The Destination
Olympia
Where visionaries come to work.
Leading London Fitness
1Rebel
Leading boutique fitness studio 1Rebel is opening a 9,500 sq ft space, bringing their signature Reshape, Ride, Rumble, and Reformer Pilates classes to Olympia. Stylish with an industrial feel, they have a great sound system and protein shake bar.
Dining Hall
Arbour
Here you’ll find a modern food hall, with four different concepts. Try Fry Baby for fried chicken; Whammy Burger for smashed burgers; The Rambler for farm-to-fork seasonal dishes; and Café Mondo for artisan coffees and pastries.
Restaurant
Bar Arriba
A Mexican-inspired rooftop bar, with small plates, bold flavours, and perfect margaritas, with DJs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. Come here for weekend brunches, laid back afternoons and lively nights out.
Renowned School
BRIT School Partnership
Olympia has partnered with the groundbreaking BRIT School to support emerging artists through performances and events.
Live Music Venue
British Airways ARC
A 3,800-capacity music venue with incredible design, self-serve bars, and an outstanding lineup of both global and local talent. The venue can also be hired for private conferences, awards, or banquet dinners.
Theatre
British Airways Theatre
A 1,575-seat theatre (London’s largest new theatre in 50 years!), there will be extra wide seats, and excellent amenities; opening 2027. It will be operated by London's Trafalgar Entertainment and Broadway's The Shubert Organisation.
Hotel
citizenM Olympia
Opening in the Grade II-listed National Hall, citizenM is a modern, stylish place to lay your head. With 146 rooms, there’s digital check-in, smart tech in rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24/7 canteen, and societyM meeting spaces.
Cycling End-of-Journey Facility
Cycle Hub
The only Platinum accredited cycle hub in the UK by FiveatHeart (creators of the world’s best cycling spaces), this will be the best end of journey facility in London with over 950 cycle racks.
Exhibition Halls
Heritage Halls
Grand Hall and National Hall offer outstanding facilities for concerts, events and exhibitions. Recent events have included a world-class double bill boxing event, The Holiday & Travel Show, and BLOC Party and Interpol are playing here in December.
Hotel
Hyatt Regency London Olympia
The five-star, 204-room hotel has three restaurant and bar concepts, a 24-hour fitness centre, and is conveniently located directly in Olympia. The décor is modern, and some rooms have private terraces.
Pillar Hall
Idalia
Idalia is a 300-cover all-day restaurant from Des Gunewardena’s D3 Collective, offering modern British dining in a stunning Grade II* listed building, with a glamorous, vibrant atmosphere.
Restaurant
Lillie’s
Inspired by the elegance of English gardens, this refined roof terrace serves seasonal dishes for sharing, with a focus on English and sparkling wines. A great choice for a sophisticated night out.
The Offices
One Olympia
Heatherwick Studio, in collaboration with SPPARC, have created an inspiring building that redefines what an office can be – from its wrap-around views of London and the largest private office terraces in the capital, to a stylish lounge, terrace, and wellness suite.
Pillar Hall
Pepperbird
Pepperbird is an intimate speakeasy-style bar that nods to Olympia’s musical heritage. Hidden beneath Pillar Hall, the lights are low and the furnishings are plush.
Premium Lounge
The Addison
Set inside the ICC, there's an all-day casual restaurant menu during the day and a bar menu at night.
International Conferencing Centre
The ICC
The new International Conferencing Centre has next generation technology, incredible service, reconfigurable meeting room layouts and conferencing spaces, and an auditorium with capacity for up to 830 guests.
Event Space
Upstairs at Pillar Hall
A stunning event space with double-height ceilings, spectacular mezzanine, and capacity for 350 seated or 525 standing; it's also available for exclusive hire.
Restaurant
Wolves of Tokyo
Part restaurant, part bar, with rooftop views and the energy of late night Tokyo, this is a beautiful, large space. Come here for Japanese fare – sushi, yakitori, signature dishes – and stay on for music and excellent cocktails.
Highlights
Neighbourhood
West London's finest! At a glance, some of the outstanding amenities and venues we have close to Olympia.
