Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
120 College Rd, NW10 5HD (2 minutes from the house)
Good Italian Deli , can get coffee here and all delicatessen food imported from Italy. I often use it as a base to buy lunch/dinner when nothing is available for kids. Exquisite selection of italian wines.
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L'Angolo Delicatessen
120 College Rd120 College Rd, NW10 5HD (2 minutes from the house)
Good Italian Deli , can get coffee here and all delicatessen food imported from Italy. I often use it as a base to buy lunch/dinner when nothing is available for kids. Exquisite selection of italian wines.
123 College Road. A good old fashioned English pub. Has sitting outside when sunny benches are packed. Literally the beginning of our road. Drinks are good but food is not .
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The Island
123 College Rd123 College Road. A good old fashioned English pub. Has sitting outside when sunny benches are packed. Literally the beginning of our road. Drinks are good but food is not .
118 College Road, Nw10 5HD (3minute walk ) Extremely family friendly cafe - lots of babies and toddles. Serves good breakfast/lunch early dinner . You can get 3 salads and a quite or a main meal for £10 - very good simple food.
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Gracelands Yard
102 Liddell Gardens118 College Road, Nw10 5HD (3minute walk ) Extremely family friendly cafe - lots of babies and toddles. Serves good breakfast/lunch early dinner . You can get 3 salads and a quite or a main meal for £10 - very good simple food.
83 Chamberlayne RD, NW10 3ND ( 5 min walk)
Old school pub with a good pint of beer.
Nice restaurant at the back. serves very good steaks with a nice selection of wines.
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The Chamberlayne
83 Chamberlayne Rd83 Chamberlayne RD, NW10 3ND ( 5 min walk)
Old school pub with a good pint of beer.
Nice restaurant at the back. serves very good steaks with a nice selection of wines.
19 Kilburn Lane , London W10 4AE ( 15 minute walk)
Very good Modern English Cuisine , Good wines
It has a great nightclub after 12am , it gets very busy on weekends.
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Paradise by way of Kensal Green
19 Kilburn Ln19 Kilburn Lane , London W10 4AE ( 15 minute walk)
Very good Modern English Cuisine , Good wines
It has a great nightclub after 12am , it gets very busy on weekends.
5 Regent St, Nw10 5LG (15min walk)
My favourite pub, its actually is a gusto pub with innovative cuisine . One of the best brunch places in London . Bread is dangerously good.
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Parlour Kensal
5 Regent St5 Regent St, Nw10 5LG (15min walk)
My favourite pub, its actually is a gusto pub with innovative cuisine . One of the best brunch places in London . Bread is dangerously good.
43 Chamberlayne Rd, Nw10 3BN ( 10 min walk)
Really good Italian food
Nor cheap , esp if you order cocktails but amazingly fresh pasta
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Rullo’s
43 Chamberlayne Rd43 Chamberlayne Rd, Nw10 3BN ( 10 min walk)
Really good Italian food
Nor cheap , esp if you order cocktails but amazingly fresh pasta
Sacro Cuore Pizza
45 Chamberlayne RdReally good proper Italian pizza
Hand-rolled pasta specialist in retro-fitted cornershop and neighbourhood Italian restaurant. Closes at 7pm . Best hand made pasta in London
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Ida
167 Fifth AveHand-rolled pasta specialist in retro-fitted cornershop and neighbourhood Italian restaurant. Closes at 7pm . Best hand made pasta in London
This Kensal Rise hub is where all of the cool and trendy head to for their morning caffeine fix. Owner and head chef, Doron Atzmon, has become a local celebrity in his own right, and offers a tasty selection of salads, sandwiches, hot meals and sweets reflecting what is in season. The coffee here is a great and the triple choc brownies are even better.
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Minkies Deli
1-3 Station TerraceThis Kensal Rise hub is where all of the cool and trendy head to for their morning caffeine fix. Owner and head chef, Doron Atzmon, has become a local celebrity in his own right, and offers a tasty selection of salads, sandwiches, hot meals and sweets reflecting what is in season. The coffee here is a great and the triple choc brownies are even better.
