Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Great kid friendly Italian, one street over from us- it is an institution and has been here for over 30 years
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La Famiglia
7 Langton StGreat kid friendly Italian, one street over from us- it is an institution and has been here for over 30 years
The Henry Root
9 Park WalkGreat little pub/bistro 2 min walk
Byron
341 Upper StGood American style burgers
Underground New York style open brickwork bar and brunch hang out-
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Jak's
533 King's RoadUnderground New York style open brickwork bar and brunch hang out-
Fantastic local modern surf and turf..with delicious sushi and macaroni and cheese!
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Gordon Ramsay Maze Grill Park Walk
11 Park WalkFantastic local modern surf and turf..with delicious sushi and macaroni and cheese!
Fantastic breakfasts- try the avocado on toast with sesame seed and hens egg. Impossible to get a reservation- but they can squeeze you in for Breakfast or Brunch on a weekday for walk- ins
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The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's RoadFantastic breakfasts- try the avocado on toast with sesame seed and hens egg. Impossible to get a reservation- but they can squeeze you in for Breakfast or Brunch on a weekday for walk- ins
Haché Burgers Chelsea
329-331 Fulham Rd.Great hamburgers!
Hakkasan Mayfair
17 Bruton StFor a special treat - asian fusion
Farm Girl Notting Hill
59A Portobello RdUtterly delicious food- BEST coffee in London
Great for a takeaway- its a bit small-but great juices and healthy food
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The Good Life Eatery
59 Sloane AveGreat for a takeaway- its a bit small-but great juices and healthy food
Fabulous special occasion Japanese ...requires reservation!
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ROKA Charlotte Street
37 Charlotte St.Fabulous special occasion Japanese ...requires reservation!
Great for celebrity spotting- good food and drinks with an excellent outside area.
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Chiltern Firehouse
1 Chiltern StGreat for celebrity spotting- good food and drinks with an excellent outside area.
Great Brittish food- with a fire in the back! reservations needed
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The Toy Shop Bar
32 Putney High StGreat Brittish food- with a fire in the back! reservations needed
Oka Restaurant
392 King's RoadGreat local Asian Fusion and excellent cocktails
Aubaine Brompton Road
260-262 Brompton RdGreat Brunch location- reservation needed!
Tucked away on a side street- quiet gastro pub and very British
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The Builders Arms
13 Britten StTucked away on a side street- quiet gastro pub and very British
Fantastic local Italian food- The house wine is pretty reasonable here.
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il trillo Ristorante & Giardino
4 Hollywood RdFantastic local Italian food- The house wine is pretty reasonable here.
Colbert
50-52 Sloane SquareHigh end French Cafe. Great for Brunch or Lunch
Fantastic Gastro pub- great also for hosting events
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The Orange Public House & Hotel Victoria
37 Pimlico RdFantastic Gastro pub- great also for hosting events
Carluccio's
236 Fulham Rd.Good Italian Chain restaurant for a quick bite
Fabulous simple pasta/ risotto restaurant. It has been there forever- simple but excellent comfort food
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Aglio e Olio
Fabulous simple pasta/ risotto restaurant. It has been there forever- simple but excellent comfort food
Friendly and inexpensive local Thai restaurant- communal tables
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Busaba Chelsea
Culvert PlaceFriendly and inexpensive local Thai restaurant- communal tables
Celebrity hotspot on the doorstep. Food is OK- service is TERRIBLE!!! but if its a nice day the outside terrace is a lovely place to sit and watch the world pass you by
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Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's RdCelebrity hotspot on the doorstep. Food is OK- service is TERRIBLE!!! but if its a nice day the outside terrace is a lovely place to sit and watch the world pass you by
Great British Gastro pub overlooking the Thames. Fab BBQ in the Summer
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The Ship
290 Westferry RdGreat British Gastro pub overlooking the Thames. Fab BBQ in the Summer
Fantastic for the evening too- big covered terrace at back- covered in twinkly lights!
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Megan's Kings Road (Fulham)
571 King's RdFantastic for the evening too- big covered terrace at back- covered in twinkly lights!
Flat Iron
17 Beak StGreat simple Steaks
Very pricy (might have a michelin star) incredible Indian food. Ask to be Downstairs for dinner
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Gymkhana
42 Albemarle StVery pricy (might have a michelin star) incredible Indian food. Ask to be Downstairs for dinner
Scott's
20 Mount StNeed a reservation well in advance- delicious sea food
After a lovely walk through the Royal Park- stop in here for a delicious bite and a coffee
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The Orangery Restaurant
Kensington Palace GardensAfter a lovely walk through the Royal Park- stop in here for a delicious bite and a coffee
A must when visiting London- Breakfast at the Wolsey is an institution!
