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Welcome to Islington Local Guide — your trusted discovery platform for Islington and surrounding Neighbourhoods including King’s Cross, Shoreditch, Hackney, Dalston, Highbury, Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington, Hoxton, Holloway, Archway, Farringdon and Clerkenwell.
We curate the best events, restaurants, bars and hidden gems across North and East London. While Islington is our main focus, we help you explore beyond one postcode.
Our guides are updated weekly. As a result, you always discover something new.
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What’s On This Week
Every week, we bring together the most exciting events across Islington and nearby areas.
You’ll find:
- Theatre and performing arts
- Live music and gigs
- Comedy nights
- Food markets and pop-ups
- Club events and late-night parties
We regularly feature venues such as Almeida Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and O2 Academy Islington. In addition, we highlight independent spaces and community events.
Because we focus on quality and accuracy, locals rely on our weekly updates.
What’s on in Islington This week
things to do this week in Kings Cross
What’s On This Week in Hackney
Hosting an event?
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Trending Across Islington & Beyond
Want to know what people are talking about?
Our Trending section highlights:
- New restaurant openings in Angel
- Rooftop drinks in Shoreditch
- Creative pop-ups in Hackney
- Late-night spots in Dalston
We balance established venues with independent favourites. Therefore, you get an honest snapshot of what’s genuinely popular.
Own a local business?
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Discover Food & Drink
From relaxed brunches to special occasion dining, we help you explore the best places to eat and drink.
Popular searches include:
- Best brunch in Islington
- Cocktail bars near Angel
- Restaurants near King’s Cross
- Budget eats in Archway
- Korean food in Stoke Newington
Our Best Of guides are locally curated and regularly refreshed. As a result, readers trust them when choosing where to go.
If you run a café, restaurant or bar, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Get listed in your neighbourhood.
Nightlife & Live Music
Planning a night out?
We cover live music venues, club nights and late-night bars across North and East London.
You’ll often see events from Union Chapel, The Lexington and Scala. However, we also spotlight smaller independent venues.
Whether you prefer intimate gigs or busy dance floors, there’s always something happening.
Promoting a gig or club night?
👉 Submit your event to reach local audiences.
Explore by Neighbourhood
Each neighbourhood has its own personality.
We help you explore:
- Angel
- Highbury
- Canonbury
- King’s Cross
- Shoreditch
- Hackney
- Dalston
- Stoke Newington
- Clerkenwell
- Finsbury Park
- Holloway
- Barnsbury
- Archway
- Hoxton
Every area page includes what’s on, where to eat and hidden gems. In addition, we highlight independent local businesses.
If you’re based in one of these areas,
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Hidden Gems & Independent Favourites
Some of the best places are easy to miss.
That’s why we highlight small wine bars, cosy cafés, independent theatres and creative studios across Islington and surrounding neighbourhoods.
We focus on authenticity and local recommendations. Therefore, you won’t just see the obvious spots.
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For Local Businesses
Islington Local Guide connects local businesses with engaged readers across North and East London.
We offer:
- Free basic listings
- Featured placements
- Event promotion
- Sponsored content
- Newsletter features
- Instagram collaborations
Because our audience is locally focused, your promotion reaches people nearby who are actively looking for places to visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s on in Islington this week?
You can find weekly updated theatre, live music, food and nightlife events in our What’s On section.
Do you only cover Islington?
Islington is our main focus. However, we also cover King’s Cross, Shoreditch, Hackney, Dalston and nearby neighbourhoods.
How can I promote my business?
You can submit an event, upgrade your listing or enquire about featured placements directly through our site.
updated Feb 2026