Guidebook for Fabulous Portobello
Food Scene
Hipster girls with the hearts of grannies serve fabulous home-made cakes, great coffee, innovative salads and the best poached eggs in the west in this cute local tea room. They have wifi.
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Lowry & Baker
339 Portobello RdHipster girls with the hearts of grannies serve fabulous home-made cakes, great coffee, innovative salads and the best poached eggs in the west in this cute local tea room. They have wifi.
Innovative salads and small plates, fish, chicken and meats baked in the wood ovens and, of course, outstanding pizzas. They also do a great breakfast. No booking. Tables outside and wifi.
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Pizza East Portobello
310 Portobello RdInnovative salads and small plates, fish, chicken and meats baked in the wood ovens and, of course, outstanding pizzas. They also do a great breakfast. No booking. Tables outside and wifi.
Superb Asian fusion food and a buzzy bar. E&O is a top spot for celeb spotting! Expensive.
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e&o Pan Asian Restaurant Notting Hill
14 Blenheim CrescentSuperb Asian fusion food and a buzzy bar. E&O is a top spot for celeb spotting! Expensive.
Golborne Deli
100-102 Golborne RdPopular local cafe and hangout.
Coffee
214 Portobello RdThe best local coffee in this hip barrista bar. Always busy.
Cockney's Pie & Mash
314 Portobello RdTraditional British pie and mash.
Lisboa is a local institution, famous for its fresh natas and other Portuguese cakes.
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Lisboa Patisserie
57 Golborne RdLisboa is a local institution, famous for its fresh natas and other Portuguese cakes.
Palki
312 Ladbroke GroveGood, fresh curry.
Great value in this tiny Japanese restaurant. The food is not the highest quality but it's tasty, cheap and the menu is extensive. Always busy and very noisy. Booking is recommended.
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Eat Tokyo (Notting Hill Gate)
17 Notting Hill GateGreat value in this tiny Japanese restaurant. The food is not the highest quality but it's tasty, cheap and the menu is extensive. Always busy and very noisy. Booking is recommended.
This Malaysian cafe is extremely popular and so it should be. The food is delicious and cheap!
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Makan Cafe
270 Portobello RdThis Malaysian cafe is extremely popular and so it should be. The food is delicious and cheap!
Best roast duck! Do book or you may have to queue for ages (you may have to queue for ages even if you do book)!
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Four Seasons
84 QueenswayBest roast duck! Do book or you may have to queue for ages (you may have to queue for ages even if you do book)!
There are a gazillion burger joints on Portobello Road. I like this one.
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Honest Burgers - Portobello
189 Portobello RdThere are a gazillion burger joints on Portobello Road. I like this one.
The Hummingbird Bakery - Notting Hill
133 Portobello RdCake, cake, cake - and cup cakes!
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdReliable Italian rustic cooking. Always popular.
George's Portobello Fish Bar
329 Portobello RdFish & chips. Pretty good.
Extremely good Indian restaurant. The food is imaginative, fresh and delicious.
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Malabar Restaurant
27 Uxbridge StExtremely good Indian restaurant. The food is imaginative, fresh and delicious.
Brett Graham's two Michelin starred restaurant. Fine dining, sublime food - with prices to match.
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The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdBrett Graham's two Michelin starred restaurant. Fine dining, sublime food - with prices to match.
London offering from celebrated Aussie chef Bill Granger. Not really his best. The eggs are great but the staff can be surly and it can get rather expensive.
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Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveLondon offering from celebrated Aussie chef Bill Granger. Not really his best. The eggs are great but the staff can be surly and it can get rather expensive.
Lovely coffee shop with top-notch, open sandwiches by day and great Danish fish restaurant serving a set dinner on Friday / Saturday nights.
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SNAPS + RYE
93 Golborne RdLovely coffee shop with top-notch, open sandwiches by day and great Danish fish restaurant serving a set dinner on Friday / Saturday nights.