British Airways ARC
Live Music Venue
British Airways ARC
Design Museum
Museum • 12-minute walk
Design Museum
Electric Cinema
Cinema
Electric Cinema
Next Door Records
Restaurant
Next Door Records
Royal Albert Hall
Music Hall
Royal Albert Hall
Spa at Six Senses
Spa
Spa at Six Senses
The Queen’s Club
Tennis Club
The Queen’s Club
White City House
Members’ Club, Restaurant, Bar, Cinema
White City House
Chet’s at The Hoxton Hotel
Restaurant
Chet’s at The Hoxton Hotel
Dishoom
Restaurant
Dishoom
Dorian
Restaurant
Dorian
River Café
Restaurant
River Café
The Cow
Pub
The Cow
1Rebel
Leading London Fitness
1Rebel
Barry’s West
Bootcamp
Barry’s West
Holland Park
Park
Holland Park
Kensington Gardens
Park
Kensington Gardens
Your neighbourhood
West London Guide
Welcome to the neighbourhood. From an ever-expanding restaurant scene in Notting Hill to our local bustling bar and restaurant offering, with many nearby parks and fitness studios close by too, this is an incredible place to work.
Rail Station • 2-minute walk
Kensington Olympia
The Kensington Olympia Station is served by the Mildmay line, National Rail (Southern) and weekend services on the District Line.
Pub • 3-minute walk
Hand & Flower
Located a stone's throw from Olympia, this historic Victorian pub has ten hotel rooms and a varied menu with everything from Greek mezzes to traditional fish and chips.
Barber's • 3-minute walk
Seven Garçons
Voted London’s best barber, they pride themselves on attention to detail and service.
Pub • 3-minute walk
The Cumberland Arms
This is a very cosy pub with an elevated Mediterranean menu. They use local produce from the nearby markets and their chalkboards have daily specials.
Restaurant • 4-minute walk
Kampai
Family-run Japanese with an extensive menu that includes classic maki, nigiri, sashimi, chef’s rolls, special boats and platters, and bento boxes at lunch.
Baked Goods • 6-minute walk
Bridge Baker
Handmade bread and pastries, incredible celebration cakes, and slow-fermented pizza.
Convenience • 6-minute walk
Pret A Manger
Find your Pret favourites – hot coffee, fresh juices, toasted sandwiches, and seasonal specials – moments from Olympia.
Museum • 9-minute walk
Leighton House Museum
A historic home that was the residence of a wealthy Victorian painter and president of the Royal Academy of Arts, it’s open to the public and is considered an art museum.
Pub • 10-minute walk
Havelock Tavern
A great gastropub with alfresco dining, get a table outside and settle in for the afternoon. Their beer garden has a covered area and heaters, so it's an excellent spot year round.
Restaurant • 10-minute walk
Pentolina
A small family-run restaurant, pull up a chair at one of their wooden tables and settle in for Italian home-style cooking – we love their streetside tables.
Museum • 12-minute walk
Design Museum
We are so lucky to have this on our doorstep! Considered the world’s leading museum for contemporary design, they have excellent exhibitions, special nights, and a great shop.
Restaurant • 12-minute walk
The Bird in Hand W14
After a refresh, this much-loved local has an updated menu that’s an evolution of its Italian-Med plates, including guest chef pizzas and a Monday aperitivo hour with light bites.
Designer Mall • 12-minute walk
Westfield W12
There’s everything here: from M&S and John Lewis to Zara, Nike and Apple; designer brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada; beauty stores like SpaceNK and Sephora; a VUE cinema with 20 screens, and more.
Market • 15-minute walk
Brook Green Market
Farmer’s market with street food from across the globe, every Saturday from 9:30am-3pm. Expect fish, cheese, flowers, pastries, meat, and live music.
Garden Shop • 15-minute walk
Rassel’s of Kensington
An oasis of all things green, here you'll find flowers, a nursery, and garden services. They're knowledgable, passionate, and always happy to help.
Restaurant
Acre
From well-known chef Thomas Straker, this restaurant joins his namesake Straker’s on Golborne Road, and focuses on open-fire cooking and interesting sharing plates. We love the hatch-style outdoor seating.
Restaurant
Al Forno
A neighbourhood spot with festoon lighting, Napoli pizzas, and outdoor seating. There are also pastas, salads, and other Italian dishes when you don't fancy a pie.
