Guidebook for London
Essentials
The most convenient, nearest grocery shop open 24-hours, every day (for food, drink & essentials). Also, try the other Tesco (21-29 Clifton Road, W9 1SY) or Marks & Spencer (258 Edgware Road, W2 1DU).
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Tesco Esso Express
115 Maida ValeThe most convenient, nearest grocery shop open 24-hours, every day (for food, drink & essentials). Also, try the other Tesco (21-29 Clifton Road, W9 1SY) or Marks & Spencer (258 Edgware Road, W2 1DU).
Excellent local deli selling wide, exclusive range of gourmet Mediterranean food/products. The Raoul’s brand is recognised locally and in London as one of the best suppliers (www.raoulsgourmet.com).
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Raoul's Deli
8-10 Clifton RdExcellent local deli selling wide, exclusive range of gourmet Mediterranean food/products. The Raoul’s brand is recognised locally and in London as one of the best suppliers (www.raoulsgourmet.com).
Very well respected local butchers, specialising in organic grass-fed beef/lamb/mutton. Suppliers of organic free range poultry and pork, too (visit www.sheepdrove.com or call +44(0)207 266 3838).
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Sheepdrove Organic Farm Family Butcher - Maida Vale, London
5 Clifton RdVery well respected local butchers, specialising in organic grass-fed beef/lamb/mutton. Suppliers of organic free range poultry and pork, too (visit www.sheepdrove.com or call +44(0)207 266 3838).
Small local grocery store and butchers selling fresh produce, meat and a range of continental and middle eastern delicacies. Open until 11pm.
Adam Super Market
Small local grocery store and butchers selling fresh produce, meat and a range of continental and middle eastern delicacies. Open until 11pm.
Everything Else
A 1-minute walk from home, closest cash machine (ATM machine). It is a 'hole in the wall' cash dispenser, open 24-hours, everyday. Also try Barclays bank only 5 doors away (at 320-322 Elgin Avenue).
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NatWest
King StreetA 1-minute walk from home, closest cash machine (ATM machine). It is a 'hole in the wall' cash dispenser, open 24-hours, everyday. Also try Barclays bank only 5 doors away (at 320-322 Elgin Avenue).
The closest emergency urgent care centre for minor illnesses and injuries. Open 24-hours every day. For emergency assistance (fire, ambulance and police), always dial 999.
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St Mary's Hospital
Praed StreetThe closest emergency urgent care centre for minor illnesses and injuries. Open 24-hours every day. For emergency assistance (fire, ambulance and police), always dial 999.
1-minute walk from home, friendly local dry cleaners open every day. Alterations & shoe repairs too. www.harlequinspecialistdrycleaners.com/+44(0)207 286 8274.
Harlequin Specialist Dry Cleaners
296 Elgin Ave1-minute walk from home, friendly local dry cleaners open every day. Alterations & shoe repairs too. www.harlequinspecialistdrycleaners.com/+44(0)207 286 8274.
New luxury cinema with 2 luxurious screening rooms with sofas and armchair seats! Large cocktail bar for pre-drinks. Buy tickets at www.everymancinema.com or by telephone +44(0)871 906 9060.
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Everyman Maida Vale
215 Sutherland AveNew luxury cinema with 2 luxurious screening rooms with sofas and armchair seats! Large cocktail bar for pre-drinks. Buy tickets at www.everymancinema.com or by telephone +44(0)871 906 9060.
Local laundrette & dry cleaners nearby, one of the largest in London with an excellent reputation. Open 07.30-22.00 every day. Free collection & delivery (www.123cleaners.com / +44(0)207 289 9123).
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123 Cleaners
121 Shirland RdLocal laundrette & dry cleaners nearby, one of the largest in London with an excellent reputation. Open 07.30-22.00 every day. Free collection & delivery (www.123cleaners.com / +44(0)207 289 9123).
Modern, convenient pharmacy located a 30-second walk from my home. Very well stocked, wide range of medicines, helpful staff and pharmacist on hand (www.vineyardpharmacy.co.uk / +44(0)207 624 2947).
