Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Da Mario is not the absolute best restaurant in Kensington - but it is our favourite. This is a proper old-school Italian joint in a Venetian-Gothic building that fans of interesting old buildings would get fizzy knickers over. The first thing you notice is that Da Mario’s interior is authentically and charmingly a bit rubbish. And there are a lot of pictures of the late, great Princess Diana on the wall. The food here is homestyle Italian, with big portions of pasta and great pizzas at semi-reasonable prices. This is a place for everybody and worth the short walk to avoid the chain bait restaurants around Gloucester Road station.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Da Mario Kensington
15 Gloucester RdDa Mario is not the absolute best restaurant in Kensington - but it is our favourite. This is a proper old-school Italian joint in a Venetian-Gothic building that fans of interesting old buildings would get fizzy knickers over. The first thing you notice is that Da Mario’s interior is authentically and charmingly a bit rubbish. And there are a lot of pictures of the late, great Princess Diana on the wall. The food here is homestyle Italian, with big portions of pasta and great pizzas at semi-reasonable prices. This is a place for everybody and worth the short walk to avoid the chain bait restaurants around Gloucester Road station.
You may be surprised to hear that one of the best sushi restaurants in London is hiding just off High Street Kensington. Yashin Sushi has a ‘no soy’ policy for sushi, but the soy is substituted with ingredients like truffle flakes, ponzu jelly, and caviar. They have quite a nice lunch deal where you can get five nigiri, a spicy roll, miso soup, and salad for under £18, but overall, this place is not cheap.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Yashin Sushi
1A Argyll RdYou may be surprised to hear that one of the best sushi restaurants in London is hiding just off High Street Kensington. Yashin Sushi has a ‘no soy’ policy for sushi, but the soy is substituted with ingredients like truffle flakes, ponzu jelly, and caviar. They have quite a nice lunch deal where you can get five nigiri, a spicy roll, miso soup, and salad for under £18, but overall, this place is not cheap.
On the scale of things that make a great pub, The Builder’s Arms rates pretty high. An exciting menu of updated British classics for under twenty quid. Check. Six different roast options on their Sunday lunch menu. Check. Outdoor seating for those summer days and drunken evenings. Check. And, that’s without even starting on the hefty wine list, open fireplace, and local craft beer tap takeovers. If it’s your local, we’re jealous. If it’s not, well, the ridiculously tasty £5 scotch egg alone is a good enough reason to risk the Circle line.
62 yerel halk öneriyor
The Builders Arms
13 Britten StOn the scale of things that make a great pub, The Builder’s Arms rates pretty high. An exciting menu of updated British classics for under twenty quid. Check. Six different roast options on their Sunday lunch menu. Check. Outdoor seating for those summer days and drunken evenings. Check. And, that’s without even starting on the hefty wine list, open fireplace, and local craft beer tap takeovers. If it’s your local, we’re jealous. If it’s not, well, the ridiculously tasty £5 scotch egg alone is a good enough reason to risk the Circle line.
Drinks & Nightlife
As a result of its success the Eclipse brand grew in 2002 with an additional Cocktail Bar & Club on Old Brompton Road, South Kensington cementing itself on the London scene in the Kensington area, and thank goodness - this is a fantastic club! A line up of famous DJs is always guaranteed at the weekend, so you can party the night away.
106 yerel halk öneriyor
Eclipse
158 Old Brompton RdAs a result of its success the Eclipse brand grew in 2002 with an additional Cocktail Bar & Club on Old Brompton Road, South Kensington cementing itself on the London scene in the Kensington area, and thank goodness - this is a fantastic club! A line up of famous DJs is always guaranteed at the weekend, so you can party the night away.
Sitting pretty above Chelsea's Goat Dine, the Chelsea Prayer Room is a stunning and sophisticated choice for drinks in Kensington. Not only secretive and speakeasy-themed, Chelsea Prayer Room promises a roster of unique regular entertainment and stunning cocktails.
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Goat
333 Fulham Rd.Sitting pretty above Chelsea's Goat Dine, the Chelsea Prayer Room is a stunning and sophisticated choice for drinks in Kensington. Not only secretive and speakeasy-themed, Chelsea Prayer Room promises a roster of unique regular entertainment and stunning cocktails.
Debauchery in Kensington might be something you only hear about in novels – but that's because you haven't been to Balans Soho Society. Come here for hearty British dishes, strong cocktails and a cheeky atmosphere.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Balans, Kensington
187 Kensington High StreetDebauchery in Kensington might be something you only hear about in novels – but that's because you haven't been to Balans Soho Society. Come here for hearty British dishes, strong cocktails and a cheeky atmosphere.