Camden Passage, Islington

Camden Passage is a commercial avenue on Upper Street in London. The place is famous all over the world for its antique shops, as well as supermarkets and arcades. Antiques fairs are also held here. In addition to numerous stalls, on the Camden Passage we can also visit the popular Camden Head pub, which hosts comedy evenings.

The street where today's Camden Passage is located was built in 1767. The shopping arcade was built here only in the 1960s on the initiative of John Payton. Today it is a popular destination not only among locals and tourists, but also among world-famous stars. Among the people who visited the Camden Passage there are such celebrities as Emma Watson, Kate Moss, Rod Stewart and Barbara Streisand.

In the Camden Passage, apart from the aforementioned antiques, you can also find boutiques, jewelry stores, Japanese graphics, hand-made chocolates, specialty delicatessen and excellent restaurants and cafes.