Guidebook for Kensington
Food Scene
Super cool Italian cafe with an old Fiat 500 in the window. They offer Sicilian specialties with excellent coffee and room to chill
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Arancina
19 Pembridge RdSuper cool Italian cafe with an old Fiat 500 in the window. They offer Sicilian specialties with excellent coffee and room to chill
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury Rd2-star Michelin restaurant
Malabar Restaurant
27 Uxbridge StOne of England's top Indian restaurants
Super fresh lebanese food, including multi-fruit juices and fresh wraps at low prices
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Ranoush Juice
338 King's RdSuper fresh lebanese food, including multi-fruit juices and fresh wraps at low prices
Organic Cafe, Delicatessen, Bakery & Restaurant, offering superior breads, cheeses, jams, chocolates and other organic foods.
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Clarke's Restaurant
124 Kensington Church StOrganic Cafe, Delicatessen, Bakery & Restaurant, offering superior breads, cheeses, jams, chocolates and other organic foods.
Perfect French croissants and other fresh pastries, cakes, coffee etc
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Patisserie Valerie - Kensington
27 Kensington Church StPerfect French croissants and other fresh pastries, cakes, coffee etc
One of the cosiest restaurants in London, serving classic English food and desserts at great prices, with wine sold as you drink. Candles, old wood tables, very authentic
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Maggie Jones's Restaurant
6 Old Court PlaceOne of the cosiest restaurants in London, serving classic English food and desserts at great prices, with wine sold as you drink. Candles, old wood tables, very authentic
The perfect gastropub: Excellent food at affordable prices (people rave about the fish stew, oysters etc), dog-friendly and a super atmosphere
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The Cow
89 Westbourne Park RdThe perfect gastropub: Excellent food at affordable prices (people rave about the fish stew, oysters etc), dog-friendly and a super atmosphere
Feng Sushi
218 Fulham Rd.Ethical Sushi House
Farm Girl Notting Hill
59A Portobello RdEggbreak
30 Uxbridge StCandella Tea Room
34 Kensington Church StSpecialist tea room with comfy seats and cute china
Newly opened Japanese cultural centre with a food shop, gallery and special demonstrations of Japanese food and culture
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Japan House
101-111 Kensington High StNewly opened Japanese cultural centre with a food shop, gallery and special demonstrations of Japanese food and culture
Excellent organic food from top Australian star chef in a bright modern and busy interiror
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Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveExcellent organic food from top Australian star chef in a bright modern and busy interiror
Pharmacy
74-76 Westbourne GroveOne of London's best vegan restaurants with specialist cocktails
Excellent farm shop, organic supermarket, cafe and restaurant all in one spot
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Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne GroveExcellent farm shop, organic supermarket, cafe and restaurant all in one spot
Core by Clare Smyth
92 Kensington Park RdTop cuisine to die for
Andina Shoreditch
60-62 Commercial StPisco sours and Peruvian food
SNAPS + RYE
93 Golborne RdScandinavian food in a Scandinavian atmosphere
Taqueria
141-145 Westbourne GroveLively Mexican spot with wide range of tequilas
Saporitalia
271 Portobello RdExcellent Italian
The Shed
122 Palace Gardens TerraceFood to share
One of London's best Greek restaurants with a charming patio dining area
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Mazi
12-14 Hillgate StOne of London's best Greek restaurants with a charming patio dining area
Wine bar - the best place to sample the full range of Avignonesi wines by the glassful
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Negozio Classica London
283 Westbourne GroveWine bar - the best place to sample the full range of Avignonesi wines by the glassful
Galicia Spanish Restaurant
323 Portobello RoadSpanish tapas
Arts & Culture
Independent Cinema offering latest hits from film festivals, often with Director Q&A's. Their bar offers high quality cafe standard snacks - not your usual cineplex
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Gate Picturehouse
87 Notting Hill GateIndependent Cinema offering latest hits from film festivals, often with Director Q&A's. Their bar offers high quality cafe standard snacks - not your usual cineplex