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The Wolseley
160 PiccadillyA must when visiting London- Breakfast at the Wolsey is an institution!
The Chelsea Bun
9A Lamont RdGreasy Spoon- excellent for an unmentionable hangover!
Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury RdGreat Bruch location
Excellent Spanish Tapas- there are 3 different sites right next to each other - all with slightly different ethos- I love the tapas one (next to newsagent)- fantastic wine and great Iberico ham
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Cambio De Tercio
163 Old Brompton RdExcellent Spanish Tapas- there are 3 different sites right next to each other - all with slightly different ethos- I love the tapas one (next to newsagent)- fantastic wine and great Iberico ham
Margaux
152 Old Brompton RdFor wine lovers....and its romantic!
Bit of a trek- take a taxi or Uber- great food and atmosphere
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Paradise by way of Kensal Green
19 Kilburn LnBit of a trek- take a taxi or Uber- great food and atmosphere
Ladurée
1 The MarketBest Macarons in the world!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brinkley's
47 Hollywood RdGreat celeb spotting hang out
The Hollywood Arms
45 Hollywood RdGreat local pub
Does what it says on the tin! They serve extra large martinis here too...
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Sophie's Steakhouse, Chelsea
311-313 Fulham Rd.Does what it says on the tin! They serve extra large martinis here too...
Great pub with a REAL working log fire (one of 3 left in Chelsea) dont go for the food- but the atmosphere and beer are good.
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The Chelsea Spa
53 Hollywood RdGreat pub with a REAL working log fire (one of 3 left in Chelsea) dont go for the food- but the atmosphere and beer are good.
Secret London! Fantastic and ridiculous cocktails- make a reservation!
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Purl London
50-54 Blandford StSecret London! Fantastic and ridiculous cocktails- make a reservation!
Everything Else
GAIL's Bakery Fulham Road
341 Fulham Rd.great for coffees and pastries
expensive entry but well worth it, one of Chelsea's best kept secrets....fantastic food at the restaurant/cafe- worth having lunch! Not open on a Saturday!
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Chelsea Physic Garden
66 Royal Hospital Rdexpensive entry but well worth it, one of Chelsea's best kept secrets....fantastic food at the restaurant/cafe- worth having lunch! Not open on a Saturday!
Battersea Park
Battersea Park Roadgreat for a good walk and a view of the river
Tray Gourmet
240 Fulham Rd.Best local takeaway sandwich- French Baguettes
Walton Street
Walton StreetGreat shops (a favourite area of the Middletons)
There is an excellent Farmers Market on a Saturday- try to get there around 10.30am to beat the crowds
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Duke of York Square
80 Duke of York SquareThere is an excellent Farmers Market on a Saturday- try to get there around 10.30am to beat the crowds
Great for Kids- there is also a soft play in the Basement
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Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadGreat for Kids- there is also a soft play in the Basement
delightful way to spend a rainy afternoon in London- great cafe at the back (behind the large fountain in the square)
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Roaddelightful way to spend a rainy afternoon in London- great cafe at the back (behind the large fountain in the square)
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdNeed I say more?! excellent shopping and world renowned
I rate this better than Harrods for clothes shopping. There is also an excellent cafe on the 5th floor
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Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeI rate this better than Harrods for clothes shopping. There is also an excellent cafe on the 5th floor
Incredible views of London and they are FREE if you order a drink! much better way to see the city than the London Eye
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Darwin Brasserie
20 Philpot LnIncredible views of London and they are FREE if you order a drink! much better way to see the city than the London Eye
Excellent shopping for all things British...pricy but great quality. Speciality teas, biscuits and Jams are the best from here
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Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyExcellent shopping for all things British...pricy but great quality. Speciality teas, biscuits and Jams are the best from here
Duck & Dry
335-337 King's RdGreat place to have your hair washed and or blow dried- around £25. need to book
Best and probably oldest Book shop in Chelsea...worth popping into!
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John Sandoe Books
10 Blacklands TerraceBest and probably oldest Book shop in Chelsea...worth popping into!
The London Silver Vaults
53-64 Chancery LnExcellent place to see and to shop vintage silverware
Arts & Culture
Chelsea Harbour Drive
Chelsea Harbour DriveMecca of the interior design world
Sightseeing
Tate Britain
MillbankGood Museum Gallery
Greenwich
Take the river boat here for a day out in nice weather
Royal Academy of Arts
Piccadillylovely culture stop when in Mayfair...
Traditional English shopping- been there for hundreds of years
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Burlington Arcade
51 PiccadillyTraditional English shopping- been there for hundreds of years
Head to the Sainsbury's Wing for glorious Old Masters
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The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareHead to the Sainsbury's Wing for glorious Old Masters