Guidebook for London
Shopping
Whiteleys hosts shops such as Zara, H&M, GAP, MUJI and Marks & Spencer as well as an Odeon Cinema
142 locals recommend
The Whiteley
149 QueenswayWhiteleys hosts shops such as Zara, H&M, GAP, MUJI and Marks & Spencer as well as an Odeon Cinema
To go to Harrods, you can either take the tube (circle line to South Kensington and then walk 5 minutes) or walk across Hyde Park.
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdTo go to Harrods, you can either take the tube (circle line to South Kensington and then walk 5 minutes) or walk across Hyde Park.
For some shopping:
COS
Top Shop
Urban Outfitters
UNIQLO
Zara
H&M
Marks & Spencer
169 locals recommend
High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetFor some shopping:
COS
Top Shop
Urban Outfitters
UNIQLO
Zara
H&M
Marks & Spencer
Food Scene
Raoul's
107 Talbot RoadGreat brunch place, usually no queues
Breakfast and brunch place, get there early or on weekdays to avoid the queue!
306 locals recommend
Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveBreakfast and brunch place, get there early or on weekdays to avoid the queue!
The Oak W2
137 Westbourne Park RoadDelicious pizzas - booking recommended
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdGreat Italian Restaurant - booking recommended
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdDelicious Michelin starred restaurant. Fixed price lunch menu.
Part of Soho House group, cool place for a casual dinner or drinks
272 locals recommend
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdPart of Soho House group, cool place for a casual dinner or drinks
Mazi
12-14 Hillgate StDelicious Greek restaurant
Polpo
126-128 Notting Hill GateItalian tapas style sharing food menu. Good wine, cool place for dinner.
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth Rdcoffee...
Persian restaurant. Excellent food and very popular. On busy days, you may have to queue for 10-20 minutes. Mains are around £10 and you can bring your own wine/beer as they do not sell alcohol there.
67 locals recommend
Alounak Restaurant
44 Westbourne GrovePersian restaurant. Excellent food and very popular. On busy days, you may have to queue for 10-20 minutes. Mains are around £10 and you can bring your own wine/beer as they do not sell alcohol there.
Everything Else
Boots
127A Kensington High StPharmacy opens until midnight
Ottolenghi
Delicious deli - cakes to die for
The easiest and fastest way to get to Heathrow Airport - Heathrow Express trains leave every 15 minutes and take 15 minutes to the airport!
325 locals recommend
Paddington Station
Praed StreetThe easiest and fastest way to get to Heathrow Airport - Heathrow Express trains leave every 15 minutes and take 15 minutes to the airport!
Sightseeing
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadPortobello market (on Saturdays)
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensA short walk from the flat
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadV&A Museum
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadNatural History museum
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury RdGrab a drink and chill in front of the fireplace
The Cow
89 Westbourne Park RdPaul McCartney's favourite pub.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StHuge Whole Foods, great products
Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester RdBig supermarket.
Sainsbury's Local
326 Battersea Park RdNot huge but has most things you need.