Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Best steaks in London. Do not accept cards - cash only.
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The Popeseye Steak House
108 Blythe RdBest steaks in London. Do not accept cards - cash only.
Michelin star restaurant specialising in Italian cuisine
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The River Café
Rainville RoadMichelin star restaurant specialising in Italian cuisine
The Harwood Arms
Walham GroveVintage style tea shop serving afternoon tea and cakes.
Also breakfast and lunch.
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Betty Blythe
73 Blythe RdVintage style tea shop serving afternoon tea and cakes.
Also breakfast and lunch.
Cocktails and food in stunning Roof Gardens location above the former Derry and Tom"s department store. Gardens are open to the public if not dining. Walk amongst the pink flamingos.
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Babylon Restaurant
99 Kensington High StCocktails and food in stunning Roof Gardens location above the former Derry and Tom"s department store. Gardens are open to the public if not dining. Walk amongst the pink flamingos.
Pentolina
71 Blythe RdCharming little family run Italian restaurant.
Michelin star restaurant with good value fixed price lunch and dinner.
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Kitchen W8
11-13 Abingdon RdMichelin star restaurant with good value fixed price lunch and dinner.
Traditional quality British cuisine. 70s style pine everywhere. Excellent Sundqy roasts.
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Maggie Jones's Restaurant
6 Old Court PlaceTraditional quality British cuisine. 70s style pine everywhere. Excellent Sundqy roasts.
Great for Americac pancakes, brunch, and traditional British food.
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Ffiona's
51 Kensington Church StGreat for Americac pancakes, brunch, and traditional British food.
Excellent Tirkish restaurant- reasonable prices.
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Best Mangal 1 Restaurant
104 North End RdExcellent Tirkish restaurant- reasonable prices.
The Latymers
157 Hammersmith RdLocal pub, Excellebt Thai food.
Delightful little Spanish restaurant
Authentic tapas, friendly service
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Los Molinos
127 Shepherds Bush RdDelightful little Spanish restaurant
Authentic tapas, friendly service
Pizza@Home
86 Lillie RdDelicious Italian pizzas - home delivery
Drinks & Nightlife
Overlooks river, good food, watch boat race.
This is where Charles II took Nell Gwynne in the 17th century.
Has the smallest bar room in the world.
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The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketOverlooks river, good food, watch boat race.
This is where Charles II took Nell Gwynne in the 17th century.
Has the smallest bar room in the world.
The Anglesea Arms
35 Wingate RdPub in Brackenbury Village serving excellent food
The Bird in Hand
35 Dartmouth RdPub with good wine and authentic Italian pizza
The Cumberland Arms
29 North End RdGastro pub
Pub with good food.
Theatre downstairs. Quiz nights
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The Curtains Up
28A Comeragh RdPub with good food.
Theatre downstairs. Quiz nights
The Havelock Tavern
57 Masbro RdExcellent food and wine
Parks & Nature
Кенсингтонские сады
Холланд-Парк
Ilchester Place
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Peaceful Japanese garden with peacocks strutting around.
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Киотский сад
Holland Park AvenuePeaceful Japanese garden with peacocks strutting around.
Аптекарский сад Челси
66 Royal Hospital RdLondon"s oldest botanic garden.
Brook Green
Brook GreenChildren"s play area and tennis courts
100 acre nature reserve, with trails, birdwatching, lakes, gardens, otters, children"s adventure play area.
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WWT Лондонский ветланд-центр
Queen Elizabeth Walk100 acre nature reserve, with trails, birdwatching, lakes, gardens, otters, children"s adventure play area.
Lovely park located next to Fulham Palace with children"s play areas, tennis, bowls and an urban beach known as Margate Sands.
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Парк епископа
Bishop's AvenueLovely park located next to Fulham Palace with children"s play areas, tennis, bowls and an urban beach known as Margate Sands.
Largest of the Royal parks. See the deer, visit the Isabella Plantation and view St Paul"s Cathedral from King Henry"s Mound telescope. Cycling and horse riding. Refreshments at Pembroke Lodge.
