NOTTING HILL

... Trendy area of West London

Notting Hill is one of the most trendy areas of London situated not far from Queensway and Holland Park which are all central line tube stations.

The area is full of restaurants and bars such as All Bar One which has a terrace where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.

Portobello Road

Portobello Road starts just a few yards from Notting Hill Gate tube station which is not far from the popular Prince Albert pub which has a small beer garden.

Next door is the Gate Theatre and opposite WH Smiths (on Bayswater Road) is the Gate Cinema which shows mainly independent and international films. Close by is the Coronet Cinema which shows all the latest blockbuster films.

Portobello Road is one of the most popular attractions in London not only for the antiques market and shops but also for the popular Portobello Road Market.

It's a great place to buy fresh fruit and veggies and there are many trendy restaurants and cafes and take-away shops where you can buy hot food.

Royal Connections

This leafy central London area is not far from Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens so it's hardly surprising this should be the location of Prince William's first school.

To the delight of local residents and tourists to London, Princess Diana could be seen punctually dropping off little William at Wetherby School in Pembridge Square.

The school is close to the Greek Orthodox Church of St Sophia in Moscow Road which is just off Queensway. Not far away is the Diana Cafè (on Bayswater Road) which is full of photographs of Princess Diana.

As well as the royal connections, the area is also famous for the annual carnival which is held throughout the nearby streets. Over a million visitors arrive every year to celebrate this popular event.

Notting Hill & Bayswater Hotels

Ramada Hotel

Restaurants

Notting Hill Brasserie

92 Kensington Park Road
London, W11 2PN

Converted from three Victorian terrace houses and ideally set near Notting Hill Gate Underground station. Homely neighbourhood restaurant during the week, welcoming local residents and celebrities to dine amongst the modern African art, the luxurious bespoke armchairs, and classical decor - Book Online

Beach Blanket Babylon

45 Ledbury Road
W11 2AA

Tucked away in trendy Notting Hill just off Westbourne Grove and a stones throw away from the very popular Portobello Road is BBB (how it's affectionately known).

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Dock Kitchen

344 Ladbroke Grove
Portobello Docks
WC2H 9AJ

Given a 5-star review by AA Gill in the Sunday Times, Dock Kitchen is tucked away in the old Virgin Recording Studios complex in a no-nonsense Victorian goods yard on the Grand Union Canal - Book Online