Elisa & Dominic’s Guidebook
Food scene
We have so many places to eat locally it’s hard to know where to start. Here are a few that we have enjoyed.
Opened in 1993, this is a family run Thai restaurant with great authenticity
33 locals recommend
Esarn Kheaw
314 Uxbridge RdOpened in 1993, this is a family run Thai restaurant with great authenticity
Ayam Zaman Shepherd's Bush
258 Uxbridge RdOur favourite local Middle Eastern/Lebanese
A ten minutes walk directly south down Goldolphin Road takes you to the Goldhawk Road where this neighbourhood cafe serves good coffee, hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Caffè Bonego
170 Goldhawk RoadA ten minutes walk directly south down Goldolphin Road takes you to the Goldhawk Road where this neighbourhood cafe serves good coffee, hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Good local pub with restaurant dining and bar food, secluded garden and street terrace
147 locals recommend
Princess Victoria
217 Uxbridge RdGood local pub with restaurant dining and bar food, secluded garden and street terrace
Good local Indian with traditional and modern Indian dishes - also provides an efficient takeaway service
21 locals recommend
Nepal Authentic Dining
121 Uxbridge RdGood local Indian with traditional and modern Indian dishes - also provides an efficient takeaway service
Foodie pub in Brackenbury - a charming village like local neighbourhood
24 locals recommend
Anglesea Arms
Wingate RoadFoodie pub in Brackenbury - a charming village like local neighbourhood
Local independent stone baked pizza place. Eat in or they do takeaway & deliveries
9 locals recommend
Little Napoli
428 Uxbridge RdLocal independent stone baked pizza place. Eat in or they do takeaway & deliveries
Tucked away in one of the side streets heading west along Uxbridge Road we like this bright neighbourhood cafe. It also has a sunny terrace
7 locals recommend
Wild Thyme Cafe
2b Thorpebank RdTucked away in one of the side streets heading west along Uxbridge Road we like this bright neighbourhood cafe. It also has a sunny terrace
Really good sushi and excellent ramen. A fifteen minute walk away
Mikawa Sushi | 日本寿司 | Best_Japanese_Shepherds_Bush
11 Goldhawk RdReally good sushi and excellent ramen. A fifteen minute walk away
The Pocket Watch
434 Uxbridge RdLocal pub with food and Sky sports
Charming little coffee shop, tucked away in Shepherds Bush Market great for brunch, tea ,cake and pastries
Sweet Caroline
4 - 5 Shepherd's Bush MarketCharming little coffee shop, tucked away in Shepherds Bush Market great for brunch, tea ,cake and pastries
Tucked into the railway arches this is a lovely often lively place to eat and drink indoors outdoors - with patio heaters fairy lights
The Hawk's Nest
Shepherd's Bush MarketTucked into the railway arches this is a lovely often lively place to eat and drink indoors outdoors - with patio heaters fairy lights
Local Attractions
Bush Theatre
7 Uxbridge RdGreat place to watch fringe theatre with a pleasant bar and cafe
Europe's largest inner city shopping mall. A destination shopping centre with shops from Disney to Prada, M&S to Michael Kors plus innumerable restaurants, coffee shops bars, multi-plex cinema etc
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayEurope's largest inner city shopping mall. A destination shopping centre with shops from Disney to Prada, M&S to Michael Kors plus innumerable restaurants, coffee shops bars, multi-plex cinema etc
Local park with cafe and children's activities, paddling pool and sandpit
103 locals recommend
Ravenscourt Park
Paddenswick RoadLocal park with cafe and children's activities, paddling pool and sandpit
One of our favourite old riverside pubs with good food where we often stop off after a circular riverside walk from Hammersmith Bridge via Barnes bridge
84 locals recommend
Blue Anchor
13 Lower MallOne of our favourite old riverside pubs with good food where we often stop off after a circular riverside walk from Hammersmith Bridge via Barnes bridge
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Gardens
Parks & Nature
A lovely place nearby to see nature and feel as though you're in the countryside
117 locals recommend
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth WalkA lovely place nearby to see nature and feel as though you're in the countryside
Great to walk along the canal see the houseboats and use the canal side restaurants, bars, street stalls, cafes
17 locals recommend
Paddington Basin
Great to walk along the canal see the houseboats and use the canal side restaurants, bars, street stalls, cafes
Walk from here along the Regents Canal tow path to Regents Park or Camden. Or you can catch the canal boats
395 locals recommend
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveWalk from here along the Regents Canal tow path to Regents Park or Camden. Or you can catch the canal boats
A large area of common land with iconic views, walks, kite flying, swimming ponds and Lido at Parliament Fields. Catch direct London Overground train to Hampstead Heath from Shepherds Bush
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
A large area of common land with iconic views, walks, kite flying, swimming ponds and Lido at Parliament Fields. Catch direct London Overground train to Hampstead Heath from Shepherds Bush
Wonderful for walking, horse riding or bike hire, picnics and watching the herds of deer that live here
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Wonderful for walking, horse riding or bike hire, picnics and watching the herds of deer that live here
Great for walking or going for a run or cycle ride - nearest access point to us is at Hammersmith Bridge. Lovely riverside pubs too
7 locals recommend
Thames Path
Thames PathGreat for walking or going for a run or cycle ride - nearest access point to us is at Hammersmith Bridge. Lovely riverside pubs too
Charming local park with great children’s play area, woodland walk peacocks and Japanese Gardens
839 locals recommend
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceCharming local park with great children’s play area, woodland walk peacocks and Japanese Gardens
A lovely walk that we often take along the canal. Join the tow path at Warwick Avenue tube and head east towards Regents Park Zoo and Camden
339 locals recommend
Regent's Canal
A lovely walk that we often take along the canal. Join the tow path at Warwick Avenue tube and head east towards Regents Park Zoo and Camden
Sightseeing
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlIconic and easy to access from Shepherds Bush via train.
Childhood home to Princess Victoria before she became queen. In more recent years senior members of the Royal Family have lived here including the late Princess Diana. Divided into apartments the current residents include Prince William and Kate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with their three children
607 locals recommend
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensChildhood home to Princess Victoria before she became queen. In more recent years senior members of the Royal Family have lived here including the late Princess Diana. Divided into apartments the current residents include Prince William and Kate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with their three children
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayEssentials
Lidl
180-214 Upper Tooting RdDamas Gate
81 Uxbridge RdGreat for Mediterranean food & halal meat
Polish Shop
23-25 Uxbridge RdGreat food budget prices
Sham land supermarket & Kitchen
330 Uxbridge RdA huge choice of groceries right at the end of our street
Marks & Spencer White City
Ariel WayTian fu
37-39 Bulwer StLIVE MUSIC
Our local music venue Bush Hall
has played host to a
long line of musicians from
from REM, to Adele. Perfect place to see bands perform
Bush Hall
310 Uxbridge RdTen minute walk away this venue is popular with touring bands from around the world
189 locals recommend
Shepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush GrnTen minute walk away this venue is popular with touring bands from around the world
Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline StLarge music venue a short bus or tube ride away in Hammersmith
Opera Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceLong established summer opera venue in the park