A guide to student life in Highbury

A Guide to Student Life in Highbury

Highbury, with its leafy green spaces, lively bars and restaurants and excellent connectivity, offers students in London a home away from home. It's the ideal location to live if you're studying at London Metropolitan University. Although UCL, King's College and LSE all have campuses that are easily accessible from the area. So, if you're considering attending one of these institutions, here's what you can expect from student life in Highbury. 

Cultural Attractions in Highbury

As a student living in Highbury, you'll always have loads of things to do aside from studying. For football fans, there's Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal football club. In addition to high-profile matches during the football season, you can attend the museum or tour the grounds. And if sports aren't your thing, you can still enjoy the events programme at this Highbury football stadium, as it hosts some of the biggest names in music with summer concerts.

You can experience more live music at The Garage, Highbury's leading venue for gigs and club nights. It's renowned as the capital's premier destination for indie and rock music, with many world-famous bands having played at the venue. 

Bars and Pubs in Highbury

In Highbury, you'll find several traditional pubs like the Bank of Friendship and Highbury Barn Tavern, which offer a classic pub experience with real ales, comfort food and a cheerful atmosphere. Prefer craft beers and cocktails? Check out The General Store and House of Hammerton on Holloway Road. Alternatively, get your fill of coffee and wine at BookBar. This bookshop is a charming social spot that hosts author events, readings and even DJ sessions.

Restaurants in Highbury

Blackstock Road is the go-to destination for Highbury's best restaurants. Here, you'll find everything from brunch spots like Beam to top-rated Thai at Farang London. It's the place to go for authentic culinary experiences, whether it's Italian, Turkish or Japanese you're after.

Highbury also has a thriving café culture, with cosy coffee shops like Fink's Gillespie and Vagabond N7 – perfect for your pre-lecture caffeine fix and catching up with friends alike. 

Things To Do in Highbury

The neighbourhood boasts beautiful green space at Highbury Fields. With grassy and wooded areas, paved pathways and sports courts, it's a favourite with locals wanting to get closer to nature or exercise outdoors. You can also take care of your body and mind at Sobell Leisure Centre. The facilities include a gym, fitness studio, indoor and outdoor courts, a sauna and steam room. Best of all, you can access everything at a discounted price with a student membership

Student Accommodation in Highbury

Our two Highbury student accommodation locations put you in the ideal place for exploring this charming corner of North London. Chapter Highbury is the larger of the two, with a selection of studios, ensuite rooms and shared apartments. While both properties are next to Holloway Road tube station, Chapter Highbury II is slightly smaller and has just studios and ensuite rooms, making it ideal for those wanting a more private place to call home.

Ready to make the move to Highbury? Get in touch with our team for more information and book your place.