Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Holloway is an inner-city district of the London Borough of Islington, England, 3.3 miles (5.3 km) north of Charing Cross, which follows the line of the Holloway Road (A1). At the centre of Holloway is the Nag’s Head commercial area which sits between the more residential Upper Holloway and Lower Holloway neighbourhoods. Holloway has a multicultural population and includes the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C.. Until 2016, it was the site of Holloway Prison, the largest women’s prison in Europe. Before 1965, it was in the historic county of Middlesex. “
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Medical institutions in Holloway
Holloway has 5 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical Centre | 140 Holloway Road, London | 3.5 | 40 |
| Drayton Park Medical Centre | 40 Drayton Park, London | N/A | N/A |
| Marie Curie | N 7, Holloway Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Sports Injury Clinic | Science Centre, London | 5 | 1 |
| Northern Health Centre | 580 Holloway Road, London | 2.5 | 108 |
Are there many post offices in the region of Holloway?
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Holloway can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway Post Office | 116-120 Seven Sisters Road, London | 2 | 151 |
| Royal Mail Holloway Delivery Office | North Road, London | 3 | 213 |
| Holloway Road Post Office | 118 Holloway Road, London | 3.8 | 114 |
| Postbox | 268-258, A1, London | 0 | 0 |
| POST BOX STROUD GREEN | 2 Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, London | 1 | 1 |
| Royal Mail Postbox | Gillespie Road, Finsbury Park, London | 0 | 0 |
| Postbox | 21 Turle Road, Finsbury Park, London | 1 | 1 |
What schools are nearby in Holloway?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Holloway
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College – Centre for Business, Arts and Technology | 444 Camden Road, London | 3.2 | 39 |
| Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool | 18 Eden Grove, London | 4.6 | 10 |
| Andover Pre-School | 49-50 Corker Walk, London | 3.4 | 5 |
| Mother Tongue & Supplementary Schools Partnership | 9 Manor Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kumon Maths & English | The Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| piano organ keyboard tuition | Vaynor House, Flat 1, Williamson Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bennett court community playgroup | Bennett Court, Axminster Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Hornsey Road Children’s Centre | 8 Tiltman Place, Hornsey Road, London | 4.6 | 30 |
| Bright Start Community Nursery | 55 Newington Barrow Way, London | N/A | N/A |
| Minority Matters | 51 Newington Barrow Way, London | N/A | N/A |
| St Mark’s C Of E Primary School | Sussex Way, London | 5 | 3 |
| Christ the King Primary School | 55 Tollington Park, London | 4.9 | 11 |
| Revive Health | 28 Prah Road, London | 4.9 | 33 |
| Grafton Primary School | Eburne Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Sam Morris Centre Nursery | Parkside Crescent, London | 5 | 15 |
| Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Tufnell Park | Saint George’s House, Crayford Road, London | 4.9 | 31 |
| Pakeman Primary School | Hornsey Road, Holloway, London, United Kingdom, N7 6DU, London | 4.6 | 13 |
| Willow Children’s Centre | 1A Holbrooke Court, London | 4.8 | 15 |
| Montem Primary School | Hornsey Road, Islington | 4 | 14 |
| Paradise Park Childrens Centre | 164 MacKenzie Road, London | 4.9 | 8 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Holloway
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Holloway to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park | Drayton Park, London | 3.8 | 25 |
| Holloway Road | Underground Ltd, Holloway Road, London | 3.6 | 72 |
| Caledonian Road | Underground Ltd, Caledonian Road, London | 4.2 | 49 |
| Arsenal | Underground Ltd, Highbury Hill, London | 4.3 | 149 |
What to do in Holloway
It could be that Holloway has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Holloway. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Holloway.
Also, knowing what’s available in Holloway and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
What areas are nearby?
You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Holloway. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.
