Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Seasonal Farm to Table Produce and the loveliest staff- closed Sundays but a brilliant choice for Lunch/Dinner or brunch on other days
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The Shed
122 Palace Gardens TerraceSeasonal Farm to Table Produce and the loveliest staff- closed Sundays but a brilliant choice for Lunch/Dinner or brunch on other days
Hidden Japanese Gem- preferable to book but they also welcome small walk in parties.
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Eat Tokyo (Notting Hill Gate)
17 Notting Hill GateHidden Japanese Gem- preferable to book but they also welcome small walk in parties.
Great for a drink or for drinks and food - extensive collection of wines by the glass. Lovely staff too
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The Kensington Wine Rooms
127-129 Kensington Church StGreat for a drink or for drinks and food - extensive collection of wines by the glass. Lovely staff too
Mazi
12-14 Hillgate StModern Greek Restaurant -perfect for a date night
Nando's
58-60 Notting Hill Gatefor yummy and consistent "fast" food
A Modern Italian(venetian, small plates) joint with a lovely bar (prosecco and spritzers) and outside seating (on nice days). Also watch out for their happy hour
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Polpo
126-128 Notting Hill GateA Modern Italian(venetian, small plates) joint with a lovely bar (prosecco and spritzers) and outside seating (on nice days). Also watch out for their happy hour
A neighbourhood classic-with Queues to match. For brunch best to get there for 9 am on weekends, for any other meals, avoid peak lunch times (12.30-2) and then 7.30 onwards for dinner. No reservations
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Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveA neighbourhood classic-with Queues to match. For brunch best to get there for 9 am on weekends, for any other meals, avoid peak lunch times (12.30-2) and then 7.30 onwards for dinner. No reservations
Fun, reasonably priced mexican eatery with lethal cocktails! Good for any time of the day
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Taqueria
141-145 Westbourne GroveFun, reasonably priced mexican eatery with lethal cocktails! Good for any time of the day
a restaurant and a shopping space - this is the "hip" eatery in the neighborhood. Celebrity sightings likely!
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202 Westbourne Grove
202 Westbourne Grovea restaurant and a shopping space - this is the "hip" eatery in the neighborhood. Celebrity sightings likely!
Coffee
214 Portobello RdLovely Coffee on Portobello Road
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdIncredible Italian Food - Great for a date night
Buzzy Asian Fusion restaurant with a very fun bar scene
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e&o Pan Asian Restaurant Notting Hill
14 Blenheim CrescentBuzzy Asian Fusion restaurant with a very fun bar scene
For when its a very very very special occasion - amongst the world's top 20 restaurants.
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The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdFor when its a very very very special occasion - amongst the world's top 20 restaurants.
A Neighbourhood gem with a Mediterranean-themed menu and wood-fired pizza downstairs and chic tapas lounge and bar upstairs.
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The Oak W2
137 Westbourne Park RoadA Neighbourhood gem with a Mediterranean-themed menu and wood-fired pizza downstairs and chic tapas lounge and bar upstairs.
Dirty American Food -Shakes, Fries,burgers, pancakes- the works!-need I say more?
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Lucky Seven Diner
127 Westbourne Park RoadDirty American Food -Shakes, Fries,burgers, pancakes- the works!-need I say more?
Fun Restaurant and Lounge bar (they have a DJ in the evenings),offering gourmet American dining (think posh hot dogs) and bespoke signature cocktails. Always Fun!
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Dirty Bones Kensington
20 Kensington Church StFun Restaurant and Lounge bar (they have a DJ in the evenings),offering gourmet American dining (think posh hot dogs) and bespoke signature cocktails. Always Fun!
Saporitalia
271 Portobello RdAwesome Italian food and Pizzas
Bite Me Pizza
95 Westbourne GroveGourmet Pizzas to eat in or take away
Everyone's favourite low key , very British,set menu restaurant - Perfect for any occasion.
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Hereford Road
Hereford RoadEveryone's favourite low key , very British,set menu restaurant - Perfect for any occasion.
Mexican bar serving a range of tequilas, used straight up or in cocktails, to a local hipster crowd. Food is good too, as are the tunes!
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Crazy Homies
Mexican bar serving a range of tequilas, used straight up or in cocktails, to a local hipster crowd. Food is good too, as are the tunes!
New York style combination of great cocktails, american style comfort food and good music
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Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdNew York style combination of great cocktails, american style comfort food and good music
No frills Chinese restaurant for signature roast duck and Cantonese specialities from classic menu.
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Gold Mine
100-102 QueenswayNo frills Chinese restaurant for signature roast duck and Cantonese specialities from classic menu.