Bawarchi serves THE BEST Indian food. Fresh and delicious vegetarian dishes as well as interesting meats and fish. It's a little further away but they also deliver (menu is in the grey folder)
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Bawarchi
68 Chamberlayne RdBawarchi serves THE BEST Indian food. Fresh and delicious vegetarian dishes as well as interesting meats and fish. It's a little further away but they also deliver (menu is in the grey folder)
Modern British food served in glamorous décor. There is also a live music venue in the basement, and a private members club upstairs.
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LAYLOW
10 Golborne RdModern British food served in glamorous décor. There is also a live music venue in the basement, and a private members club upstairs.
Zayane Z91
91 Golborne RdFresh modern food with a Moroccan twist.
Basic, authentic Italian food at rock-bottom prices. Very friendly. Breakfast is also good.
Goldfinger
13-15 Golborne RdBasic, authentic Italian food at rock-bottom prices. Very friendly. Breakfast is also good.
Bluebelles of Portobello
320 Portobello RdLovely fresh sandwiches and breakfasts.
Babajani London
322a Portobello RdDelicious middle eastern food, also does take-away.
If you want really good fish & chips, this is the place for you.
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The Chipping Forecast - Notting Hill
29 All Saints RdIf you want really good fish & chips, this is the place for you.
Ukai
240 Portobello RdFresh and delicious Japanese food.
Super chic, super hip and yet at the same time homely and welcoming restaurant and members club. Delicious food. Dog-friendly.
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LAYLOW
10 Golborne RdSuper chic, super hip and yet at the same time homely and welcoming restaurant and members club. Delicious food. Dog-friendly.
Shopping
On Fridays and Saturdays the world-famous Portobello Road market is awash with covetable vintage clothes, eclectic china, old buttons and other treasures.
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Portobello Markt
73a Lewisham High StOn Fridays and Saturdays the world-famous Portobello Road market is awash with covetable vintage clothes, eclectic china, old buttons and other treasures.
This is the bookshop made famous in the movie 'Notting Hill'.
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The Notting Hill Bookshop
13 Blenheim CresThis is the bookshop made famous in the movie 'Notting Hill'.
Valeries Flowers
Lovely and friendly local flower shop.
Huge and hideous shopping mall with everything under one roof.
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayHuge and hideous shopping mall with everything under one roof.
Got £1,000 to spend on a summer frock? Matches is for you! High end designer fashion.
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Matches Fashion
Ledbury RoadGot £1,000 to spend on a summer frock? Matches is for you! High end designer fashion.
Diptyque
38 Floral StThe most delicious candles and scents from this classic French company.
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe world-famous departments store.
M&S Notting Hill Gate Simply Food
Notting Hill GateThe best British underwear.
Quality natural and organic cosmetics in beautiful blue bottles. These make lovely gifts.
Neal's Yard Remedies
9 Elgin CresQuality natural and organic cosmetics in beautiful blue bottles. These make lovely gifts.
If you have ever thought about buying a cookbook, no matter how obscure, you will find it here.
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Books for Cooks
4 Blenheim CresIf you have ever thought about buying a cookbook, no matter how obscure, you will find it here.
Themes & Variations
231 Westbourne GroveStunning collection of C20th furniture at top dollar.
Funky local womenswear boutique. The clothes and shoes have an eclectic but accessible style.
The Jacksons
5 All Saints RdFunky local womenswear boutique. The clothes and shoes have an eclectic but accessible style.
Fantastically eccentric vintage furniture and lighting, this shop is a hit with interior designers.
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Les Couilles Du Chien
65 Golborne RdFantastically eccentric vintage furniture and lighting, this shop is a hit with interior designers.
This shop has an extraordinary - nay, bizarre - collection of home wares, clothes, jewellery and ornaments. A treasure trove.
