Guidebook for London
Shopping
Rellik
8 Golborne RdVintage clothes
Neal's Yard Remedies
9 Elgin CresEssential oils, herbal medicine etc
Notting Hill's oldest and most original Reggae shop, stocks vinyl & CD, Jazz, Dub. Founded by Daddy Vego RIP local living legend.
People's Sound Records
11 All Saints RdNotting Hill's oldest and most original Reggae shop, stocks vinyl & CD, Jazz, Dub. Founded by Daddy Vego RIP local living legend.
A combination general store, deli and caff, Paul Rothe & Son – established in 1900 – English in the best sense of the word
Paul Rothe & Son
35 Marylebone LnA combination general store, deli and caff, Paul Rothe & Son – established in 1900 – English in the best sense of the word
Honest Jon's Records London
278 Portobello RdVinyl
Rough Trade West
130 Talbot RdVinyl
One of a Kind Fashion Archive
259 Portobello RdVintage clothes
Alara Health Store
58-60 Marchmont StWell stocked store with Organic cafe and outside tables & chairs
London’s broadest selection of second-hand academic books, including large collections (55,000) of used books in Literature, Art, History, Politics, Economics, Classics, Science and Technology
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Skoob Books
Marchmont StreetLondon’s broadest selection of second-hand academic books, including large collections (55,000) of used books in Literature, Art, History, Politics, Economics, Classics, Science and Technology
Entertainment & Activities
Gate Picturehouse
87 Notting Hill GateIndependent film
Great events calendar, live music, films, talks, festivals, near to Brick Lane
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Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdGreat events calendar, live music, films, talks, festivals, near to Brick Lane
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdOur local indie Cinema with armchair-style seats & Brasserie
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdFood Scene
Small restaurant original food and pastries made daily on site, with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine. Delicious! Great for lunch or coffee stop.
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Ottolenghi
Small restaurant original food and pastries made daily on site, with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine. Delicious! Great for lunch or coffee stop.
'W8 food is prepared and freshly cooked every day on the premises' Delicious, healthy food counter at unbeatable prices. small sitdown area/takeout option - check website. Open daytime
W8 6AH
Abingdon Road'W8 food is prepared and freshly cooked every day on the premises' Delicious, healthy food counter at unbeatable prices. small sitdown area/takeout option - check website. Open daytime
269A Portobello Rd
269A Portobello RoadVegetarian / vegan take-out/eat-in bench, health food delicatessen and bakery.
Organic, Fairtrade coffee & teas, snacks, toasted sandwishes, smoothies. Great baristas, Free WiFi. 25 types/blend coffee inc Guatemala, Mexico, Peru. Owner Ian Henshall, Alt Press journalist.
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Coffee
214 Portobello RdOrganic, Fairtrade coffee & teas, snacks, toasted sandwishes, smoothies. Great baristas, Free WiFi. 25 types/blend coffee inc Guatemala, Mexico, Peru. Owner Ian Henshall, Alt Press journalist.
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdFamily restaurant, delicious food, friendly service
Cocoro
31 Marylebone LnRamen noodles
Lebanese, Vegetarian, Healthy, Café, Juices, Breakfast. Other branches around London
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Fresco
25 Westbourne GroveLebanese, Vegetarian, Healthy, Café, Juices, Breakfast. Other branches around London
Fresh Caribbean & Jamaican food - freshwater & saltwater fried fish, jerk chicken, rice n'peas, patties, dumplings & Ital drinks etc
Jay Dee's Caribbean
28 Lancaster RdFresh Caribbean & Jamaican food - freshwater & saltwater fried fish, jerk chicken, rice n'peas, patties, dumplings & Ital drinks etc
Mike's Cafe
12 Blenheim CresLocal cafe for Full English Breakfast, brunch, American
London's biggest and best wholefood emporium, cafe, books. Promotes ethical living & trade.
