Borough Market
A place to browse, buy ingredients or build lunch one decision at a time. Entry is free; the food is a separate budget.
Food & drink London
A decorated pub interior adds a neighbourhood pause to a walk through Islington.
The Island Queen brings the character of an old London gin palace to Noel Road, away from Islington’s main thoroughfares. Food and a full drinks menu make it work for a lunch stop, dinner or a drink during a neighbourhood walk.
Build it into time spent on Islington’s quieter streets. Reserve a table if a meal is the centre of your plan, particularly when meeting a group.
Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026
87 Noel Road, London N1 8HD
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87 Noel Road, London N1 8HD
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)A place to browse, buy ingredients or build lunch one decision at a time. Entry is free; the food is a separate budget.
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