Guidebook for West Kensington
Food Scene
222 Vegan Cuisine
222 North End RdReally great little vegan place about 1 min walk
The River Café
Rainville RoadFamous restaurant with award winning chefs and river views
Best Mangal 1 Restaurant
104 North End RdFantastic local kebab (eat in or take away)
Lily Tandoori is a traditional Indian restaurant that also offers a takeaway and delivery facility.
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Lily Tandoori
86 Lillie RdLily Tandoori is a traditional Indian restaurant that also offers a takeaway and delivery facility.
C'est Ici
47 Palliser Rdgood local Cafe
Eat-Aroi Cafe
100 North End RdLovely local Thai eatery
Waitrose & Partners
402 North End RdHigh quality grocery store
Crazy For Coffee
203 C North End RdAmazing breakfasts and more
Kennedys Fulham (Fish & Seafood Restaurant)
Great fish & chips 🍟
3 Italian brothers cooking delicious authentic food with great passion!
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La Pizzica Restaurant
764-766 Fulham Rd.3 Italian brothers cooking delicious authentic food with great passion!
Shopping
Tesco Mega store opened 24/7 apart from Sunday (closes at 4 pm)
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Tesco Superstore
Tilling RoadTesco Mega store opened 24/7 apart from Sunday (closes at 4 pm)
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StLocal Superfoods store about 15 min away
Sightseeing
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceLovely park not to be missed
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveEpic !!!
Dedicate minimum 4 hours for the visit . Book well in advance!!!
Easy to get there by public transport, take underground to Euston, change for train to Watford junction, wait there for free shuttle Harry potter double decker.Bingo!
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveEpic !!!
Dedicate minimum 4 hours for the visit . Book well in advance!!!
Easy to get there by public transport, take underground to Euston, change for train to Watford junction, wait there for free shuttle Harry potter double decker.Bingo!
Changing the Guard, or Guard Mounting as it is officially called, takes place outside Buckingham Palace every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10.45am and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual 'handover' takes place at 11am.
The Buckingham Palace gates and the steps of the Victoria Memorial just opposite are two of the best spots to watch Changing the Guard. Alternatively, get there early and try to grab a spot on The Mall, between Marlborough Road and Buckingham Palace, for a close-up view of the guards marching past.
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Buckingham Palace
Changing the Guard, or Guard Mounting as it is officially called, takes place outside Buckingham Palace every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10.45am and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual 'handover' takes place at 11am.
The Buckingham Palace gates and the steps of the Victoria Memorial just opposite are two of the best spots to watch Changing the Guard. Alternatively, get there early and try to grab a spot on The Mall, between Marlborough Road and Buckingham Palace, for a close-up view of the guards marching past.
World class football stadium & museum.
15-20 min walking distance from the apartment.
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Chelsea Football Club
Fulham RoadWorld class football stadium & museum.
15-20 min walking distance from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Curtains Up
28A Comeragh RdGood local pub + theatre
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketFantastic and ancient river pub
Old Ship, Hammersmith
25 Upper Mallgood river pub with good food
one of the best life musics in town (jam sessions on sunday particularly recommended, free entry before 9.30pm)
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The Blues Kitchen
111-113 Camden High Stone of the best life musics in town (jam sessions on sunday particularly recommended, free entry before 9.30pm)
Old pub in the centre, life blues music every night, small, cosy with fantastic atmosphere
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Ain't Nothin' But...
20 Kingly StOld pub in the centre, life blues music every night, small, cosy with fantastic atmosphere
The Famous Three Kings
171 North End RdGreat for watching live sports events ⚽️
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Travel
Your nearest station is West Kensington 5 min walk, but you can also use Barons Court on Picadilly line or Old Brompton Station (10 min).
You can use an Oyster card to travel, which you can get in most metro stations, but even easier way is to use your contactless bank card.
Daily cap is £8.10 for zones 1-2 and its valid for metro, London trains or busses.
WK is in zone 2.
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Best Lookouts
Skygarden - lovely city views for free, you just need to book 3 weeks in advance-tickets are released on Mondays.
The Lookout 8 Bishopsgate - book free tickets in advance
The Garden 120 - no need to book
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Best parks 💚
Holland Park with a Japanese garden, Battersea park,
Kensington Gardens & Hyde Park,
Regents park
Hampstead heath offers stunning city views, so does Greenwich park
Kew gardens offers largest collection of living plants 🌵 (for an entry fee)
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Museums & National picture Gallery
Most museums (Nature history, V&A, Science, British museum) and also National Gallery on Trafalgar Square are amazing and for free !
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Best London markets
Top Markets To Visit In London
Leadenhall Market. Historic | Unusual Architecture | Harry Potter Movie.
Berwick Street Market. Specialist Record Shops | Boutiques | Soho!
Borough Market. Oldest in town, delicious food. Harry Potter movie.
Camden Lock Market. (quirky!)
Southbank Book Market.
Portobello Road Market.
Covent Garden Market.
Petticoat Lane Market.
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Christmas lights ✨🎄
Planning a trip to London for Christmas
By mid-November, all the Christmas lights in London have been switched on except the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square. All the ice rinks are open too, and many Christmas markets too 🌟
Most shops will also have their Christmas shopfronts installed. Harrods, Selfridges and Fortnum and Mason´s are well worth visiting. Every single shop in the most famous shopping areas, such as Oxford Street, Regent Street, New Bond street, Carnaby str & Covent Garden will also have amazing installation.
Go to Winter Wonderland in Hyde park!
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Airport transfers
From HEATHROW it takes about 50 min
1) take metro/underground Piccadilly line to Barons Court, change for District line to West Kensington station 1 stop..
Take Exit via North End Road
2) Take Elizabeth line to Ealing Broadway, change for District line to West Kensington/exit via North End Road
From GATWICK - take the South train to Victoria station, change for the underground District line to West Kensington, exit via North End Road (travel time 1 hour)
From STANSTED take bus National express to Victoria, then underground District line to West Kensington (1hr 50 min)
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Theatre Land 🎭
Theatreland Triumphs: The West End beckons with dazzling musicals (Lion King, Mamma Mia, Tina, Matylda, Les Miserables , The Phantom of the
opera..etc),thought-provoking dramas, and side-splitting comedies. Catch a blockbuster revival, discover a hidden gem at a fringe venue, or be mesmerized by Shakespeare's words at the Globe. London's stages truly have something for everyone.
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Travel App
The best App to use is TFL Go