Gloucester Road & South Ken
Food Scene
Lovely coffee in a super pretty setting. Ottolenghi style buffet lunches served daily. There are 2 on Gloucester Rd, one close to the tube and the other en route to Hyde Park
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Fait Maison
50 Gloucester RdLovely coffee in a super pretty setting. Ottolenghi style buffet lunches served daily. There are 2 on Gloucester Rd, one close to the tube and the other en route to Hyde Park
Although a part of a chain, but the vibrant street style interior makes for a lovely informal dining spot. Fresh, well prepared Lebanese food at its best.
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Comptoir Libanais Gloucester Road
77a Gloucester RoadAlthough a part of a chain, but the vibrant street style interior makes for a lovely informal dining spot. Fresh, well prepared Lebanese food at its best.
If you are after fresh croissants and baguettes in the morning, look no further - a mere stone throw away, you can almost walk there in PJs.
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Paul Gloucester Road
73 Gloucester RdIf you are after fresh croissants and baguettes in the morning, look no further - a mere stone throw away, you can almost walk there in PJs.
All-day cafe plus bar with wooden bistro tables and leather banquettes serving Modern European menu.
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Coco Momo Kensington
25 Gloucester RdAll-day cafe plus bar with wooden bistro tables and leather banquettes serving Modern European menu.
A lovely Parisian style brasserie always buzzing with beautiful people, serving delicious contemporary British and continental cuisine. My personal favourite is black cod and truffle baked orzo with porcini and lastly truffle and parmesan chips. Yum. It is perfect for afternoon teas, for an evening drink. The sister Ivy is on Kings Road - Chelsea Garden
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The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie
96 Kensington High StA lovely Parisian style brasserie always buzzing with beautiful people, serving delicious contemporary British and continental cuisine. My personal favourite is black cod and truffle baked orzo with porcini and lastly truffle and parmesan chips. Yum. It is perfect for afternoon teas, for an evening drink. The sister Ivy is on Kings Road - Chelsea Garden
Sister of Kensington Ivy - it has the most magical outdoor garden seating but be patient, you need to make a big smile at the maitre to get the table and dress chic. It is not a place for chinos, white socks and sandals or baseball caps. Smart casual, shirt, jacket, chinos and loafers (basically think relaxed European riviera chic) for men and relaxed tea dresses (read I have just flown back from St. Tropez or Verbier) for ladies.
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The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's RoadSister of Kensington Ivy - it has the most magical outdoor garden seating but be patient, you need to make a big smile at the maitre to get the table and dress chic. It is not a place for chinos, white socks and sandals or baseball caps. Smart casual, shirt, jacket, chinos and loafers (basically think relaxed European riviera chic) for men and relaxed tea dresses (read I have just flown back from St. Tropez or Verbier) for ladies.
This is an absolute gem. Kit Kemp's hotel hidden in the heart of Chelsea with one of the most beautiful secret gardens where one can enjoy an afternoon tea in Summer but it is also great for taking your laptop and working from one of their lovely lounges.
Number Sixteen
16 Sumner PlThis is an absolute gem. Kit Kemp's hotel hidden in the heart of Chelsea with one of the most beautiful secret gardens where one can enjoy an afternoon tea in Summer but it is also great for taking your laptop and working from one of their lovely lounges.
Gỗ
53 Old Brompton RdAmazing Vietnamese Restaurant. Light and delicious
Lovely tea lounge in turquoise and coral. I personally love sitting there as even on a rainy day it feels cheerful and tea and cakes are amazing.
The Ampersand Hotel
10 Harrington RdLovely tea lounge in turquoise and coral. I personally love sitting there as even on a rainy day it feels cheerful and tea and cakes are amazing.
On a sunny day this is an amazing place to sit in the sun in one of myriad cafes and restaurants there and soak up the sun. Its a real gem in Chelsea. Whilst there, visit the garden shop. It is inspirational and even if you are not into gardening - you will be now.
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Chelsea Farmers Market
Sydney StreetOn a sunny day this is an amazing place to sit in the sun in one of myriad cafes and restaurants there and soak up the sun. Its a real gem in Chelsea. Whilst there, visit the garden shop. It is inspirational and even if you are not into gardening - you will be now.
Small chain of lovely French brasseries also selling fresh bread with real French flair. My favourite though is the Old Brompton Road branch, right opposite Joseph shop.
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Aubaine Kensington
37-45 Kensington High StSmall chain of lovely French brasseries also selling fresh bread with real French flair. My favourite though is the Old Brompton Road branch, right opposite Joseph shop.
Dishoom Kensington
4 Derry StModern Indian exciting and eclectic
One of the best Japanese restaurants in London where you can watch maestros at work whilst sipping delicious cocktails and watch a buzzing scene at the bar.
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Zuma London
5 Raphael StOne of the best Japanese restaurants in London where you can watch maestros at work whilst sipping delicious cocktails and watch a buzzing scene at the bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed Victorian pub serving beers, wines and food from a blackboard menu, with outdoor seating
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Hereford Arms
123 Gloucester RoadRelaxed Victorian pub serving beers, wines and food from a blackboard menu, with outdoor seating
Very cosmopolitan English pub always heaving with young and good looking Europeans in the heart of South Kensington. Full of people outside in Summer.
