Guidebook for London
Shopping
A visit to alternative music pioneer Rough Trade on Talbot Rd, its walls covered with original posters and album sleeves, is a treat for any music buff.
25 locals recommend
Rough Trade West
130 Talbot RdA visit to alternative music pioneer Rough Trade on Talbot Rd, its walls covered with original posters and album sleeves, is a treat for any music buff.
Books for Cooks on Blenheim Cres is a treasure trove of food-related books with a cafe out the back for cooking demonstrations, light lunches and tea.
45 locals recommend
Books for Cooks
4 Blenheim CresBooks for Cooks on Blenheim Cres is a treasure trove of food-related books with a cafe out the back for cooking demonstrations, light lunches and tea.
Westfield Shopping Centre
Food Scene
Vibrant cafe setting for home-made Italian ice-cream in many flavours, plus cake and coffee.
18 locals recommend
Gelato Mio
138 Holland Park AvenueVibrant cafe setting for home-made Italian ice-cream in many flavours, plus cake and coffee.
Italian classics and signature Sardinian specialities, including truffles, in a smart dining room.
15 locals recommend
Edera Restaurant
148 Holland Park AveItalian classics and signature Sardinian specialities, including truffles, in a smart dining room.
Unassuming setting with a relaxed vibe for elevated Modern European eats, plus natural wines.
9 locals recommend
Six Portland Road
6 Portland RdUnassuming setting with a relaxed vibe for elevated Modern European eats, plus natural wines.
Branch of the hip all-day brasserie for brunch, hearty mains and cocktails, plus a terrace.
13 locals recommend
Balans, Westfield Shepherds Bush
1034 Ariel WayBranch of the hip all-day brasserie for brunch, hearty mains and cocktails, plus a terrace.
Pan-Asian restaurant/cocktail bar for brunch, tempura and sushi, with counter seats in the window.
275 locals recommend
e&o Pan Asian Restaurant Notting Hill
14 Blenheim CrescentPan-Asian restaurant/cocktail bar for brunch, tempura and sushi, with counter seats in the window.
Home-made tacos and Mexican street food small plates, plus takeaway boxes with rice and beans.
74 locals recommend
Taqueria
141-145 Westbourne GroveHome-made tacos and Mexican street food small plates, plus takeaway boxes with rice and beans.
Steak and burger restaurant with chrome high stools at marble counters, booths and wood-panelling.
35 locals recommend
Black & Blue
215-217 Kensington Church StSteak and burger restaurant with chrome high stools at marble counters, booths and wood-panelling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rococo-styled bar and vaulted Modern European cellar restaurant in Georgian townhouse.
162 locals recommend
Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury RdRococo-styled bar and vaulted Modern European cellar restaurant in Georgian townhouse.
Jerk, curry and gumbo dishes in an easygoing venue with colourful decor and mismatched furniture.
92 locals recommend
Rum Kitchen Notting Hill
Jerk, curry and gumbo dishes in an easygoing venue with colourful decor and mismatched furniture.
Stone, mosaic and oak decking outdoor space serving Anglo-European menu, with live music and comedy.
29 locals recommend
Garden Bar
41 Bramley RdStone, mosaic and oak decking outdoor space serving Anglo-European menu, with live music and comedy.
Modern-vintage pub and kitchen with bookshelf-print wallpaper, leather sofas and chandeliers.
51 locals recommend
The Prince Edward
73 Prince's SquareModern-vintage pub and kitchen with bookshelf-print wallpaper, leather sofas and chandeliers.
Parks & Nature
Kyoto Garden
Holland Park AvenueHyde Park
Arts & Culture
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StSerpentine Galleries
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadSightseeing
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensEntertainment & Activities
Edwardian picture house now with sofas, screening mainstream and art house films, plus bar and food.
402 locals recommend
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdEdwardian picture house now with sofas, screening mainstream and art house films, plus bar and food.