Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
The Havelock Tavern
57 Masbro RdOne of the original London Gastropubs with excellent food
Rustic-style neighbourhood restaurant for traditional Italian mains, pasta dishes and regional wine
43 locals recommend
Pentolina
71 Blythe RdRustic-style neighbourhood restaurant for traditional Italian mains, pasta dishes and regional wine
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crown and Sceptre is a family-owned gastropub with good food and eclectic furnishings
21 locals recommend
Crown & Sceptre
34 Holland RdThe Crown and Sceptre is a family-owned gastropub with good food and eclectic furnishings
This is the best pub in London for an authentic experience, it has all the original decor. A hidden gem.
74 locals recommend
The Victoria
10A Strathearn PlThis is the best pub in London for an authentic experience, it has all the original decor. A hidden gem.
This is a hidden Caribbean joint with music in buzzing basement bar, West Indian food in diner above
31 locals recommend
The Globe
103 Talbot RdThis is a hidden Caribbean joint with music in buzzing basement bar, West Indian food in diner above
Parks & Nature
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceA lovely park in Kensington, with peacocks!
Hampstead Heath
A rural wilderness in the heart of London, great for walks
Essentials
Tesco Express
39-41 Sheen LnThe nearest supermarket, open until 11pm
Getting Around
The District Line only runs on weekends and during large events at the exhibition centre. You can get the Overground here every day - change at West Brompton to get onto the District or Circle line, or Shepherds Bush for the Central Line
48 locals recommend
Kensington Olympia Station
The District Line only runs on weekends and during large events at the exhibition centre. You can get the Overground here every day - change at West Brompton to get onto the District or Circle line, or Shepherds Bush for the Central Line
Arts & Culture
A must-see modern art museum, entrance is free. Explore the vibrant South Bank of the Thames afterwards
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideA must-see modern art museum, entrance is free. Explore the vibrant South Bank of the Thames afterwards
Shakespeare's Globe has performances that are cheap - from £5 - and a nice bar with river views
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkShakespeare's Globe has performances that are cheap - from £5 - and a nice bar with river views