Shop local

By shopping for gifts at an independent shop, dining out at a local restaurant, popping to your nearby pub or doing your grocery shopping at one of our many markets, you can make a massive difference to your local businesses and community.

Leave positive reviews online

Spread a little love this winter and leave some positive online feedback. It’s free to leave reviews on sites like Google or TripAdvisor, or to give businesses a shout out on social media. So, next time you have a great experience in a local shop, restaurant, cafe, pub or hairdresser let others know by leaving a glowing review.

Leave a tip

Did you know that employers now legally have to share all tips? That means that when you leave a tip at a local restaurant or business, it will go to everyone who works there. Leaving a little or a lot can really show your appreciation and brighten up someone’s day

Order your take-away direct

Some third-party delivery apps can charge local restaurants fees, so if you can order or pick-up directly, why not do it?

Buy vouchers and gift cards

You can help friends and family discover a local business that you love, by treating them to a voucher. The Local Buyers Club card offers savings at hundreds of small businesses in London – dozens of them right here in Islington. To learn more about the Local Buyers Club card visit: localbuyersclub.com

Recommend to friends and family

Talking about a small business and recommending them to friends and family will help them get new customers and hopefully get more people to spread the word!

Discover more about how you can support Islington’s small, local and independent businesses, visit: Islington.gov.uk/LoveIslingtonLocal