Guidebook for London
Food Scene
A famous bar/cafe to go and have a drink or brunch. There is often live music downstairs as well!
226 locals recommend
The Troubadour
265-267 Old Brompton RdA famous bar/cafe to go and have a drink or brunch. There is often live music downstairs as well!
Our favourite! Great value (especially on Sundays) & good for any occasion.
54 locals recommend
Medlar
438 King's RdOur favourite! Great value (especially on Sundays) & good for any occasion.
Garnier
314 Earls Court RoadLovely local French restaurant.
Franco Manca Earls Court
151 Earls Ct RdGreat little pizza joint
the husband's favourite burger joint. There are quite a few Byron's across the City.
264 locals recommend
Byron
341 Upper Stthe husband's favourite burger joint. There are quite a few Byron's across the City.
Addies Thai
121 Earls Ct RdGood thai.
Fantastic vegetarian/vegan restaurant that meatlovers will adore too.
46 locals recommend
The Dove at Hammersmith
19 Upper MallFantastic vegetarian/vegan restaurant that meatlovers will adore too.
Juicebaby
398 King's RdGreat juices & salads.
Sightseeing
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadExplore the dinosaurs, amongst much much more
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadEntertainment for all the family
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadA beautiful museum
London residence for Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Great Park & excellent children's playground to the North of the Palace.
607 locals recommend
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensLondon residence for Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Great Park & excellent children's playground to the North of the Palace.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Tilling RoadGiant supermarket close to the flat
Much better produce than Tesco but not a great deal of choice. Large selection of ready meals.
68 locals recommend
Marks and Spencer
226 Plumstead RoadMuch better produce than Tesco but not a great deal of choice. Large selection of ready meals.
By far the best supermarket for produce. Large range of organic produce.
323 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareBy far the best supermarket for produce. Large range of organic produce.
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StThe best but you pay for it. Great range of organic produce.
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StThe best but you pay for it. Large range of organic produce.
Everything Else
The Queen's Club
Palliser RoadAegon championships (men's tennis) are hosted here every June
Stamford Bridge
Fulham RoadHome to Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Closest A&E
Kensington Olympia Station
exhibition centre
Drinks & Nightlife
Very cool little cocktail bar/speakeasy. I advise making your appointment to see the detective in advance!
127 locals recommend
Evans and Peel Detective Agency
310c Earls Ct RdVery cool little cocktail bar/speakeasy. I advise making your appointment to see the detective in advance!
The Pembroke
261 Old Brompton RdOur local pub.
Our other local pub on a beautiful & quiet garden square.
157 locals recommend
The Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington
23a Edwardes SquareOur other local pub on a beautiful & quiet garden square.
Princess Victoria, Kensington
25 Earls Ct RdAnother good pub with fantastic Spanish inspired food.
Entertainment & Activities
Great children's outdoor playground. One playground for younger children/toddlers & another for older children.
14 locals recommend
Westfield Park
48 Uverdale RdGreat children's outdoor playground. One playground for younger children/toddlers & another for older children.
Lovely park with tennis courts, small putt putt course, work out area, cricket nets & children's play area
839 locals recommend
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceLovely park with tennis courts, small putt putt course, work out area, cricket nets & children's play area
Gambado Chelsea
Townmead RoadIndoor children's play centre
Shopping
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdIt's much nicer away from the ground floor!
Pret A Manger
230-232 Earls Ct RdTake-away sandwiches, wraps & salads.