Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Amazing and authentic French food and one of the best wine cellars in London; also great for brunch
14 locals recommend
Angelus Restaurant
4 Bathurst StAmazing and authentic French food and one of the best wine cellars in London; also great for brunch
Great for breakfast or a casual snack or sandwhich; wide selection of coldcut meats and cheeses, fresh orange juice and great coffee
Bathurst Deli
3 Bathurst StGreat for breakfast or a casual snack or sandwhich; wide selection of coldcut meats and cheeses, fresh orange juice and great coffee
Lots of teak panelling, traditional furnishings and artefacts lend an authentic air. one of the first 15 recipients of the 'Thai Select' award from the Thai Government for outstanding authentic food
9 locals recommend
Nipa Thai
Lancaster TerraceLots of teak panelling, traditional furnishings and artefacts lend an authentic air. one of the first 15 recipients of the 'Thai Select' award from the Thai Government for outstanding authentic food
situated on the Canal in Little Venice offering that holiday feeling overlooking the water and enjoying brunch, crisp Rosé wines, Summer salads and the best fish and chips in town.
109 locals recommend
The Summerhouse
Blomfield Roadsituated on the Canal in Little Venice offering that holiday feeling overlooking the water and enjoying brunch, crisp Rosé wines, Summer salads and the best fish and chips in town.
2 Michelin stars and in the top 20 of the world's best 50 restaurants. Advance booking highly recommended
288 locals recommend
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury Rd2 Michelin stars and in the top 20 of the world's best 50 restaurants. Advance booking highly recommended
Tiny uber-innovative Japanese cuisine by former nobu chefs. Personal favourite! Advance booking recommended
31 locals recommend
Dinings
22 Harcourt StTiny uber-innovative Japanese cuisine by former nobu chefs. Personal favourite! Advance booking recommended
More avant-garde than Nobu, more Fusion than Viajante, and better deserts than both - googleworthy at least
27 locals recommend
Kurobuta
20 Kendal StMore avant-garde than Nobu, more Fusion than Viajante, and better deserts than both - googleworthy at least
Casa Malevo
23 Connaught Stexcellent argentine, no one does black and blue steaks better too
Middle Eastern with a small covered back yard serving food and shisha - not too cold even as the seasons change!
Pardis Restaurant
29 Connaught StMiddle Eastern with a small covered back yard serving food and shisha - not too cold even as the seasons change!
Great British restaurant hosted by the Frontline International Journalists' club which makes for an meal inspired to a good discussion. Book ahead!
22 locals recommend
The Frontline Club
13 Norfolk PlGreat British restaurant hosted by the Frontline International Journalists' club which makes for an meal inspired to a good discussion. Book ahead!
Espressovan@lido
South Carriage DriveGreat cafe for a quick break from a walk in the park
Drinks & Nightlife
The Westbourne
101 Westbourne Park VillasAll time favourite pub with sizeable outdoors space
Mitre Lancaster Gate
24 Lancaster GateGreat pub food and stellar cocktail bar in the basement
One of the pubs many call their 'local'. Rumour has it that Tony Blair who lives down the road frequents it occasionally
30 locals recommend
Duke of Kendal Pub
38 Connaught StOne of the pubs many call their 'local'. Rumour has it that Tony Blair who lives down the road frequents it occasionally
Best spot in London for the - surprisingly impressive - sunsets!
27 locals recommend
Mint Leaf Restaurant & Bar
1B Suffolk PlBest spot in London for the - surprisingly impressive - sunsets!
Shopping
Deserts galore - worth a visit for guilt free window shopping. or tuck in at your own risk to your waistline
17 locals recommend
Cocomaya
12 Connaught StreetDeserts galore - worth a visit for guilt free window shopping. or tuck in at your own risk to your waistline