The Destination
Olympia
Where visionaries come to work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Active Ideas
Wellbeing
West London studios, classes, parks and more.
Park
Holland Park
Manicured and peaceful, with a Kyoto Garden complete with koi fish and peacocks.
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.
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.
OLYMPIA
British Airways Arc
Local Ideas
In the News
Press
Read all about us!
CN Traveller
Inside Olympia: what to expect from the London neighbourhood's incredible £1.3 billion transformation
Vogue
Photo London 2026:
A New Chapter at OlympiaThe Standard
Olympia exhibition centre reopens after £1.3bn revamp
Secret London
The all new Olympia has opened with rooftop restaurants, bars and live music
Financial Times
Inside West London’s new go-to dining destination
BBC
Historic Olympia exhibition centre reopens after £1.3bn revamp
The Complete Guide
Every listing.
One map.
Every restaurant, pub, gallery, gym, cinema and hidden gem from this guide – pinned on a single Google Map with notes, so you always know exactly where to go and why.
- Restaurants
- Pubs & Bars
- Hidden Gems
- Culture
- Shopping
- Parks
- Wellness
Monthly Mailer
The Olympia Bulletin
Your monthly email about what’s going on at Olympia and in the neighbourhood.
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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