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Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StLondon's biggest and best wholefood emporium, cafe, books. Promotes ethical living & trade.
Takeaway Vegetarian gourmet buffet bar, 36 fresh salads, daily specials, snacks and dips. Pay by weight
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tibits
12-14 Heddon StTakeaway Vegetarian gourmet buffet bar, 36 fresh salads, daily specials, snacks and dips. Pay by weight
Feeding London’s vegetarians since 1974. menu changes every day - very reasonably priced. No credit cards.
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Food For Thought
31 Neal StreetFeeding London’s vegetarians since 1974. menu changes every day - very reasonably priced. No credit cards.
smart not stuffy, Indian restaurant serves a mind-boggling range of vegetarian food, with a separate vegan menu to boot
Woodlands Marylebone- Currently open for collection and 'contactless deliveries' viaDeliveroo.
77 Marylebone Lnsmart not stuffy, Indian restaurant serves a mind-boggling range of vegetarian food, with a separate vegan menu to boot
Vegetarian eclectic menu, food made daily on premises, includes anything from laksas to tagines, burritos to burgers. Very popular get there early.
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Mildreds Restaurant
45 Lexington StVegetarian eclectic menu, food made daily on premises, includes anything from laksas to tagines, burritos to burgers. Very popular get there early.
A grand Parisian brasserie transported to the heart of London, serving remarkable value, traditional French food in a historic
Beaux Arts/Art Deco interior.
“The only real brasserie in London”
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Brasserie Zédel
20 Sherwood StA grand Parisian brasserie transported to the heart of London, serving remarkable value, traditional French food in a historic
Beaux Arts/Art Deco interior.
“The only real brasserie in London”
under St Albans Hotel. Delicious homemade food. 8am breakfasts, smoothies, juices, fresh bakes everyday +daily lunch menu: savouries, innovative salads, sandwiches to order, soups. Small herb garden.
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Bloomsbury Coffee House
20 Tavistock Plunder St Albans Hotel. Delicious homemade food. 8am breakfasts, smoothies, juices, fresh bakes everyday +daily lunch menu: savouries, innovative salads, sandwiches to order, soups. Small herb garden.
Opulently decorated Middle Eastern restaurant and cocktail bar with belly dancers every night, Arabic live band, DJ weekends
Levant
76 Wigmore StOpulently decorated Middle Eastern restaurant and cocktail bar with belly dancers every night, Arabic live band, DJ weekends
a paradise for health-centric foodies. unique & extensive organic menu of raw and steamed cuisine with an emphasis on excellent vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Vantra Vegan
5 Wardour Sta paradise for health-centric foodies. unique & extensive organic menu of raw and steamed cuisine with an emphasis on excellent vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Elegant luxury boutique hotel overlooking Hyde Park. Afternoon Tea is like stepping back in time to a countryside manor during the 19th century
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Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel
1-3 Kensington CtElegant luxury boutique hotel overlooking Hyde Park. Afternoon Tea is like stepping back in time to a countryside manor during the 19th century
slightly hidden family-run Italian tapas bar and restaurant, superb value for money, best pizzas in town, pasta & salmon, creamy tiramisu, homemade Italian ice creams
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Foubert's
2 Turnham Green Terraceslightly hidden family-run Italian tapas bar and restaurant, superb value for money, best pizzas in town, pasta & salmon, creamy tiramisu, homemade Italian ice creams
The Butter Bakery
219 Westbourne Park RdNeighbourhood cafe 4 doors down
moved to 240 Portobello Rd. Japanese. Specialised in fresh, reasonably priced sushi made from sustainable fish, flower teas.