Grocer
BENS
Boutique grocer. They also have other West London locations in Holland Park and Westbourne Grove.
Theatre
Bush Theatre
"The world-famous home of new plays and champion of playwrights”, there's always something interesting on here.
Restaurant
Canteen
No-reservations, extremely popular Italian with an ever-changing menu, just off Portobello and Golborne Roads, with two ex-River Café chefs at the helm.
Restaurant
CeCe’s
Part of the Pelican Group (The Hart, Canteen, The Fat Badger), Cece’s is their most glamorous venue, where Casa Cruz once was. Come here for delicious Italian and a sophisticated night out.
Restaurant
Celeste
By the group behind the refined Mason Estelle in London and Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds, Celeste is an Italian-American restaurant (open to all) and members’ club.
Restaurant
Chet’s at The Hoxton Hotel
Flavourful, buzzy, and dimly lit in the evenings, they also have an elevated brunch menu with Bloody Marys, lobster rolls, ribeye tagliata, and banana splits.
Pub
Cock and Bottle
A traditional London pub, this is a neighbourhood favourite. Sit or stand outside on their wrap around terrace, or pull up a stool inside and make friends.
Restaurant
Dajoo
This new café and pizzeria has a Middle Eastern/Med mix, with a Marrakech Square spiced lamb mince pizza and a Za'atar pizza with sundried tomato puree, cauliflower, cumin chickpeas, and pomegranate.
Bookstore
Daunt Books
An iconic, great bookstore with knowledgeable staff to point you in the right direction, whether you're after the latest fiction or timeless classics.
Restaurant
Dishoom
A large branch of this much-loved restaurant serving Bombay comfort food. Breakfast – and the bottomless chai – is a highlight here.
Restaurant
Dorian
Owned by the favourite Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop, they say this is where chefs dine. A one Michelin-star restaurant, it’s elegant, fun, there’s counter dining, and it’s always busy.
Restaurant
EEL Sushi Bar
Also owned by the Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop family, this is a casual, vibey sushi spot, with a great outdoor terrace.
Cinema
Electric Cinema
One of the oldest working film theatres in Britain, with an elevated cinema experience: blankets, mini lamps, velvet chairs with footstools, drinks, bites, and good films.
Restaurant
Eve at the Ember Locke Hotel
NYC-style pizza at this buzzy hotel with a great terrace; it's also a popular coworking spot, with great coffee and pastries in the café up front.
Cinema
Everyman The Whiteley
Everyman at The Whiteley offers its signature luxe cinema experience, with a bar, lounge, and in-screen waiter service so your order is delivered straight to your seat.
Restaurant
Fat Badger
A pub with live music at night and a restaurant that only serves a tasting menu of whatever the talented head chef George feels like cooking that day. Be sure to book.
Flower
Flower Corner
High Street Kensington has several options for incredible flowers, and the hard-to-miss Flower Corner is one of them!
Bakery
Gail’s
Not all Gail’s are created equal (though their coffee and croissants are a sure thing), and this one, at Baron’s Court tube station, is a good one!
Food Hall
Green Valley
London’s renowned Lebanese and Middle Eastern food hall since 1986, open 8am ‘til midnight, every single day, 365 days a year.
Butcher
HG Walter
Family-run butcher that supplies high-welfare meat to the UK’s best chefs. Their merch (with illustrations by John Broadley) is great, too.
Market
High Street Kensington Farmer’s Market
Located on Phillimore Walk, this is a great place to browse and shop on a Sunday, for fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers and more.
Open Air Opera
Holland Park Opera
Open-air, critically acclaimed opera, picnics, and great dining: this is always an excellent summer evening out.
It’s Bagels
NY-style (un-toasted) bagels with schmears, loaded fillings (from classic Reubens to creative options) – plus desserts, root beer floats, and great merch.
Wine Shop
Jeroboams
A great selection of wines, imported olive oils, specialty sauces and gourmet snacks, from a retailer that's been around since 1985.
Hair Salon
Josh Wood Atelier
Behind a non-descript black door are some of London’s best colourists and hair stylists. If you’re cost conscious, try starting with a more junior stylist.
Restaurant
Julie’s
A West London classic, come here for long, modern French lunches on their expansive terrace. On sunny days, it feels more like Ibiza than W11.
