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25 things to do in Islington, London

Islington sits in central London, covering neighbourhoods like Old Street, Farringdon, Highbury, Holloway. We track 25 places worth visiting here The mix leans towards creative, games, nightlife. It works well for couples, families, work teams, whether you're planning an after-work drink, a weekend day out or a group social.

Activities

25 venues

Most popular

Creative

Best for

couples, families, work teams

Typical budget

££

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Top picks in Islington

Fabric Nightclub — Nightlife in Farringdon, London
🔥 Hyped🎧 Nightlife
£30/head

Fabric Nightclub

Farringdon · Nightclub

4.5·Google

Iconic three-room London nightclub with world-class DJs and a legendary soundsystem.

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6–40·18m travelIslington
The Crystal Maze LIVE — Games in Angel, London
💎 Games
£55/head

The Crystal Maze LIVE

Angel · Immersive Theatre

4.8·Google

Tackle the Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic zones as a team of 8.

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8–30·18m travelIslington
Islington Comedy Cafe — Creative in Islington, London
🎤 Creative
£16/head

Islington Comedy Cafe

Islington · Comedy Club

4.7·Google

Top stand-up bills four nights a week — easy from Angel tube.

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4–40·18m travelIslington
Angel Comedy at the Bill Murray — Creative in Angel, London
🎤 Creative
£10/head

Angel Comedy at the Bill Murray

Angel · Comedy Club

4.8·Google

Cult comedy room with new-material nights from £5.

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Sadler's Wells Dance Night — Creative in Islington, London
💃 Creative
£30/head

Sadler's Wells Dance Night

Islington · Live Music

4.7·Google

World-class contemporary dance in a sleek Islington theatre.

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2–30·15m travelIslington
Old Street Chef's Table — Luxury in Old Street, London
🥂 Luxury
£84/head

Old Street Chef's Table

Old Street · Chef's Table

5·Google

Multi-course tasting menu cooked in front of you at a standout Old Street kitchen counter.

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2–14·19m travelIslington
Bounce Old Street — Ping Pong — Games in Old Street, London
🏓 Games
£22/head

Bounce Old Street — Ping Pong

Old Street · Mixed Games

4.6·Google

Where ping pong was invented — tables, cocktails and wood-fired pizza.

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6–40·18m travelIslington
Bounce Farringdon — Ping Pong — Games in Farringdon, London
🏓 Games
£22/head

Bounce Farringdon — Ping Pong

Farringdon · Ping Pong

4.6·Google

Ping pong tables, beer pong and a serious cocktail list.

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About Islington

Popular areas

Old Street, Farringdon, Highbury, Holloway, Angel, Archway

Postcodes

N1, N5, N7, N19, EC1

Region

Central London

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