Well-loved nightspot for top DJs, live music and good bar scene
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Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill GateWell-loved nightspot for top DJs, live music and good bar scene
Best free small art gallery in London. Offers unique exhibitions by world famous artists, surrounded by Kensington Gardens. Princess Diana's favourite spot
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Serpentine Galleries
Best free small art gallery in London. Offers unique exhibitions by world famous artists, surrounded by Kensington Gardens. Princess Diana's favourite spot
All types of entertainment from the Proms to International Tennis Tournaments
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadAll types of entertainment from the Proms to International Tennis Tournaments
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StShopping
UNIQLO High Street Kensington
54-58 Kensington High StHip clothing at low prices
Hip "department store" offering everything from clothing, to gifts, home and even a vinyl shop with listening stations. You'll meet top DJs shopping there for their next gig
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Urban Outfitters
36-38 Kensington High StHip "department store" offering everything from clothing, to gifts, home and even a vinyl shop with listening stations. You'll meet top DJs shopping there for their next gig
A very convenient high-end shopping area, known as "Yummy Mummy", with luxury labels inc. Emma Hope, Duchamp, Joseph, Ralph Lauren, Wild Oats organic food store & excellent cafes, bars & restaurants
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Ledbury Road
Ledbury RoadA very convenient high-end shopping area, known as "Yummy Mummy", with luxury labels inc. Emma Hope, Duchamp, Joseph, Ralph Lauren, Wild Oats organic food store & excellent cafes, bars & restaurants
Paul Smith
120 Kensington Park RoadBritish Designer clothes
World-famous outdoor and indoor market for antiques, clothes, food etc. Great bargain hunting but the area also includes also many luxury shops, galleries, bars etc.
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Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StWorld-famous outdoor and indoor market for antiques, clothes, food etc. Great bargain hunting but the area also includes also many luxury shops, galleries, bars etc.
The whole world on one street - authentic Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, African, Russian etc food in small restaurants, or in the Queensway indoor bazaar, where small stalls offer everything you imagine
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Queensway
QueenswayThe whole world on one street - authentic Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, African, Russian etc food in small restaurants, or in the Queensway indoor bazaar, where small stalls offer everything you imagine
London's leading antique stores run along the length of the street
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Kensington Church Street
Kensington Church StreetLondon's leading antique stores run along the length of the street
Classic vintage men's clothing, inc. Aquascutum, Barbour, Dunhill, Saville Row suits etc to tuxedos & tails for a Ball. Also sell some new classic items such as shirts, ties, shoes, bow tie, hats etc.
Hornets Vintage Clothing
36B Kensington Church StClassic vintage men's clothing, inc. Aquascutum, Barbour, Dunhill, Saville Row suits etc to tuxedos & tails for a Ball. Also sell some new classic items such as shirts, ties, shoes, bow tie, hats etc.
Books for Cooks
4 Blenheim CresBookshop for cookbooks with a lovely cafe
Everything Else
Koia
32-34 Notting Hill GateDay spa offering the usual treatments, Chinese medicine etc
All-purpose zen-like Yoga Centre, with daily classes at all levels for different types of yoga, pilates and other healthy options
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The Life Centre
15 Edge StAll-purpose zen-like Yoga Centre, with daily classes at all levels for different types of yoga, pilates and other healthy options
Maxims Club Casino
1a Palace GateOne of London's finest Casinos
Perfect for a sunrise jog, a long stroll past the geese pond, a look at some modern and old sculptures amongst the trees, a row in a boat along the serpentine river...
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Kensington Gardens
Perfect for a sunrise jog, a long stroll past the geese pond, a look at some modern and old sculptures amongst the trees, a row in a boat along the serpentine river...
