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.
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Union Chapel, Islington ★ 4.7 · 2.8k
Gothic style, 19th-century congregational church & venue for live music, comedy & spoken word.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 1 PM
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art ★ 4.6 · 522
Georgian building displaying 20th-century Italian art, from futurist to figurative works.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 11 AM – 6 PM
Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
The Charterhouse Museum ★ 4.7 · 722
Former monastery built in 1371, now home to an almshouse, with gardens, a chapel & a small museum.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Islington · £40–100
Whitewashed ex-smokehouse where Fergus Henderson pioneered the resurgent interest in offal dishes.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 10:15 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10:15 PM
Sun 12 PM – 3:30 PM
Barbican Cafe ★ 4.9 · 1.6k· £10–20
A welcoming cafe and coffee shop in Finsbury, serving meals and expertly brewed coffee in a cozy setting.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat 7 AM – 4 PM
Sun 7:30 AM – 4 PM · $$$$
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.
Tanakatsu ★ 4.7 · 1.8k· £20–30
Modern outpost serving katsu, sushi rolls & other classic Japanese entrees in a minimalist interior.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun Closed
Kipferl ★ 4.5 · 1.8k· €6-€23
All-day Austrian restaurant and kitchen in a bright and spacious chalet-like space.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 10 PM
Fri 10 AM – 11 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
St. John's Tavern ★ 4.5 · 1.4k· £20–60
Pub/dining room decorated with framed portraits, serving British menu using locally sourced produce.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 10:30 PM Planning time in Islington?
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1 St. John 2 Union Chapel, Islington 3 Barbican Cafe 4 Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art 5 The Charterhouse Museum 6 Luca 7 Tanakatsu 8 Kipferl 9 St. John's Tavern Ready to plan Islington? Turn these Islington picks into a day-by-day London plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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