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Recommended Islington Bars

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Islington Bars

The best bars in Islington can be found not only on the main throughfare of Upper Street but also in the squares and small streets in the surrounding area. Gastro pubs, wine bars and late night bars are just some of the drinking dens on our list of the best bars in Islington.
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Barrio North
45 Essex Road, Islington, N1 2SF
  • A Latin inspired bar with a warm & friendly atmosphere
  • The best cocktails and flair bartenders in North London
  • Book an area or even La Caravana
  • Full events program with DJs, live music & dance events
  • Free entry, drinking & dancing until 2am at the weekend
69 Colebrooke Row
(Italian)
Found on the site of the previous Colebrookes, 69 Colebrooke Row is a welcome addition to Islington offering with a 'speakeasy' theme and an extensive range of cocktails.
69 Colebrooke Row,
Islington,
London,
N1 8AA
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The Albert and Pearl is a sleek and sophisticated cocktail bar on Upper Street.
181 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1RQ
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The Albion
(British)
Beautifully re-furbished, The Albion is a sumptuous Georgian style public house and restaurant on Thornhill Road.
10 Thornhill Road,
Barnsbury,
London,
N1 1HW
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Alwyne
(Pub Food)
A proper local on St Paul's Road, this good old stalwart of the Islington pub scene is friendlier than most and offers a great craic on a summer’s day.
83 St Pauls Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 2LY
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Great cocktails and a location slightly off the beaten track makes this trendy, Manhattan-style bar one of the best party hotspots in Islington.
3 Chapel Market,
Islington,
London,
N1 9EZ
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The Angelic
(British)
Chilled during the day and nicely boisterous in the evenings, the Angelic has a Heaven, Earth and Hell theme with classy decor and dungeon-like toilets.
57 Liverpool Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 0RJ
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Barrio North has managed to create a venue that, despite its Latino flavour, fits into the Islington location perfectly with quirky decor, outstanding cocktails and service with a personal touch.
45 Essex Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 2SF
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This multi level venue, including a enclosed roof terrace, is fitted out with a state of the art Turbosound system.
29a Penton Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 9PX
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The Charles Lamb
After a subtle makeover to The Charles Lamb, a young arty crowd mix with the locals making this hidden gastro pub a welcome alternative to the main strip of bars in Angel.
16 Elia Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 8DE
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The Compass
(Gastro Pub Food)
The Compass embodies the friendly, approachable side of gastro pubs. Formalities and pretension are left at the door in favour of great food and a welcoming atmosphere.
58 Penton Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 9PZ
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Cuba Libre
Islington's Cuba Libre restaurant is an energetic affair with authentic tasting Cuban food and cocktails.
72 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0NY
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The Drapers Arms
(Gastro Pub Food)
After undergoing a change in ownership and an extensive refurbishment The Drapers Arms in Islington has opened its doors once again, serving a daily changing menu of classic British cuisine using fresh seasonal produce.
44 Barnsbury Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1ER
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The Elbow Room
The Elbow Room is a fun venue to have a drink, dance or, as it says on the tin, make elbow room in amongst the sea of stylised American pool tables that make this place what it is.
89-91 Chapel Market,
Islington,
London,
N1 9EX
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Embassy Bar
Sip a creative cocktail in sophisticated surroundings at the famous Embassy Bar on Essex Road.
119 Essex Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 2SN
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The Grand Union
(American)
This bar comes complete with a DJ, late licence until 3.30am at the weekends and some of the best burgers you'll have ever tasted!
153 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1RA
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Hemingford Arms
The Hemingford Arms is a rare London find, a traditional yet eccentric old-school boozer with an eclectic clientele to match.
158 Hemingford Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 1DF
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Hope and Anchor
Towards the Highbury and Islington end of Upper Street is this no-holds-barred rock venue where you could have seen Madness play a live gig in 1980 for £3. (A bit steep if you ask us.)
207 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1RL
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The House
(British)
This is a relaxed gastro pub peddling wondrous comfort on Canonbury Road.
63-69 Canonbury Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 2DG
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Keston Lodge
Popular with North London's young and trendy crowd (or 'yendies' as they prefer to be called), this impressive bar and restaurant on Upper Street run regular DJ nights and have an extensive cocktail menu.
131 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1QP
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The Kings Head
One of the few real boozers left on Upper Street, The Kings Head is a solid, traditional pub serving ale and beer to discerning Islington drinkers.
The Kings Head Theatre,
115 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1QN
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The Ladybird
The Ladybird is a funky cocktail bar based on Upper Street.
70 Upper Street,
Islington,
N1 0NY
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The Lexington
An American lounge and whiskey bar in Islington sounds pretentious, but the laid back Lexington manages to pull it off.
96-98 Pentonville Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 9JB
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Opened in 2002, The Living Room Islington is a fun and relaxed bar in which to while away an evening with friends and soak up the London lifestyle.
Suncourt House,
18-26 Essex Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 8LN
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The Lord Clyde
The Lord Clyde is a refreshing surprise amidst the growing popularity of gastro pubs.
340-342 Essex Road,
Islington,
N1 3PB
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Lucky Voice Private Karaoke Islington
(Snacks)
Fancy yourself as a popstar but feeling a bit shy? Then head to Lucky Voice where you can book a private karaoke room and warble away to your heart's content.
173-174 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1RG
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The Marquess Tavern
(British)
It is unusual to see such an untouched authentic pub in London, but the Marquess Tavern prides itself on its traditional values.
32 Canonbury Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 2TB
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The New Rose
(British)
The New Rose is all very new; its ideas deserve applause and the overall gleam of the venue’s quirky nuances keep people smiling.
84-86 Essex Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 8LU
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The North Star
(Modern European)
The North Star is the archetypal gastro pub on New North Road.
188-190 New North Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 7BJ
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The Old Queens Head, a splendid gastro pub on Essex Road, offers a spectacular setting with its bespoke chandeliers and its 16th Century fireplaces.
44 Essex Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 8LN
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O'Neills Islington
This chain of Irish bars is renowned for fun and frolics and that little bit of Emerald Isle charm.
59 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0NY
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Public House
(British)
New to the Islington scene in September 2008, Public House belies its name and is actually a very upmarket, romantic bar.
54 Islington Park St,
Islington,
London,
N1 1PX
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Slim Jims Liquor Store
Slim Jims Liquor Store is the first LA style dive bar in Islington, and it's a funky addition to Upper Street.
112 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1QN
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The Talbot
(Gastro Pub Food)
The Talbot on Mortimer Road is an upbeat gastropub-cum-local.
109 Mortimer Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 4JY
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Wax Jambu
(Cafe)
You can enjoy the finest cocktails, beers, champagnes and other delectable concoctions while enjoying the music played by the regular DJs or other live acts.
144-145 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1QY
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