Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Fine dining Indian menu, including snow crab and scallops, plus canapes, in smart setting.
28 locals recommend
Thali Restaurant London
166 Old Brompton RdFine dining Indian menu, including snow crab and scallops, plus canapes, in smart setting.
Upscale European cooking & refined Old World wines in laid-back room of earthy, exposed brick walls.
17 locals recommend
Margaux
152 Old Brompton RdUpscale European cooking & refined Old World wines in laid-back room of earthy, exposed brick walls.
Stylish modern restaurant chain serving European and international favourites, plus a kids' menu.
24 locals recommend
Wildwood
154-156 Gloucester RdStylish modern restaurant chain serving European and international favourites, plus a kids' menu.
Warm, modern dining room with wall art for Lebanese mezze, skewered kebabs and slow-cooked meat.
16 locals recommend
Orjowan, Lebanese Restaurant London
6-8 Kenway RdWarm, modern dining room with wall art for Lebanese mezze, skewered kebabs and slow-cooked meat.
Flatbreads, sourdough loaves and pastries, plus meze and grilled meats, in a small Lebanese cafe.
39 locals recommend
Maroush Bakehouse
131 Earls Ct RdFlatbreads, sourdough loaves and pastries, plus meze and grilled meats, in a small Lebanese cafe.
High-end, Modern French food with global influences, served in an understated dining room.
54 locals recommend
Medlar
438 King's RdHigh-end, Modern French food with global influences, served in an understated dining room.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed Victorian pub serving Fuller's ale and food from a blackboard menu, with outdoor seating.
34 locals recommend
The Hereford Arms
127 Gloucester RdRelaxed Victorian pub serving Fuller's ale and food from a blackboard menu, with outdoor seating.
Traditional alehouse with gastropub menu and bar snacks, plus outdoor seating on front terrace.
75 locals recommend
The Anglesea Arms
15 Selwood TerraceTraditional alehouse with gastropub menu and bar snacks, plus outdoor seating on front terrace.
Mews pub with separate dining area, popular with Prommers and musical students.
78 locals recommend
The Queens Arms
23 Burrage RdMews pub with separate dining area, popular with Prommers and musical students.
Pub with huge windows, decorated in pastel shades of blue with an abundance of soft furnishings.
110 locals recommend
The Hollywood Arms
45 Hollywood RdPub with huge windows, decorated in pastel shades of blue with an abundance of soft furnishings.
Parks & Nature
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
664 locals recommend
Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
Arts & Culture
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. -
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadBlockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. -
A vast treasury of science and invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadA vast treasury of science and invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadLandmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
674 locals recommend
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadOne of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdUp-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters.
Shopping
Elaborate shopping emporium with glittering Egyptian Room and acclaimed Food Hall.
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdElaborate shopping emporium with glittering Egyptian Room and acclaimed Food Hall.
Entertainment & Activities
Modern stadium, home of 'The Blues' with behind-the-scenes tours and on-site hospitality services.
187 locals recommend
Stamford Bridge
Fulham RoadModern stadium, home of 'The Blues' with behind-the-scenes tours and on-site hospitality services.