Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Balans, Kensington
187 Kensington High StreetGood for brunch, family lunch or romantic dinner
Lovely british brasserie, try the fishcake or the shepherds pie! Book ahead!
79 locals recommend
The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie
96 Kensington High StLovely british brasserie, try the fishcake or the shepherds pie! Book ahead!
Franco Manca Earls Court
151 Earls Ct RdQuick, Easy, Cheap but very tasty pizza
Aubaine Kensington
37-45 Kensington High StContemporary french brasserie with brunch
Contemporary gastropub with wood-panelled walls, leather armchairs and a conservatory dining room
47 locals recommend
The Britannia
1 Allen StContemporary gastropub with wood-panelled walls, leather armchairs and a conservatory dining room
One of the most famous English village style pubs and also a Thai restaurant
152 locals recommend
The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetOne of the most famous English village style pubs and also a Thai restaurant
Brasserie serving regional French dishes. Amazing Lunch/Early evening deal, 2 courses for £15
25 locals recommend
Côte Bistro
17-21 Tavistock StBrasserie serving regional French dishes. Amazing Lunch/Early evening deal, 2 courses for £15
Great avocado and poached eggs. A slightly expensive brunch place with very good coffee and food
22 locals recommend
Over Under Coffee
4 Ham YardGreat avocado and poached eggs. A slightly expensive brunch place with very good coffee and food
Drinks & Nightlife
Piano Kensington
2-24 Kensington High StLive music with a piano and drinks. A local favourite
Bar which turns into a nightclub. Famous for having a garden with pink flamingos. Very nice with amazing views but quite pricey!
128 locals recommend
Kensington Roof Gardens
Bar which turns into a nightclub. Famous for having a garden with pink flamingos. Very nice with amazing views but quite pricey!
The King's Head
17 Hogarth PlVery close, decent little pub, nothing that special though
The Devonshire Arms
33 Kentish Town RdGood English pub with nice food
The Builders Arms
13 Britten StGreat English Pub owned by David Beckham apparently
Parks & Nature
Hyde Park
Arts & Culture
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadAnother Iconic London museum, next door to the Natural History Museum
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadAnother Iconic London museum, next door to the Natural History Museum
Shopping
King's Road
King's RoadHarvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeHarrods
87-135 Brompton RdEssentials
Equinox Kensington
99 Kensington High StreetWhole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StWaitrose & Partners
128 Gloucester RdSainsbury's
31 Essex PlCo-op Food - Earls Court
210-212 Earls Ct RdGetting Around
High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetEarls Court Station
Warwick Road