A Day in Islington - How to Spend a Football Match at the Emirates
Home of the Gunners and increasingly more events like concerts, the Emirates is the centerpieces of this guide. While Islington does extend further south than the area on this guide, we'll consider this as the center point.
Getting to the Emirates
There are two main stations on the Tube (Piccadilly line) around the Emirates, Holloway Road is on the south side and is closer to the main view of the Emirates. The Arsenal stop is on the north side and allows you to get the more traditional local neighborhood, including the old facade of Highbury (the old stadium). To get a good view, I'd say take one station on the way out and the other station in the other direction.
Food Options
I've stuck to the "traditional gameday food". However, the Islington area has a wonderful array of other restaurants. Lots of wonderful Asian restaurants and even some trendy brunch spots can be found around if you explore the area!
I can't put a list of traditional football gameday foods and not mention pies. However, there are no pie shops in Islington anymore. The classic pie shop, Piebury Corner, is now closed. However, the stadium does have some ok options for that sort of fare. If British savory pastry is on your bucket list, I've gone for the cheeky choice of putting a Greggs in the areas - a sausage roll should hit the spots.
Pubs
No gameday is incomplete without a stop at the pub. Islington is filled with numerous pubs. All are great places to stop for a pint or hang out with other Arsenal fans, as the area is super active on game days.
Other Attractions
If you aren't a regular at the Emirates, there are lots of places to check out in the area! Islington has a good number of sites to visit on your Arsenal pilgrimage.
Less of an "attraction" but a historic part of gameday is the candy vendors around the old Highbury. These stands have been around for decades. If you want a real old fashioned treat make sure to make a stop!
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A Day in Islington - How to Spend a Football Match at the Emirates
Home of the Gunners and increasingly more events like concerts, the Emirates is the centerpieces of this guide. While Islington does extend further south than the area on this guide, we'll consider this as the center point.
Getting to the Emirates
There are two main stations on the Tube (Piccadilly line) around the Emirates, Holloway Road is on the south side and is closer to the main view of the Emirates. The Arsenal stop is on the north side and allows you to get the more traditional local neighborhood, including the old facade of Highbury (the old stadium). To get a good view, I'd say take one station on the way out and the other station in the other direction.
Food Options
I've stuck to the "traditional gameday food". However, the Islington area has a wonderful array of other restaurants. Lots of wonderful Asian restaurants and even some trendy brunch spots can be found around if you explore the area!
I can't put a list of traditional football gameday foods and not mention pies. However, there are no pie shops in Islington anymore. The classic pie shop, Piebury Corner, is now closed. However, the stadium does have some ok options for that sort of fare. If British savory pastry is on your bucket list, I've gone for the cheeky choice of putting a Greggs in the areas - a sausage roll should hit the spots.
Pubs
No gameday is incomplete without a stop at the pub. Islington is filled with numerous pubs. All are great places to stop for a pint or hang out with other Arsenal fans, as the area is super active on game days.
Other Attractions
If you aren't a regular at the Emirates, there are lots of places to check out in the area! Islington has a good number of sites to visit on your Arsenal pilgrimage.
Less of an "attraction" but a historic part of gameday is the candy vendors around the old Highbury. These stands have been around for decades. If you want a real old fashioned treat make sure to make a stop!
Reach out to Mark!
Mark provides all sorts of info to help your travel needs! This includes specific travel itineraries and planning services. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like customized travel services.
Like this guide? Don't be afraid to say thank you and send a tip!