Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Having lived locally, I can safely say this is one of the best eateries in the area.
96 locals recommend
Fez Mangal
104 Ladbroke GroveHaving lived locally, I can safely say this is one of the best eateries in the area.
Starbucks
201A W End LnThis is the nearest starbucks.
The Chopstix Express
133 Ladbroke GroveA reasonable Chinese takeaway the deliver to the local area.
Caffè Nero
31-33 Warwick WayNice little coffee shop.
Probably the best english breakfast around apart from mine:
OPENING TIMES:
Monday to Saturday
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday - 9 AM to 4:30 PM
+44 (0) 20 7229 3757
25 locals recommend
Mike's Cafe
12 Blenheim CresProbably the best english breakfast around apart from mine:
OPENING TIMES:
Monday to Saturday
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday - 9 AM to 4:30 PM
+44 (0) 20 7229 3757
Coffee
214 Portobello RdThe best coffee on portobello road.
https://www.coffee.uk.com/
Probably the best fish and chips in town everything is cooked to order.
18 locals recommend
Golden Union. Fish and chips.
38 Poland StreetProbably the best fish and chips in town everything is cooked to order.
Welcome to George’s.
Your family run local delicatessen serving the highest quality fish, seafood, wines, champagnes, fresh fruit, vegetables and various food specialties with over 40 years of experience in sustainable seafood.
George welcomes party orders and private catering and can deliver on request. Please contact us to pre-order delicious food and wines for Xmas sittings and private functions.
Find George’s at:
106 Ladbroke Grove,
London, W11 IPY
Ph: 0207 727 9043
George's Fishery / George's Diner
106 Ladbroke GroveWelcome to George’s.
Your family run local delicatessen serving the highest quality fish, seafood, wines, champagnes, fresh fruit, vegetables and various food specialties with over 40 years of experience in sustainable seafood.
George welcomes party orders and private catering and can deliver on request. Please contact us to pre-order delicious food and wines for Xmas sittings and private functions.
Find George’s at:
106 Ladbroke Grove,
London, W11 IPY
Ph: 0207 727 9043
This bakery opened its doors in 2004 on Notting Hill’s famous Portobello Road, so in many ways this is the home of The Hummingbird Bakery! Drop by and try there famous American cupcakes and desserts in the vibrant surroundings of Portobello market.
59 locals recommend
The Hummingbird Bakery - Notting Hill
133 Portobello RdThis bakery opened its doors in 2004 on Notting Hill’s famous Portobello Road, so in many ways this is the home of The Hummingbird Bakery! Drop by and try there famous American cupcakes and desserts in the vibrant surroundings of Portobello market.
I love this place, very simple and relaxed, great service and steak. They have so much to choose from, nice appetizers as well and good sauces to go with your steak. For sure worth a visit if your in the area.
35 locals recommend
Black & Blue
215-217 Kensington Church StI love this place, very simple and relaxed, great service and steak. They have so much to choose from, nice appetizers as well and good sauces to go with your steak. For sure worth a visit if your in the area.
"Great authentic Japanese food at a reasonable price."
59 locals recommend
Eat Tokyo (Notting Hill Gate)
17 Notting Hill Gate"Great authentic Japanese food at a reasonable price."
Great food and good service, the beef rendang is out of this world!"
9 locals recommend
Banana Tree Soho
103 Wardour StGreat food and good service, the beef rendang is out of this world!"
London Chinatown Restaurant
27 Gerrard StGreat food, great concept, great prices.
This busy restaurant, part of the popular chain, is a great place for a quick and delicious meal.
9 locals recommend
Paper Soho
163-165 Wardour StGreat food, great concept, great prices.
This busy restaurant, part of the popular chain, is a great place for a quick and delicious meal.
A busy market but worth a visit if you like alternate food and drinks,and you can smell the different sorts of food which are being prepared.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetA busy market but worth a visit if you like alternate food and drinks,and you can smell the different sorts of food which are being prepared.
Sightseeing
There is something for everyone at this vibrant Saturday market starting with antiques through to a fabulous selection of street cuisine and street cafes to watch the crowds go by and some great pubs.
417 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadThere is something for everyone at this vibrant Saturday market starting with antiques through to a fabulous selection of street cuisine and street cafes to watch the crowds go by and some great pubs.
Madame Tussauds is a museum and tourist attraction located in baker street.
15 minutes away by tube and 5 minutes walk.
https://www.madametussauds.com/London/
951 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadMadame Tussauds is a museum and tourist attraction located in baker street.