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Universal Providers by KOKON TO ZAI
86 Golborne RdThis shop has an extraordinary - nay, bizarre - collection of home wares, clothes, jewellery and ornaments. A treasure trove.
You will never want for vintage clothing on Portobello Road but Rellik's collection of designer labels is a cut above.
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Rellik
8 Golborne RdYou will never want for vintage clothing on Portobello Road but Rellik's collection of designer labels is a cut above.
Famous British fashion designer with a penchant for stripes.
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Paul Smith Westbourne House
122 Kensington Park RdFamous British fashion designer with a penchant for stripes.
Agent Provocateur
6 Broadwick StSaucy yet lovely underwear beautifully presented in a boudoir-style boutique.
Sightseeing
For fans of brutalist modern architecture, Erno Goldfinger's Trellick Tower is an icon.
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Trellick Tower
5 Golborne RoadFor fans of brutalist modern architecture, Erno Goldfinger's Trellick Tower is an icon.
Golborne Road has a street food market most days. Here you will find the fabulous Moroccan Fish Grill, the Tagine Caravan and Trinidad Stew. Also the famous Lisboa Portuguese bakery.
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Golborne Road
Golborne RoadGolborne Road has a street food market most days. Here you will find the fabulous Moroccan Fish Grill, the Tagine Caravan and Trinidad Stew. Also the famous Lisboa Portuguese bakery.
Things to do
Gate Picturehouse
87 Notting Hill GateLocal art house cinema.
Hyde Park Stables
63 Bathurst MewsHorse riding in Hyde Park.
Europe's first purpose-built cinema is now a luxe movie house with comfy armchairs and footstools, cashmere blankets and food service.
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Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdEurope's first purpose-built cinema is now a luxe movie house with comfy armchairs and footstools, cashmere blankets and food service.
Parks & Nature
Holland Park is simply charming. Admire the peacocks. Stroll around the Japanese Garden or book to see open-air opera in the summer.
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Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceHolland Park is simply charming. Admire the peacocks. Stroll around the Japanese Garden or book to see open-air opera in the summer.
Meanwhile Gardens is a lovely spot for a stroll along the canal.
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Meanwhile Gardens Community Association
158 Kensal RdMeanwhile Gardens is a lovely spot for a stroll along the canal.
Kensington Gardens is home to the Serpentine gallery, the round pond, Peter Pan statue, Albert Memorial and Princess Diana adventure playground. It adjoins Hyde Park so you can walk for hours.
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Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens is home to the Serpentine gallery, the round pond, Peter Pan statue, Albert Memorial and Princess Diana adventure playground. It adjoins Hyde Park so you can walk for hours.
A tiny patch of wild countryside in the middle of the city. It has brambles, fruit trees, woods, foxes, squirrels, birds and, of course... dogs. Also has a good outdoor gym.
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Little Wormwood Scrubs Recreation Ground
A tiny patch of wild countryside in the middle of the city. It has brambles, fruit trees, woods, foxes, squirrels, birds and, of course... dogs. Also has a good outdoor gym.
Essentials
In case of a minor accident or illness there is an excellent walk-in clinic (NHS) just around the corner at St Charles Hospital.
Saint Charles Urgent Care Centre
Exmoor StreetIn case of a minor accident or illness there is an excellent walk-in clinic (NHS) just around the corner at St Charles Hospital.
Need some brown rice, tofu or organic kale? Portobello Wholefoods has a great range of health foods and supplements.
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Portobello Wholefoods Ltd
266 Portobello RdNeed some brown rice, tofu or organic kale? Portobello Wholefoods has a great range of health foods and supplements.
St Mary's Paddington is the nearest NHS hospital with a major Accident & Emergency unit. In an emergency dial 999. For minor injuries and illnesses go to St Charles' Hospital (see below).
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St Mary's Hospital
Praed StreetSt Mary's Paddington is the nearest NHS hospital with a major Accident & Emergency unit. In an emergency dial 999. For minor injuries and illnesses go to St Charles' Hospital (see below).
