Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
A luxurious cinema and local hangout - the diner next door has great food and a buzzy bar too. Sunday evenings are especially good!
402 locals recommend
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdA luxurious cinema and local hangout - the diner next door has great food and a buzzy bar too. Sunday evenings are especially good!
The Tabernacle is the heart of the Notting Hill community. It has a lovely restaurant, gallery space, theatre and all kinds of classes, from yoga and ballet to life drawing. It's also where much of the Carnival preparations happen, so if you're in town during the summer you'll see the bands practising hard!
47 locals recommend
The Tabernacle
34-35 Powis SquareThe Tabernacle is the heart of the Notting Hill community. It has a lovely restaurant, gallery space, theatre and all kinds of classes, from yoga and ballet to life drawing. It's also where much of the Carnival preparations happen, so if you're in town during the summer you'll see the bands practising hard!
Food Scene
This 2* Michelin restaurant from Australian chef Brett Graham, ranks at number 20 in the world's top 50 restaurants.
288 locals recommend
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdThis 2* Michelin restaurant from Australian chef Brett Graham, ranks at number 20 in the world's top 50 restaurants.
Prince Bonaparte
80 Chepstow RoadA friendly local pub serving great Sunday roasts.
Some of the best scrambled eggs in history, lunch or dinner here is also delightful - arrive early or be prepared to queue!
306 locals recommend
Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveSome of the best scrambled eggs in history, lunch or dinner here is also delightful - arrive early or be prepared to queue!
Great coffee and a brilliant deli. Also a good spot for a relaxed lunch.
205 locals recommend
Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne GroveGreat coffee and a brilliant deli. Also a good spot for a relaxed lunch.
The Mitre
291 Greenwich High RdAnother great spot for a lazy Sunday lunch.
Great Italian restaurant with friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere.
147 locals recommend
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdGreat Italian restaurant with friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere.
Delicious vegan food and alcohol-free cocktails all day every day - the brownies here (gluten free too) are sensational.
34 locals recommend
Redemption
6 Chepstow RdDelicious vegan food and alcohol-free cocktails all day every day - the brownies here (gluten free too) are sensational.
Amazing Persian grills and homemade breads - also has a BYO alcohol policy.
67 locals recommend
Alounak Restaurant
44 Westbourne GroveAmazing Persian grills and homemade breads - also has a BYO alcohol policy.
Nando's
63 Westbourne GroveBecause... Nando's!
Delicious Indian food in a family-run setting - they've been here since 1956!
25 locals recommend
Durbar Tandoori Restaurant
24 Hereford RdDelicious Indian food in a family-run setting - they've been here since 1956!
Classy vegan & vegetarian food in a lovely space - the 'milk & cookies' for dessert are a MUST.
71 locals recommend
Pharmacy
74-76 Westbourne GroveClassy vegan & vegetarian food in a lovely space - the 'milk & cookies' for dessert are a MUST.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local institution, Mau Mau is the place to get your live music fix. Head down on Thursdays for Jazz Refreshed.
67 locals recommend
Mau Mau Bar
265 Portobello RdA local institution, Mau Mau is the place to get your live music fix. Head down on Thursdays for Jazz Refreshed.
Another local favourite, made famous by the likes of Tom Cruise and David Beckham who sit at the back with their Guinness without attracting so much as a raised eyebrow from the regulars.
214 locals recommend
The Cow
89 Westbourne Park RdAnother local favourite, made famous by the likes of Tom Cruise and David Beckham who sit at the back with their Guinness without attracting so much as a raised eyebrow from the regulars.
A good spot for a late drink and a little dance... although, be warned, it gets HOT downstairs!
92 locals recommend
Rum Kitchen Notting Hill
A good spot for a late drink and a little dance... although, be warned, it gets HOT downstairs!
Fantastic cocktails and even better food. A people spotting paradise.
275 locals recommend
e&o Pan Asian Restaurant Notting Hill
14 Blenheim CrescentFantastic cocktails and even better food. A people spotting paradise.
Hands down, the best traditional Chinese restaurant in London.
49 locals recommend
Royal China Queensway
13 QueenswayHands down, the best traditional Chinese restaurant in London.
Portobello Star
171 Portobello RdPop upstairs for a gin masterclass.
A lively pub with a large covered outside area - open until 1am most nights too.
57 locals recommend
The Prince Albert
85 Albert Bridge RdA lively pub with a large covered outside area - open until 1am most nights too.
Great local pub which does an exceptional Sunday roast. On sunny days you can mingle with Notting Hill's locals as they sip rosé on the terrace.
156 locals recommend
The Westbourne
101 Westbourne Park VillasGreat local pub which does an exceptional Sunday roast. On sunny days you can mingle with Notting Hill's locals as they sip rosé on the terrace.
Everything Else
The famous market... you really can buy anything here, from fruit and vegetables to vintage furs!
417 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadThe famous market... you really can buy anything here, from fruit and vegetables to vintage furs!
Just the place for a little retail therapy. Joseph marks the start of a very dangerous set of shops... Credit cards at the ready!
18 locals recommend
JOSEPH Multibrand
77 Fulham Rd.Just the place for a little retail therapy. Joseph marks the start of a very dangerous set of shops... Credit cards at the ready!
Another local favourite which also does great food, either in the bar downstairs or upstairs in its separate restaurant.
49 locals recommend
Cock & Bottle
17 Needham RdAnother local favourite which also does great food, either in the bar downstairs or upstairs in its separate restaurant.
This local day spa is a Notting Hill institution and dates back to 1929 with many original features still intact - http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/porchester-spa
41 locals recommend
The Porchester Pub
88 Bishop's Bridge RdThis local day spa is a Notting Hill institution and dates back to 1929 with many original features still intact - http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/porchester-spa
St Mary's Hospital - Accident & Emergency Clinic open 24 hours a day.
29 locals recommend
St Mary's Hospital
Praed StreetSt Mary's Hospital - Accident & Emergency Clinic open 24 hours a day.
Essentials
The best supermarket to have on your doorstep. Great coffee, fresh juices and a food counter too.
124 locals recommend
Planet Organic
42 Westbourne GroveThe best supermarket to have on your doorstep. Great coffee, fresh juices and a food counter too.
Excellent supermarket - you can pick up all the basics and the fresh fish counter is always brilliant.
205 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester RdExcellent supermarket - you can pick up all the basics and the fresh fish counter is always brilliant.
Shopping
A well-equipped shopping centre with a cinema, bowling and a variety of restaurants.
142 locals recommend
The Whiteley
149 QueenswayA well-equipped shopping centre with a cinema, bowling and a variety of restaurants.
Westfield shopping centre - Europe's largest - has everything you need under one roof. From Louis Vuitton to H&M and everything in between, plus a cinema and lots of restaurants.
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayWestfield shopping centre - Europe's largest - has everything you need under one roof. From Louis Vuitton to H&M and everything in between, plus a cinema and lots of restaurants.
Three
107 Shaftesbury AveThe perfect place to pick up a local SIM card with super low Pay As You Go rates.
Parks & Nature
Kensington Gardens