Islington Local Guide is a discovery-led platform helping people find standout businesses across Islington and nearby North & East London neighbourhoods.
If you run a restaurant, café, bar, salon, fitness studio, hotel, shop, venue or local service, we offer simple ways to help your business get seen through listings, featured placement and promotional support.
Whether you want a free presence, stronger ongoing visibility, or an extra push for a launch or campaign, we have an option to suit your busines
Free Listing
A simple way to get your business listed
Perfect for businesses that want a presence on Islington Local Guide and to be discoverable in the right category.
Includes:
- Business name
- Category placement
- Address and contact details
- Short business description
- Standard listing placement
Best for:
Businesses that want to get listed with no upfront cost.
Price:
Free
Featured Listing
Priority placement for businesses that want stronger visibility
A great option for businesses that want to stand out more, look more established, and get better placement across the platform.
Includes:
- Everything in Free Listing
- Priority placement above standard listings
- Enhanced listing presentation
- SEO-friendly business description
- Backlink to your website
- Featured badge
- Better visibility in relevant categories
Best for:
Restaurants, cafés, bars, salons, shops, wellness brands, venues and local services.
Price:
£39/month or £349/year
Featured Plus
Premium ongoing visibility for businesses that want more exposure
Featured Plus is designed for businesses that want more than enhanced placement. It offers stronger visibility and more prominent positioning across the site.
Includes:
- Everything in Featured Listing
- More prominent visibility across key pages
- Homepage feature rotation
- Priority inclusion in selected roundups or guides when relevant
- Stronger promotional positioning
- Premium business presentation
Best for:
Businesses that want a more visible ongoing presence and a more premium promotional package.
Price:
£79/month or £749/year
Promo Boost
A one-off promotional package for launches, campaigns and extra exposure
Promo Boost is ideal for businesses that want an extra push for a launch, event, opening, rebrand, offer or seasonal campaign.
Includes:
- Promotional placement on Islington Local Guide
- Premium presentation
- Campaign-focused positioning
- Permanent backlink to your website
- Extra visibility for your promotion or launch
- Optional promotional add-ons
Best for:
New openings, events, rebrands, seasonal campaigns, menu launches and businesses that want short-term impact.
Price:
From £149 per campaign
Featured Plus
Premium ongoing visibility for businesses that want more exposure
Featured Plus is designed for businesses that want more than enhanced placement. It offers stronger visibility and more prominent positioning across the site.
Includes:
- Everything in Featured Listing
- More prominent visibility across key pages
- Homepage feature rotation
- Priority inclusion in selected roundups or guides when relevant
- Stronger promotional positioning
- Premium business presentation
Best for:
Businesses that want a more visible ongoing presence and a more premium promotional package.
Price:
£79/month or £749/year
Featured Plus
Premium ongoing visibility for businesses that want more exposure
Featured Plus is designed for businesses that want more than enhanced placement. It offers stronger visibility and more prominent positioning across the site.
Includes:
- Everything in Featured Listing
- More prominent visibility across key pages
- Homepage feature rotation
- Priority inclusion in selected roundups or guides when relevant
- Stronger promotional positioning
- Premium business presentation
Best for:
Businesses that want a more visible ongoing presence and a more premium promotional package.
Price:
£79/month or £749/year
Want to give your business an extra push? Our optional add-ons are designed to help you get more exposure across Islington Local Guide and reach more local people looking for places to visit, book and discover.
These can be added to selected packages depending on your goals.
Get your business featured in our email newsletter for extra visibility
Ideal for launches , events, special offers, seasonal campaigns and new openings
Price
£49
Give your business more prominent placement on the homepage for a set period.
A good option for businesses that want stronger visibility across the site.
Price:
£59 (30 days)
A dedicated editorial style feature designed to showcase your business in a more engaging and discovery led way
Ideal for restaurants , cafes, bars, hotels, boutiques, wellness brands and standout local businesses
price £125
Add extra promotional support through Instagram Reels/ Carousels to help put your business in front of a wider local audience this also includes a post on next door.
price £45
A simple way to add extra reach to your package.
Includes
Bundle price £75
Perfect for new openings , rebrands & campaign pushes
Includes
Bundle price £129
A more content- led promotional package for businesses that want stronger visibility
Includes
Bundle price £199
Reach a local audience
We focus on Islington and nearby North & East London areas, helping your business appear in front of people actively searching for places to visit, book and recommend.
Stand out with stronger presentation
A better-looking listing can help your business appear more established, more trustworthy and more appealing to potential customers.
Get SEO and backlink value
Featured businesses benefit from stronger on-page presentation and a backlink to their website, helping support online visibility.
Promote launches and campaigns
If you are opening soon, running an event, or launching something new, our promotional options give you a stronger way to get seen.
Who This Is For
Our packages are suitable for:
- Restaurants
- Cafés
- Bars and pubs
- Beauty and aesthetics businesses
- Fitness and wellness brands
- Shops and boutiques
- Hotels and stays
- Event venues
- Creative businesses
- Local services
Not Sure Which Option to Choose?
Choose Free Listing if you want a simple presence on the platform.
Choose Featured Listing if you want stronger ongoing visibility and better placement.
Choose Featured Plus if you want more premium, ongoing exposure.
Choose Promo Boost if you want to push a launch, event, campaign or special offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does my listing stay live?
Free and Featured listings remain live while active and approved.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can start with a Free Listing and upgrade to Featured, Featured Plus or Promo Boost later.
Who is Promo Boost best for?
Promo Boost is ideal for new openings, launches, events, seasonal campaigns, menu updates and limited-time promotions.
Can I add extras to my package?
Yes. You can enhance your package with options such as newsletter exposure, homepage placement, editorial features and social support.
Do you offer custom packages?
Yes. We can create tailored promotional options for launches, campaigns, partnerships and businesses that want something more bespoke.
Is there a contract?
You can keep this simple. Monthly plans can be flexible, while campaign packages are one-off.
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