The nearest Post Office is on the corner of Portobello and Golborne Roads. There is an ATM outside. There is also a post box on the corner of Telford Road and Ladbroke Grove.
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Post Office
325 Portobello RdThe nearest Post Office is on the corner of Portobello and Golborne Roads. There is an ATM outside. There is also a post box on the corner of Telford Road and Ladbroke Grove.
Spanish deli and grocery store selling all kinds of authentic Spanish food.
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R. Garcia and Sons
248-250 Portobello RdSpanish deli and grocery store selling all kinds of authentic Spanish food.
Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne GroveOrganic groceries and cafe.
M&S Notting Hill Gate Simply Food
Notting Hill GateGreat for convenience foods.
The Grocer On Elgin
6 Elgin CresDelicious pre-prepared food to take home
Great deli selling cheeses, pates, bread and prepared foods to take home.
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Mr Christian's
11 Elgin CresGreat deli selling cheeses, pates, bread and prepared foods to take home.
Stuck in the city and feel the urge to climb a mountain? Westway Sports Centre has climbing walls 14.5 metres high!
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Westway Sports & Fitness Centre
1 Crowthorne RdStuck in the city and feel the urge to climb a mountain? Westway Sports Centre has climbing walls 14.5 metres high!
If you still have the urge go to a mega supermarket even though you are on holiday, then Sainsbury's superstore will satisfy all your cravings.
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Sainsbury's
2 Canal WayIf you still have the urge go to a mega supermarket even though you are on holiday, then Sainsbury's superstore will satisfy all your cravings.
Your local corner shop just on the corner opposite. Opens 7AM-9PM every day except Friday lunchtime. Great for all your needs: milk, tea, newspapers, oyster cards, sim cards, sweets, umbrellas, model helicopters... what don't they sell?
AK Foods
373 Portobello RdYour local corner shop just on the corner opposite. Opens 7AM-9PM every day except Friday lunchtime. Great for all your needs: milk, tea, newspapers, oyster cards, sim cards, sweets, umbrellas, model helicopters... what don't they sell?
Golborne Pharmacy
106 Golborne RoadYour friendly local chemist.
Arts & Culture
With over seven miles of corridors the V&A is endlessly fascinating. It is the world's premier arts, crafts and design museum encompassing everything from classical sculpture to C20th fashion.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadWith over seven miles of corridors the V&A is endlessly fascinating. It is the world's premier arts, crafts and design museum encompassing everything from classical sculpture to C20th fashion.
Dinosaur bones, giant whales, stuffed penguins, gold nuggets... it's all here at the Natural History Museum. The building itself is rather spectacular too.
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Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadDinosaur bones, giant whales, stuffed penguins, gold nuggets... it's all here at the Natural History Museum. The building itself is rather spectacular too.
Learn all about space travel, particle physics and electro-magnetics here at the marvellously interactive Science Museum.
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Science Museum
Exhibition RoadLearn all about space travel, particle physics and electro-magnetics here at the marvellously interactive Science Museum.
The Tabernacle is a local institution holding concerts, literary evenings, art exhibitions and community events. There is a decent cafe on the ground floor. A lovely place for brunch on a sunny day.
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De Tabernakel
34-35 Powis SquareThe Tabernacle is a local institution holding concerts, literary evenings, art exhibitions and community events. There is a decent cafe on the ground floor. A lovely place for brunch on a sunny day.
A gem of a gallery with a constant schedule of contemporary art exhibitions. Also has renowned summer pavilion designed by a different architect each year.
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Serpentine Galleries
A gem of a gallery with a constant schedule of contemporary art exhibitions. Also has renowned summer pavilion designed by a different architect each year.
Serpentine North Gallery
West Carriage DriveAnnex to the Serpentine Gallery.
The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar
8 Latimer RdLocal theatre with lost of interesting productions.