Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Great classical Italian food, service and lively ambiance. In the summer ask for a table in the back, otherwise we prefer the tables in the front room. Favourite main course risotto nero.
53 locals recommend
La Famiglia
7 Langton StGreat classical Italian food, service and lively ambiance. In the summer ask for a table in the back, otherwise we prefer the tables in the front room. Favourite main course risotto nero.
Classical French - chic restaurant. Wood oven sea bass is my favourite. For a quiet - romantic dinner request a corner table downstairs. For a more social evening enquire about evenings with live music and seating upstairs
17 locals recommend
No. Fifty Cheyne
50 Cheyne WalkClassical French - chic restaurant. Wood oven sea bass is my favourite. For a quiet - romantic dinner request a corner table downstairs. For a more social evening enquire about evenings with live music and seating upstairs
Delicious Arabic, vegan casual and friendly restaurant and deli (take away). Delicious food, lively atmosphere, with outdoor seating in the summer. Enquire about live music nights.
17 locals recommend
Yamal Alsham
5 The BlvdDelicious Arabic, vegan casual and friendly restaurant and deli (take away). Delicious food, lively atmosphere, with outdoor seating in the summer. Enquire about live music nights.
Casual mediterranean organic restaurant, with eclectic dining tables and lounge siting areas, showing black and whie silent films in the backgroiund / arabic dishes. enquire about live music or special sports events as they have large screen tvs and can get booked in advanced
150 locals recommend
Jak's
533 King's RoadCasual mediterranean organic restaurant, with eclectic dining tables and lounge siting areas, showing black and whie silent films in the backgroiund / arabic dishes. enquire about live music or special sports events as they have large screen tvs and can get booked in advanced
Fabulous organic, gluten free high quality produce in a charming setting. Great for breakfast, brunches, lunches. It can get busy and buzzy on weekends, so arrive early if you are in the mood for a lively breakfast/brunch. During weekdays lunch time is a great place to have a healthy bite and do some work whilst watching the world pass by from the front room window. For groups or summer: book a table in the back garden (plenty of heat warmers)
76 locals recommend
Megan's Kings Road (Fulham)
571 King's RdFabulous organic, gluten free high quality produce in a charming setting. Great for breakfast, brunches, lunches. It can get busy and buzzy on weekends, so arrive early if you are in the mood for a lively breakfast/brunch. During weekdays lunch time is a great place to have a healthy bite and do some work whilst watching the world pass by from the front room window. For groups or summer: book a table in the back garden (plenty of heat warmers)
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful place, people and cocktails. NB for non hotel guests make sure to book or arrive before 10pm
7 locals recommend
Blakes Hotel London
33 Roland GardensBeautiful place, people and cocktails. NB for non hotel guests make sure to book or arrive before 10pm
606 Club
90 Lots Rdiconic jazz venue, a must for jazz lovers!
Sightseeing
Board the Thames Clipper at CH Pier and cruise down the Thames in peace and quiet to take in the fabulous sites of London's iconic buildings, bridges, monuments along the river which made London, London - without the hassle of going down town to board a tourist cruise boat. This is the most civilied way to see London from the comfor of your seat. Coffees, wine, beer and soft drinks and papers are on offer. The boats are heated.
11 locals recommend
Chelsea Harbour Pier station
Board the Thames Clipper at CH Pier and cruise down the Thames in peace and quiet to take in the fabulous sites of London's iconic buildings, bridges, monuments along the river which made London, London - without the hassle of going down town to board a tourist cruise boat. This is the most civilied way to see London from the comfor of your seat. Coffees, wine, beer and soft drinks and papers are on offer. The boats are heated.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful and large park offers many options for walks, quiet time as well as socialising, attending music, sports and music events or simply going for a pic nic. cycle paths, water bicycles, joging, roller blading, sports centre
935 locals recommend
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadBeautiful and large park offers many options for walks, quiet time as well as socialising, attending music, sports and music events or simply going for a pic nic. cycle paths, water bicycles, joging, roller blading, sports centre
Shopping
Europe's premier, state of the art retail and entertainment venue. High Street and haute couture, health, sports and technology shops all under one roof, fab cinema theatres, broad range of cafes, bars, restaurants. Easily reached by direct service from the Imperial Wharf Station - 3 stops to Shepherds Bush. ** Apple shop on site avoids going down town. Some of my favourite eateries: Wahaca (mexican)
737 locals recommend
Westfield Shopping Centre
Europe's premier, state of the art retail and entertainment venue. High Street and haute couture, health, sports and technology shops all under one roof, fab cinema theatres, broad range of cafes, bars, restaurants. Easily reached by direct service from the Imperial Wharf Station - 3 stops to Shepherds Bush. ** Apple shop on site avoids going down town. Some of my favourite eateries: Wahaca (mexican)
Contemporary and antiques autcion house. One never knows what might be being auctioned, its a fun experience to visit Thus- Saturday to view lots and attend the live auctions on Sundays. Catalogues are available on line on Wednesday evenings. Great finds and if you are lucky - great prices.
16 locals recommend
Lots Road Auctions
71 Lots RdContemporary and antiques autcion house. One never knows what might be being auctioned, its a fun experience to visit Thus- Saturday to view lots and attend the live auctions on Sundays. Catalogues are available on line on Wednesday evenings. Great finds and if you are lucky - great prices.
Essentials
Essentials: toileteries, papers, magazines, ATM, food and wine. Open only M-F 8am - 6pm. Carry a small selection of guten free snacks. It is a little pricier than larger supermarkets, but it is just across the road!
*NB the ATM is monitored by CCTV.
Harbour Bar & Terrace
Harbour AvenueEssentials: toileteries, papers, magazines, ATM, food and wine. Open only M-F 8am - 6pm. Carry a small selection of guten free snacks. It is a little pricier than larger supermarkets, but it is just across the road!
*NB the ATM is monitored by CCTV.
Sparkles is a trusted laundry/dry cleaner with a long history of servicing residents in Chelsea Harbour. They collect and deliver from the front door, or you can leave and collect items from the porters at the front desk.
Sparkles Dry Cleaning
512 King's RdSparkles is a trusted laundry/dry cleaner with a long history of servicing residents in Chelsea Harbour. They collect and deliver from the front door, or you can leave and collect items from the porters at the front desk.
If possible, take your own shopping bag. supermarkets in UK charge 5p / shopping bag.
1048 locals recommend
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdIf possible, take your own shopping bag. supermarkets in UK charge 5p / shopping bag.
for general physician / nurse consultation only. no accident and emergency or medical specialists
Worlds End Health Centre (Stop GD) station
for general physician / nurse consultation only. no accident and emergency or medical specialists
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (Stop HA) station
Accident and Emergency unit
Entertainment & Activities
fantastic, cozy and intimate 3 theatre stages with great plays and shows year round and a lively bar
47 locals recommend
The Royal Court Theatre
50-51 Sloane Squarefantastic, cozy and intimate 3 theatre stages with great plays and shows year round and a lively bar