Old school Turkish Hamam steam baths from the Victorian era, with modern conveniences, such as large swimming pool, spa treatments etc
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The Porchester Pub
88 Bishop's Bridge RdOld school Turkish Hamam steam baths from the Victorian era, with modern conveniences, such as large swimming pool, spa treatments etc
Sung Latin Mass on Sundays at 11am, from Carmelite Monks
Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Saint Simon Stock Catholic Church
Sung Latin Mass on Sundays at 11am, from Carmelite Monks
Tranquility Nails & Beauty Salon (Kensington)
139 Kensington Church StNails, massage, beauty treatments
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional English pub with a walled garden and excellent pub food. Very insider and lively, set in the beautiful Campden Hill village with its colorfully painted cottages
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The Windsor Castle
114 Campden Hill RdTraditional English pub with a walled garden and excellent pub food. Very insider and lively, set in the beautiful Campden Hill village with its colorfully painted cottages
Bar, Restaurant and Cinema (featuring super luxurious lounge seats with wine holders). The club is private but has nights open to the public for top DJs, dancing, bar scene etc.
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Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdBar, Restaurant and Cinema (featuring super luxurious lounge seats with wine holders). The club is private but has nights open to the public for top DJs, dancing, bar scene etc.
One of London's best loved pubs, run by an Irish ex-sports star. His Thai wife runs an excellent authentic Thai kitchen in the restaurant at the back
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The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetOne of London's best loved pubs, run by an Irish ex-sports star. His Thai wife runs an excellent authentic Thai kitchen in the restaurant at the back
Trailer Happiness
177 Portobello RdTiki style hip cocktail bar in retro style
Delicious cocktails, lively night scene, arrive early for a free spot
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Lonsdale
48 Lonsdale RdDelicious cocktails, lively night scene, arrive early for a free spot
Portobello Star
171 Portobello RdOwn distilled gin, and classes on mixing cocktails
Jamaican style beach bar with excellent cocktails and cosy dining room
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Rum Kitchen Notting Hill
Jamaican style beach bar with excellent cocktails and cosy dining room
Mau Mau Bar
265 Portobello RdThe home of guilt-free indulgence, London’s first alcohol-free cocktail bar
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Redemption
6 Chepstow RdThe home of guilt-free indulgence, London’s first alcohol-free cocktail bar
A haven for gin lovers, this towering, four-storey gin palace serves up an eclectic range of one-of-a-kind gin blends and quirky spirits
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The Distillery
186 Portobello RdA haven for gin lovers, this towering, four-storey gin palace serves up an eclectic range of one-of-a-kind gin blends and quirky spirits
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StHuge organic food store concept from California
Ottolenghi
Organic Food, both raw and readymade meals
Weekly Farmer's Market offering a wide range of excellent locally produced vegetables, meats, cakes, gifts etc.
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Notting Hill Farmer's Market
Weekly Farmer's Market offering a wide range of excellent locally produced vegetables, meats, cakes, gifts etc.
Small independent organic food shop, with an excellent line of fresh juices from heritage fruit varieties
Chegworth Farm Shop
221 Kensington Church StSmall independent organic food shop, with an excellent line of fresh juices from heritage fruit varieties
Small independent wine shop on the corner of the street, with a broad selection of the best growers
Huntsworth Wine
108 Kensington Church StSmall independent wine shop on the corner of the street, with a broad selection of the best growers
Excellent food hall with deli counters for a variety of freshly cooked International cuisine to take away
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Marks & Spencer Kensington
113 Kensington High StExcellent food hall with deli counters for a variety of freshly cooked International cuisine to take away
Cowshed Clarendon Cross
119B Portland RdHolland Park’s quaint Cowshed spa
Sightseeing
Functioning Royal Palace where Princess Diana lived, and the site of the famous carpet of roses honoring her death. Museum & house tours open to the public, with regular special exhibitions.
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Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensFunctioning Royal Palace where Princess Diana lived, and the site of the famous carpet of roses honoring her death. Museum & house tours open to the public, with regular special exhibitions.