Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Shopping

Must go to curated fashion store
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Matches Fashion
Ledbury Road
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Must go to curated fashion store
Gorgeous ceramics
Ceramica Blue
10 Blenheim Cres
Gorgeous ceramics
Stunning collection. Love the silk woven bracelets. They are on my wish list!
ASSYA
10a Ledbury Rd
Stunning collection. Love the silk woven bracelets. They are on my wish list!
Great fashion or home finds
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Couverture & The Garbstore
188 Kensington Park Rd
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Great fashion or home finds
Large selection of wines
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Jeroboams Wine Merchants
13 Elgin Cres
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Large selection of wines
London hatters with a long history. If you love hats, any kind, and care about details, please visit them.
Lock & Co. Hatters
6 St James's St
London hatters with a long history. If you love hats, any kind, and care about details, please visit them.
This is in Chelsea, but I have to include it! Visit on a sunny day, shop fashion at the iconic and wonderfully curated shop, then order a jug of Pimms just outside and watch people. Chelsea darling!
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Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's Rd
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This is in Chelsea, but I have to include it! Visit on a sunny day, shop fashion at the iconic and wonderfully curated shop, then order a jug of Pimms just outside and watch people. Chelsea darling!
Organic produce and products, including detergents
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Planet Organic
42 Westbourne Grove
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Organic produce and products, including detergents
Must visit :)
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Cocomaya
12 Connaught Street
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Must visit :)

Drinks & Nightlife

Fancy an exquisite 7 course dinner?
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The Ledbury
127 Ledbury Rd
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Fancy an exquisite 7 course dinner?
Brunch, brunch, brunch
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Raoul's
107 Talbot Road
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Brunch, brunch, brunch
Style, Fashion, Food
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Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury Rd
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Style, Fashion, Food
Fabulous
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e&o Pan Asian Restaurant Notting Hill
14 Blenheim Crescent
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Fabulous
Brunch & Drinks
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Julie's
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Brunch & Drinks
Another local popular. A few small tables to sit outside too.
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Mediterraneo
37 Kensington Park Rd
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Another local popular. A few small tables to sit outside too.
You wouldn't think it, but an absolute favourite with the "in" locals. Go there for a beer, glass of wine and even food. Just around the corner from the flat. Not child or baby friendly.
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Westbourne Park Road
Westbourne Park Road
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You wouldn't think it, but an absolute favourite with the "in" locals. Go there for a beer, glass of wine and even food. Just around the corner from the flat. Not child or baby friendly.

Food Scene

Most amazing bookstore with hard to find art books, stunning prints, all to be enjoyed over coffee and cake :)
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Book and Kitchen
31 All Saints Rd
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Most amazing bookstore with hard to find art books, stunning prints, all to be enjoyed over coffee and cake :)
Fantastic food and pastry bar
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Ottolenghi
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Fantastic food and pastry bar
Pre or post movie dinner, great food
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Electric Diner
191 Portobello Rd
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Pre or post movie dinner, great food
Delicious Italian deli.
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Portobello Garden Arcade. Italian Restaurant
269b Portobello Rd
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Delicious Italian deli.
Best falafel sandwiches for a quick lunch. Be prepared for some attitude by the chef! (He might ask you to leave if you're on your cell phone
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Falafel King
95 Golborne Road
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Best falafel sandwiches for a quick lunch. Be prepared for some attitude by the chef! (He might ask you to leave if you're on your cell phone
Delicious breads, croissants, coffee, first thing in the morning. Also great take away sandwiches if you're in a hurry.
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The Tin Shed
33 All Saints Rd
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Delicious breads, croissants, coffee, first thing in the morning. Also great take away sandwiches if you're in a hurry.
Also very buzzy
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GAIL's Bakery Notting Hill
138 Portobello Rd
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Also very buzzy
You can get a picnic to-go hamper and sit in Hyde Park on an sunny day and enjoy this beautiful city!
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Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly
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You can get a picnic to-go hamper and sit in Hyde Park on an sunny day and enjoy this beautiful city!
Fancy staying home and having breakfast delivered to you in bed? These people make it possible! Room service please!
Breakfast in Bed
Fancy staying home and having breakfast delivered to you in bed? These people make it possible! Room service please!
Really lovely sitting in the inside outdoors area, really great food and very friendly. And a lovely walk from your flat!
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Pomona's Restaurant & Bar
47 Hereford Rd
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Really lovely sitting in the inside outdoors area, really great food and very friendly. And a lovely walk from your flat!

Arts & Culture

Must book a cinema visit. Most amazing and decadent movie theatre experience!
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Electric Cinema
191 Portobello Rd
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Must book a cinema visit. Most amazing and decadent movie theatre experience!

Essentials

Small super market close by
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Tesco Metro
224-226 Portobello Rd
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Small super market close by
There is a newly opened one on Portobello Road too, close to Teso
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Sainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.
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There is a newly opened one on Portobello Road too, close to Teso
Super Deli, Notting Hill institution, must go, great for speedy excellent food take away or delicatessen shopping spree!
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Mr Christian's
11 Elgin Cres
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Super Deli, Notting Hill institution, must go, great for speedy excellent food take away or delicatessen shopping spree!
Good variety and selection.
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Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester Rd
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Good variety and selection.

Entertainment & Activities

You can sit outside, with kids, order drinks, coffee or food. Powis Square gardens, a park, is just opposite! You can watch your kids from here.
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I-Tabernacle
34-35 Powis Square
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You can sit outside, with kids, order drinks, coffee or food. Powis Square gardens, a park, is just opposite! You can watch your kids from here.
Another play park for children, just off Portobello Road with its many shops.
Tavistock Gardens
48 All Saints Rd
Another play park for children, just off Portobello Road with its many shops.