Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Authentic Georgian cuisine, bold and colourful paintings and wines from the Caucasus mountains.
Mimino Georgian Restaurant
44 Blythe Road Authentic Georgian cuisine, bold and colourful paintings and wines from the Caucasus mountains.
The Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
79 Einheimische empfehlen
The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie
96 Kensington High StThe Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
Snug Lebanese fast food joint with high tables for classic mezze, char-grilled kebabs and pastries.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Ranoush Juice
338 King's Rd
Snug Lebanese fast food joint with high tables for classic mezze, char-grilled kebabs and pastries.
Long-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Patisserie Valerie - Kensington
27 Kensington Church StLong-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes.
Farm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal British ingredients and breads from its own bakery.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Clarke's Restaurant
124 Kensington Church StFarm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal British ingredients and breads from its own bakery.
Stick & Bowl
31 Kensington High StChinese restaurant
All-day French bistro fare in a vintage-feel light-filled space with exposed pipes and wood tables.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Aubaine Kensington
37-45 Kensington High St
All-day French bistro fare in a vintage-feel light-filled space with exposed pipes and wood tables.
American-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides and salads.
264 Einheimische empfehlen
Byron
341 Upper StAmerican-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides and salads.
Glitzy Italian with many fish options, where photos of past celebrity diners line the walls.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Signor Sassi
14 KnightsbridgeGlitzy Italian with many fish options, where photos of past celebrity diners line the walls.
High-end French cafe menu in trio of rooms with art nouveau, art deco and Victorian features.
108 Einheimische empfehlen
Colbert
50-52 Sloane SquareHigh-end French cafe menu in trio of rooms with art nouveau, art deco and Victorian features.
Swish, 10th-floor Chinese restaurant in a high-end hotel, with lofty views of Kensington Gardens.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Min Jiang
24 Kensington High StSwish, 10th-floor Chinese restaurant in a high-end hotel, with lofty views of Kensington Gardens.
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Côte Bistro
17-21 Tavistock St
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
Mexican chain diner with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food and cocktails.
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Wahaca White City
1074 Ariel WayMexican chain diner with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food and cocktails.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
192 Einheimische empfehlen
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed pub with an open fire and whitewashed brick walls covered in gilded frames.
157 Einheimische empfehlen
The Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington
23a Edwardes Square
Relaxed pub with an open fire and whitewashed brick walls covered in gilded frames.
Traditional pub with a weekly quiz night, named after the replacement for the Hackney carriage.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
The Hansom Cab
84-86 Earls Ct Rd
Traditional pub with a weekly quiz night, named after the replacement for the Hackney carriage.
Arts & Culture
Displays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
330 Einheimische empfehlen
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StDisplays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
Former home of Lord Leighton with intricately tiled Arab Hall, paintings and sculpture collection.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park RdFormer home of Lord Leighton with intricately tiled Arab Hall, paintings and sculpture collection.
Sightseeing
Ornate Gothic memorial remembering the late Prince Albert and opened just 11 years after his death.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
The Albert Memorial
Ornate Gothic memorial remembering the late Prince Albert and opened just 11 years after his death.
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
263 Einheimische empfehlen
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensRoyal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
Playground in memory of the late Princess Diana, with huge wooden pirate ship, beach and sculptures.
78 Einheimische empfehlen
Diana Memorial Playground
Broad WalkPlayground in memory of the late Princess Diana, with huge wooden pirate ship, beach and sculptures.
Memorial completed in 2004 in Cornish granite, with a design said to represent Diana's life.
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
West Carriage DriveMemorial completed in 2004 in Cornish granite, with a design said to represent Diana's life.
Parks & Nature
Large park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.
839 Einheimische empfehlen
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceLarge park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
3079 Einheimische empfehlen
Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
782 Einheimische empfehlen
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Supermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items.
323 Einheimische empfehlen
Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareSupermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items.
Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston StConvenience Store
Shopping
Westfield London
1081 Ariel Way