Islington Assembly Hall

Walk up Upper Street past the restaurants and vintage shops, and you'll find this beautifully restored venue tucked away with genuine character. It's the kind of place where you're just as likely to catch an up-and-coming band as you are a sold-out comedy night, all within original Victorian bones that somehow feel both grand and intimate. The crowd here actually listens—no phones in the air, no talking through the set. It's become the beating heart of Islington's live music scene, the sort of venue where you discover your next favourite artist.