Guidebook for London
Food Scene
La Trompette
3-7 Devonshire RdMicheline starred restaurant a short walk away.
High Road Brasserie
162-170 Chiswick High RdGreat Atmosphere, fun pavement terrace on sunnier days.
SOHO house Members only club - good food, and sometimes a music or event venue. You do need to be a member though.
50 locals recommend
High Road House
162-170 Chiswick High RdSOHO house Members only club - good food, and sometimes a music or event venue. You do need to be a member though.
Fabulous healthy food - best salads in town plus cakes and less healthy options.
9 locals recommend
Angie's Chiswick
114 Chiswick High RdFabulous healthy food - best salads in town plus cakes and less healthy options.
Vinoteca Chiswick
18 Devonshire RdFabulous food and great wines - cosy scene
Closest good restaurant to the house - easy for Breakfast, lunch or dinner!
12 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Chiswick
50-54 Turnham Green TerraceClosest good restaurant to the house - easy for Breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Lovely friendly staff - great coffee and ..... and Independent which I love! YOU can also collect your croissants/pain au chocolate there if you like.
8 locals recommend
Hack & Veldt Delicatessen
94 Turnham Green TerraceLovely friendly staff - great coffee and ..... and Independent which I love! YOU can also collect your croissants/pain au chocolate there if you like.
Another restaurant just a few steps away - great food and good cocktails and wine.
26 locals recommend
Charlotte's Bistro
6 Turnham Green TerraceAnother restaurant just a few steps away - great food and good cocktails and wine.
Another independent - this one is very close to the house and has pinball machines downstairs!
Chief Coffee
Another independent - this one is very close to the house and has pinball machines downstairs!
Even though this is a chain and I don't normally support them - this Pizza place is fabulous! The pizza's are delicious, VERY reasonable and they use only organic, traditional ingredients. Can get very busy.
206 locals recommend
Franco Manca
144 Chiswick High RdEven though this is a chain and I don't normally support them - this Pizza place is fabulous! The pizza's are delicious, VERY reasonable and they use only organic, traditional ingredients. Can get very busy.
NGON
195 Chiswick High RdI haven't tried this restaurant but I heard this is great Vietnamese food.
Chiswick Club Society
11-13 Chiswick High RdIce creams!
Fabulous fish - this one has been around for a while. It's very small and cosy but the food is good.
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Michael Nadra | Chiswick
8 Elliott RdFabulous fish - this one has been around for a while. It's very small and cosy but the food is good.
Le Vacherin
76-77 S ParadeTraditional French food in traditional setting.
Honest Burgers - Chiswick
148 Chiswick High RdThey're good
Avanti Chiswick
South ParadeBy far the best ice cream shop in the area! Truly delicious italian ice cream - try the pistachio
Duci
8 Devonshire RdBy far the best ice cream shop in the area! Truly delicious italian ice cream - try the pistachio
Parks & Nature
Richmond Park
Large Royal park full of deer - beautiful!
Biggest horticultural collection in the world. Beautiful venue for a walk or picnic. Sometimes have summer concerts (booking essential)
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Biggest horticultural collection in the world. Beautiful venue for a walk or picnic. Sometimes have summer concerts (booking essential)
The lifeblood of London and the reason it was settled in the first place. A beautiful spot to view the city and enjoy the atmosphere.
135 locals recommend
River Thames
The lifeblood of London and the reason it was settled in the first place. A beautiful spot to view the city and enjoy the atmosphere.
You can even book a horse ride if you would like a more memorable experience. http://www.hydeparkstables.com
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
You can even book a horse ride if you would like a more memorable experience. http://www.hydeparkstables.com
Beautiful Local House and grounds - walk here on a sunny morning and you will be transported to the countryside. It's gorgeous!
176 locals recommend
Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
Beautiful Local House and grounds - walk here on a sunny morning and you will be transported to the countryside. It's gorgeous!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is actually a PUB! which serves pretty good food in a pretty, traditional building right next to Acton Green. They also have a garden in the summer.
36 locals recommend
The Duke of Sussex
75 S ParadeThis is actually a PUB! which serves pretty good food in a pretty, traditional building right next to Acton Green. They also have a garden in the summer.
The George
185 Chiswick High RdThis lively bar also hosts comedy nights
Arts & Culture
A dinky little theatre round the corner from us that sometimes has fabulous theatre, or comedy. A true local gem (but not very comfortable seats!)
The Tabard
2 Bath RoadA dinky little theatre round the corner from us that sometimes has fabulous theatre, or comedy. A true local gem (but not very comfortable seats!)
British Museum
Great Russell StreetFabulous trinkets from around the world. Beautiful new atrium.
This is my favourite museum - beautiful art and design-led exhibits.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThis is my favourite museum - beautiful art and design-led exhibits.
Tate Modern
BanksideA must see art gallery
Tate Britain
MillbankIconic Collection of masterpieces.
Intriguing look at History through the faces that have shaped it.
353 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceIntriguing look at History through the faces that have shaped it.
Smaller gallery with beautiful, traditional art and fabulous collection of armour, and weaponry. Good restaurant here too.
230 locals recommend
Wallace Collection
Manchester SquareSmaller gallery with beautiful, traditional art and fabulous collection of armour, and weaponry. Good restaurant here too.
Sightseeing
Fabulous atmosphere with loads of stalls and small shops. Only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
43 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadFabulous atmosphere with loads of stalls and small shops. Only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Big Ben
Iconic London Landmark
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdStunningly beautiful church with loads of historic interest.
Take a walk to the other side of Westminster bridge and view from the other side of the river.
222 locals recommend
Houses of Parliament Shop
12 Bridge StTake a walk to the other side of Westminster bridge and view from the other side of the river.
Buckingham Palace
The most famous house in London
Entertainment & Activities
Bush Hall
310 Uxbridge RdJust had a revamp - great quirky music and entertainment shows
Shopping
Iris Fashion
73 Salusbury RdSmall boutique for women wear. Stocks Isabe Marant amongst others
The Old Cinema
160 Chiswick High RdGreat antiques and vintage furniture.
Space NK Apothecary
299 Upper StCosmetics
Borough Kitchen Cook Shop & Cook School - Chiswick
186 Chiswick High RdFantastic kitchen gadgets and equipment
Oxfam Bookshop
90 Turnham Green TerraceBargain books - you can find some real deals here - I love collecting the hard backs.
Foster Books
183 Chiswick High RdAntique books - a lovely browse.
Wild Swans
129F Upper StScandinavian fashion and home accessories
Women's clothing store with a fabulous store manager - Sharon Fenwick is a great stylist and fashion guide!
Collection
198-200 Chiswick High RdWomen's clothing store with a fabulous store manager - Sharon Fenwick is a great stylist and fashion guide!