Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
This Eritrean Restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in the area. Run by three brothers from Eritrea, the food is delicious and the staff are very friendly.
37 locals recommend
Mosob Restaurant
339 Harrow RdThis Eritrean Restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in the area. Run by three brothers from Eritrea, the food is delicious and the staff are very friendly.
With restaurants, the Gate Cinema, bookshops, Portobello Rd, and beautiful streets lined with stunning houses, Notting Hill is a popular place to visit (and is even more so after the release of the film with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant). It is a short bus ride, take the 31 or 328 from in front of The Squirrel.
151 locals recommend
Notting Hill Gate
Notting Hill GateWith restaurants, the Gate Cinema, bookshops, Portobello Rd, and beautiful streets lined with stunning houses, Notting Hill is a popular place to visit (and is even more so after the release of the film with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant). It is a short bus ride, take the 31 or 328 from in front of The Squirrel.
Edgware Road is well known for its Middle Eastern influences, and as you walk down it you can smell grilled meats and smoke from the hookah pipes. At the opposite end is Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Walk past Warwick Avenue Station on Warwick Ave, and turn right at the end onto Edgware Rd/Maida Vale.
69 locals recommend
Edgware Road Station
Chapel StreetEdgware Road is well known for its Middle Eastern influences, and as you walk down it you can smell grilled meats and smoke from the hookah pipes. At the opposite end is Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Walk past Warwick Avenue Station on Warwick Ave, and turn right at the end onto Edgware Rd/Maida Vale.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Squirrel
46 Chippenham RoadGreat little London local pub. The food is quite nice as well.
Parks & Nature
Walk along the canals from Little Venice to Regents Park, or take a canal trip to Camden (in the spring or summer). Lined with narrow boats and barges, this is one of our favourite walks in the area. Perhaps have a picnic in Regents Park once you get there.
395 locals recommend
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveWalk along the canals from Little Venice to Regents Park, or take a canal trip to Camden (in the spring or summer). Lined with narrow boats and barges, this is one of our favourite walks in the area. Perhaps have a picnic in Regents Park once you get there.
For me, Regents Park is the most beautiful park in London, with open fields, manicured gardens and the rose garden. Take the tube, or if you fancy a long walk, it takes about 45 minutes from the flat.
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
For me, Regents Park is the most beautiful park in London, with open fields, manicured gardens and the rose garden. Take the tube, or if you fancy a long walk, it takes about 45 minutes from the flat.
Shopping
One of the most famous shopping districts in London, with the iconically British Selfridges department store. A short bus ride from Shirland Road, take the number 6 or the 414 from in front of 123 Cleaners (you can also go by tube to Oxford Circus).
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetOne of the most famous shopping districts in London, with the iconically British Selfridges department store. A short bus ride from Shirland Road, take the number 6 or the 414 from in front of 123 Cleaners (you can also go by tube to Oxford Circus).
Portobello Road has long been famous for it's antiques, fashion and food...and for where Paddington Bear would meet his friend Mr Gruber, the antiques dealer. The top end of the road is quite pricy but worth seeing, it gets cheaper and more varied as you walk along. Take the 6, 31, or 328 from in front of The Squirrel.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StPortobello Road has long been famous for it's antiques, fashion and food...and for where Paddington Bear would meet his friend Mr Gruber, the antiques dealer. The top end of the road is quite pricy but worth seeing, it gets cheaper and more varied as you walk along. Take the 6, 31, or 328 from in front of The Squirrel.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
478 Harrow RoadThis small grocery store is great for the basics.
Larger than Sainsbury's Local, this is where you go when you need to stock up.
9 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Paddington
504-506 Harrow RdLarger than Sainsbury's Local, this is where you go when you need to stock up.
Sightseeing
Visit Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood and see the zebra crossing which featured on the cover of the Beatles 1969 album 'Abbey Road'. It's about a 25 minute walk up Elgin Ave - turn right out the front door. Elgin Ave turns becomes Abercorn Place. When you get to the end, turn right and you will see the crosswalk.
244 locals recommend
Abbey Road Studios
3 Abbey RdVisit Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood and see the zebra crossing which featured on the cover of the Beatles 1969 album 'Abbey Road'. It's about a 25 minute walk up Elgin Ave - turn right out the front door. Elgin Ave turns becomes Abercorn Place. When you get to the end, turn right and you will see the crosswalk.