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Vineyard Pharmacy
241 Elgin AveModern, convenient pharmacy located a 30-second walk from my home. Very well stocked, wide range of medicines, helpful staff and pharmacist on hand (www.vineyardpharmacy.co.uk / +44(0)207 624 2947).
Only a 30-second walk from home, wine & champagne specialist with impressive selection of wines/spirits/snacks. Many promotions & delivery service available (www.winerack.co.uk or +44(0)207 624 1990).
Thresher Wine Shop
Only a 30-second walk from home, wine & champagne specialist with impressive selection of wines/spirits/snacks. Many promotions & delivery service available (www.winerack.co.uk or +44(0)207 624 1990).
My local florist is simply stunning and considered London's most luxurious florist, interiors haven and lifestyle boutique. Excellent for gifts or just to browse. www.absoluteflowersandhome.com
Absolute Flowers
14 Clifton RdMy local florist is simply stunning and considered London's most luxurious florist, interiors haven and lifestyle boutique. Excellent for gifts or just to browse. www.absoluteflowersandhome.com
Loved by locals and famous celebrities, a modern luxurious local beauty salon, offering manicure, pedicure, facial, wax & massage. Open every day. Visit www.nailspa.org or call +44(0)20 7266 5588.
Nail Spa
7 Clifton RdLoved by locals and famous celebrities, a modern luxurious local beauty salon, offering manicure, pedicure, facial, wax & massage. Open every day. Visit www.nailspa.org or call +44(0)20 7266 5588.
Modern local hair salon with friendly service and an great range of hair treatments for men and women. Open every day. Visit www.sassalons.co.uk or call +44(0)20 7286 9988.
Sas Salon
Modern local hair salon with friendly service and an great range of hair treatments for men and women. Open every day. Visit www.sassalons.co.uk or call +44(0)20 7286 9988.
Nice local bakery-café, dining area with communal table, private tables and outdoor seating. Good selection of pastries, coffee and cold lunch options (organic salads, sandwiches and juices).
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Baker & Spice
20 Clifton RdNice local bakery-café, dining area with communal table, private tables and outdoor seating. Good selection of pastries, coffee and cold lunch options (organic salads, sandwiches and juices).
Short walk from my home, reputable wine merchant with wide selection of international wines and beers. Knowledgeable staff and interesting collection of wines. www.thewineryuk.com
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The Winery
4 Clifton RdShort walk from my home, reputable wine merchant with wide selection of international wines and beers. Knowledgeable staff and interesting collection of wines. www.thewineryuk.com
Short walk from my home, an attractive community library used mainly by the locals who enjoy the Reading Room with its periodicals & study tables. Printer & free computers (with internet) available.
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Maida Vale Library
Sutherland AvenueShort walk from my home, an attractive community library used mainly by the locals who enjoy the Reading Room with its periodicals & study tables. Printer & free computers (with internet) available.
Sightseeing
At the end of my road, the famous picturesque 'Little Venice' canal, with waterside cafes and pubs. Take a boat trip or follow the tow path on foot to see the canal wind through the heart of London.
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Маленькая Венеция
6 Warwick AveAt the end of my road, the famous picturesque 'Little Venice' canal, with waterside cafes and pubs. Take a boat trip or follow the tow path on foot to see the canal wind through the heart of London.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic newly refurbished local bistro/bar/lounge, only a 1-minute walk from my home. WiFi, warm welcoming atmosphere, fantastic coffee and excellent brunch/breakfast at reasonable prices.
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The Eagle
15 Clifton RdFantastic newly refurbished local bistro/bar/lounge, only a 1-minute walk from my home. WiFi, warm welcoming atmosphere, fantastic coffee and excellent brunch/breakfast at reasonable prices.
