Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
It's just the best food! Very popular and no booking so you must arrive early to beat the queues! It's not too expensive just go easy on the alcohol ;)
306 locals recommend
Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveIt's just the best food! Very popular and no booking so you must arrive early to beat the queues! It's not too expensive just go easy on the alcohol ;)
Fresh gelato - what more can I say? It cannot be beaten, trust me - i've tried a lot.
19 locals recommend
Snowflake Luxury Gelato
43 Westbourne GroveFresh gelato - what more can I say? It cannot be beaten, trust me - i've tried a lot.
Authentic mexican food - not very cheap - but has never let me down when in need of some decent tacos...
74 locals recommend
Taqueria
141-145 Westbourne GroveAuthentic mexican food - not very cheap - but has never let me down when in need of some decent tacos...
Goode & Wright
271 Portobello RoadLovely French cuisine on Portobello Road... a great tourist spot...
A vegan and budget friendly shop on Portobello road - very healthy and a lovely walk through the backstreets of Notting Hill.
12 locals recommend
The Grain Shop
269A Portobello RdA vegan and budget friendly shop on Portobello road - very healthy and a lovely walk through the backstreets of Notting Hill.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go here and head downstairs to Old Mary's - a really well stocked speakeasy bar hidden away from those other tourists.
43 locals recommend
Mitre Lancaster Gate
24 Lancaster GateGo here and head downstairs to Old Mary's - a really well stocked speakeasy bar hidden away from those other tourists.
It's full of locals and travellers, plus has a good selection of drinks. Can get quite busy but it's still worth checking out.
49 locals recommend
Cock & Bottle
17 Needham RdIt's full of locals and travellers, plus has a good selection of drinks. Can get quite busy but it's still worth checking out.
The best selection of beers and ales around Notting Hill.
Good quality gastro pub food (50% off daily between 12-3pm) . I couldn't recommend this place highly enough - especially if you like to try different ales!
27 locals recommend
The Mall Tavern, Notting Hill
71 Palace Gardens TerraceThe best selection of beers and ales around Notting Hill.
Good quality gastro pub food (50% off daily between 12-3pm) . I couldn't recommend this place highly enough - especially if you like to try different ales!
Parks & Nature
One of The finest inner city parks London has to offer. Don't miss this - and the serpentine gallery (free admission) is also worth a look.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
One of The finest inner city parks London has to offer. Don't miss this - and the serpentine gallery (free admission) is also worth a look.
Essentials
This is very local and has everything you could need from a supermarket - but avoid between 5-7pm as gets very busy!
205 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester RdThis is very local and has everything you could need from a supermarket - but avoid between 5-7pm as gets very busy!
Getting Around
Bus stops for those heading towards Paddington / Oxford street go from here... VERY frequent.
Bishop's Bridge Road
Bishop's Bridge RoadBus stops for those heading towards Paddington / Oxford street go from here... VERY frequent.
Bayswater station
QueenswayClose tube for Circle and District lines
Queensway station
Bayswater RoadEasy transport for tube Central Line only
Tube for Circle Line heading towards Paddington and Edgeware Road
47 locals recommend
Royal Oak station
Lord Hills BridgeTube for Circle Line heading towards Paddington and Edgeware Road