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Food Scene

This svelte neighbourhood restaurant, once the late Princess Diana’s favourite, has had an unexpectedly turbulent last couple of years due to changing personnel, but ex-Woodford chef Ben Murphy has got things back on track. Try pigeon in puff pastry to start, followed by grouse with fig and salsify or brill with verjus and turnip.
37 locals recommend
Launceston Place
1A Launceston Pl
37 locals recommend
This svelte neighbourhood restaurant, once the late Princess Diana’s favourite, has had an unexpectedly turbulent last couple of years due to changing personnel, but ex-Woodford chef Ben Murphy has got things back on track. Try pigeon in puff pastry to start, followed by grouse with fig and salsify or brill with verjus and turnip.
Favourite hangout of the young and moneyed Chelsea-ites, the food at Bluebird has traditionally played second fiddle to the cocktails. Newly-appointed executive chef Simon Gregory has, thankfully, upped the kitchen’s game considerably with the likes of salt baked kohlrabi and salsify and spice roasted baby chicken now the stars of the show.
305 locals recommend
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's Rd
305 locals recommend
Favourite hangout of the young and moneyed Chelsea-ites, the food at Bluebird has traditionally played second fiddle to the cocktails. Newly-appointed executive chef Simon Gregory has, thankfully, upped the kitchen’s game considerably with the likes of salt baked kohlrabi and salsify and spice roasted baby chicken now the stars of the show.
Ex-Nobu chef Scott Hallsworth turned his back on fine dining in favour of izakaya-style Japanese street food in a rock and roll-heavy setting. His Chelsea spot serves sublime BBQ pork belly buns, miso baked aubergine and tuna sashimi pizza, along with an impressively strong range of cocktails — including excellent whisky highballs — and wines.
31 locals recommend
Kurobuta Chelsea
312-314 King's Rd
31 locals recommend
Ex-Nobu chef Scott Hallsworth turned his back on fine dining in favour of izakaya-style Japanese street food in a rock and roll-heavy setting. His Chelsea spot serves sublime BBQ pork belly buns, miso baked aubergine and tuna sashimi pizza, along with an impressively strong range of cocktails — including excellent whisky highballs — and wines.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Pig's Ear combines traditional pub sensibilities with a commitment to great beer to create one of the best bars in Chelsea. Their taps are filled with craft beers brewed locally at The London Beer Factory and cask ales from nearby Sambrooks Brewery, so you know they have beer credentials. They also have ciders and imported lagers from Czech Republic, Belgium and Germany, alongside a mostly French wine list.
75 locals recommend
The Chelsea Spa
53 Hollywood Rd
75 locals recommend
The Pig's Ear combines traditional pub sensibilities with a commitment to great beer to create one of the best bars in Chelsea. Their taps are filled with craft beers brewed locally at The London Beer Factory and cask ales from nearby Sambrooks Brewery, so you know they have beer credentials. They also have ciders and imported lagers from Czech Republic, Belgium and Germany, alongside a mostly French wine list.
Part of the illustrious Simmons cartel, The Chelsea Pensioner is a hubbub of entertainment with live music nights, comedy, pub quizzes and al fresco cinema screenings during the summer months. This country-chic bar is a cool but cosy blend of white walls and vintage lampshades boasting one of London's best loved 5 hour weekday happy hour! That's right, cruisin' for some cheap but oh-so-cheerful boozin'? This is your winner.
202 locals recommend
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's Road
202 locals recommend
Part of the illustrious Simmons cartel, The Chelsea Pensioner is a hubbub of entertainment with live music nights, comedy, pub quizzes and al fresco cinema screenings during the summer months. This country-chic bar is a cool but cosy blend of white walls and vintage lampshades boasting one of London's best loved 5 hour weekday happy hour! That's right, cruisin' for some cheap but oh-so-cheerful boozin'? This is your winner.
This cool and chic Chelsea cocktail bar serves up the great food and great drinks as well as being renowned for acclaimed DJs. This classy party venue is famous for its 'eclipse' watermelon martini, and shouldn't be missed. An intimate and polished plot serving up a party until 3am and specialising in stylish, feel good fun vibes.
106 locals recommend
Eclipse
158 Old Brompton Rd
106 locals recommend
This cool and chic Chelsea cocktail bar serves up the great food and great drinks as well as being renowned for acclaimed DJs. This classy party venue is famous for its 'eclipse' watermelon martini, and shouldn't be missed. An intimate and polished plot serving up a party until 3am and specialising in stylish, feel good fun vibes.
For a relaxing bite to eat or a delicious cocktail in Chelsea, look no further than colourful pub, The Jam Tree. This vibrant and ambiant bar is perfect for sampling some hearty grubs with a BBQ and buzzing Beer Garden. If the weather isn't quite ready for you outside, the British-themed indoor décor houses a young crowd looking to mingle on their night out.
33 locals recommend
The Lost Hours
541 King's Rd
33 locals recommend
For a relaxing bite to eat or a delicious cocktail in Chelsea, look no further than colourful pub, The Jam Tree. This vibrant and ambiant bar is perfect for sampling some hearty grubs with a BBQ and buzzing Beer Garden. If the weather isn't quite ready for you outside, the British-themed indoor décor houses a young crowd looking to mingle on their night out.