Wine Shop
Lea & Sandeman
Award-winning independent wine merchants. Ask and you shall receive great recommendations here.
Butcher
Lidgates
Upmarket, family-run organic butcher with fresh pies and sausages made daily, as well as delicious burgers, kebabs and ribs.
Restaurant
Next Door Records
One part record shop, one part events space, one part pizza spot – it's a good mix that just works.
Designer Grocer
Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop
The first of their many West London venues (Supermarket of Dreams, Dorian, EEL Bar), come here for fresh fish, meat, and interesting products from across London and the world.
Concert Hall
O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
An award-winning, historic venue, with hot-ticket shows from global talent ranging from old-timey classics to up-and-coming names.
Restaurant
Patri
Meaning ‘train track’, Patri specialises in artisan dishes, fragrant curries and snacks inspired by India’s New Delhi railway station and historic train journeys.
Restaurant
River Café
A frequently cited London favourite, the River Café serves elevated Italian in a relaxed yet sophisticated space, with terrace seating for long lunches and an adjacent café for quicker stops.
Music Hall
Royal Albert Hall
From films in concert and special events to gigs, seasonal celebrations and the BBC Proms, there’s always something good on at the RAH.
Shoe Store
Runners Need
Runners Need is one of London’s best shops for running shoes, offering professional gait analysis and 3D foot scans to make recommendations based on science and your preferences.
Restaurant
Six Portland Road
Intimate restaurant with seasonal European/British cuisine, with daily set menus that change frequently. A neighbourhood favourite.
Homewares
Soho Home Studio Westbourne Grove
Soho House’s homeware store with everything from sofas and armchairs to lamps, rugs and cushions – plus an interior design service.
Restaurant
Sova
A wine and vinyl bar near Portobello Road, Sova focuses on central and Eastern European wines. They also have a Slavic-inspired menu and guest DJs throughout the week.
Spa
Spa at Six Senses
Book one of their advanced science-led treatments and receive access to their bio sauna, lap pool, and thermal facilities.
Restaurant
Speedboat Bar at The Electric
Luke Farrell’s second outpost of this favourite Thai-Chinese from Chinatown, it's fun, delicious, and open late; they also have a few seats outside on Portobello Road – great for hot summer nights.
Cult Linen Shop
Summerill & Bishop
Stunning table linens, alongside a selection of quality homewares and dinnerware.The napkins and tablecloths aren’t inexpensive, but they’re unique and last forever.
Designer Grocer
Supermarket of Dreams
A curated selection of meat, seafood, produce, and dishes from some of London’s best suppliers, chefs and restaurants. They also have excellent takeaway sushi, bakery items and sandwiches.
Restaurant
Taq
A 20-year Westbourne Grove staple, Taqueria has re-opened with a new look and shorter name. The menu has also been updated by Jackson Boxer, who reimagined Dove’s famous cheeseburger in taco form.
Facialist
Teresa Tarmey
Famed facialist, featured everywhere from W and Tatler to Wallpaper*, known for her high-tech full-body treatments.
Walk
Thames Footpath
The Thames footpath can be accessed from Hammersmith tube station and passes through both the north and south banks of the river. Use AllTrails to plan your route.
Restaurant
The Barbary
A great spot from siblings Layo (aka DJ Layo from Layo & Bushwacka) and Zoë Paskin, The Barbary features flavours from the Barbary Coast. Enjoy small plates at the bar.
Restaurant
The Broadcaster
A multi-level venue, the highlight here is their excellent indoor/outdoor rooftop. They frequently hold events, and they have an all-day gastropub-inspired menu with dishes like Hereford steak and Cornish mussels.
Pub
The Castle
An iconic London pub, it's directly on Holland Park Ave and has seasonal dishes, fine wines, and cold ales.
Restaurant
The Dove
Located on the Thames, the historic atmosphere at this Grade II-listed riverside pub, where a public house has stood since the 1600s, is worth the visit alone.
Restaurant
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie
They have a few white tablecloth-clad tables outside at the front so you can watch the world go by; there’s also bar dining and a covered back terrace for al fresco days.
Restaurant
The Park (Queensway)
A little farther away, directly across from Queensway tube station is The Park, Jeremy King’s (The Wolseley, Arlington) haute Americana-style restaurant, serving hot dogs and grilled cheese with white tablecloths and slick service.
