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Islington (/ ˈ ɪ z l ɪ ŋ t ən /) is a district in the north of Greater London, England, and part of the London Borough of Islington.It is a mainly residential district of Inner London, extending from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy High Street, Upper Street, Essex Road (former "Lower Street"), and Southgate Road to the east.
- 14.86 km² (5.74 sq mi) (whole Borough)
- Greater London
- 206,125 (2011 census) (whole borough)
- London
- Dine in style. Foodies are spoilt for choice in Islington. On Upper Street alone, you can satisfy almost any cravings, from Brazilian churrasco to Vietnamese pho.
- Sugar rush. Sweet tooth? A scoop of handmade ice cream from Udderlicious will do the trick. Get more sugar highs from Paul A Young’s artisan chocolates or Belle Epoque’s eye-popping pastries.
- Brekkie or brunch? Tuck into a Tuscan breakfast at Food Lab; or head to Ottolenghi, famous for its cookbooks and mouthwatering window displays. On weekends, rise at the crack of dawn to beat the queues outside Sunday, for one of London’s tastiest brunches.
- Shop for treasures. Upper Street is lined with independent boutiques and quirky design stores. Shop cool Scandinavian labels at Wild Swan, charity finds at Mary’s Living & Giving, or retro gadgets and toys at After Noah.
The London Borough of Islington ( / ˈɪzlɪŋtən / ⓘ IZ-ling-tən) is a London borough which forms part of Inner London, England. Islington has an estimated population of 215,667. It was formed in 1965, under the London Government Act 1963, by the amalgamation of the metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury.
Islington. A street in Clerkenwell, Islington, London. Islington, inner borough of London, England, located directly north of the City of London. It is part of the historic county of Middlesex. The present borough was established in 1965 by amalgamation of the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Islington is a chic and trendy neighbourhood in London, with up and coming restaurants, cool bars, local theatres and quirky shops. Discover the best things to do in Islington, from cultural attractions like the Almeida Theatre and Estorick Collection to green spaces like Highbury Fields and Culpeper Community Garden. Explore the local markets, such as Chapel Market and Islington Square, and enjoy the local cuisine at places like Bar Liber and The Bill Murray.
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Find out what to do, eat and drink in Islington, a vibrant and diverse area of London. Explore its restaurants, bars, pubs, live music venues, shops, arts scene and more with Time Out's tips and recommendations.
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