Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Cafe Nouvelle
69 Abingdon RdLovely café also great for lunch
Le Pain Quotidien
70 Parsons Green LnGood for coffee or lunch
Kensington Square Kitchen
9 Kensington SquareCute place in the neighbourhood
Colbert
50-52 Sloane SquareGreat place for lunch
L'ETO
243 Brompton RdExpensive but delicious - also for lunch
GAIL's Bakery Kings Road
209 King's RdGreat for a coffee and croissant
Oka Restaurant
392 King's RoadGood food
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's RdGreat cafe or for brunch
Little Four Seasons
11 Gerrard StGreat authentic chinese restaurant in Chinatown
Claridge's Bar
Brook StreetFamous for its Sunday tea - book in advance
Several branches of this no-reservations burger and lobster restaurants. Expect waiting time but the food is delicious!
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Burger & Lobster Mayfair
29 Clarges StSeveral branches of this no-reservations burger and lobster restaurants. Expect waiting time but the food is delicious!
Hollywood Road
Hollywood RoadSome nice pubs and Italian restaurants on this road
Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveGreat for brunch, coffee, etc.
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdLocal Starbucks on the corner
Berkeley Street Bar
15 Berkeley StHigh-end Sushi restaurant on Berkeley Street
Yashin Sushi
1A Argyll RdGreat sushi restaurant
Locanda Ottoemezzo
2-4 Thackeray StNice Italian restaurant
Il Portico
277 Kensington High StGreat local Italian restaurant
Aubaine Kensington
37-45 Kensington High StGreat for coffee or brunch
The Orangery Cafe beside Kensington Palace is great for afternoon tea or coffee after a walk in Hyde Park
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The Orangery
Holland ParkThe Orangery Cafe beside Kensington Palace is great for afternoon tea or coffee after a walk in Hyde Park
Shopping
Jermyn Street
Jermyn StreetGreat shopping for tradition mens clothes and suits
Much loved traditional English tea and jams store by Picadilly
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Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyMuch loved traditional English tea and jams store by Picadilly
Westbourne Grove
Westbourne GroveAdorable shopping street in Notting Hill
The infamous Harrods - check out the food hall and the toy department!
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe infamous Harrods - check out the food hall and the toy department!
High-end shopping on Sloane Street between Knightsbridge and Sloane Square
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Sloane Street
Sloane StreetHigh-end shopping on Sloane Street between Knightsbridge and Sloane Square
Selfridges
400 Oxford StDepartment Store shopping on Oxford Street
Arts & Culture
One of the worlds best opera houses - book tickets in advance online.
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Royal Opera House
Bow StreetOne of the worlds best opera houses - book tickets in advance online.
Pambansang Galeriya
Trafalgar SquareFamous museum at Trafalgar Square
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdFun cinema with a different style
Mga Galeriya ng Serpentine
Interesting art exhibits
Lovely museum with great exhibits in South Kensington
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Museo ng Kasaysayan ng Kalikasan
Cromwell RoadLovely museum with great exhibits in South Kensington
Lovely museum with great exhibits in South Kensington
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Museo ng Victoria at Albert
Cromwell RoadLovely museum with great exhibits in South Kensington
Wonderful concert hall. Tickets can be bought at: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/#/page/1/
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadWonderful concert hall. Tickets can be bought at: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/#/page/1/
Local cinema just 5 minutes walk away on High Street Kensington
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Odeon Cinema Kensington
Kensington High StreetLocal cinema just 5 minutes walk away on High Street Kensington
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadFamous and fun wax museum
Everything Else
2nd closest underground station about a 13 minute walk away. Direct Piccadilly tube line to Heathrow airport
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Earl's Court London Underground Station
Earls Court Road2nd closest underground station about a 13 minute walk away. Direct Piccadilly tube line to Heathrow airport
Barclays Bank
132-134 Kensington High StLocal bank - there are others banks on the High Street
1 Adam and Eve Mews
1 Adam and Eve MewsLocal acupuncture
Boots
127A Kensington High StLocal pharmacy
For spinning fans, this excellent studio is about 25 minutes away on the tube and classes can be booked without requiring a membership.
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Psycle Mortimer Street
76 Mortimer StFor spinning fans, this excellent studio is about 25 minutes away on the tube and classes can be booked without requiring a membership.
Local pilates on machines studio for a challenge - first class is free! Bookings under http://www.heartcore.co.uk/studios/kensington/
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Heartcore
11a Stratford RdLocal pilates on machines studio for a challenge - first class is free! Bookings under http://www.heartcore.co.uk/studios/kensington/
High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetNearest tube / subway / metro station
Sightseeing
10 Downing Street
10 Downing StHome of the Prime Minister
Loved shopping street however avoid Saturday afternoons as quite busy
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Regent Street
Regent StreetLoved shopping street however avoid Saturday afternoons as quite busy
Lots of history at this famous abbey where William & Kate recently married. Tickets can also be bought in advance online to skip the queues.
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Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdLots of history at this famous abbey where William & Kate recently married. Tickets can also be bought in advance online to skip the queues.
Worth visiting including taking a tour of the Houses of Parliament - tickets can be bought in advance online.
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Big Ben
Worth visiting including taking a tour of the Houses of Parliament - tickets can be bought in advance online.
Great views from this one hour ride. Make sure to book tickets online in advance to reduce waiting time.
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London Eye
Great views from this one hour ride. Make sure to book tickets online in advance to reduce waiting time.
Portobello Road's market is good fun for browsing or antiques shopping
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Portobello Road
Portobello RoadPortobello Road's market is good fun for browsing or antiques shopping
King's Road
King's RoadGreat shopping on the Kings Road, Chelsea
Where the Queen lives - tours available of the State Rooms in the summer
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Buckingham Palace
Where the Queen lives - tours available of the State Rooms in the summer
Hyde Park
Lovely park for a long stroll
Much loved Kensington Palace with many interesting exhibits.
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Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensMuch loved Kensington Palace with many interesting exhibits.
Lovely park just around the corner great for walks or a run. Tennis courts can be reserved online at http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/sportsandleisure/sportsfacilitiesinparks/tennis.aspx
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Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceLovely park just around the corner great for walks or a run. Tennis courts can be reserved online at http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/sportsandleisure/sportsfacilitiesinparks/tennis.aspx
Drinks & Nightlife
Margaux
152 Old Brompton RdExcellent wine bar and restaurant
Kensington Roof Gardens
With views over London
The Abingdon
54 Abingdon RdGreat bar and restaurant
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StOne of 3 local supermarkets on High Street Kensington
One of 3 local supermarkets on High Street Kensington
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Tesco Kensington Metro
146 Kensington High StreetOne of 3 local supermarkets on High Street Kensington
One of 3 local supermarkets on High Street Kensington
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Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareOne of 3 local supermarkets on High Street Kensington