London Connection1Singer Tavern
- Details
- Outdoor seating
- Address
- 1 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AG
- Phone
- +44 20 3752 2680
- Website
- singertavern.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Wed 11:00-24:00 · Thu-Sat 11:00-02:00 · Sun closed
Best Bars in Islington, London
Bars in Islington range from cocktail bars and wine bars to craft beer taprooms and late-night venues. Below you will find our selection of 10 bars in Islington, with address, phone number, website and opening hours for each one, followed by practical advice on choosing the right bar, typical prices and answers to common questions.
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10 Bars in Islington
2Platform
- Details
- Pizza, Salad · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Alphabeta Building, 2b Worship Street, London, EC2A 2AH
- Phone
- +44 7895 865 617
- Website
- experienceplatform.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Thu 09:00-23:00 · Fri 09:00-00:00 · Sat 11:00-00:00 · Sun 11:00-20:00 · easter sunday closed
3Bell & Viv
- Details
- Mexican
- Address
- 258 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY
- Phone
- +44 20 3089 6568
- Website
- bellandviv.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Wed 16:00-23:00 · Thu-Sun 16:00-00:00
4Flight Club
- Details
- Vegan options · Outdoor seating
- Address
- 2a Worship Street, London, EC2A 2AH
- Phone
- +44 20 3019 3093
- Website
- flightclubdarts.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Wed 12:00-00:00 · Thu 12:00-00:30 · Fri 12:00-01:00 · Sat 11:00-01:00 · Sun 12:00-22:30
5The 411 London
- Details
- Outdoor seating
- Address
- 411 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4AB
- Phone
- +44 20 4585 0411
- Website
- the411london.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Tue 12:00-23:00 · Wed-Sat 12:00-00:30
6The Piano Works
- Address
- The Piano Works, 113-117 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BX
- Phone
- +44 20 7278 1966
- Website
- pianoworks.bar
- Opening hours
- 16:00-01:00
7Bar Rioja
- Address
- 3 Varnisher's Yard, King's Cross, London, N1 9FD
- Phone
- +44 20 78417331
- Website
- barrioja.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Tue-Sat 17:00-23:00
8The 1920 Bar
- Address
- 19-20 Great Sutton Street, London, EC1V 0DR
- Phone
- +44 207 253 1920
- Website
- 19-20.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Tue-Fri 16:00-23:00 · Sat 14:00-23:00
9The Ladybird Bar
- Address
- 70 Upper Street, London, N1 0NY
- Phone
- +44 781 239 0482
- Website
- ladybirdbar.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 17:00-26:00 · Fri,Sat 17:00-28:00
10Meat House London
- Details
- Steak House
- Address
- 184-186 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JP
- Phone
- +44 20 7837 3300
- Website
- meathouselondon.co.uk
How to choose a bar in Islington
- Look out for happy hours, usually early evening on weekdays.
- Check dress codes and entry policies at late-night bars.
- Book tables for groups at weekends.
- Plan your journey home; the Night Tube runs on Friday and Saturday on some lines.
Checks and regulation: Bars are licensed by Islington council under the Licensing Act 2003.
How much does a bar cost in Islington?
Cocktails in London usually cost £12–£18; a glass of wine £7–£12. Prices vary by area, time of day and the complexity of the job or service, so always ask for a written quote or check the latest price list before you book.
Bars across Islington
Islington covers neighbourhoods such as Angel, Highbury, Holloway, Archway, Clerkenwell, Canonbury, Barnsbury, Finsbury Park (postcodes N1, N4, N5, N7, N19, EC1). The bars listed on this page are located in or around EC1Y, EC2A, N1, EC1V, EC1R, King's Cross, Islington. Getting around is easy thanks to the Northern, Victoria and Piccadilly lines, the Overground, Great Northern and Thameslink trains. If you live close to the borough boundary, it is worth comparing options in neighbouring boroughs too.
Bars in nearby boroughs
Frequently asked questions
Are there late-night bars in Islington?
Several venues have late licences at weekends; check the opening hours above.
Do bars in London take cash?
Many are card-only, so bring a contactless card.
Can I book a table?
Most cocktail bars take bookings, especially for groups.
Listings are compiled from public business information and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Details can change, so please confirm opening hours and prices with the business before visiting. Businesses can request corrections via our contact page. Last reviewed: September 2026.