Dim sum is the "bee's knees" – and the "meal of choice" – at this "Hong Kong–style" chain whose "reasonably priced" Chinese food is "always up to a good standard". Dont go for the decor though!
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Royal China Queensway
13 QueenswayDim sum is the "bee's knees" – and the "meal of choice" – at this "Hong Kong–style" chain whose "reasonably priced" Chinese food is "always up to a good standard". Dont go for the decor though!
In the heart of Kensington palace gardens, this Dining room set in a garden pavilion built for Queen Anne in 1704, serves lunches, teas and cakes.
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The Orangery Restaurant
Kensington Palace GardensIn the heart of Kensington palace gardens, this Dining room set in a garden pavilion built for Queen Anne in 1704, serves lunches, teas and cakes.
For those moments of weakness and late night cravings-normally closes at 11 pm
McDonald's Notting Hill Gate
108/110 Notting Hill GateFor those moments of weakness and late night cravings-normally closes at 11 pm
Starbucks Coffee
22-23 Princes StInternational Coffee Chain
Al Waha
75 Westbourne GroveAuthentic Lebanese Food
Essentials
Cornerstone of British Grocery Shopping. For opening times http://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bID=5040
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Tesco Metro
31 The ValeCornerstone of British Grocery Shopping. For opening times http://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bID=5040
High end groceries (well worth the extra)
Opening times https://www.marksandspencer.com/MSStoreDetailsView?storeId=10151&langId=-24&SAPStoreId=9438
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M&S Notting Hill Gate Simply Food
Notting Hill GateHigh end groceries (well worth the extra)
Opening times https://www.marksandspencer.com/MSStoreDetailsView?storeId=10151&langId=-24&SAPStoreId=9438
Oddbins
2 Denbigh StGood selection of spirits, wines & London brewed Beers
Organic shopping at its best (not cheap!) but great for a picnic to take to the park. The upstairs also has a food court including some amazing ramen
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Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StOrganic shopping at its best (not cheap!) but great for a picnic to take to the park. The upstairs also has a food court including some amazing ramen
Shopping
Recipease Jamie Oliver
94 Pembridge RoadFresh bread, decent coffee, and a nice cafe upstairs
The Hummingbird Bakery - Notting Hill
133 Portobello RdCupcakes!!!!
one stop shop for home & garden- they also do key cuttings and fresh flower arrangements
Tylers Nottinghill Gate
23 Notting Hill Gateone stop shop for home & garden- they also do key cuttings and fresh flower arrangements
Boots
127A Kensington High StPharmacy Chain
Coffee, fresh salads, breads, croissants- great for a breakfast run
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Paul Rhodes Bakery
26 Notting Hill GateCoffee, fresh salads, breads, croissants- great for a breakfast run
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful pub with an amazing thai (yes thai!) restaurant inside.
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The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetBeautiful pub with an amazing thai (yes thai!) restaurant inside.
Negozio Classica London
283 Westbourne GroveThe cutest wine bar with lovely antipasti type food
the pub where the beautiful people of Notting hill hang out and while away their weekends or sunny evenings
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The Westbourne
101 Westbourne Park Villasthe pub where the beautiful people of Notting hill hang out and while away their weekends or sunny evenings
Right across from the Westbourne - another buzzy pub with decent sea food
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The Cow
89 Westbourne Park RdRight across from the Westbourne - another buzzy pub with decent sea food
Unpretentious basement dance and drinks venue - Divey by West London standards but attracts a very eclectic, arty and fun crowd
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Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill GateUnpretentious basement dance and drinks venue - Divey by West London standards but attracts a very eclectic, arty and fun crowd
Intimate cocktail bar - reservations recommended.American-style bar snacks complement classic and creative cocktails from professional mixologists.
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Montgomery Place
31 Kensington Park RdIntimate cocktail bar - reservations recommended.American-style bar snacks complement classic and creative cocktails from professional mixologists.
If you are serious about your Gin, this is THE bar to go to! Beware-they make their drinks strong
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The Ginstitute
186 Portobello RdIf you are serious about your Gin, this is THE bar to go to! Beware-they make their drinks strong
Retro, kitsch-filled Polynesian cocktail bar with a menu of Caribbean-style snack food. Lots of Rum!
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Trailer Happiness
177 Portobello RdRetro, kitsch-filled Polynesian cocktail bar with a menu of Caribbean-style snack food. Lots of Rum!
Everything Else
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdAmazing Cinema Experience with sofas, bar and food!
HSBC
172 Upper Richmond RdBank/ATM
NatWest Bank
Bank/ATM
The Money Exchange
30 Notting Hill GateForeign Exchange