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Парк Ричмонд
Largest of the Royal parks. See the deer, visit the Isabella Plantation and view St Paul"s Cathedral from King Henry"s Mound telescope. Cycling and horse riding. Refreshments at Pembroke Lodge.
Shopping
Универмаг Харродс
87-135 Brompton RdУэстфилд Лондон
1081 Ariel WayHarvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeBrowse around London.s most famous street market. Antiques, bric a brac, clothes and food.
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Portobello Road
Portobello RoadBrowse around London.s most famous street market. Antiques, bric a brac, clothes and food.
High Street with all shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars you could wish for. 5 minutes walk from my place.
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High Street Kensington station
Kensington High Street High Street with all shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars you could wish for. 5 minutes walk from my place.
Arts & Culture
Музей науки
Exhibition Road
Виктория и Альберт музей
Cromwell Road
Музей естественной истории
Cromwell RoadСерпентайн Галери
Exhibition Centre with weekly change of events.
Regular events include the London Book Fair, Ideal Home Show, Olympia Horse Show, Art and Antique Fair, Great British Beer Festival.
Only venue in London with its own train station
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Олимпия Лондон
Hammersmith RoadExhibition Centre with weekly change of events.
Regular events include the London Book Fair, Ideal Home Show, Olympia Horse Show, Art and Antique Fair, Great British Beer Festival.
Only venue in London with its own train station
Former home of Frederick Leighton. Contains collection of paintings and sculptures. Built as a studio house.
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Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park RdFormer home of Frederick Leighton. Contains collection of paintings and sculptures. Built as a studio house.
Formerly Post Office Savings Bank now holds the V&A collection in storage. Used extensively as a film location including Tinker, Tailor, Soldier,Spy and Minder. Look out for actors in period costumes and vintage cars.
Blythe House
Formerly Post Office Savings Bank now holds the V&A collection in storage. Used extensively as a film location including Tinker, Tailor, Soldier,Spy and Minder. Look out for actors in period costumes and vintage cars.
Edwardian cinema showing mainstream and arthouse films.
Comfy armchairs and footstools. "Beds" for 2' at the front, side tables with lamps for drinks and food. Cashmere blankets.
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Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdEdwardian cinema showing mainstream and arthouse films.
Comfy armchairs and footstools. "Beds" for 2' at the front, side tables with lamps for drinks and food. Cashmere blankets.
Free entrance to biggest collection of art in the country.
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Национальная галерея
Trafalgar SquareFree entrance to biggest collection of art in the country.
Entertainment & Activities
Роял Альберт Холл
Imperial College RoadGrass tennis courts. Queen's tournament is always held just before Wimbledon.
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The Queen's Club
Palliser RoadGrass tennis courts. Queen's tournament is always held just before Wimbledon.
Tour the Harry Potter film sets. Pick up a free passport.
See the Great Hall, ride a broomstick.
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Train from Kensington Olympia (5 minutes walk from my place) to Watford Junction then take the shuttle bus to the studios.
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Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
Warner DriveTour the Harry Potter film sets. Pick up a free passport.
See the Great Hall, ride a broomstick.
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Train from Kensington Olympia (5 minutes walk from my place) to Watford Junction then take the shuttle bus to the studios.
Sightseeing
Home of Henry VIII and his six wives.
Tudor kitchen. Get lost in the maze
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Хэмптон-Корт
Hampton Court WayHome of Henry VIII and his six wives.
Tudor kitchen. Get lost in the maze
Area famous for Royal Opera House and West End theatres
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Ковент-Гарден
41 James StArea famous for Royal Opera House and West End theatres
Букингемский дворец
Кенсингтонский дворец
Kensington GardensPalace is of medieval and Tudor origin.
Longest moat in UK
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Дворец Фулхэма
Bishop's AvenuePalace is of medieval and Tudor origin.
Longest moat in UK
Neo-Palladium house set in magnificent landscaped grounds.
These gardens inspired the design of Central Park in New York.
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Chiswick House
Neo-Palladium house set in magnificent landscaped grounds.
These gardens inspired the design of Central Park in New York.