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Food Scene
Lively, reasonably priced and children-friendly restaurant that serves great pizza and other italian fare in the middle of bustling Notting Hill.
To reserve a table: +44 (0)20 7229 0482
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Kensington Park RoadLively, reasonably priced and children-friendly restaurant that serves great pizza and other italian fare in the middle of bustling Notting Hill.
To reserve a table: +44 (0)20 7229 0482
Fantastic Saturday lunch or Sunday brunch with a decent bloody mary. Young and energetic crowd - a Notting Hill staple. Medium price range.
Essential to book table : +44 (0)20 7908 9696
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Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdFantastic Saturday lunch or Sunday brunch with a decent bloody mary. Young and energetic crowd - a Notting Hill staple. Medium price range.
Essential to book table : +44 (0)20 7908 9696
Fantastic delicatessen that serves delicious coffee, a great range of breads and wonderful quiche.
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Sally Clarke Shop
121 Kensington Church StFantastic delicatessen that serves delicious coffee, a great range of breads and wonderful quiche.
Sushi at medium price range (for Japanese in London which is quite expensive). Small and cozy restaurant - ask for a table downstairs if possible.
To reserve a table: +44 (0)20 7581 8778
SAKURADO for the Best Matcha Mille Crepe Gloucester Road, Kensington
14 Gloucester RoadSushi at medium price range (for Japanese in London which is quite expensive). Small and cozy restaurant - ask for a table downstairs if possible.
To reserve a table: +44 (0)20 7581 8778
Modern European restaurant with beautiful interior. Rather pricey but delicious food - good for special occasions or a special treat.
To reserve table: +44 (0)20 7229 4481
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Modern European restaurant with beautiful interior. Rather pricey but delicious food - good for special occasions or a special treat.
To reserve table: +44 (0)20 7229 4481
Serves pizza's with new and interesting toppings. Also has aperitivo (happy hour). no reservations - walk ins only. Great garlic bread and taleggio croquettes! http://www.pizzaeastportobello.com/
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Pizza East Portobello
310 Portobello RdServes pizza's with new and interesting toppings. Also has aperitivo (happy hour). no reservations - walk ins only. Great garlic bread and taleggio croquettes! http://www.pizzaeastportobello.com/
French bistro chain of restaurants. Great steak frites for a reasonable price. My favourite place for a steak dinner with bearnaise sauce without having to pay high price.
To book: 020 7938 4147
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Côte Bistro
17-21 Tavistock StFrench bistro chain of restaurants. Great steak frites for a reasonable price. My favourite place for a steak dinner with bearnaise sauce without having to pay high price.
To book: 020 7938 4147
This Ottolenghi branch doesn't have any seating but offers fabulous take away treats such as pastries and incredible salads. Fantastic place to grab food for a luxury ready made supper to take home.
1 Holland St
1 Holland PlaceThis Ottolenghi branch doesn't have any seating but offers fabulous take away treats such as pastries and incredible salads. Fantastic place to grab food for a luxury ready made supper to take home.
Fish restaurant - famous for its (slightly upmarket styled) fish and chips. The restaurant is situated in the charming Hillgate Village, best known for its multi-coloured houses.
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Geales
2 Farmer StFish restaurant - famous for its (slightly upmarket styled) fish and chips. The restaurant is situated in the charming Hillgate Village, best known for its multi-coloured houses.
Drinks & Nightlife
My absolute favourite pub in London. It has a great beer garden that is lit up with fairy lights in the evening.
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The Windsor Castle
114 Campden Hill RdMy absolute favourite pub in London. It has a great beer garden that is lit up with fairy lights in the evening.
This Notting Hill pub is very popular and has people spilling into the street on days with beautiful weather.
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The Westbourne
101 Westbourne Park VillasThis Notting Hill pub is very popular and has people spilling into the street on days with beautiful weather.
Bar/Restaurant in Notting Hill with fun and eclectic interior design. This places serves delicious cocktails in a sparkly environment.
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Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury RdBar/Restaurant in Notting Hill with fun and eclectic interior design. This places serves delicious cocktails in a sparkly environment.
Cosy pub in charming Hillgate Village. Hillgate Village is the area immediately south of Notting Hill Gate (towards Kensington High street) that are characterised by the multi-coloured houses.
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The Hillgate
24 Hillgate StCosy pub in charming Hillgate Village. Hillgate Village is the area immediately south of Notting Hill Gate (towards Kensington High street) that are characterised by the multi-coloured houses.
Essentials
Kensington Place Fishmongers
201 Kensington Church StLocal fishmonger with great range of fresh seafood and fish.
My preferred grocery shop. It's a bit further away from the apartment but has great range of good quality products at medium price range.
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Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareMy preferred grocery shop. It's a bit further away from the apartment but has great range of good quality products at medium price range.
Tesco Metro
31 The ValeNearest grocery shop with low-priced goods.
Close-by grocery shop at medium price range and decent quality although not an extensive selection of products.
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M&S Notting Hill Gate Simply Food
Notting Hill GateClose-by grocery shop at medium price range and decent quality although not an extensive selection of products.
