Barnsbury Area Guide
A locals' guide to Barnsbury
Where do Barnsbury locals go?
The Canonbury Tavern
A public house since the early 1700's, The Canonbury Tavern was refurbished in 2009 giving the residents of Islington one of the best pub gardens in the city and a superb roast lunch on a Sunday. Moreover, the beautiful garden offers an escape from chaotic city life.Read more
The Betjeman Arms
The only British Pub located within the Grade I Listed building underneath the clock tower and arches at St Pancras International station. Elegant dining room, heritage features, charming staff and stunning British pub classics menu. This is now my family's new favourite Sunday Lunch local.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
caledonian road,
kings cross,
islington,
holloway,
kentish town,
euston,
camden,
canonbury,
regents park,
and highbury
Did you know?
"The restaurant Granita on Upper Street became well known as the place where Tony Blair and Gordon Brown met to decide who was to become Labour party leader after the death of John Smith in 1994."
Holloway Road has great connections to central London along the Piccadilly line.
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Imogen Harrison-Broadley
Within touching distance of the West End, yet retaining a vibrant neighbourhood feel, Islington is a smart choice for buyers and tenants.
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Daniel Burrell
Granary Square has made King's Cross unrecognisable!
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Claire O'Donnell
Explore Barnsbury
What locals say about Barnsbury
Activities near Barnsbury
The Ajm Show Live In Angel
Gotobeat is excited to present The AJM Show live at The Old Queens Head in Angel on Thursday, 10th April. THE AJM SHOW - With indie-pop/rock at the core, the shell hosts an array of different influences bleeding in, such as dance, soul & funk. With an aim to keep things audiences engrossed, expect groovy & stylish indie-pop fun to sing-a-long anthemic ‘lighters in the air’ moments, as well as everything in-between. Championed by BBC Introducing’s Dean Jackson as ‘sensational’, The AJM Show has hit Track of the Week for all 5 single releases to date with BBC Introducing in East Midlands. Also featuring on ’The Best of 2023’ as well as numerous plays and support on BBC Introducing East Midlands, a Clash Magazine feature & a Spotify Editorial under his belt. IDYLLIC - Manchester’s Next Big Rock & Roll Sensation Hailing from the heart of Manchester, Idyllic are an up-and-coming rock & roll powerhouse, blending raw energy, infectious melodies, and virtuosic musicianship. With a lineup featuring Niall Doolan (vocals), Megan Lee (lead guitar), Ben Rogers (rhythm guitar), Josh Peters (bass), and Harry Armitage (drums), the band has been making waves across the UK with their electrifying live shows and a sound that fuses classic rock attitude with progressive twists. Since forming, Idyllic have carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts on the circuit, playing to packed crowds across the country. Presented by Gotobeat Ltd. This is an 18+ eventRead more
The Elephant Sessions
Award-winning indie-folk band from the Highlands of Scotland.
Robben Ford
Respected California blues guitarist who has played with Charlie Musselwhite, Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell and George Harrison.
Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London
Step into a world of infinite possibilities at DNA VR, London's premier VR arcades! With over 40 single and multiplayer games to choose from in an Arcade session, leave reality behind and immerse yourself in a whole host of thrilling adventures. Take on hordes of zombies, engage in epic laser tag battles, or dive into the ocean's depths - the choice is yours. For a whole new level of immersion, why not try out the Premium Free Roaming session? With no wires to hold you back, you and your team can fully interact with the virtual world and take on challenges that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Team up in groups of two to four and fight off robots, defend against zombies and even escape a medieval dragon. Adventure awaits, get your tickets now for Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London!Read more
Impressions of Iberia
Enrique Fernndez Arbs - 3 Piezas Originales en Estilo Espaol, opus 1 Joaquin Turina - Piano Trio no. 2 in b, opus 76 Maurice Ravel - Piano Trio in a, M.67 Cygnus Trio Javier Montaana - violin Hanna Lewis - cello Cesar Saura piano TICKET PRICES Premium Seating: Early Bird 21, Advance 25, on the day 30 Standard Seating: Early Bird 16, Advance 20, on the day 25 Children under 18: Premium 5, Standard FREE. LIMITED AVAILABILITY Under 25s: Standard 10. LIMITED AVAILABILITYRead more
Hoopla Beginners Improv Course, remaining payment
Please note the date shown is the end of the course. The course starts on Tuesday 4th February 2025. Dates:Every Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 4th February 2024. Time: 7pm - 9pm each week. Venue: Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW. Tube: Angel. Price:Remaining 120. www.HooplaImpro.com [http://www.HooplaImpro.com]Read more
Thou + Pageninetynine
Thou Thou has always been a force of raw energy and unapologetic dissent, defying easy categorization and challenging listeners to confront the complexities of existence. Though often lumped in with New Orleans sludge bands like Eyehategod and Crowbar, Thou transcends genre boundaries, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences spanning from '90s proto-grunge icons like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden (all of whom they've covered extensively) to the raw intensity of obscure '90s DIY hardcore punk found on labels like Ebullition, Vermiform, and Crimethinc. Their latest record Umbilical, Thou's first full-length release of original music since their 2018 Sacred Bones debut Magus, is their firmest nod to the latter - a record filled with mosh-ready riffs, heavy breakdowns and scathing vocals. The band’s aesthetic and political impulses have always been punk and like anyone embroiled in the subculture Thou have been exploring what it means to exist within and without a rigid morality. That exploration takes thematic center on Umbilical and their self-assessment is as harsh as that of the world around them. Pageninetynine Started in 1997, Pageninetynine is a band from Sterling, Virginia who redefined what "punk rock" could mean and be, touring relentlessly and releasing a plethora of albums, splits, singles and more... all from a venerable squad of miscreants on the outskirts of the nation's capital. With a plethora of releases only rivaled by their staggering eight (sometimes nine) member status, Pg.99 managed to amalgamate almost every heavy-music genre into a tornado of punk rock fury. Not punk in a mohawk-mania sense, but with the unbridled raw spirit of youthful rebellion and passion. Following a series of reunions in 2011, 2017 and 2019, Pageninetynine has remained active, playing select shows and festivals in 2023 and 2024. They recently reissued their iconic Document #8 LP and Singles Collection LP on Virginia-based label Persistent Vision in August 2023. Presented by Old Empire in association with Swamp Booking. This is a 16+ eventRead more
About Barnsbury
Barnsbury is an area of north London in the London Borough of Islington, in the N1 postal districts. The name is a corruption of villa de Iseldon Berners (1274), being so called after the Berners family, who gained ownership of the lands after the Norman Conquest and were powerful medieval manorial lords, owning a large part of Islington. The area of Barnsbury was predominantly rural until the early nineteenth century. By the end of the 18th century, however, Barnsbury, like other parts of Islington, was being regarded as attractive part-rural suburbs by the comparatively wealthy wanting to move out of the cramped City of London and industrial Clerkenwell. The area is close to the City, and had strong local trade in its position as the first staging post for travellers making the journey from London to the north, and with considerable agricultural traffic and cattle driving to the nearby Smithfield cattle market in the City.
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