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Ukai
240 Portobello Rdmoved to 240 Portobello Rd. Japanese. Specialised in fresh, reasonably priced sushi made from sustainable fish, flower teas.
small cosy place, South Indian kitchen, best Dosa in town. 70 Vegan dishes
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Dosa World
46 Hanbury Stsmall cosy place, South Indian kitchen, best Dosa in town. 70 Vegan dishes
family owned and run business in Whitechapel serving the finest in Punjabi cuisine. Lamb chops starter are famous! Book upfront or queue
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Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate Stfamily owned and run business in Whitechapel serving the finest in Punjabi cuisine. Lamb chops starter are famous! Book upfront or queue
Modelled on Mumbai’s famous Iranian-style cafés, Art Deco interior. Great Food, service, drinks and tasty House Chai. Check their website for live swing Jazz (as of Jan 2019 - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30pm)
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Dishoom Kensington
4 Derry StModelled on Mumbai’s famous Iranian-style cafés, Art Deco interior. Great Food, service, drinks and tasty House Chai. Check their website for live swing Jazz (as of Jan 2019 - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30pm)
Arts & Culture
Local Arts Centre. Lots of history & character. Live music, exhibitions, bar, cafe. Large sunny courtyard.
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I-Tabernacle
34-35 Powis SquareLocal Arts Centre. Lots of history & character. Live music, exhibitions, bar, cafe. Large sunny courtyard.
One of the few places on earth where we can wander from room to room and learn about 1.2 million years of human culture. some of it nicked, most of it ain't.
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I-British Museum
Great Russell StreetOne of the few places on earth where we can wander from room to room and learn about 1.2 million years of human culture. some of it nicked, most of it ain't.
For lovers of Art & Design, Historical & Contemporary. (30min travel door-to-door via Notting Hill Gate Tube)
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V&A Bookshop
For lovers of Art & Design, Historical & Contemporary. (30min travel door-to-door via Notting Hill Gate Tube)
The Coronet Theatre
103 Notting Hill GateOld skool cinema with gorgeous architectural features
Urban street art gallery, check the Banksey near Falafel King a few doors down.
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Graffik Gallery
284 Portobello RdUrban street art gallery, check the Banksey near Falafel King a few doors down.
'The history of consumer culture through packaging from Victorian times to the present day.' Great for children too.
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I-Museum yezibalo
111-117 Lancaster Rd'The history of consumer culture through packaging from Victorian times to the present day.' Great for children too.
I-Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park Rd
I-Victoria ne-Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadEssentials
Local family-owned Wholefood store for organic produce and a great selection of herbal teas.
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Portobello Wholefoods Ltd
266 Portobello RdLocal family-owned Wholefood store for organic produce and a great selection of herbal teas.
Well-stocked Oriental food store, fresh Asian vegetables & fruit, tofu, black rice, Thai coconut water etc.
Miah's Oriental Foods
369 Harrow RdWell-stocked Oriental food store, fresh Asian vegetables & fruit, tofu, black rice, Thai coconut water etc.
Southeast Asian foodstore, particularly Thai. Excellent groceries section.
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Tawana Oriental Supermarket
18 Chepstow RdSoutheast Asian foodstore, particularly Thai. Excellent groceries section.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Union Tavern
45 Woodfield RdCanalside pub: Craft beers, all-year BBQ +fresh food
Built 1750, lots of Churchill memorabilia. Famed for beautiful flowers and hanging baskets, real Ales and Thai food served in the conservatory (book in advance).
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The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetBuilt 1750, lots of Churchill memorabilia. Famed for beautiful flowers and hanging baskets, real Ales and Thai food served in the conservatory (book in advance).
1826 Grade II listed building, Welsh slate roof. Divided into 4 panelled-oak-screen rooms with secret doors, Settles and alcoves. Beer Garden. Real Ales and world beers, wine, fresh food.
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The Windsor Castle
114 Campden Hill Rd1826 Grade II listed building, Welsh slate roof. Divided into 4 panelled-oak-screen rooms with secret doors, Settles and alcoves. Beer Garden. Real Ales and world beers, wine, fresh food.
BrewDog Shoreditch
51 Bethnal Green Rdcraft beer revolution! hardcore beers for punks
The Builders Arms
13 Britten StGastropub