Local stunning Victorian historical pub with beautifully carved mahogany & sparkling etched & cut glass ceiling. Listed in Michelin's 'Eating Out' guide for past 5 years. www.theprincealfred.com
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Prince Alfred
5A Formosa StLocal stunning Victorian historical pub with beautifully carved mahogany & sparkling etched & cut glass ceiling. Listed in Michelin's 'Eating Out' guide for past 5 years. www.theprincealfred.com
Bistro-style gastropub with Modern European menu, terrace and large windows overlooking the canal, focuses on delivering classic brasserie dishes (www.thewaterway.co.uk)
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The Waterway
54 Formosa StBistro-style gastropub with Modern European menu, terrace and large windows overlooking the canal, focuses on delivering classic brasserie dishes (www.thewaterway.co.uk)
Food Scene
A bustling bistro-style restaurant/cafe beloved by Maida Vale residents and often frequented by celebrities. Excellent quality food, friendly service. Also visit Raoul's Deli, located opposite.
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Closed
13 Clifton RdA bustling bistro-style restaurant/cafe beloved by Maida Vale residents and often frequented by celebrities. Excellent quality food, friendly service. Also visit Raoul's Deli, located opposite.
Located opposite my flat with large seating area, plenty of space to work/relax and free WiFi. Good range of food/snacks. Open every day, check website for opening times.
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Starbucks Coffee
170 Randolph AveLocated opposite my flat with large seating area, plenty of space to work/relax and free WiFi. Good range of food/snacks. Open every day, check website for opening times.
Local neighbourhood favourite, relaxed atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine makes everyone feel at home. The pizzas (also available to take-away) are excellent.
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The Red Pepper
8 Formosa StLocal neighbourhood favourite, relaxed atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine makes everyone feel at home. The pizzas (also available to take-away) are excellent.
Only 1-minute walk, wonderful restaurant offering authentic South East Asian dishes at good prices. Voted in the top 100 London restaurants on Urbanspoon (www.bananatree.co.uk / +44(0)20 7286 3869)
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Banana Tree Maida Vale
166 Randolph AveOnly 1-minute walk, wonderful restaurant offering authentic South East Asian dishes at good prices. Voted in the top 100 London restaurants on Urbanspoon (www.bananatree.co.uk / +44(0)20 7286 3869)
Local, convenient, inexpensive family-run Thai restaurant with indoor & outdoor seating. Good take-away menu & delivery available (visit www.thairice-maidavale.co.uk or call +44(0)20 7328 8883).
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Thai Rice
239 Elgin AveLocal, convenient, inexpensive family-run Thai restaurant with indoor & outdoor seating. Good take-away menu & delivery available (visit www.thairice-maidavale.co.uk or call +44(0)20 7328 8883).
Newly refurbished modern Korean restaurant/bar. Fast service & exotic menu of many unusual Asian/Korean dishes. Perfectly located, only a short walk from home & next to romantic Little Venice canal.
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Gogi
451 Edgware RdNewly refurbished modern Korean restaurant/bar. Fast service & exotic menu of many unusual Asian/Korean dishes. Perfectly located, only a short walk from home & next to romantic Little Venice canal.
Amoul cooks very special dishes that are infused with memories whilst growing up in Lebanon. Eastern Mediterranean dishes served in a casual all-day neighbourhood cafe/restaurant (www.amoul.com).
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Amoul
Amoul cooks very special dishes that are infused with memories whilst growing up in Lebanon. Eastern Mediterranean dishes served in a casual all-day neighbourhood cafe/restaurant (www.amoul.com).
Sophisticated seafood served in an airy and light dining room with terrace overlooking the canal, offering crisp Rosé wines, Summer salads and the best fish and chips in town!(www.thesummerhouse.co)
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The Summerhouse
Blomfield RoadSophisticated seafood served in an airy and light dining room with terrace overlooking the canal, offering crisp Rosé wines, Summer salads and the best fish and chips in town!(www.thesummerhouse.co)
Parks & Nature
Pretty, clean large park with free outdoor gym, tennis courts and a running track. Simply wonderful for relaxing and romantic walks, running and enjoying the tranquillity.
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Пэддингтонский парк
Randolph AvenuePretty, clean large park with free outdoor gym, tennis courts and a running track. Simply wonderful for relaxing and romantic walks, running and enjoying the tranquillity.