Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
192 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Mexican chain diner with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food and cocktails.
31 locals recommend
Wahaca White City
1074 Ariel WayMexican chain diner with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food and cocktails.
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
25 locals recommend
Côte Bistro
17-21 Tavistock StModern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
Swish, 10th-floor Chinese restaurant in a high-end hotel, with lofty views of Kensington Gardens
22 locals recommend
Min Jiang
24 Kensington High StSwish, 10th-floor Chinese restaurant in a high-end hotel, with lofty views of Kensington Gardens
High-end French cafe menu in trio of rooms with art nouveau, art deco and Victorian features.
108 locals recommend
Colbert
50-52 Sloane SquareHigh-end French cafe menu in trio of rooms with art nouveau, art deco and Victorian features.
Glitzy Italian with many fish options, where photos of past celebrity diners line the walls.
21 locals recommend
Signor Sassi
14 KnightsbridgeGlitzy Italian with many fish options, where photos of past celebrity diners line the walls.
American-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides and salads.
264 locals recommend
Byron
341 Upper StAmerican-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides and salads.
All-day French bistro fare in a vintage-feel light-filled space with exposed pipes and wood tables.
26 locals recommend
Aubaine Kensington
37-45 Kensington High StAll-day French bistro fare in a vintage-feel light-filled space with exposed pipes and wood tables.
Stick & Bowl
31 Kensington High StChinese restaurant
Farm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal British ingredients and breads from its own bakery.
22 locals recommend
Clarke's Restaurant
124 Kensington Church StFarm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal British ingredients and breads from its own bakery.
Snug Lebanese fast food joint with high tables for classic mezze, char-grilled kebabs and pastries
23 locals recommend
Ranoush Juice
338 King's RdSnug Lebanese fast food joint with high tables for classic mezze, char-grilled kebabs and pastries
The Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
79 locals recommend
The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie
96 Kensington High StThe Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
The Poké Shack
44 Kensington Church Street5.0* Hawaiian restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional pub with a weekly quiz night, named after the replacement for the Hackney carriage.
13 locals recommend
The Hansom Cab
84-86 Earls Ct RdTraditional pub with a weekly quiz night, named after the replacement for the Hackney carriage.
Relaxed pub with an open fire and whitewashed brick walls covered in gilded frames.
157 locals recommend
The Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington
23a Edwardes SquareRelaxed pub with an open fire and whitewashed brick walls covered in gilded frames.
Sightseeing
Memorial completed in 2004 in Cornish granite, with a design said to represent Diana's life.
65 locals recommend
Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
West Carriage DriveMemorial completed in 2004 in Cornish granite, with a design said to represent Diana's life.
Playground in memory of the late Princess Diana, with huge wooden pirate ship, beach and sculptures.
78 locals recommend
Diana Memorial Playground
Broad WalkPlayground in memory of the late Princess Diana, with huge wooden pirate ship, beach and sculptures.
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
263 locals recommend
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensRoyal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
Ornate Gothic memorial remembering the late Prince Albert and opened just 11 years after his death.
34 locals recommend
The Albert Memorial
Ornate Gothic memorial remembering the late Prince Albert and opened just 11 years after his death.
Parks & Nature
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
Large park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.
839 locals recommend
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceLarge park with woodland, sports facilities, playground and cafe, plus a Japanese Kyoto Garden.
Arts & Culture
Former home of Lord Leighton with intricately tiled Arab Hall, paintings and sculpture collection.
105 locals recommend
Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park RdFormer home of Lord Leighton with intricately tiled Arab Hall, paintings and sculpture collection.
Displays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
330 locals recommend
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StDisplays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. With using bus number 9
796 locals recommend
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. With using bus number 9
Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters. From High Street Kensington Station take Circle Line to Sloane Square Station and It will take 5 mins to get there with tube.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdUp-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters. From High Street Kensington Station take Circle Line to Sloane Square Station and It will take 5 mins to get there with tube.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston StConvenience Store
Supermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-bran
323 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareSupermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-bran
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
782 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Getting Around
Central London
Bus number 9