Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadOne of London's famous museums.
A hidden gem, off the main tourist programs. The remarkable studio-house of artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. Would visit before heading to Holland Park for a walk.
105 locals recommend
Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park RdA hidden gem, off the main tourist programs. The remarkable studio-house of artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. Would visit before heading to Holland Park for a walk.
What a place ! the building is remarkable and you have have some beautiful exhibitions to visit.
Royal Geographical Society with IBG
1 Kensington GoreWhat a place ! the building is remarkable and you have have some beautiful exhibitions to visit.
Everything Else
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadThe famous performance hall.
Unfortunately it may happen... any emergency, rush to the Chelsea and Westminster, one of the best A&E (Accident & Emergency) in London, especially for kids.
75 locals recommend
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Unfortunately it may happen... any emergency, rush to the Chelsea and Westminster, one of the best A&E (Accident & Emergency) in London, especially for kids.
Food Scene
Simple, smart Parisian-style restaurant with a menu of brasserie classics and weekend brunches.
15 locals recommend
Garnier
314 Earls Court RoadSimple, smart Parisian-style restaurant with a menu of brasserie classics and weekend brunches.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (South Kensington)
107 Old Brompton RoadHead here for a good burger!
Simply-styled, open-fronted Italian restaurant and terrace, serving pizza and traditional cuisine.
68 locals recommend
La Pappardella London
253 Old Brompton RdSimply-styled, open-fronted Italian restaurant and terrace, serving pizza and traditional cuisine.
A very nice place to have diner with friends. Sophisticated but still relaxed. Like the place !
49 locals recommend
The Abingdon
54 Abingdon RdA very nice place to have diner with friends. Sophisticated but still relaxed. Like the place !
One of my favourite gastro-pubs in the area. Proper food in a very charming setting. We'd go there for dinner to enjoy the cosy atmosphere but also for lunch to have a proper Sunday roast !
47 locals recommend
The Britannia
1 Allen StOne of my favourite gastro-pubs in the area. Proper food in a very charming setting. We'd go there for dinner to enjoy the cosy atmosphere but also for lunch to have a proper Sunday roast !
Entertainment & Activities
Ok, it's a chain... but really decent burgers and food 3 min away from home, with proper service and a nice atmosphere ! Absolutely kids friendly...
264 locals recommend
Byron
341 Upper StOk, it's a chain... but really decent burgers and food 3 min away from home, with proper service and a nice atmosphere ! Absolutely kids friendly...
Love this place... and the kids as well. Lots to discover and enjoy, any time in the year.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadLove this place... and the kids as well. Lots to discover and enjoy, any time in the year.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar, club, restaurant, wine shop... a rather unique place since the 50's where we all have great memories...
226 locals recommend
The Troubadour
265-267 Old Brompton RdBar, club, restaurant, wine shop... a rather unique place since the 50's where we all have great memories...
A charming, typical British pub, off the main streets; one of my favourite place to meet friends on Friday end of the afternoon, when it's time to debrief after a busy week and plan for the week-end !
157 locals recommend
The Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington
23a Edwardes SquareA charming, typical British pub, off the main streets; one of my favourite place to meet friends on Friday end of the afternoon, when it's time to debrief after a busy week and plan for the week-end !
Can't be closer...difficult to be nicer... A proper London pub just 1 min away from home. Would be foolish to not enjoy it from time to time !
124 locals recommend
The King's Head
17 Hogarth PlCan't be closer...difficult to be nicer... A proper London pub just 1 min away from home. Would be foolish to not enjoy it from time to time !
Essentials
Can't hide I am French, and from time to time, I do need proper"patisserie"... this place does offers just that...
La Pâtisserie des Rêves
13 Exhibition RoadCan't hide I am French, and from time to time, I do need proper"patisserie"... this place does offers just that...
You always need a M&S to get the basics with the right British twist... from essentials to proper treats, I find everything I need there !
68 locals recommend
Marks and Spencer
226 Plumstead RoadYou always need a M&S to get the basics with the right British twist... from essentials to proper treats, I find everything I need there !
Shopping
Not the most glamorous place... but open 24 h a day from Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday - so worth knowing, just in case...
15 locals recommend
Tesco Bank ATM
107 Dunton RdNot the most glamorous place... but open 24 h a day from Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday - so worth knowing, just in case...