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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Pub

Ladbroke Arms

Known for its front terrace and roasts, there’s a great vibe here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pub

The Cow

Absolutely legendary. You’ll find everyone from builders to Beckhams here.

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.

Pub

The Westbourne

One of the best terraces in London. On a sunny Sunday, you'll find hundreds of people here.

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.