NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDES
Islington walks the line between elegance and energy. The grand townhouses and pretty squares set the tone, but it’s the buzz of Upper Street, with its galleries, wine bars, bookshops, and bakeries, that keeps things alive. It’s a place that knows what it likes: good design, good food, and a touch of theatre (both literally and figuratively). You’ll find locals who’ve been here for decades, and newcomers who couldn’t resist its pull.
“It’s a place of contradictions: artisan cheesemongers next to retro pie-and-mash shops, Farrow & Ball paint shades watching over street art alleys. It’s London at its most alive”
Sophisticated, design-conscious, but never snobbish, that’s Islington through and through.
Islington is exceptionally well connected, with Highbury & Islington station at the centre of it all. Victoria Line, Overground, National Rail, it’s all here. And with Angel station nearby on the Northern Line, plus a tangle of buses running down Upper Street and Essex Road, you’re never far from your next destination.
Islington offers a diverse array of schools catering to its community. Central Foundation Boys’ School provides secondary education for boys, focusing on academic excellence. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School serves as a secondary school for girls. The area also includes independent schools, offering alternative educational options to residents.
Urban Social – Hip Coffee Shop for Brews & Brunch
The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar – History of Stand up Comedy right here.
Trullo – 1pm the kitchen begins to hum with lunchtime service.
The Yeild – Proud to serve artisan wine
Samya Studios (Yoga) – Your neighbourhood haven for yoga.
British Patagonia – A culinary expedition
Our neighbourhood tours take you on an exclusive tour of the local area in our very own London Taxi. Driven by one of our local experts, we take you on a guided tour of everything the area has to offer — the schools, the yoga studios, the best coffee spots, restaurants, parks, and more. Book a tour today…
