We love days spent wondering the streets of Islington, and one of our favourite activities is gallery hunting. Discover our top 3 art gallery’s here in Islington, all walking distance from Prime backpackers.

We’re not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet! And with August bank holiday just around the corner, there is still so much to look forward too. Discover our top three unmissable events happening here in London.

It is set to be another hot summer week in London. With the sunshine in mind, we thought we’d share one of our favourite open air swimming spots in North London. Our local spotlight this week is Hampstead Heath Ponds. 

Islington canal is one of our favourite hidden gems. Turn one corner you’re in the heart of buzzing London, and the other and your strolling along side river boats, under low hanging trees, and peaceful water ways. Whenever we walk along it in the hum of summer we’re all seeking the same thing, somewhere we can sit and eat whilst enjoying the canal, and we have the perfect local spotlight for you.

We are currently experiencing the hottest day in history in London. With this hot weather, we thought we’d share one of our favourite hidden gardens, which is the perfect oasis to stay cool and relaxed. 

Our local spotlight this week is really something for everyone.

KOD, which stands for ‘king of delight’ is a delicious local restaurant, which is loved by us at Prime and local’s in the area. Whether your a meat-eater, veggie or vegan, they have something exciting and yummy for you to try.

Every comedy lover needs to visit the Bill Murray Club here in Angel. It’s run by comedians for comedians and is dedicated to being affordable for everyone. From showcasing new talent with free standup seven days a week, to hosting some of the most well known UK comedians, it’s the perfect comedy gem.

Our local spotlight this week is Candid Cafe, which truly is a very hidden (and secret to most) gem! One that everyone here at Prime loves to visit regularly.

Islington is home to many cultural and arty scenes to become immersed in. From music venues, galleries and even comedy nights. We even have local drama, and our theatre the Almeida is a must visit.

Spitalfields is a vibrant, and lively East End area. A place to experience an authentic part of London, which is home to wonderful street food independents, as well as contemporary restaurants, shops and bars. It is also less than 20 minutes away door to door from Prime Backpackers. So book a stay with us, and explore the wonders of Spitalfields….

We have entered the shortest month of the year, and we’re ready to get started! From celebrating the year of the tiger, the month of romance, and new theatre shows, discover some of our favourite local spotlights…

January is often a time to reset, as you ease into the new year and get ready for some new experiences. A popular trend for January is ‘Veganuary’; which is an annual challenge which encourages people from around the world to try a vegan lifestyle for the month.

If you are trying it this month we thought we would help you out with one of our favourite plant based spots in Angel for our first spotlight of the year….

Whilst observing stringent safety measures, we aim to create the same welcoming and relaxing atmosphere that we always strive to deliver.

London is amazing for bars, clubs and pretty much anything you need for a fun night out. But when looking at the capital from afar it can be overwhelming where to even begin when planning a night out. So we’re here to help! Here are our top three bars in Shoreditch.

This week’s local spotlight is all about getting prepared for the festive season (it’s closer than you think!) Winter Wonderland is claimed to be the world’s best destination for festive fun, right in the heart of London.

There are so many activities to get involved in from iceskating, ice bars and a good old Christmas market. Here’s a taste of what to expect.

The spooky month of Halloween is upon us, and with it comes many thrilling, fun and immersive experiences to enjoy here in London. Struggling for ideas? Discover what’s on this Halloween! From club nights, haunted walks and some dark magic…