Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Cafe Isarn
119 Upper StExcellent Thai food
Afghan Kitchen
35 Islington GrnGood quality, cheap and delicious
Busan
39 Holloway RdGreat Korean food less than 5 mins walk away
Good value French food in candlelit surroundings (note there are 2 branches and this one on the corner of almedia St is best).
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Le Mercury
140a Upper StGood value French food in candlelit surroundings (note there are 2 branches and this one on the corner of almedia St is best).
Drinks & Nightlife
The Alwyne Castle
83 St Paul's RdGood pub grub and lively garden
Public House
54 Islington Park StBest cocktails nearby
Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford RdGreat local serving good beers and Thai food
Traditional pub with small theatre inside showing fringe shows and opera.
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King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StTraditional pub with small theatre inside showing fringe shows and opera.
Shopping
Of the many home shops down upper street this is definitely the best
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twentytwentyone
274-275 Upper StOf the many home shops down upper street this is definitely the best
Arts & Culture
Quirky old cinema with late night screenings and sofas. Book in advance.
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Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StQuirky old cinema with late night screenings and sofas. Book in advance.
Teatro Almeida
Almeida StreetExcellent local theatre. Booking essential.
Everything Else
Fantastic 50m outdoor heated swimming pool. Open all year. Take the overground to Hackney central and walk 5-10 mins.
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Campos de Londres
London Fields West SideFantastic 50m outdoor heated swimming pool. Open all year. Take the overground to Hackney central and walk 5-10 mins.