Things to Do in Islington, London
The area around The Angel, Upper Street, and Essex Road has interesting shops selling antiques, collectibles, and art galleries. It's a good spot for browsing and exploring unique finds.
The area around The Angel, Upper Street, and Essex Road has interesting shops selling antiques, collectibles, and art galleries. It's a good spot for browsing and exploring unique finds.
St. JohnBritish
Union Chapel, IslingtonHistoric Church
Barbican CafeCoffee Shop
By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026
Top things to do in Islington
Where to eat & drink in Islington
Luca
Michelin ★Italian· $$$$There’s something about Luca that makes it feel like a proper grown-up restaurant, largely because the relaxed clientele just know they’re going to be well looked after.
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- 1St. John
- 2Union Chapel, Islington
- 3Barbican Cafe
- 4Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
- 5The Charterhouse Museum
- 6Luca
- 7Kipferl
- 8St. John's Tavern
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