Following 17 years as West London’s most unique and stylish venue, Beach Blanket Babylon has spread it’s wings and opened a sister venue in Shoreditch.

Departure is the latest bar to join the city vibe, and its arrival has caused quite a buzz around town.   Thursday at Departure   |  Venup.n.t.t.n aka Penetration After Hours   |  Lets Connect   |  Open Decks Night   |  Live Music at Departure   |  Mi Casa Su Casa   |  Friday at Departure   |  Blackout   |  How Does It Feel   |  Nu Breedz   |  Exer Party   |  Live Music at Departure   |  Open Decks Night at Departure   |   more events

Devonshire Terrace will launch in July 2008 on the new Devonshire Square development in the heart of the City.

With its eclectic rock deco, unique style and comfy interiors, Zigfrid stands out in the London bar scene as an example of how things really ought to be done.   Thursdays at Zigfrid   |  Bones Brigade

An amazing band called tale of two halves, who seemed to even get the drunks at the bar up and dancing; a kinda pop-jazz act. They catered to the crowd playing loads of different music, mostly original and a few covers at some drunks' requests. The drinks, were an ok price; it was the food that... read more

"A real village pub in the heart of Islington's most picturesque village. Nice snug no smoking room with comfy armchairs. Good quality ales although there's only usually a choice of two. And for the warmer days there's a lovely patioed garden out the back with a trellised canopy. Naturally there... read more

We had an excellent meal at the Almeida restaurant last Friday evening. The food and service very impressive and the tables not too close together either. Definitely recommend this as a good place to go in Islington. Minor quibble - although it's a set price menu, there are lots of 'extras', so... read more

Exmouth Market has more than its fair share of critically-acclaimed restaurants, the Ambassador Café among them. For all its fame, decked out in grey lino flooring, white globe lights and Formica tables, it looks rather unremarkable. All the detail has cleverly gone into the terrific,... read more

Great pub. Easily the best in Islington. The food is fantastic, it's all fresh and home-cooked, with loads of veggy and healthy meals. The best bit about the Angelic though is the fact that you never feel intimidated or unsafe. I go to the Angelic at any time of day and with the large... read more

Carnivores are in heaven at this unusual eaterie in the heart of Spitalfields market. Sit on broken old chairs or a church pew and tuck into fabulously succulent barbecued steak, chicken or even a whole suckling pig with a bit of notice.