Finsbury Area Guide
A locals' guide to Finsbury
Where do Finsbury locals go?
The Museum of the Order of St John Cloister Garden
A wonderful quiet garden for people in the know and ideal to sit in on a summer's day. Make sure you also take time to find the entrance to the original crypt, a wonderfully thematic space with tombs dating back hundreds of years.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
clerkenwell,
islington,
kings cross,
barbican,
holborn,
city,
caledonian road,
hoxton,
bloomsbury,
and euston
Did you know?
"Long established Sadler's Wells Theatre on Rosebery Avenue was founded in 1683 by Richard Sadler, when he built a music house around a mineral spring."
This inspiring mosaic in Angel reminds me every day to do what I love!
Daniel Burrell
We're so lucky to have so many shops, bars and restaurants right on the doorstep of our office!
Angela Clarke
Within touching distance of the West End, yet retaining a vibrant neighbourhood feel, Islington is a smart choice for buyers and tenants.
Daniel Burrell
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What locals say about Finsbury
Activities near Finsbury
Age Of Consent // 80s & New Wave Night
80s bangers, new romantic sounds, new wave, synth-pop, the occasional stadium anthem and more all night long in the neon drenched club to keep you burning like an eternal flame til 4am! Limited advance tickets available from dice // tickets available on the door from 11pm Dancing with tears in our eyes to... Depeche Mode // New Order // Duran Duran // Kate Bush // Bananarama // Bronski Beat // Fleetwood Mac // Erasure // Adam and the Ants // Visage // Kylie Minogue // A-Ha // Kim Wilde // Billy Idol // Prince // Madonna // Simple Minds // Communards // Culture Club // Wham! // Pet Shop Boys // Talk Talk // Bruce Springsteen // Frankie Goes to Hollywood // Dire Straits // Run DMC // Queen // The Cure // Whitney Houston // Spandau Ballet // Gary Numan // Eurythmics // Human League // OMD // Soft Cell // Talking Heads // Blondie // B52s // Laura Branigan // Dexy's Midnight Runners // The Police // Bowie and much more Presented by Liquid World. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Jester Jesters Monday Nights
Socially distanced, live, new material, stand-up comedy upstairs at The Betsey Trotwood, London Pay-what-you-want - minimum £3
PollyPikPocktetz Presents: A Gig For Gaza
PollyPikPocketz Presents A Gig For Gaza The Lexington Sunday 4th May All ticket money raised will be donated to the charity Doctors Without Borders Doors 7pm £10 online / £12 OTD Featuring Steves South London based singer-songwriter Steves writes melancholic bedroom pop songs with gentle vocals and heartfelt lyrics. https://on.soundcloud.com/9Vs9qUEER8CxvpeKA Luke Emmet South London born singer/songwriter, guitarist, and producer, Luke Emmet writes music that aims to conflict elements of his lo-fi and intimate guitar writing with uplifting and playful vocal melodies. From fronting Brighton based band Demonstrations who previously been featured by BBC introducing DJs Melita Dennett, Abbie McCarthy and BBC6 Music's Tom Robinson. This solo venture explores more personal and introspective themes that compliment a more raw and enigmatic sound. https://on.soundcloud.com/xdgxSSv6yJ8GYfzSA raxil4 raxil4 is Andrew Page, a multidisciplinary sound artist who specialises in analogue electronic dronescapes, acoustic phenomenon and installation. He has performed all over Europe, often in venues with unique acoustic properties such as caves, churches, crypts, prison cells, psychiatric hospitals, and water towers. His performances and installations have been featured in galleries including Tate Modern, The Barbican, The Arnolfini (Bristol), M-HKA (Antwerp), Sonnestube (Lugano), Soundfjord (London) & GV Art (London). His generative pieces have been discussed in composition classes in the Royal Academy of Music. Over 500 of his works now reside within the British Library Sound Archive. https://raxil4.bandcamp.com/ PollyPikPocketz Take one South Asian Pint Sized Powerhouse, an Enormous Hairy Grunge Biker, a Testosterone Fuelled Beat Master and a Miserable Old Punk Rocker and lock them in a studio with a steady supply of all things Bad for you in this World and what have you got...Yes, that's right..PollyPikPocketz. Their infectious breed of catchy punk edged anthems will have you stomping in the aisles and banging your heads uncontrollably in joyous abandon. Catch them now before they become illegal... https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KvwAok4TTFYpR2qFhPy5U'si=e_f07OcBQgiW-36f2DCCHARead more
Rnbland - London's Biggest Bank Holiday Rnb & Slow Jams Party
Welcome to Rnbland
Fabriclive: D Double E, Sir Spyro, Sian Anderson +
Room 01: D Double E Sir Spyro DJ Target Sian Anderson G33 \+ Special Guests Room 03: Buntai Takeover Presented by fabric. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Hot Peppa Steppa Saturdays
Get ready to dance the day away at our electrifying Saturdays! Join us for a vibrant fusion of Commercial Pop, Latin, and Afro-Caribbean beats thatll have you moving from start to finish. Sip on refreshing sun-kissed slushies perfect for soaking up the tropical vibes ️Read more
St Pauls Cathedral visit
Get ready to be blown away by St. Paul's Cathedral! Designed by the legendary Sir Christopher Wren, this place is a feast for your eyes. The Whispering Gallery, underground Crypt and Golden Gallery will have you gasping in awe. Get your tickets now for this iconic London landmark!Read more
About Finsbury
Finsbury is a district of central London, England. It lies immediately north of the City of London and Clerkenwell, west of Shoreditch, and south of Islington and City Road. It is in the south of the London Borough of Islington. The Finsbury Estate is in the western part of the district. The eastern part of the district is now sometimes known as St Luke's. The name is first recorded as Vinisbir (1231) and means "manor of a man called Finn". At the end of the 18th century a residential suburb was built with its centre at Finsbury Square.
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