Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Food Scene

One of the best pizzas in London. Should not be missed.
285 locals recommend
Pizza East Portobello
310 Portobello Rd
285 locals recommend
One of the best pizzas in London. Should not be missed.
A very famous 2 star Michelin restaurant. You should probably book ahead of time however.
288 locals recommend
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury Rd
288 locals recommend
A very famous 2 star Michelin restaurant. You should probably book ahead of time however.
If you like cupcakes this is the place to go.
59 locals recommend
The Hummingbird Bakery - Notting Hill
133 Portobello Rd
59 locals recommend
If you like cupcakes this is the place to go.
A great atmosphere around a communal table, and still the best Mediterranean cuisine in London.
202 locals recommend
Ottolenghi
202 locals recommend
A great atmosphere around a communal table, and still the best Mediterranean cuisine in London.
Greek food like you never had. Traditional flavors with a modern twist. Delicious... but not cheap.
43 locals recommend
Mazi
12-14 Hillgate St
43 locals recommend
Greek food like you never had. Traditional flavors with a modern twist. Delicious... but not cheap.
Our tenants favorite. A must for Brits and non Brits alike.
30 locals recommend
George's Portobello Fish Bar
329 Portobello Rd
30 locals recommend
Our tenants favorite. A must for Brits and non Brits alike.
Right next to the Electric Cinema this American diner offers great burgers, amazing milkshakes but also fantastic English breakfasts. And it's a great value too!
272 locals recommend
Electric Diner
191 Portobello Rd
272 locals recommend
Right next to the Electric Cinema this American diner offers great burgers, amazing milkshakes but also fantastic English breakfasts. And it's a great value too!
A typical English pub right on Portobello Road. Good choice of ales and very decent food. Can be slow when crowded though.
42 locals recommend
The Castle
100 Holland Park Ave
42 locals recommend
A typical English pub right on Portobello Road. Good choice of ales and very decent food. Can be slow when crowded though.
Not your usual Indian restaurant. Chakra presents its dishes with a modern flourish but also a hefty price tag. Lunch and early diner are more affordable however.
18 locals recommend
Chakra Indian Restaurant Kensington
1 Kensington High St
18 locals recommend
Not your usual Indian restaurant. Chakra presents its dishes with a modern flourish but also a hefty price tag. Lunch and early diner are more affordable however.
A french bistro with a proper british accent that marries the best of British cuisine with artful french cooking. Great place for breakfast or a week-end brunch.
23 locals recommend
Goode & Wright
271 Portobello Road
23 locals recommend
A french bistro with a proper british accent that marries the best of British cuisine with artful french cooking. Great place for breakfast or a week-end brunch.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen or GBK is a popular chain of gourmet burgers in the UK. Once you've tried it you can't go back to McDonald's...
7 locals recommend
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Notting Hill)
160 Portobello Rd
7 locals recommend
Gourmet Burger Kitchen or GBK is a popular chain of gourmet burgers in the UK. Once you've tried it you can't go back to McDonald's...
There are quite a few tapas bars now in the neighborhood, but the family run Galicia is our favorite. The food is authentic, reasonably priced and it's just 2' from the house...
26 locals recommend
Galicia Restaurant
323 Portobello Road
26 locals recommend
There are quite a few tapas bars now in the neighborhood, but the family run Galicia is our favorite. The food is authentic, reasonably priced and it's just 2' from the house...
If you are into healthy living this is the place to go. You can eat on the premisses or shop there and take it home. And all is 100% organic straight from the farm.
205 locals recommend
Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne Grove
205 locals recommend
If you are into healthy living this is the place to go. You can eat on the premisses or shop there and take it home. And all is 100% organic straight from the farm.

Drinks & Nightlife

The best selection of Rums in town. Just for drinks or for dinner.
92 locals recommend
Rum Kitchen Notting Hill
92 locals recommend
The best selection of Rums in town. Just for drinks or for dinner.
A famous club and arts venue rolled into one. No need to dress up. If you're a fan of indie music that's the place to go.
57 locals recommend
Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill Gate
57 locals recommend
A famous club and arts venue rolled into one. No need to dress up. If you're a fan of indie music that's the place to go.
This gorgeous fantasy of a bar/restaurant is usually full of glamorous singles flirting over their cocktails - but it's also hard to think of a more romantic spot for a couple to go drinking.
162 locals recommend
Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury Rd
162 locals recommend
This gorgeous fantasy of a bar/restaurant is usually full of glamorous singles flirting over their cocktails - but it's also hard to think of a more romantic spot for a couple to go drinking.

Shopping

Portobello Road is probably the world’s best known market, and is nearly 150 years old. Though famous for antiques, it’s also a haven for lovers of fashion, food, books and music.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High St
860 locals recommend
Portobello Road is probably the world’s best known market, and is nearly 150 years old. Though famous for antiques, it’s also a haven for lovers of fashion, food, books and music.
Golborne Road has its own quirky ambiance distinct to that of nearby Portobello, with an eclectic mix of international food stalls and restaurants as well as second hand and vintage wears.
127 locals recommend
Golborne Road
Golborne Road
127 locals recommend
Golborne Road has its own quirky ambiance distinct to that of nearby Portobello, with an eclectic mix of international food stalls and restaurants as well as second hand and vintage wears.
Everything at one pound. Whether you need a book or DVD for that rainy day, some toys for the kids, or even some gifts to bring back home, that's the cheapest place around.
45 locals recommend
Poundland
45 locals recommend
Everything at one pound. Whether you need a book or DVD for that rainy day, some toys for the kids, or even some gifts to bring back home, that's the cheapest place around.

Arts & Culture

This museum charts advertising from Victorian times, through austerity Britain to the swinging Sixties with its 12,000 original items, from motorcars, music and TV to sweets and household goods.
84 locals recommend
Museum of Brands
111-117 Lancaster Rd
84 locals recommend
This museum charts advertising from Victorian times, through austerity Britain to the swinging Sixties with its 12,000 original items, from motorcars, music and TV to sweets and household goods.
The interior of the Electric references the cinema's long history, with leather seating, footstools, tables for food and drink, and sofas that are perfect for romantic nights out.
402 locals recommend
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello Rd
402 locals recommend
The interior of the Electric references the cinema's long history, with leather seating, footstools, tables for food and drink, and sofas that are perfect for romantic nights out.