Guidebook for London Borough of Islington
Drinks & Nightlife
Shaftesbury Tavern
534 Hornsey RdVery decent pub, good food and wifi
Shopping
Costcutter
Off Seven Sisters RdMy local shop
Sightseeing
Elthorne Park
23 Hazellville RdContains relaxing Japanese Peace Garden with a fountain and a WW2 memorial
Another great park, contains cafes, running tracks, tennis courts etc and a pond for rowing. Also good views of the city.
275 locals recommend
Finsbury Park
Station PlaceAnother great park, contains cafes, running tracks, tennis courts etc and a pond for rowing. Also good views of the city.
One of the best views of London by far. Amazing park that you can just get lost in.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
One of the best views of London by far. Amazing park that you can just get lost in.
Everything Else
Upper Holloway station
Closet London Overground Station (Orange line)
Archway tube station
Junction RoadClosest Northern underground station (Black line)
The Whittington Hospital
Magdala AvenueClosest Hospital
Getting Around
Closest Piccadilly, Victoria and National Rail lines (Dark and Light Blue lines, respectively) Also contains major bus hub.
115 locals recommend
Finsbury Park Station
Station PlaceClosest Piccadilly, Victoria and National Rail lines (Dark and Light Blue lines, respectively) Also contains major bus hub.
Food Scene
Hamlet Cafe and Grill
435 Hornsey RdGreat Little cafe that serves decent food. Very friendly staff at fair price.