Guidebook for London
Everything Else
Artisan Du Chocolat
236 W End LnBest Chocolate
Food Scene
e&o Pan Asian Restaurant Notting Hill
14 Blenheim CrescentDelicious food, great bar (good martinis)
Mediterraneo
37 Kensington Park RdGreat atmosphere
Arancina
19 Pembridge RdDelicious quick Italian food
Best coffee locally. Real coffee and hot chocolate. Very friendly and not a chain. Croissants and muffins available.
75 locals recommend
Coffee
214 Portobello RdBest coffee locally. Real coffee and hot chocolate. Very friendly and not a chain. Croissants and muffins available.
Raoul's
107 Talbot RoadGood breakfast or lunch
Drinks & Nightlife
The Oak W2
137 Westbourne Park RoadGreat bar upstairs (very good martinis). Great Pizza downstairs.
Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury RdGreat bar. Only the bar......
Nice bar. Good vibe for pre-drinks or post drinks. Very busy during weekends (don't order a martini...)
20 locals recommend
Montgomery Place
31 Kensington Park RdNice bar. Good vibe for pre-drinks or post drinks. Very busy during weekends (don't order a martini...)
The Cow
89 Westbourne Park RdGreat pub and oyster restaurant upstairs
Shopping
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayHuge Shopping Mall
Space NK Westbourne Grove
127-131 Westbourne GroveFor nice smelly stuff
Essentials
Mr Christian's
11 Elgin CresLocal Deli. Great cheese, pates and meat.
Jeroboams Wine Merchants
13 Elgin CresWine and Champagne. Friendly.