Things we love about Holloway
Holloway has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Holloway has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
Gyms in Holloway
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Holloway might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossFit Evolving | Holloway | Arch 3, 303 Railway Street, Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Holloway Road | Collingwood Business Centre, Mercers Road, London | 4.3 | 420 |
| St Luke’s West Holloway Church | Hillmarton Road, London | 4.3 | 22 |
| The Yoga Quarter | 8 Hornsey Street, London | 4.3 | 237 |
| Karoon Taekwondo | Sobell Leisure Centre, London | 4.3 | 82 |
| Yogacampus | 7 Thane Works, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| MahaDevi Yoga Centre | 12 Eden Grove, London | 4.3 | 20 |
| Energie Fitness Gym Highbury | 555 Liverpool Road, London | 4.3 | 275 |
| Bodyjunkies Boxing & Fitness Studio | 259 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 61 |
| London Centre of Indian Champissage – Massage Academy | 494 Caledonian Road, London | 4.3 | 265 |
| PureGym London Finsbury Park | 189-219 Isledon Road, London | 4.3 | 591 |
| JL Fitness Solutions | 189-219 Isledon Road, London | 4.3 | 39 |
| New Leaf Personal Training | unit 10, 3 Wedmore Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Fitness First | Unit A, Eaststand Apartments, Avenell Road, London | 4.3 | 462 |
| Ballet | 444 Camden Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Solarium | A503, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Metrobox London | Metrobox London, Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| Maria Peace Yoga Studio | Yogacampus, 7 Thane Works, Thane Villas, Finsbury Park, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| Mohamed Haider | 25 Val McKenzie Avenue, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| F45 Training Holloway | 256 258Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 127 |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Holloway has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Duchess of Kent | 441 Liverpool Road Holloway N7 8PR | With the general devastation of pubs in N7, it’s good to see one outlet still flying the flag at the corner with Ellington Street. It has received the standard North London makeover – large, mixed size scrubbed tables, comfy chairs, board games and books and a liberal use of candles. There is a TV but volume is used sparingly for large, national sporting events. Being close to the Emirates stadium it can get busy when Arsenal are at home. On those days the pub will have an outside BBQ and unique bar snacks such as balti pasties. Quiz nights Monday and food nights also held, such as Wednesday pie nights, and cheese and beer tastings, see website for detail. Full meals are served Mon to Fri 12.00-15.00 and Sat/Sun 12.00-16.00 and evenings 18.00-22.00 with full table service. There is a snack menu. It still retains a number of original features although a lot has gone to create the L shaped open space. Cask Marque accreditation achieved March 2008. |
| Swimmer At The Grafton Arms | 13 Eburne Road Holloway N7 6AR | May 2022 – we understand that Remarkable Pubs are ending their trade arrangement with Fuller’s and shifting to Shepherd Neame. We await to see what Shep’s beer(s) will be stocked. |
| Tollington | 115 Hornsey Road Holloway N7 6DN | A huge, street-corner pub very substantially modernised with large picture windows and acres of pine. The drinking/eating areas wrap themselves around a large central bar. Thai food is served daily. There are non-Thai options plus Sunday roasts. There are 8 screens often showing different subjects (mostly for sport) and the pub is very close to the Arsenal’s stadium. There is a large outside terrace at the front. |
| Tufnell Park Tavern | 162 Tufnell Park Road Holloway N7 0EE | A very welcome re-opening in May 2010 after a period of closure and has been operated by the same team since, Stanley Pubs Ltd who now run three other pubs in North London. Although in the Holloway postcode it’s not that far from the pubs of Kentish Town so can be easily combined with other visits. |
| Coronet | 338-346 Holloway Road London N7 6NJ | it closed as a Spoons on 10/12/23 but quickly reopened albeit with a slightly less adventurous cask beer range. For clarification – a company called Milegate owns the Toll Gate. DN Properties London now owns the Coronet. |
| Hercules | 504 Holloway Road London N7 6JA | 29/12/23 – report from a visitor, “Hand pump clips turned round when visited. One of the pump clips was Timothy Taylor Landlord.” |
| Horatia | 98-100 Holloway Road London N7 8JE | Tiled picture of Lord Nelson by the front door. Menu & kitchen run by Borough Foods. New tenants took over in July 2013. Two or three changing real ales and over 60 craft beers (see website for list). |
| Lamb | 54 Holloway Road London N7 8JL | Three constantly rotating cask beers, typically a best bitter and a pale ale, alongside an amber, rye beer or porter from Redemption, Howling Hops, Dark Star, 5 Points, Thornbridge, etc. Plus 12 keg lines, 10 of which also feature local beers. |
