300 Restaurants near Islington, London

The Brewhouse and Kitchen chain was born out of a desire ‘to resurrect the traditional British pub’, though what it does is anything but old-fas ... Find out more

"The bones of this boozer’s self-styled ‘unconventional makeover’ (all distressed wood and scuffed furniture) are not dissimilar to it ..." Read our full review

For somewhere that takes everything it does so seriously, the Draft House is really rather a hoot and expansion shows no sign of slowing: this ninth London ... Find out more

" What started off as a pop-up in a former office space is now a permanent presence on Upper Street – although the Taproom’s raw-edged, post-nuclear p ..." Read our full review

"The obscure name is borrowed from a ditty by oddball 70s songster, Jake Thackray – although we’re not sure how that squares with a boozer (‘don't call ..." Read our full review

"Ostensibly a members’ club – but open to all – The Driver is a genuine all-rounder aimed at the King’s Cross media crowd & ..." Read our full review

Franco Manca’s Islington location was one of the first sourdough pizzerias to arrive in the area and has continued to hold its title as one of the mos ... Find out more

" Once ‘Islington’s best kept secret’, this hidey-hole was recently remodelled and re-launched with its original name (after a brief stint as 25 Canon ..." Read our full review

"With the brash blare of Upper Street buffered by leafy residential streets & a church spire rising in the distance, The Duchess is sitting pretty o ..." Read our full review

Reopening in Boondock’s old premises near the Old Street round-about, this new opening is still owned by Bea Vo’s Soul Food Enterprises (who als ... Find out more

" A cross between a bonkers old biddy’s front room and a set for a CBeebies show decorated courtesy of Steptoe & Son’s yard, this bijou bar has ha ..." Read our full review

"Carluccio’s signature blue & white awnings have been brightening up high streets (& boosting house prices) since 1999. These classy-looki ..." Read our full review

When it comes to dining in Islington, most people immediately gravitate towards restaurant-heavy Upper Street, which is home to big names such as Chick &lsq ... Find out more

"Genuinely tranquil alfresco dining is a rare thing in this part of town, so Canal 125’s assets deserve to be treasured. On fine days, a waterside ..." Read our full review

Anyone who’s come across Thom and James – the indomitable pizza duo who have commanded queues snaking down the road outside their Soho  ... Find out more