Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceOne of most beautiful parks in London
Most exclusive address in London.
A tree-lined avenue half a mile long in the heart of embassy land with some of the most expensive properties in the world.
263 residents recomanen
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensMost exclusive address in London.
A tree-lined avenue half a mile long in the heart of embassy land with some of the most expensive properties in the world.
Kensington Palace - Queen Victoria born and raised here, Diana's residential, and now Prince William's family residential
607 residents recomanen
Palau de Kensington
Kensington GardensKensington Palace - Queen Victoria born and raised here, Diana's residential, and now Prince William's family residential
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadA Must See museum - Free admission
One of the 3 adjacent museums in Exhibition Road - Free admission
1157 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciència
Exhibition RoadOne of the 3 adjacent museums in Exhibition Road - Free admission
Museu d'Història Natural
Cromwell RoadAnother Must See museum - Free admission
Street Market, sightseeing, stores, restaurants, coffee, street music and more
860 residents recomanen
Mercat de Portobello
73a Lewisham High StStreet Market, sightseeing, stores, restaurants, coffee, street music and more
Museu de Marques
111-117 Lancaster RdAnother museum
To take the shoes off and walk in the circle fountain
65 residents recomanen
Font de la Princesa Diana
West Carriage DriveTo take the shoes off and walk in the circle fountain
Getting up early to see horses leaving Cavalry for morning exercise in and around the Park
Hyde Park Barracks
Getting up early to see horses leaving Cavalry for morning exercise in and around the Park
Jardins Italians
Another part of Hyde Park to see
Jardí de Kyoto
Holland Park AvenueSth to see in the Holland park
Monument a Albert
Sth to see in the Kensington Gardens
One of the most opulent museums in London, and its small scale makes it easy enough to explore thoroughly in an afternoon.
105 residents recomanen
Museu Leighton House
12 Holland Park RdOne of the most opulent museums in London, and its small scale makes it easy enough to explore thoroughly in an afternoon.
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually unchanged.
9 residents recomanen
18 Stafford Terrace
18 Stafford TerraceFor a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually unchanged.
Arts & Culture
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadAlways busy, Proms going on in Aug & Sep
Gate Picturehouse
87 Notting Hill GateCinema
Cinema Elèctric
191 Portobello RdCinema
Odeon Cinema Kensington
Kensington High StreetCinema
Royal College of Art
Kensington GoreA lively programme of exhibitions
Richard Young Gallery
4 Holland StThe gallery of celebrity photographer Richard Young
Shopping
High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetAny shop or eatery you may need
Notting Hill Gate
Notting Hill GateAny shop or eatery you may need
M&S Notting Hill Gate Simply Food
Notting Hill GateHuge M&S
Essentials
M&S
s Row3 main UK Groceries in one row
Tesco Metro
31 The Vale3 main UK Groceries in one row
W11 3QG
Notting Hill Gate3 main UK Groceries in one row
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StFor natural & organic food
Tesco Kensington Metro
146 Kensington High Streetanother TESCO
Sainsbury's Local
76-77 Chalk Farm RdAnother major grocery in UK
Food Scene
Kensington Place Fishmongers
201 Kensington Church StPopular for its seafood
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce
68 residents recomanen
Nando's
58-60 Notting Hill GateAfro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce
W11 3QB
Closest Jamie
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas
374 residents recomanen
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdChain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas
Itsu
118 Draycott AveKorean(?)
Pizza Metro Pizza
147 Notting Hill GatePizza again
Cosmopolitan, industrial-style chain outlet serving coffee, light meals, sandwiches and baked goods
Apostrophe
138 Notting Hill GateCosmopolitan, industrial-style chain outlet serving coffee, light meals, sandwiches and baked goods
Small modern chain using sustainably sourced fish for eat-in or takeaway sushi, sashimi and tempura
30 residents recomanen
Feng Sushi
218 Fulham Rd.Small modern chain using sustainably sourced fish for eat-in or takeaway sushi, sashimi and tempura
W8 7SR
Hillgate StreetArtfully presented and updated Greek cooking, including sharing jars, in a rustic-chic space
Small Japanese diner with no-frills decor serving sushi and bento boxes, plus sharing platters
59 residents recomanen
Eat Tokyo (Notting Hill Gate)
17 Notting Hill GateSmall Japanese diner with no-frills decor serving sushi and bento boxes, plus sharing platters
Counter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads
59 residents recomanen
Pret A Manger
230-232 Earls Ct RdCounter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads
Brightly decorated restaurant with cabana-style bar, plastic cacti, Tex-Mex staples and tequila.