Experience Iranian cuisine and hospitality at this unique restaurant. A mouth-watering range of grilled meats, stews, salads and rice flavoured with the aromatic herbs and spices of Iran. The restaurant is decorated with traditional Persian textiles, tiles and glass, transporting you East while you eat your meal. The restaurant is large but they recommend booking in advance as it’s very popular, particularly on weekends.
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Behesht Restaurant
1082-1086 Harrow RdExperience Iranian cuisine and hospitality at this unique restaurant. A mouth-watering range of grilled meats, stews, salads and rice flavoured with the aromatic herbs and spices of Iran. The restaurant is decorated with traditional Persian textiles, tiles and glass, transporting you East while you eat your meal. The restaurant is large but they recommend booking in advance as it’s very popular, particularly on weekends.
Let your taste buds transport you to the sunshine and warmth of Lisbon at Lisboa Pâtisserie. Get here early to grab some of their famous pastel de nata – these custard tarts fly out the door as soon as they’re taken out of the oven. You can also purchase a strong Portuguese espresso and you may as well try one of the many other delicious sweet delights on offer.
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Lisboa Patisserie
57 Golborne RdLet your taste buds transport you to the sunshine and warmth of Lisbon at Lisboa Pâtisserie. Get here early to grab some of their famous pastel de nata – these custard tarts fly out the door as soon as they’re taken out of the oven. You can also purchase a strong Portuguese espresso and you may as well try one of the many other delicious sweet delights on offer.
My favourite Indian food , they go delivery too ( Via Deliveroo)
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Bawarchi
68 Chamberlayne RdMy favourite Indian food , they go delivery too ( Via Deliveroo)
(10 minutes walk )Great Italian delicatessen cafe. Coffee is really Italian . Pizzas and panini are divine .
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Rotisserie on the Rise
109 Chamberlayne Rd(10 minutes walk )Great Italian delicatessen cafe. Coffee is really Italian . Pizzas and panini are divine .
Hankering for a nice cut of meat? Go no further than Brooks Butchers who offer the highest quality produce available. Forget supermarket meat trays – this is the real deal and you will taste the difference. They don’t just sell steaks – you can get game, poultry, sausages, pork, lamb, ox… if it was once an animal, they will most likely prepare it for you. All produce is free range and 100% delicious.
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Brooks
91-93 Chamberlayne RdHankering for a nice cut of meat? Go no further than Brooks Butchers who offer the highest quality produce available. Forget supermarket meat trays – this is the real deal and you will taste the difference. They don’t just sell steaks – you can get game, poultry, sausages, pork, lamb, ox… if it was once an animal, they will most likely prepare it for you. All produce is free range and 100% delicious.
Great Gastro Pub, food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. 15 minute from the house
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The Whippet Inn
64 Chamberlayne RdGreat Gastro Pub, food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. 15 minute from the house
Drinks & Nightlife
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdHip and trendy opened until late .Great Cocktails
Parks & Nature
Queen's Park
Great park with a big playground . 15 minutes walk
3-4 stations away from Kensal Rise overground station ( get off at Gospel Oak )
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Hampstead Heath
3-4 stations away from Kensal Rise overground station ( get off at Gospel Oak )
Getting Around
Overground to central and East London
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Kensal Rise Station (Stop KH)
Overground to central and East London
Shopping
24/7 small Tesco Store. Great for late night shopping
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Tesco Direct Click and Collect
27 The Vale24/7 small Tesco Store. Great for late night shopping
Entertainment & Activities
Very cute and small cinema for rainy days. Sits are comfortable and they serve alcohol. :)
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Lexi Cinema
194b Chamberlayne RdVery cute and small cinema for rainy days. Sits are comfortable and they serve alcohol. :)