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This much-loved neighbourhood restaurant offers all the curry house staples — including a solid murgh makhani (butter chicken) — that unadventurous diners could wish for, but those who try the more exciting dishes, including venison bhuna, honey lemon duck and tandoori wild mushrooms will find themselves a great deal more satisfied. Prices are good too, for the area.
28 locals recommend
Thali Restaurant London
166 Old Brompton RdThis much-loved neighbourhood restaurant offers all the curry house staples — including a solid murgh makhani (butter chicken) — that unadventurous diners could wish for, but those who try the more exciting dishes, including venison bhuna, honey lemon duck and tandoori wild mushrooms will find themselves a great deal more satisfied. Prices are good too, for the area.
First in the small London-wide group, this Italian temple to all things beef offers theatrical touches, not least the hanging chunks of cow in the open fridge, visible from the street outside. The tagliata on the bone, which is served simply with olive oil and salt, is some of the best meat anywhere in town.
31 locals recommend
Macellaio RC South Kensington
84 Old Brompton RdFirst in the small London-wide group, this Italian temple to all things beef offers theatrical touches, not least the hanging chunks of cow in the open fridge, visible from the street outside. The tagliata on the bone, which is served simply with olive oil and salt, is some of the best meat anywhere in town.
This svelte neighbourhood restaurant, once the late Princess Diana’s favourite, has had an unexpectedly turbulent last couple of years due to changing personnel, but ex-Woodford chef Ben Murphy has got things back on track. Try pigeon in puff pastry to start, followed by grouse with fig and salsify or brill with verjus and turnip.
37 locals recommend
Launceston Place
1A Launceston PlThis svelte neighbourhood restaurant, once the late Princess Diana’s favourite, has had an unexpectedly turbulent last couple of years due to changing personnel, but ex-Woodford chef Ben Murphy has got things back on track. Try pigeon in puff pastry to start, followed by grouse with fig and salsify or brill with verjus and turnip.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yes it's part of a chain, but the eclectic furniture, quirky decor and exceptional cocktail range make The Jam Tree Fulham an excellent King's Road bar to hang out in for drinks or food in Kensington. And who isn't a fan of international-inspired food? As long as it comes with alcohol of course.
33 locals recommend
The Lost Hours
541 King's RdYes it's part of a chain, but the eclectic furniture, quirky decor and exceptional cocktail range make The Jam Tree Fulham an excellent King's Road bar to hang out in for drinks or food in Kensington. And who isn't a fan of international-inspired food? As long as it comes with alcohol of course.
Sitting pretty above Chelsea's Goat Dine, the Chelsea Prayer Room is a stunning and sophisticated choice for drinks in Kensington. Not only secretive and speakeasy-themed, Chelsea Prayer Room promises a roster of unique regular entertainment and stunning cocktails.
51 locals recommend
Goat
333 Fulham Rd.Sitting pretty above Chelsea's Goat Dine, the Chelsea Prayer Room is a stunning and sophisticated choice for drinks in Kensington. Not only secretive and speakeasy-themed, Chelsea Prayer Room promises a roster of unique regular entertainment and stunning cocktails.
This fantastic Kensington cocktail bar serves up the creme de la creme of food and drinks and is popular for its acclaimed DJs. This fun time party venue is famous for its 'eclipse' watermelon martini, and is a must. This is a great place to go if you're looking for a good party, as this late night venue is open until 3 am at the weekend. For a fun filled stylish night out in the Kensington area, this one if for you. Book now and enjoy!
106 locals recommend
Eclipse
158 Old Brompton RdThis fantastic Kensington cocktail bar serves up the creme de la creme of food and drinks and is popular for its acclaimed DJs. This fun time party venue is famous for its 'eclipse' watermelon martini, and is a must. This is a great place to go if you're looking for a good party, as this late night venue is open until 3 am at the weekend. For a fun filled stylish night out in the Kensington area, this one if for you. Book now and enjoy!
Set in a gorgeous old dining room, Scoff & Banter is a quintessential British restaurant that serves up hearty plates of comfort food alongside great wines and cocktails.
11 locals recommend
Scoff & Banter Kensington
68-86 Cromwell RdSet in a gorgeous old dining room, Scoff & Banter is a quintessential British restaurant that serves up hearty plates of comfort food alongside great wines and cocktails.