Discover four escape rooms at Escape London in Islington, conveniently located in North London.
From beginner-friendly pirate adventures to expert-level magical mysteries, our venue offers exciting challenges for first-time players and experienced teams.
Each game is reserved exclusively for your group, making our Islington venue ideal for friends, families, couples, birthdays and corporate team-building events.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Board the cursed ghost ship and recover the legendary Heart of Calypso before sunrise. An immersive pirate escape room for groups of 2 to 7 in Islington, North London.
The legend says no crew has ever escaped the Flying Dutchman — but your team is about to try. In this swashbuckling pirate escape room at Escape London Islington, you and your crew have until sunrise to locate the legendary Heart of Calypso and get off the ship before you're condemned to sail the seas forever.
With a difficulty rating of 3 out of 5, the Flying Dutchman is one of our most accessible rooms — ideal for first-time players, family groups, and anyone who wants to ease into the world of escape rooms without being overwhelmed. Groups of 2 to 7 can play, and every booking is private.
Best for: Beginners, families, mixed age groups, birthday parties.
ALICE
A magical fantasy escape room where your team must journey through Wonderland, uncover hidden secrets, and discover what really happened to Alice — before time runs out.
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into a world where nothing is quite what it seems. This enchanting Wonderland-themed escape room at Escape London Islington sends your team on a magical journey through curious puzzles, hidden passageways, and fantastical challenges as you race to uncover the truth before your 60 minutes are up.
Rated 4 out of 5 for difficulty, Alice sits at an engaging mid-to-challenging level — perfect for groups who've tried an escape room before and want something that will really test their problem-solving skills, without throwing them in at the deep end. It's listed as a favourite for date nights and family groups alike.
Best for: Date nights, families, intermediate players, groups of 2–6.
221B BAKER STREET
Break into Sherlock Holmes' famous apartment, crack his hidden codes, and escape before he returns. A detective-themed escape room for 2–6 players in Islington, North London.
The game is afoot. In this Sherlock Holmes-inspired escape room at Escape London Islington, your team must break into the world's most famous detective's apartment, decode the cryptic clues hidden throughout 221B Baker Street, and escape before the great detective himself returns.
With a difficulty rating of 3 out of 5, this is one of the best choices for friends and families trying escape rooms for the first time. The detective theme makes it a brilliant option for fans of Sherlock Holmes, crime dramas, and puzzle enthusiasts. Accessible, fun, and deeply immersive — all in Islington, just minutes from Holloway Road tube station.
Best for: Beginners, friends and family, Sherlock Holmes fans, corporate icebreakers.
MAGIC EMPORIUM
Uncover a hidden magical artefact and escape the forbidden wing of a mysterious magic shop before time runs out. Our most challenging room — rated 5/5 difficulty. For large groups and experienced players.
Something powerful lies hidden within the forbidden wing of the Magic Emporium. Your team of up to 6 must navigate a labyrinth of enchanted puzzles, discover a concealed magical artefact, and escape the mysterious shop before the hour is up — and the magic turns against you.
Rated 5 out of 5 — the highest difficulty on offer at our Islington venue — Magic Emporium is designed for escape room enthusiasts and larger groups who want to be genuinely challenged. It is not recommended as a first escape room experience, but for seasoned players it offers a deeply satisfying and complex adventure. Perfect for groups who think they've seen it all and want something that will really push them.
Best for: Experienced players, escape room enthusiasts, large groups, team-building with a challenge.
Escape London Islington is conveniently located at 89 Holloway Road, N7 8LT, in the heart of North London. Just a short walk from Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington stations, our venue is easily accessible from Angel, King’s Cross, Camden, Finsbury Park, and Central London by tube, bus, or car. Featuring private escape room experiences, immersive adventures, and easy transport links, Escape London Islington is a popular destination for friends, families, corporate events, birthdays, school trips, and group activities across North London.
For bookings, group enquiries, and corporate packages, send us an email or call 0330 122 8877.
Tube: Holloway Road (Piccadilly line) — short walk
Bus: Multiple routes serve Holloway Road
Car: Street parking available on nearby roads
Address: 89 Holloway Road, Islington, N7 8LT
Escape London Islington is located at 89 Holloway Road, London N7 8LT. The nearest tube station is Holloway Road on the Piccadilly Line, just a short walk from the venue.
Our escape rooms accommodate between 2 and 7 players depending on the game. The Flying Dutchman accepts up to 7 players, while Alice, 221B Baker Street and Magic Emporium accommodate up to 6 players.
Yes. The Flying Dutchman and 221B Baker Street are both rated 3/5 difficulty and are excellent choices for first-time players. Alice offers a greater challenge at 4/5 difficulty, while Magic Emporium is our toughest room at 5/5.
Magic Emporium is our most challenging escape room, rated 5/5 difficulty. It is designed for experienced players who enjoy complex puzzles, teamwork and a serious challenge.
Yes. Every booking is completely private. You will only play with members of your own group and will never be paired with strangers.
Each game lasts 60 minutes. We recommend allowing approximately 90 minutes for your visit, including arrival, briefing, gameplay, photos and debriefing.
All games are suitable for players aged 10 and above. The Flying Dutchman, Alice and 221B Baker Street are particularly popular with families. Players under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Some of our Islington escape rooms are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us before booking at info@escape-london.co.uk so we can advise on the most suitable experience and make any necessary arrangements.
Yes. Escape London Islington is a popular venue for corporate team-building, work socials and private events. Larger groups can book multiple rooms simultaneously, allowing teams to compete head-to-head.
Yes. The venue was previously operated as Breakin' Escape Rooms. It is now fully owned and operated under the Escape London brand. Alice, 221B Baker Street and several other experiences are entirely new games, while other rooms have been significantly redeveloped and upgraded.
If you previously visited when the venue operated as Breakin' Escape Rooms, most of the games at this venue are now completely new experiences created under the Escape London brand. Magic Emporium and The Flying Dutchman are the only rooms that remain similar to the previous company's games, although both have been upgraded with additional puzzles, refreshed décor, improved gameplay elements, and a more immersive overall atmosphere.
Street parking is available on nearby roads, although public transport is recommended. Holloway Road Station on the Piccadilly Line is only a short walk away, making the venue easy to reach from central London.
If you need to cancel or rearrange your booking, please contact us as soon as possible. Full booking terms and cancellation details can be found on our Terms and Conditions page.