15 minutes away by tube and 5 minutes walk.
https://www.madametussauds.com/London/
The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year daily from 22nd July - 1st October 2017.
52 bus from Ladbroke Grove at Stop B alight at Hyde Park Corner and then a short walk.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year daily from 22nd July - 1st October 2017.
52 bus from Ladbroke Grove at Stop B alight at Hyde Park Corner and then a short walk.
London’s Portobello Road & Golborne Road Market is probably the world’s best known street market with a history stretching back over 150 years. The market is famous for its antique and bric-a-brac stalls and shops but it also features a superb selection of fashion, food, crafts, books and music. Hundreds of traders sell all sorts of everything, old and new, and there’s plenty of delicious street food from all around the world.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High St London’s Portobello Road & Golborne Road Market is probably the world’s best known street market with a history stretching back over 150 years. The market is famous for its antique and bric-a-brac stalls and shops but it also features a superb selection of fashion, food, crafts, books and music. Hundreds of traders sell all sorts of everything, old and new, and there’s plenty of delicious street food from all around the world.
Big Ben
"It's the Big Ben clock tower - what else needs to be said
This place is very lively. You can just sit here on the steps and observe life in London. It gives you a flavour of the rush and at the same time the essence of people who have time on hand to just spend.
423 locals recommend
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusThis place is very lively. You can just sit here on the steps and observe life in London. It gives you a flavour of the rush and at the same time the essence of people who have time on hand to just spend.
London Eye
Probably some of the best views in London
St. Paul's Cathedral
A picture moment place! Amazing views if you stand in the centre from the National Gallery! You can see the busy road with the black cabs and the London buses
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
A picture moment place! Amazing views if you stand in the centre from the National Gallery! You can see the busy road with the black cabs and the London buses
The Tower of London is something you shouldn't miss, especially if you love history and historical places.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
The Tower of London is something you shouldn't miss, especially if you love history and historical places.
Classic, must see while visiting London. The architecture and history are definitely reinforced when you visit.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadClassic, must see while visiting London. The architecture and history are definitely reinforced when you visit.
"Wait for the sunset in a clear day and you'll know what I'm talking about."
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge St"Wait for the sunset in a clear day and you'll know what I'm talking about."
Makes for a lovely Sunday afternoon, just beware it does get busy!"
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadMakes for a lovely Sunday afternoon, just beware it does get busy!"
The London Transport Museum is a little bit more than a museum.
A few meters from Covent Gardens market, this building encompass the museum galleries, a shop (very nice) and a bar.
95 locals recommend
London Transport Museum
The PiazzaThe London Transport Museum is a little bit more than a museum.
A few meters from Covent Gardens market, this building encompass the museum galleries, a shop (very nice) and a bar.
A magnificent historic stadium than can be seen for miles..the home of our international team and also the home of the world famous f.a. Cup
337 locals recommend
Wembley Stadium
A magnificent historic stadium than can be seen for miles..the home of our international team and also the home of the world famous f.a. Cup
Lovely park just to walk or relax in.
Added bonus of The Royal Observatory within it plus it is close to The National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College and Cutty Sark.
736 locals recommend
Greenwich Park
Lovely park just to walk or relax in.
Added bonus of The Royal Observatory within it plus it is close to The National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College and Cutty Sark.
Less than an hour train ride from London - Paddington Station and one transfer.
The train station is a 5 minute walk from the castle.
Good opportunity to get out of the city for a while Beautiful grounds and setting, state room apartment tour is excellent. Audio tour included in cost of admission is very well done..
505 locals recommend
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlLess than an hour train ride from London - Paddington Station and one transfer.
The train station is a 5 minute walk from the castle.
Good opportunity to get out of the city for a while Beautiful grounds and setting, state room apartment tour is excellent. Audio tour included in cost of admission is very well done..
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodeled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery on Christmas Day 1067.
Travel by Train from London Victoria to Arundel in 1h22m
451 locals recommend
Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodeled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery on Christmas Day 1067.
