Cloche.
A trusted neighbourhood trattoria serving fresh, handmade pasta.
Small-plate seafood house, set up in a converted garage.
Flagship Italian deli and restaurant by star chef, Yotam Ottolenghi.
Country-style gastropub that's become an Islington institution.
All-day French brasserie with dark, warm woody interiors.
An ode to Chef James Cochran's Scottish and Caribbean roots.
A London institution famed for showstopping food and wine.
One of London's finest sushi, sashimi and ishiyaki spots.
24 Michelin guide
restaurants in Islington
Rustic French bistro serving up the coveted classics.
Family-owned Italian restaurant that's full of character.
Classic Spanish tapas bar, specilaising in Iberian Jamón.
Combining a vibrant atmosphere with fresh, healthy food.
James Cochran's 12:51 restaurant opened the same year he won BBC's Great British Menu
The Islington Tunnel at Regent's Canal was finished in 1819 and is nearly a mile long
Immersive workouts in London’s leading boutique gym.
A high-end health club that includes an 7,000 sq ft fitness arena.
A hushed triangle of greenery in the heart of the neighbourhood.
Fitness and wellbeing centre with a modern gym and spin studio.
Islington Town Hall was one of the first venues in the UK to host a same-sex marriage ceremony in 2014
Small, dedicated yoga studio offering a diverse range of classes.
Boutique fitness studio known for its energetic, feel-good classes.
Anglican church on Upper Street with a long, rich history.
A long, linear garden aiming to protect woodland habitat in Islington.
Popular gym and health club with a reformer pilates studio, pool and spa.
Small neighbourhood park with an Angel war memorial statue.
"Walking up from Regent’s Canal to Camden Passage is our favourite!"
"Love that pub! Didn't realise it had a happy hour for two of my favourite drinks."
"Happy hour on oysters and bloody marys! We have to go."
"We have the cosiest atmosphere for dates here in Islington."
Transformed by Tishman Speyer, Angel Square is a new HQ workspace that works harder for our planet and people – at the gateway to one of London’s favourite neighbourhoods.
Seven floors of grade A workspace with terraces on every floor.
A prominent landmark building directly above Angel Station.
Seventh floor communal roof terrace.
Restored pub, new station access and ground-floor cycle entrance on Torrens St.
Corner café looking onto Islington High Street and City Road.
Exceptional workspace on expansive floors of up to 32,000 sq ft.