Notting Hill Tex - Mex
19-21 Notting Hill GateBrightly decorated restaurant with cabana-style bar, plastic cacti, Tex-Mex staples and tequila.
An eclectic mix of Japanese, Korean and Chinese specialities in a low-lit space with Asian decor
Seventeen
270-276 Acton MewsAn eclectic mix of Japanese, Korean and Chinese specialities in a low-lit space with Asian decor
The Shed
122 Palace Gardens TerraceThe Shed
Zizzi Notting Hill Gate
2 Notting Hill GateClosest Zizzi
W8 7LX
Kensington Church StreetPopular for its seafood
Steak and burger restaurant with chrome high stools at marble counters, booths and wood-panelling
35 residents recomanen
Black & Blue
215-217 Kensington Church StSteak and burger restaurant with chrome high stools at marble counters, booths and wood-panelling
Fresh fish and classic accompaniments served in a sleek and simple dining room with antique mirrors
W8 7SN
Farmer StreetFresh fish and classic accompaniments served in a sleek and simple dining room with antique mirrors
Informal venue for shared mezedopolio-style dining with dishes from across Greece and her islands
W8 7SP
Hillgate StreetInformal venue for shared mezedopolio-style dining with dishes from across Greece and her islands
Indian dining room with leather walls, regency-style furniture and a menu based on Vedic principles
18 residents recomanen
Chakra Indian Restaurant Kensington
1 Kensington High StIndian dining room with leather walls, regency-style furniture and a menu based on Vedic principles
This charming Notting Hill spot is situated in the heart of the neighbourhood with Portobello Market just a stone's throw away. The area is full of quirky shops and beautiful streets
151 residents recomanen
Le Pain Quotidien
70 Parsons Green LnThis charming Notting Hill spot is situated in the heart of the neighbourhood with Portobello Market just a stone's throw away. The area is full of quirky shops and beautiful streets
Elongated bar with tables and banquettes featuring live piano 6 nights a week and jazz on Sundays
49 residents recomanen
Piano Kensington
2-24 Kensington High StElongated bar with tables and banquettes featuring live piano 6 nights a week and jazz on Sundays
Hot dog stand with US-style neon-lit subterranean diner in the evening.
18 residents recomanen
Dirty Bones Kensington
20 Kensington Church StHot dog stand with US-style neon-lit subterranean diner in the evening.
American pancakes, English breakfasts and British comfort food in homely bistro with vintage vases
25 residents recomanen
Ffiona's
51 Kensington Church StAmerican pancakes, English breakfasts and British comfort food in homely bistro with vintage vases
Farm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal British ingredients and breads from its own bakery
22 residents recomanen
Clarke's Restaurant
124 Kensington Church StFarm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal British ingredients and breads from its own bakery
Chain bistro for French classics from croque-monsieurs to mussels in a retro Parisian setting
17 residents recomanen
Cafe Rouge
100B Shepherds Bush RdChain bistro for French classics from croque-monsieurs to mussels in a retro Parisian setting
Long-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes
6 residents recomanen
Patisserie Valerie - Kensington
27 Kensington Church StLong-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes
Long-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes
7 residents recomanen
Patisserie Valerie - Holland Park (Londres)
Ilchester PlaceLong-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes
PAUL Holland Park
82a Holland Park AveFrench cafe
Elegant Italian chain with a menu of mains, traditional dishes, salads and baked items
6 residents recomanen
Caffè Concerto Kensington
88 Kensington High StElegant Italian chain with a menu of mains, traditional dishes, salads and baked items
Drinks & Nightlife
Industrial-chic Venetian bàcaro mini-chain spot for local wines/small plates. No evening bookings
31 residents recomanen
Polpo
126-128 Notting Hill GateIndustrial-chic Venetian bàcaro mini-chain spot for local wines/small plates. No evening bookings
Stylish bar with high stool and banquette seating, for wines by the glass and Modern European bites
35 residents recomanen
The Kensington Wine Rooms
127-129 Kensington Church StStylish bar with high stool and banquette seating, for wines by the glass and Modern European bites
Flower-bedecked real ale boozer, filled with Churchill memorabilia, serving Thai noodles and curry
152 residents recomanen
The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetFlower-bedecked real ale boozer, filled with Churchill memorabilia, serving Thai noodles and curry