Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
It’s rough and ready, but this Ladbroke Grove Turkish ocakbasi serves some of the best grilled meat and fish anywhere in the capital, along with a few west London touches such as wild rocket salad on the start. Prices are low, service is quick, and the booze is BYO.
96 moradores locais recomendam
Fez Mangal
104 Ladbroke GroveIt’s rough and ready, but this Ladbroke Grove Turkish ocakbasi serves some of the best grilled meat and fish anywhere in the capital, along with a few west London touches such as wild rocket salad on the start. Prices are low, service is quick, and the booze is BYO.
50s Americana meets contemporary chic at the oh-so-aware Electric Diner, situated next to the legendary Electric Cinema. The comfort food on display is generally very good, including a Philly chilli cheese dog, a very popular honey fried chicken and great mac ‘n’ cheese. Cocktails are excellent, too.
272 moradores locais recomendam
Electric Diner
191 Portobello Rd50s Americana meets contemporary chic at the oh-so-aware Electric Diner, situated next to the legendary Electric Cinema. The comfort food on display is generally very good, including a Philly chilli cheese dog, a very popular honey fried chicken and great mac ‘n’ cheese. Cocktails are excellent, too.
One of London’s best kept secrets (although not for much longer) is the lunch hour at this charmingly bohemian bookshop. Every day, a selection of dishes are cooked from one of the thousands of cookery books — such as crispy chicken with couscous. The cost? £7 for two courses; £9 for three.
45 moradores locais recomendam
Books for Cooks
4 Blenheim CresOne of London’s best kept secrets (although not for much longer) is the lunch hour at this charmingly bohemian bookshop. Every day, a selection of dishes are cooked from one of the thousands of cookery books — such as crispy chicken with couscous. The cost? £7 for two courses; £9 for three.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best bars in Notting Hill, if it's Italian cocktails you're after, then look no further than Polpo. Offering delicious small plates to boot, you're always going to be fed, watered and well looked-after at this gorgeous spot.
31 moradores locais recomendam
Polpo
126-128 Notting Hill GateOne of the best bars in Notting Hill, if it's Italian cocktails you're after, then look no further than Polpo. Offering delicious small plates to boot, you're always going to be fed, watered and well looked-after at this gorgeous spot.
This intimate drinking den claim that the “creation and execution of exceptional drinks is our passion”, and who are we to argue? Pop a couple of Hell in the Pacific's down the hatch and it'll be hard to counter this claim, and they're pretty darn serious about the quality of their Dim Sum plates too. A must for all rum aficionados, there's also soothing DJ sets to enjoy at the end of the week.
109 moradores locais recomendam
Trailer Happiness
177 Portobello RdThis intimate drinking den claim that the “creation and execution of exceptional drinks is our passion”, and who are we to argue? Pop a couple of Hell in the Pacific's down the hatch and it'll be hard to counter this claim, and they're pretty darn serious about the quality of their Dim Sum plates too. A must for all rum aficionados, there's also soothing DJ sets to enjoy at the end of the week.
Comprising of three spaces, 65 & King brings you a choice from one of the three private rooms, the Thrills Room for 35 people, the Opera Box for 50 or the intimate Red Room for 10. Amazing signature and classic cocktails are the order of the day when it comes to drinks at 65 & King. And for the peckish people, the American style food menu cannot be overlooked - sliders, steak, lobster, burgers and sandwiches.
34 moradores locais recomendam
The Hayden Pub & Rooms
65 Westbourne GroveComprising of three spaces, 65 & King brings you a choice from one of the three private rooms, the Thrills Room for 35 people, the Opera Box for 50 or the intimate Red Room for 10. Amazing signature and classic cocktails are the order of the day when it comes to drinks at 65 & King. And for the peckish people, the American style food menu cannot be overlooked - sliders, steak, lobster, burgers and sandwiches.
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