Tennis Club
The Queen’s Club
A private tennis club, they have facilities for several racquet sports and they host the annual HSBC Championships grass court tournament.
Pub
The Westbourne
One of the best terraces in London. On a sunny Sunday, you'll find hundreds of people here.
Restaurant
Tian Fu
From the award-winning chef Zhang (previously head chef at Soho’s legendary Bar Shu), the menu here is inspired by his grandfather’s cooking, with hot pots, fiery lobster, whole sizzling fish, and fragrant vegetables.
Shopping
TOP 10 Kensington High Street
COS, Zara Home, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Mango, Zara, Uniqlo, Urban Outfitters, David Clulow Opticians, TK Maxx
Nail Salon
Townhouse
Chic, luxe nail salon. They have a namesake colour library, with fast options as well as longer signature and luxury treatments.
Members’ Club, Restaurant, Bar, Cinema
White City House
In the former BBC HQ, this Soho House has rooms, a health club, rooftop pool, Electric Cinema, and all the usual events and dining options. For non-members, the ground floor restaurant is available and also an excellent place to work.
Groceries
Whole Foods Kensington
The original Whole Foods in London, it has three floors for wellbeing, dining, flowers, and of course, wine and groceries – as well as an escalator for your cart.
Restaurant
Yashin Sushi
Excellent sushi, including specialty house rolls and omakase selections, that they encourage you to eat without soy sauce. Reserve a seat at their bar if possible.
Restaurant
Nakimushi
A three-floor Japanese townhouse restaurant in W8 that includes a ground-floor ramen bar and a 25-seat restaurant with contemporary Japanese cooking.
Active Ideas
Wellbeing
West London studios, classes, parks and more.
Studio Workouts
1Rebel
Multiple nearby locations and workouts including Reshape (treadmill and weights), Ride, Rumble, Reformer, and Reset.
Hot Fitness
Burn Lab
This new studio offers hot barre, yoga, and pilates; the infrared heat helps circulation, flexibility and muscle recovery.
Small Group Training
Foundry
Very friendly and effective small group personal training just off Golborne Road.
Pilates
Heartcore
If you like pilates, this branch of Heartcore in Notting Hill Gate is light-filled and the instructors are great.
Park
Holland Park
Manicured and peaceful, with a Kyoto Garden complete with koi fish and peacocks.
Group Running
Hyde and Seek Run Club
Meet at 9am at the Lodge Café every Saturday, run 5km and have great coffee.
Tennis
The Queen’s Club
A private tennis club, they have facilities for several racquet sports.
Park
Kensington Gardens
A Royal Park with the golden Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue, Kensington Palace and more.
Spa
Six Senses
Book one of their advanced science-led treatments and receive access to their bio sauna, lap pool, and thermal facilities.
Recovery
StretchLab
Their signature 50 minute one-on-one stretch will help lengthen and loosen your muscles.
Insider Mix
West London Vibes by YoYo's Leo G
“My playlist features records that are considered personal favourites and some of the artists you may just recognise when walking the streets of West London, enjoy!”
“As a DJ and promoter, living in West LDN means that you’re constantly surrounded by decades of musical history and a mix of cultures that constantly inspire you. From reggae, soul and jazz to house, garage, hip hop and jungle, West LDN has added something special to the soundtrack of the city.”
Culture Calendar
What's On
Our pick of events at Olympia, British Airways ARC, and in West London.
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Getting Here
Fully Connected
Kensington Olympia is on your doorstep with the London Overground and National Rail; and the District Line at Barons Court and West Kensington are minutes away. The whole of London is reachable with ease.
- Transport
Kensington Olympia
Shepherd's Bush
2 mins train
Barons Court
8 mins walk
West Kensington
8 mins walk
Hammersmith
9 mins bus
Clapham Junction
10 mins train
- Airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
25 min drive50 min tube
London City (LCY)
40 min drive1 hr 10 min train
London Gatwick (LGW)
55 min drive50 min train
London Luton (LTN)
55 min drive1hr 15 min train
London Stansted (STN)
1 hr 15 min drive1 hr 35 min train
Farnborough Airport (FAB)
51 min drive1 hr 55 min train
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