| Owl & Hitchhiker | 471 Holloway Road London N7 6LE | Following its acquisition by Laine’s (and then their acquisition) the pub closed briefly and has re-opened as Owl & Hitchhiker. The second part of the latest name comes from the fact that author Douglas Adams lived nearby. The first is in recognition of Edward Lear, see below. A mixture of science (!) and nonsense. There is also a very large tree internal to the pub! The pub has very impressive interior. Internal decoration might best be summarised as eclectic. |
Restaurants
Holloway has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Sushi | 150A Seven Sisters Road, London | 4.3 | 537 |
| The Coronet | 338 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 2809 |
| Big Red | 385 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 1259 |
| McDonald’s | 280 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 1977 |
| The Horatia | 98-102 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 617 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Highbury | 92 Hornsey Road, London | 4.3 | 117 |
| Subway | 38 Seven Sisters Road, London | 4.3 | 132 |
| North Nineteen | 194-196, Sussex Way, London | 4.3 | 320 |
| HD Mona | 192 Seven Sisters Road, London | 4.3 | 27 |
| 118 Menu | 208 Hornsey Road, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Green Jade | 219 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 94 |
| Marmaris BBQ Restaurant | 108 Seven Sisters Road, London | 4.3 | 37 |
| Azuma | 361 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 413 |
| Paradise Passion | 4, 22 Seven Sisters Road, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| Koyla Lahore Karahi | 31 Seven Sisters Road, London | 4.3 | 193 |
| Tangpopo | 114 Seven Sisters Road, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| The Swimmer at the Grafton Arms | 13 Eburne Road, London | 4.3 | 793 |
| Beijing Aroma Chinese Restaurant | Northview Parade, 3 Tufnell Park Road, London | 4.3 | 41 |
| Ichiban Sushi | Northview Parade, 3 Tufnell Park Road, London | 4.3 | 8 |
| The Hercules- Holloway | 504 Holloway Road, London | 4.3 | 531 |
Galleries and Museums
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Holloway below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Toy Store | 456 Holloway Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Arsenal Museum | Emirates Stadium, London | 4.4 | 28 |
| Science Centre | 29 Hornsey Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Stone Circle Gillespie Park | 10 Tannington Terrace, Gillespie Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Green spaces and parks of Holloway
One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Holloway is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olden Community Garden | 22 Whistler Street, London | 4.7 | 35 |
| Islington Ecology Centre | 191 Drayton Park, London | 4.6 | 44 |
| Gillespie Park | 10 Tannington Terrace, Gillespie Road, London | 4.5 | 350 |
| Kinloch Gardens | 204 Kinloch Street, London | 4.4 | 69 |
| Biddestone Park | 321 Holloway Road, London | 4.4 | 22 |
| Friends of Biddeston Park | 68 Biddestone Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Penn Road Gardens | Penn Road, London | 4.7 | 27 |
| Bennett Park | London | 4.2 | 6 |
| Octopus Community Plant Nursery | London | 5 | 3 |
| Isledon Gardens | London | 3.7 | 12 |
| Royal Northern Gardens | 6 Manor Gardens, London | 4.1 | 27 |
| St Georges Open Space | 55A Tufnell Park Road, London | 4.7 | 6 |
| Landseer Gardens | 37 Landseer Road, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| Churnfield Green | Finsbury Park, London | N/A | N/A |
| Islington Council Greenspace | 1 Cottage Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Wedmore Estate Community Garden | Wedmore Street, Archway, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dalmeny Park | 13-14 Dalmeny Road, London | 4.6 | 48 |
| Biddestone Park | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isledon Gardens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Andover Central Square | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Holloway. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Portfield, 214-218 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 3.6 | 48 |
| Lidl | 408 Edgware Road, London | 4.2 | 2766 |
| Xodo Brazil | 29 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4.7 | 106 |
| Iceland Supermarket Cricklewood | 154-156 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4.1 | 840 |
| Royal Market | 9 Cricklewood Lane, London | 4.7 | 6 |
| Acc Polski Supermarket | 9 Cricklewood Lane, London | 4.6 | 166 |
| Khan Supermarket London | 16 Cricklewood Lane, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| Forat Supermarket | 159 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4.4 | 16 |
| Bacovia Supermarket | 145 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4.5 | 72 |
| Al Rahma | 130 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 4.5 | 8 |
| Alanwar Grocery | 172 Cricklewood Lane, London | 4.3 | 15 |
| H & P Food & Wine | 93 Cricklewood Lane, London | 4.4 | 44 |
| International Food Centre London | 2 Cricklewood Broadway, London | 3.7 | 7 |
Sales & Lettings agents in Holloway
If you found our guide on Holloway it is maybe because you are looking to move in. With this in mind we think you might just need to look for an estate agent.
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026