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Sightseeing
Abbey Road Studios is most notable as being the venue in the 1960s for innovative recording techniques adopted by the Beatles, Pink Floyd, the Hollies, Badfinger. The Beatles crossing opposite.
244 locals recommend
Abbey Road Studios
3 Abbey RdAbbey Road Studios is most notable as being the venue in the 1960s for innovative recording techniques adopted by the Beatles, Pink Floyd, the Hollies, Badfinger. The Beatles crossing opposite.
Antiques, collectables, fashion, food. Tip: Northern Portobello after the Westway underpass = vintage bargains as snatched by London fashion bloggers. Tip: Negozio Classico = great wine / cheese bar
417 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadAntiques, collectables, fashion, food. Tip: Northern Portobello after the Westway underpass = vintage bargains as snatched by London fashion bloggers. Tip: Negozio Classico = great wine / cheese bar
Picturesque setting where Regent's Canal and the Grand Union meet. 2 different canal boat tours Eastward to Regents Park (London Zoo) and Camden Market operate from here.
395 locals recommend
Little Venice
6 Warwick AvePicturesque setting where Regent's Canal and the Grand Union meet. 2 different canal boat tours Eastward to Regents Park (London Zoo) and Camden Market operate from here.
The English are notorious for having a green thumb. This plant nursery is gorgeous and worth a visit, if only for the cafe inside.
67 locals recommend
Clifton Nurseries
5A Clifton VillasThe English are notorious for having a green thumb. This plant nursery is gorgeous and worth a visit, if only for the cafe inside.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely local's haunt. Traditional pub that spills to sidewalks on sunny summer days. Pimms and Sunday Roast, British food, charcuterie boards. Ale and beers on tap + selection of wines.
45 locals recommend
Warwick Castle
4a Warwick PlLovely local's haunt. Traditional pub that spills to sidewalks on sunny summer days. Pimms and Sunday Roast, British food, charcuterie boards. Ale and beers on tap + selection of wines.
Traditional Victorian pub - a must see for its architectural quirkiness. Local haunt that is adjoined to The Formosa Dining Room, which is a fantastic spot for lunch / dinner.
108 locals recommend
Prince Alfred
5A Formosa StTraditional Victorian pub - a must see for its architectural quirkiness. Local haunt that is adjoined to The Formosa Dining Room, which is a fantastic spot for lunch / dinner.
Food Scene
Seriously romantic and quaint openair canalside dining in a more formal setting - reserve a seat right by the canal. Great seafood platter during lunch.
109 locals recommend
The Summerhouse
Blomfield RoadSeriously romantic and quaint openair canalside dining in a more formal setting - reserve a seat right by the canal. Great seafood platter during lunch.
Great coffee, good croissants, yummy pastries, ace smoothies, great for breakfast materials.
17 locals recommend
Toast
6 Formosa StGreat coffee, good croissants, yummy pastries, ace smoothies, great for breakfast materials.
Baker & Spice
20 Clifton RdPastries galore! Upscale chain bakery and brunch spot.
Relaxed Italian fare & lovely wood oven pizzas w that super thin crust. Delish. If you prefer French - there is a romantic little candlelit haunt with traditional French fare a few shops down.
52 locals recommend
The Red Pepper
8 Formosa StRelaxed Italian fare & lovely wood oven pizzas w that super thin crust. Delish. If you prefer French - there is a romantic little candlelit haunt with traditional French fare a few shops down.
Adjoined to Tom Dixon showroom & shop. Changing menu in a well designed modern setting - lunch and dinner. 18 min stroll along the canal from Little Venice.
81 locals recommend
Dock Kitchen
Ladbroke GroveAdjoined to Tom Dixon showroom & shop. Changing menu in a well designed modern setting - lunch and dinner. 18 min stroll along the canal from Little Venice.
Dine right by the canal - also great brunch or weekend lunch spot. Gastro fare from burgers, salads, pasta, to steaks. Great post-work and weekend drinks scene.
194 locals recommend
The Waterway
54 Formosa StDine right by the canal - also great brunch or weekend lunch spot. Gastro fare from burgers, salads, pasta, to steaks. Great post-work and weekend drinks scene.
"Persian dishes, from grilled lamb to fish stews, served in a stylishly understated white space." This joint is known as one of the best Iranian food in London. Holds liquor license.
30 locals recommend
Kateh
5 Warwick Pl"Persian dishes, from grilled lamb to fish stews, served in a stylishly understated white space." This joint is known as one of the best Iranian food in London. Holds liquor license.
Everything Else
Take the Heathrow Express from here to Heathrow (20 min) or alternately any of the trains for your onward journey into the great British countryside.
