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Food Scene
Charming authentic Italian Restaurant.
Perfect for a romantic or family meal. I recommend the Carpaccio starter and the Parmesan risotto for main. 020 7937 2200
4A Thackeray St
4A Thackeray StreetCharming authentic Italian Restaurant.
Perfect for a romantic or family meal. I recommend the Carpaccio starter and the Parmesan risotto for main. 020 7937 2200
Great for brunches on the weekend. It's recommended to book in advance. 020 7938 2598.
9 Kensington Square
9 Kensington SquareGreat for brunches on the weekend. It's recommended to book in advance. 020 7938 2598.
Aubaine Kensington
37-45 Kensington High StGreat for brunch or lunch.
The closest café to the flat. French, with some outdoor seating. Good for croissants.
22 Thackeray St
22 Thackeray StreetThe closest café to the flat. French, with some outdoor seating. Good for croissants.
23 Kensington Church St
23 Kensington Church StreetGreat Lebanese food. They also do delivery. 020 7937 5363
Excellent Greek food with a sophisticated twist. Contemporary atmosphere, great for couples.;
37 locals recommend
The Hillgate
24 Hillgate StExcellent Greek food with a sophisticated twist. Contemporary atmosphere, great for couples.;
26 Kensington High St
26 Kensington High StreetJapanese Restaurant, above TK Maxx. No sushi, more cooked dishes. Good value.
Upstairs at Wholefoods you will find a variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Mexican, British, etc.
97 Kensington High St
97 Kensington High StreetUpstairs at Wholefoods you will find a variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Mexican, British, etc.
Lovely restaurant for the post-museum hunger. Delicious healthy food.
11 locals recommend
Muriel's Kitchen Richmond
30 Hill StreetLovely restaurant for the post-museum hunger. Delicious healthy food.
Fernandez & Wells
8A Exhibition RdSpanish. Simple. Delicious.
The Orangery Restaurant
Kensington Palace GardensFor a posh brunch.
Margaux
152 Old Brompton RdGreat French Restaurant. Hard to choose from the delicious menu.
Le Pain Quotidien
70 Parsons Green LnEssentials
63 Kensington High St
63 Kensington High StreetWholefoods market. The best and closest supermarket around.
19 Gloucester Rd
19 Gloucester RoadSmall & charming. Worth a visit.
158 Kensington High St
158 Kensington High StreetGood value supermarket, close to the tube station.
158A Cromwell Rd
158a Cromwell RoadSainsbury's. Large supermarket . Good value.
M&S Notting Hill Gate Simply Food
Notting Hill GateDownstairs, below the department store.
Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareA nice supermarket. Reasonably good value.
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StShopping
Boots
127A Kensington High StPharmacy and groceries (toiletries, perfumes, etc.)
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdA must see in London.
Everything Else
For health emergencies or to see a general practitioner doctor.
75 locals recommend
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
For health emergencies or to see a general practitioner doctor.
Sightseeing
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensRoyal residence of Kate & Will.
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceA beautiful, quirky park.
Great for a walk, or a peddle on water or for a swim, if you are feeling brave.
25 locals recommend
Serpentine Lido
Great for a walk, or a peddle on water or for a swim, if you are feeling brave.
The Albert Memorial
Gorgeous.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful architecture. Look at their website to see what's on when you 're in London. http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/
674 locals recommend
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadBeautiful architecture. Look at their website to see what's on when you 're in London. http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/
Serpentine Galleries
Quirky galleries. Free entry! :)
One of the most impressive buildings in London and a must see collection. Free entry.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadOne of the most impressive buildings in London and a must see collection. Free entry.
My favorite local museum. Great for design & fashion. You can spend an entire day there. Free entry.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadMy favorite local museum. Great for design & fashion. You can spend an entire day there. Free entry.
Great for kids and surprisingly interesting for adults. Free entry.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadGreat for kids and surprisingly interesting for adults. Free entry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent concept bar, for tasting great wines by the glass. You can also have a good steak meal there.
35 locals recommend
The Kensington Wine Rooms
127-129 Kensington Church StExcellent concept bar, for tasting great wines by the glass. You can also have a good steak meal there.
The Builders Arms
13 Britten StOur local pub. :)
Covered in flowers during Spring and Summer. Good Thai food too.
152 locals recommend
The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetCovered in flowers during Spring and Summer. Good Thai food too.
Kensington Roof Gardens