Guidebook for London

Neil
Guidebook for London

Food Scene

Long-standing coffee institution and bar, serving cafe food all day in a cosy space with live music.
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The Troubadour
265-267 Old Brompton Rd
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Long-standing coffee institution and bar, serving cafe food all day in a cosy space with live music.
Simply-styled, open-fronted Italian restaurant and terrace, serving pizza and traditional cuisine.
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La Pappardella London
253 Old Brompton Rd
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Simply-styled, open-fronted Italian restaurant and terrace, serving pizza and traditional cuisine.
Family-run cake shop and cafe selling US-style baked goods including chocolate tray bakes.
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Brownie Box
247 Old Brompton Rd
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Family-run cake shop and cafe selling US-style baked goods including chocolate tray bakes.
European food and cocktails in smart spot with monochrome floor tiles, feature lighting and terrace.
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Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's Rd
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European food and cocktails in smart spot with monochrome floor tiles, feature lighting and terrace.
Asian bites and cocktails, served in a light dining room at dark wood tables decorated with orchids.
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Oka Restaurant
392 King's Road
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Asian bites and cocktails, served in a light dining room at dark wood tables decorated with orchids.
Pizza, pasta and unfussy meat and seafood dishes in an industrial space with brick walls and sofas.
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Jak's
533 King's Road
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Pizza, pasta and unfussy meat and seafood dishes in an industrial space with brick walls and sofas.
Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with a modern dark wood interior and square communal tables.
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Busaba Chelsea
Culvert Place
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Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with a modern dark wood interior and square communal tables.
Hidden in the heart of Chelsea off Cale Street, Tom’s Kitchen is one of a number of Tom Aiken’s restaurants in London. Dine on wooden tables and choose from the ultimate brunch menu, they never fails to start your day right.
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Tom Aikens
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Hidden in the heart of Chelsea off Cale Street, Tom’s Kitchen is one of a number of Tom Aiken’s restaurants in London. Dine on wooden tables and choose from the ultimate brunch menu, they never fails to start your day right.
Book as far in advance as possible! They’re booked up practically every day of the week and for good reason. A crab shack fused with American dishes with fantastic cocktails, be prepared for a meaty-crab-feast and try and arrive before 6.30 to make the most of 2 for 1 happy hour!
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Big Easy, Kings Road Chelsea
332-334 King's Rd
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Book as far in advance as possible! They’re booked up practically every day of the week and for good reason. A crab shack fused with American dishes with fantastic cocktails, be prepared for a meaty-crab-feast and try and arrive before 6.30 to make the most of 2 for 1 happy hour!
One of the most original restaurants on King’s Road, recently opened in the last couple of years you’ll find a fusion of Japanese cuisine that will have you wishing you handed finished all your dishes so quickly!
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Kurobuta Chelsea
312-314 King's Rd
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One of the most original restaurants on King’s Road, recently opened in the last couple of years you’ll find a fusion of Japanese cuisine that will have you wishing you handed finished all your dishes so quickly!

Shopping

On a sunny weekend afternoon the Chelsea Farmers will be buzzing and packed with a crowd eager to finish their jug of Pimm’s. It’s the perfect hang out for an afternoon drink with a group of friends.
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Chelsea Farmers Market
Sydney Street
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On a sunny weekend afternoon the Chelsea Farmers will be buzzing and packed with a crowd eager to finish their jug of Pimm’s. It’s the perfect hang out for an afternoon drink with a group of friends.
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel Way
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Drinks & Nightlife

Often featured on the structured reality show, Made in Chelsea, there are other reasons for visiting this pub-come-bistro aside from spotting the odd cast member. It boasts a beautiful little courtyard and a great cocktail list, they also serve food in the restaurant but I’d recommend it mainly for a drinks location!
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The Phene
9 Phene St
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Often featured on the structured reality show, Made in Chelsea, there are other reasons for visiting this pub-come-bistro aside from spotting the odd cast member. It boasts a beautiful little courtyard and a great cocktail list, they also serve food in the restaurant but I’d recommend it mainly for a drinks location!
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Evans and Peel Detective Agency
310c Earls Ct Rd
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Traditional pub with original wood panelling, eclectic gastropub menu, large tables and beer garden.
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The Atlas
16 Seagrave Rd
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Traditional pub with original wood panelling, eclectic gastropub menu, large tables and beer garden.
Bright pub with stripped floors, a pool table and kitsch details, offering craft beers and bar menu.
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The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's Road
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Bright pub with stripped floors, a pool table and kitsch details, offering craft beers and bar menu.
Polynesian-inspired tiki cocktail bar with bamboo walls, palm frond ceiling and more than 100 rums.
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Kona Kai
515 Fulham Rd.
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Polynesian-inspired tiki cocktail bar with bamboo walls, palm frond ceiling and more than 100 rums.
Gourmet pub fare served with local beers, wines and house-infused spirits in a polished tavern.
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The Tommy Tucker
22 Waterford Rd
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Gourmet pub fare served with local beers, wines and house-infused spirits in a polished tavern.

Entertainment & Activities

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Stamford Bridge
Fulham Road
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Parks & Nature

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Hyde Park
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Arts & Culture

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I-Museum ye-Design
224-238 Kensington High St
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Iziko Lomsebenzi Wamazwe Asendulo
Cromwell Road
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College Road
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Saatchi Gallery
King's Rd
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