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.
Grocer
BENS
Boutique grocer. They also have other West London locations in Holland Park and Westbourne Grove.
Restaurant
Dishoom
A large branch of this much-loved restaurant serving Bombay comfort food. Breakfast – and the bottomless chai – is a highlight here.
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.
Flower
Flower Corner
High Street Kensington has several options for incredible flowers, and the hard-to-miss Flower Corner is one of them!
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.
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.
Wine Shop
Lea & Sandeman
Award-winning independent wine merchants. Ask and you shall receive great recommendations here.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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Local Ideas
In the News
Press
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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
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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.
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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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