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Best of Islington

The single best place in Islington for each of 18 categories, picked from our London rankings.

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  1. Best Sunday roasts in IslingtonIslington · 44 Barnsbury Street, N1 1ER#7 on Best Sunday Roasts in London →An upmarket neighbourhood pub praised for exceptional roast potatoes and côte de boeuf to share.
  2. Best pizza in IslingtonIslington · 149A Upper Street, N1 1RA#15 on Best Pizza in London →A cosy Upper Street spot for crisp New York-style slices like The Vodka and The Pep.
  3. Best Indian restaurants in IslingtonIslington · 115 Hemingford Road, N1 1BZ#7 on Best Indian Restaurants in London →Islington South Indian favourite serving crisp onion bhajis, peppery chicken varuval and Thanjavur chicken curry.
  4. Best brunch in IslingtonIslington · 169 Hemingford Road, N1 1DA#7 on Best Brunch in London →Much-loved local cafe known for fluffy, fruit-filled brioche French toast with salted caramel and courgette fritters.
  5. Best sushi in IslingtonIslington · Multiple locations#5 on Best Sushi in London →Unflashy, affordable spot in Camden Passage serving exceptional-quality sushi without the omakase price tag.
  6. Best vegan restaurants in IslingtonIslington · Multiple locations#5 on Best Vegan Restaurants in London →Plant-based Chinese restaurant on Upper Street, beloved for its wontons in house sauce and punchy regional dishes.
  7. Best French restaurants in IslingtonIslington · Multiple locations#14 on Best French Restaurants in London →Gallic classics done without a dud, great rotisserie chicken, an all-French wine list and a lovely terrace.
  8. Best bakeries in IslingtonIslington · Multiple locations#4 on Best Bakeries in London →Neighbourhood bakery known for top-tier pastries, especially its maple bacon pastry.
  9. Best ice cream in IslingtonIslington · Multiple locations#11 on Best Ice Cream in London →Islington-born ice cream parlour with indulgent flavours and several London branches.
  10. Best cocktail bars in IslingtonIslington · 69 Colebrooke Row, N1 8AA#13 on Best Cocktail Bars in London →Tony Conigliaro's tiny Islington bar, a pioneer of lab-led cocktails, still serving some of London's most refined drinks.
  11. Best wine bars in IslingtonIslington · 382 Essex Road, N1 3PF#3 on Best Wine Bars in London →A self-styled wine pub on Essex Road with rotating kitchen residencies and an easygoing vibe.
  12. Best beer gardens in IslingtonIslington · 10 Thornhill Road, N1 1HW#1 on Best Beer Gardens in London →Elegant Georgian pub hiding one of London's prettiest gardens, a classic English country garden in Barnsbury.
  13. Best nightclubs in IslingtonIslington · 7 Torrens Street, EC1V 1NQ#5 on Best Nightclubs in London →A three-floor former metalworks near Angel known for goth, fetish and alternative club nights.
  14. Best comedy clubs in IslingtonIslington · 39 Queen's Head Street, N1 8NQ#2 on Best Comedy Clubs in London →Pocket-sized Angel Comedy venue with multiple shows daily and frequent surprise drop-ins from famous comedians.
  15. Best theatres in IslingtonIslington · Almeida Street, N1 1TA#5 on Best Theatres in London →A twice-crowned London Theatre of the Year, producing daring new plays and reinvented classics in Islington.
  16. Best cinemas in IslingtonIslington · 83 Upper Street, N1 0NP#13 on Best Cinemas in London →A cosy single-screen cinema operating since 1913, famous for its glowing neon facade, sofas and table service.
  17. Best record shops in IslingtonIslington · Multiple locations#5 on Best Record Shops in London →The Essex Road original is a crate-digger's favourite, with mostly secondhand stock meticulously organised and bargain 12-inches outside.
  18. Best spas in IslingtonIslington · Unit B01, 17 Micawber Street, N1 7TB#13 on Best Spas in London →An authentic Russian bathhouse where attentive banshiks guide you through scorching steam, birch-twig venik thrashing and cooling plunges.

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