Farm shop which sells fresh and organic produce from Chegworth farm in Kent. Their fresh eggs are absolutely fantastic, they also sell a wide variety of their own pressed fruit juices.
Chegworth Farm Shop
221 Kensington Church StFarm shop which sells fresh and organic produce from Chegworth farm in Kent. Their fresh eggs are absolutely fantastic, they also sell a wide variety of their own pressed fruit juices.
Everything Else
My local nail salon that does a decent manicure and pedicure at a reasonable price.
To book appointment: +44 (0)20 7938 4883 although they usually have time for walk-in's as well.
Julies Nails
My local nail salon that does a decent manicure and pedicure at a reasonable price.
To book appointment: +44 (0)20 7938 4883 although they usually have time for walk-in's as well.
Video store with extensive selection of movies to rent or buy. Also has a great range of foreign movies.
Video City
127 Notting Hill GateVideo store with extensive selection of movies to rent or buy. Also has a great range of foreign movies.
Gelato Mio
138 St John's Wood High StBest Italian ice cream in London with very friendly staff!
The famous cupcake shop - there's always a long line of people queuing up outside on Market day (saturday). The carrot cake cupcake is my personal favourite.
133 Portobello Rd
133 Portobello RoadThe famous cupcake shop - there's always a long line of people queuing up outside on Market day (saturday). The carrot cake cupcake is my personal favourite.
American Dry Cleaning Company
23 Gloucester RdLocal dry cleaner.
Shopping
Matches Fashion
Ledbury RoadHigh-end designer clothing and accessories store.
My favourite stationary and leather goods shop in London. Great place to buy presents for loved ones.
Smythson of Bond Street
214 Westbourne GroveMy favourite stationary and leather goods shop in London. Great place to buy presents for loved ones.
Go on a shopping spree on High Street Kensington. All the famous high street brands can be found here: Topshop, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Diesel, Jigsaw, Karen Millen, Warehouse, H&M and many more.
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High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetGo on a shopping spree on High Street Kensington. All the famous high street brands can be found here: Topshop, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Diesel, Jigsaw, Karen Millen, Warehouse, H&M and many more.
Arts & Culture
American style bowling alley - fun for the whole family.
To reserve a lane: +44 (0)20 7313 8363
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All Star Lanes
6 Porchester GardensAmerican style bowling alley - fun for the whole family.
To reserve a lane: +44 (0)20 7313 8363
The Serpentine is the lake in Hyde Park. In good weather - hiring a paddle boat on the Serpentine is always good fun, then afterwards (or instead of) have a coffee or a cold drink at the cafe nearby.
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The Serpentine
The Serpentine is the lake in Hyde Park. In good weather - hiring a paddle boat on the Serpentine is always good fun, then afterwards (or instead of) have a coffee or a cold drink at the cafe nearby.
Large cinema complex with many films available. Perfect for a rainy London afternoon or evening.
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Odeon Cinema Kensington
Kensington High StreetLarge cinema complex with many films available. Perfect for a rainy London afternoon or evening.
Small and independent local cinema. Serves wine and other alcoholic beverages. Has very limited film selection.
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Gate Picturehouse
87 Notting Hill GateSmall and independent local cinema. Serves wine and other alcoholic beverages. Has very limited film selection.
Local movie theatre. The building was originally a theatre and still has the original layout with red velvet chairs and balconies but the theatre's stage has been replaced with a large movie screen.
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The Coronet Theatre
103 Notting Hill GateLocal movie theatre. The building was originally a theatre and still has the original layout with red velvet chairs and balconies but the theatre's stage has been replaced with a large movie screen.
Sightseeing
Newly refurbished Kensington Palace is worth a visit. Explore the beautiful gardens, The Princess Diana exhibition, The Queen Victoria exhibition, or have tea in Queen Anne's Orangery.
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7 Kensington Palace GardensNewly refurbished Kensington Palace is worth a visit. Explore the beautiful gardens, The Princess Diana exhibition, The Queen Victoria exhibition, or have tea in Queen Anne's Orangery.
My favourite park in London. Has a lovely woodland area, a Japanese garden, peacocks roaming around, and a fantastic playground for children including a designated woodland area for children only.
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Холанд Парк
Ilchester PlaceMy favourite park in London. Has a lovely woodland area, a Japanese garden, peacocks roaming around, and a fantastic playground for children including a designated woodland area for children only.
London's world famous Portobello Road Market. Find antiques, clothing, accessories, food and other treasures here. Always heaving with people and a bubbling atmosphere on any given Saturday.
140 Portobello Rd
140 Portobello RoadLondon's world famous Portobello Road Market. Find antiques, clothing, accessories, food and other treasures here. Always heaving with people and a bubbling atmosphere on any given Saturday.
The Royal Albert Hall is a 10min walk or a 5 min bus ride away. Why not see a concert in this world famous venue?
www.royalalberthall.com
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadThe Royal Albert Hall is a 10min walk or a 5 min bus ride away. Why not see a concert in this world famous venue?
www.royalalberthall.com