Guidebook for London
Food Scene
The Tin Shed
33 All Saints RdGreat brunch spot, get there early as it's small.
Great American diner, owned by Soho House group. Large portions, fun staff and a great vibe for dinner/drinks. Grab a booth if you can, or sit at the counter.
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Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdGreat American diner, owned by Soho House group. Large portions, fun staff and a great vibe for dinner/drinks. Grab a booth if you can, or sit at the counter.
Amazing wood fired pizza oven. Fresh pasta. Their specials are great too (I love the salmon).
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Saporitalia
271 Portobello RdAmazing wood fired pizza oven. Fresh pasta. Their specials are great too (I love the salmon).
Coffee
214 Portobello RdSpace to sit, cheap coffee.
Classic French food, good prices and set-menu options.
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Côte Brasserie - Westbourne Grove
Westbourne GroveClassic French food, good prices and set-menu options.
No bookings, so head there early. Great brunch spot.
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Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveNo bookings, so head there early. Great brunch spot.
Not much space to eat in, but they also do takeaway. Great food - lots of interesting combinations.
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Ottolenghi
Not much space to eat in, but they also do takeaway. Great food - lots of interesting combinations.
Parks & Nature
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceLove the Japanese garden with its Peacocks.
Izihlahla ze-Kensington
Walk around the palace and round pond.
Lots to do, in winter there's Winter Wonderland. In summer you can rent a pedallo on the Serpentine lake.
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Hyde Park
Lots to do, in winter there's Winter Wonderland. In summer you can rent a pedallo on the Serpentine lake.
Shopping
Amazing building as an independent shopping centre, now has normal shops/cafes.
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The Whiteley
149 QueenswayAmazing building as an independent shopping centre, now has normal shops/cafes.
Huge shopping centre, being extended so it'll be the largest in Europe. Wood Lane is the nearest tube and only a few stops from the apartment.
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayHuge shopping centre, being extended so it'll be the largest in Europe. Wood Lane is the nearest tube and only a few stops from the apartment.
Westbourne Grove
Westbourne GroveLovely street for shopping, coffee, dining.
Rough Trade West
130 Talbot RdGreat to browse the vinyl selections.
Essentials
Tesco Metro
224-226 Portobello RdGood selection and open most days.
Sainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.Open earlier/later than Tesco's on a Sunday.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the oldest cinema's in London. Book in advance as it's small and very popular.
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Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdOne of the oldest cinema's in London. Book in advance as it's small and very popular.
Gate Picturehouse
87 Notting Hill GateGetting Around
Westbourne Park station
Great Western RoadNo night tube on the H&C/Circle lines.
Ladbroke Grove Station
Ladbroke GroveNo night tube on the H&C/Circle lines.
Night tube runs on the weekend for the Central line.
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Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
Night tube runs on the weekend for the Central line.
Sightseeing
World famous market with food/shopping stalls.
09:00 – 18:00 Monday To Wednesday
09:00 – 13:00 Thursday
09:00 – 19:00 Friday (Antique stalls)
09:00 – 19:00 Saturday (Main day)
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Imarike ye-Portobello
73a Lewisham High StWorld famous market with food/shopping stalls.
09:00 – 18:00 Monday To Wednesday
09:00 – 13:00 Thursday
09:00 – 19:00 Friday (Antique stalls)
09:00 – 19:00 Saturday (Main day)