325 locals recommend
Paddington Station
Praed StreetTake the Heathrow Express from here to Heathrow (20 min) or alternately any of the trains for your onward journey into the great British countryside.
Your tube stop for 15 min access to Oxford Circus. Yes, the song 'Warwick Avenue' by Duffy talks about this area - undeniably one of the most picturesque in London.
21 locals recommend
Warwick Avenue
Warwick AvenueYour tube stop for 15 min access to Oxford Circus. Yes, the song 'Warwick Avenue' by Duffy talks about this area - undeniably one of the most picturesque in London.
Seriously good pilates classes including reformer - can book / lesson.
Little Venice Pilates & Physiotherapy @ Ten Health & Fitness
28 Bristol GardensSeriously good pilates classes including reformer - can book / lesson.
Basic pharmacy needs from pain meds to toothbrushes to shampoo to bandaids to over the counter medicine.
42 locals recommend
Boots Pharmacy
50 Newington GrnBasic pharmacy needs from pain meds to toothbrushes to shampoo to bandaids to over the counter medicine.
Essentials
Your closest supermarket for groceries - just down the road. There is also a small 24 hr shop for basics and a well stocked wine shop basically below the apartment on Shirland Road.
91 locals recommend
Tesco Esso Express
115 Maida ValeYour closest supermarket for groceries - just down the road. There is also a small 24 hr shop for basics and a well stocked wine shop basically below the apartment on Shirland Road.
The local butchers - highly recommended if you want to cook at home. Across this is a fantastic wine shop, and close to it a second Tesco's supermarket. The street is littered with brunch spots!
8 locals recommend
Sheepdrove Organic Farm Family Butcher - Maida Vale, London
5 Clifton RdThe local butchers - highly recommended if you want to cook at home. Across this is a fantastic wine shop, and close to it a second Tesco's supermarket. The street is littered with brunch spots!
Arts & Culture
Boutique vintage style cinema with plush sofa seats where you can sip champagne and eat popcorn / small bites whilst watching a flick in ultimate comfort.
101 locals recommend
Everyman Maida Vale
215 Sutherland AveBoutique vintage style cinema with plush sofa seats where you can sip champagne and eat popcorn / small bites whilst watching a flick in ultimate comfort.
One of the most influential contemporary art galleries in the world. Two separate buildings (ask reception). Also check out the rickety old bookstore on this same road - what a gem.
24 locals recommend
Lisson Gallery
27 Bell StOne of the most influential contemporary art galleries in the world. Two separate buildings (ask reception). Also check out the rickety old bookstore on this same road - what a gem.
Live music venue. Many London bands that become big names play here - sometimes catch great deals on big names. Off the beaten track.
27 locals recommend
The Good Ship
289 Kilburn High RoadLive music venue. Many London bands that become big names play here - sometimes catch great deals on big names. Off the beaten track.
Advance purchase / draws for live gigs on air w famous bands. The reason why you will easily bump into celebrities in this area.
20 locals recommend
BBC Maida Vale Studios
120-129 Delaware RdAdvance purchase / draws for live gigs on air w famous bands. The reason why you will easily bump into celebrities in this area.
Abbey Road
Abbey RoadThe famus Beatles Crossing! (Right by Abbey Road Studios).
Gallery in the area nestled between the bustle of ethnic shops on Harrow Road - hosts interesting print exhibitions.
London Print Studio
425 Harrow RdGallery in the area nestled between the bustle of ethnic shops on Harrow Road - hosts interesting print exhibitions.
Shopping
A madhouse of vintage clothing, jewellery, houseware, and serious antique furniture traders. Perhaps daunting for some to get to through the hubbub of Edgwear Rd but worth it. Cafe upstairs.
38 locals recommend
Alfies Antiques Market
13 - 25 Church StA madhouse of vintage clothing, jewellery, houseware, and serious antique furniture traders. Perhaps daunting for some to get to through the hubbub of Edgwear Rd but worth it. Cafe upstairs.
An 'independent lifestyle boutique' with a plethora of European and International lines that change by the week. Also kids clothes and home accessories. Also check the homestore across the street!
Pipa
1 Formosa StAn 'independent lifestyle boutique' with a plethora of European and International lines that change by the week. Also kids clothes and home accessories. Also check the homestore across the street!
Tom Dixon, one of England's most talented industrial designers holds office and shop here. Fantastic pieces of modern British design to take home. Great stroll along the canal from Little Venice.
10 locals recommend
Tom Dixon Shop
Ladbroke GroveTom Dixon, one of England's most talented industrial designers holds office and shop here. Fantastic pieces of modern British design to take home. Great stroll along the canal from Little Venice.