Travel by Train from London Victoria to Arundel in 1h22m
A real working dockyard, throw in HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose and you have it all, There is also a very good museum and cafe inside the dockyard
345 locals recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
A real working dockyard, throw in HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose and you have it all, There is also a very good museum and cafe inside the dockyard
Brighton is an English seaside resort town. About an hour south of London by train, it's a popular day-trip destination. Its broad shingle beach is backed by amusement arcades and Regency-era buildings. Brighton Pier, in the central waterfront section, opened in 1899 and now has rides and food kiosks. The town is also known for its nightlife, arts scene, shopping and festivals
339 locals recommend
Brighton
Brighton is an English seaside resort town. About an hour south of London by train, it's a popular day-trip destination. Its broad shingle beach is backed by amusement arcades and Regency-era buildings. Brighton Pier, in the central waterfront section, opened in 1899 and now has rides and food kiosks. The town is also known for its nightlife, arts scene, shopping and festivals
Entertainment & Activities
A great place for a glass of wine while watching a movie - Well, the cinema hall is actually not so spacious, but I like it. The chairs are comfy and the screen.
402 locals recommend
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdA great place for a glass of wine while watching a movie - Well, the cinema hall is actually not so spacious, but I like it. The chairs are comfy and the screen.
Vue Cinema London - Westfield (Shepherd's Bush)
WestfieldDrinks & Nightlife
Nice pub on portobello road market.
http://www.thedukeofwellingtonpub.com/
34 locals recommend
The Duke of Wellington
179 Portobello RdNice pub on portobello road market.
http://www.thedukeofwellingtonpub.com/
Earl of Lonsdale
A traditional boozer that’s great for both winter and summer! There’s a large, walled garden to the side of the pub.
15 locals recommend
The Earl of Lonsdale
277-281 Westbourne GroveEarl of Lonsdale
A traditional boozer that’s great for both winter and summer! There’s a large, walled garden to the side of the pub.
Super Thai food in a great London pub.
Very reasonable price great service, super atmosphere.
152 locals recommend
The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetSuper Thai food in a great London pub.
Very reasonable price great service, super atmosphere.
Small but nice casino with a selection of slots and tables.
41 locals recommend
The Hippodrome Casino London
Leicester SquareSmall but nice casino with a selection of slots and tables.
Getting Around
Ladbroke Grove London Underground Station
Ladbroke GrovePaddington Underground Station is on the Hammersmith and City Line, the Bakerloo line and the District and Circle lines. Trains are operated by First Great Western and Heathrow Express.
325 locals recommend
Paddington Station
Praed StreetPaddington Underground Station is on the Hammersmith and City Line, the Bakerloo line and the District and Circle lines. Trains are operated by First Great Western and Heathrow Express.
Bus stop B:
Bus route 23: for buses towards liverpool street Via Paddington station,Oxford street Regent street Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square St paul's cathedral.
76 locals recommend
Ladbroke Grove Station
Ladbroke GroveBus stop B:
Bus route 23: for buses towards liverpool street Via Paddington station,Oxford street Regent street Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square St paul's cathedral.
Santander Cycles is London's self-service, bike-sharing scheme for short journeys
You can hire a bike from as little as £2. Simply go to any docking station with your bank card and touch the screen to get started.
There's no need to book - hire a bike, ride it where you like, then return it to any docking station.
6 locals recommend
Santander Cycles Hire Station
Santander Cycles is London's self-service, bike-sharing scheme for short journeys
You can hire a bike from as little as £2. Simply go to any docking station with your bank card and touch the screen to get started.
There's no need to book - hire a bike, ride it where you like, then return it to any docking station.
Shopping
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StWestfield London
1081 Ariel WaySainsbury's Local store is open from:
7am to midnight Monday to Friday.
Sat7am - 10pm
Sun11am - 5pm
88 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
164 Uxbridge RdSainsbury's Local store is open from:
7am to midnight Monday to Friday.
Sat7am - 10pm
Sun11am - 5pm
London’s Portobello Road & Golborne Road Market is probably the world’s best known street market with a history stretching back over 150 years. The market is famous for its antique and bric-a-brac stalls and shops but it also features a superb selection of fashion, food, crafts, books and music. Hundreds of traders sell all sorts of everything, old and new, and there’s plenty of delicious street food from all around the world.
127 locals recommend
Golborne Road
Golborne Road London’s Portobello Road & Golborne Road Market is probably the world’s best known street market with a history stretching back over 150 years. The market is famous for its antique and bric-a-brac stalls and shops but it also features a superb selection of fashion, food, crafts, books and music. Hundreds of traders sell all sorts of everything, old and new, and there’s plenty of delicious street food from all around the world.
Notting Hill Gate
Notting Hill GatePost Office
167 Vauxhall Bridge RdCarnaby Street
Carnaby StreetParks & Nature
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceHyde Park
The Regent's Park
Home to London Zoo
This is a lovely place to go for a walk at the weekend when you need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
This is a lovely place to go for a walk at the weekend when you need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the city.