Plaquemine Lock
Bar · Islington
Vibrant London pub serving up Cajun food and live jazz with Big Easy charm.
Best Bars in Islington (2026): Still Busy on a Tuesday
Islington is good for gastropubs, curry and the length of Upper Street, and the bars people save most are Plaquemine Lock, The Bar with No Name and The Compton Arms. Ranked from 12 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 12 places we track in Islington, all first recorded in March 2026
Islington's best-saved place is a pub that serves Tamil food, which tells you how the area works now. The Tamil Prince and Delhi Grill do the heavy lifting, Pophams handles breakfast, and Katsute 100 pours matcha in a back garden nobody finds by accident. Upper Street is the spine. The good stuff is usually one street off it.
How we chose
We track 12 places in Islington filed under bars. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
Ranked bars in Islington
The Bar with No Name
Bar · Islington
Hidden speakeasy where creative cocktails meet intimate live performances every night.
The Compton Arms
Bar · Islington
Candlelit neighborhood pub where locals gather over drinks in a homey courtyard setting.
Little Bat
Bar · Islington
Intimate cocktail spot mixing British pub warmth with creative drinks and light bites.
OGAM TAPAS BAR
Bar · Islington
Korean fried chicken and craft cocktails draw crowds to this cozy London tapas bar.
High Ground
Bar · Islington
Grab an iced latte and pastry at this snug spot where coffee meets wine in the heart of London.
Bruno's
Bar · Islington
Canal-side spot with art deco charm where you can sip cocktails on a moored boat.
Humble Grape Islington
Bar · Islington
Cosy bar serving natural wines and simple European food in a quiet Islington corner.
Slim Jim's Liquor Store
Bar · Islington
Cozy rock venue in London serving craft drinks alongside live music performances.
Frederick's
Bar · Islington
Classy European bar featuring a secret garden and excellent wine selection.
Made In Little France - Independent Wine Merchant - Clerkenwell
Bar · Islington
Independent wine merchant serving carefully curated bottles and local craft beers in Clerkenwell.
The Chapel Bar
Bar · Islington
Mediterranean charm spreads across two levels with a chandelier bar and cozy heated rooftop for evening drinks.
More in Islington
Where this data comes from
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 12 places we hold in the Islington neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.