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Anglesea Arms
15 Selwood TerraceVery cosmopolitan English pub always heaving with young and good looking Europeans in the heart of South Kensington. Full of people outside in Summer.
This bar is engrained in Chelsea life. The original owner, a short-tempered Chinese man, who sadly is no longer with us, oversaw the creation of the famous Flaming Ferraris in the 80s. It is pretty much always packed.
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Nam Long Le Shaker
159 Old Brompton RdThis bar is engrained in Chelsea life. The original owner, a short-tempered Chinese man, who sadly is no longer with us, oversaw the creation of the famous Flaming Ferraris in the 80s. It is pretty much always packed.
Great place to let your hair down and dance socks off till wee hours, but dress smart - shirt, jacket and jeans or chinos for men with smart shoes. Absolutely no trainers. High heels and smart dresses for ladies.
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Mahiki Kensington
2A Kensington High StGreat place to let your hair down and dance socks off till wee hours, but dress smart - shirt, jacket and jeans or chinos for men with smart shoes. Absolutely no trainers. High heels and smart dresses for ladies.
Although a little bit further in Chelsea, but it is a great venue with relaxed very fresh food and great lively bar, set in a cavernous basement under the antiques market near Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. Beautiful people, great atmosphere.
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Jak's
533 King's RoadAlthough a little bit further in Chelsea, but it is a great venue with relaxed very fresh food and great lively bar, set in a cavernous basement under the antiques market near Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. Beautiful people, great atmosphere.
I personally love this dark and cosy bar downstairs at the Blakes Hotel. Some days my friend Ivan DJs there blowing 80s tunes and soft jazz. Perfect for a romantic drink.
On a sunny day check out their hidden patio tables at the bar upstairs. Gorgeous and chic. Again - forget white socks, sandals and chino knee length shorts. Think European chic, smart casual.
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Blakes Hotel London
33 Roland GardensI personally love this dark and cosy bar downstairs at the Blakes Hotel. Some days my friend Ivan DJs there blowing 80s tunes and soft jazz. Perfect for a romantic drink.
On a sunny day check out their hidden patio tables at the bar upstairs. Gorgeous and chic. Again - forget white socks, sandals and chino knee length shorts. Think European chic, smart casual.
One of my favourite quirky places in South Ken. My friend, Vestalia Chilton runs regular art events and exhibitions there and the cocktails are great, especially at happy hour.
The Exhibitionist Hotel by theKeyCollection
8-10 Queensberry PlOne of my favourite quirky places in South Ken. My friend, Vestalia Chilton runs regular art events and exhibitions there and the cocktails are great, especially at happy hour.
Arts & Culture
If you have never seen a life-size dinosaur or a whale, now is your chance. Great place for families and in winter it has one of the most beautiful ice rinks
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Natural History Museum Cromwell Road (Stop GT) station
If you have never seen a life-size dinosaur or a whale, now is your chance. Great place for families and in winter it has one of the most beautiful ice rinks
Name speaks for itself. Amazing museum full of educational zones for children
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Musée des sciences
Exhibition RoadName speaks for itself. Amazing museum full of educational zones for children
My personal favourite museum in London. It is a mecca for arts, design and in February it will host Dior Retrospective.
Currently on display Gingerbread House exhibition where key architects from London created iconic buildings in gingerbread cookies.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadMy personal favourite museum in London. It is a mecca for arts, design and in February it will host Dior Retrospective.
Currently on display Gingerbread House exhibition where key architects from London created iconic buildings in gingerbread cookies.
Stunning Victorian building with the world famous round scene and amazing programme of concerts and entertainment throughout the year.
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadStunning Victorian building with the world famous round scene and amazing programme of concerts and entertainment throughout the year.
The name says it all - it's all about design, product, fashion, furniture. A very inspirational space with lots of talks, exhibitions and workshops.
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Le Musée du Design
224-238 Kensington High StThe name says it all - it's all about design, product, fashion, furniture. A very inspirational space with lots of talks, exhibitions and workshops.
One of the most exciting museums in London with ever changing, vibrant and edgy exhibitions.
https://www.saatchigallery.com/
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Galerie Saatchi
King's RdOne of the most exciting museums in London with ever changing, vibrant and edgy exhibitions.
https://www.saatchigallery.com/
Parks & Nature
Part of Hyde Park it is features Kensington Palace, a former home of Princess Diana
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Kensington Gardens
Part of Hyde Park it is features Kensington Palace, a former home of Princess Diana
Huge park is an amazing breathing space in the centre of London, with countless picnic spots, Serpentine Gallery, Serpentine Cafe, rollerskating, horse riding and in Summer many concerts. It is also a venue for BBC Proms in the Park
Hyde Park Gate
Hyde Park GateHuge park is an amazing breathing space in the centre of London, with countless picnic spots, Serpentine Gallery, Serpentine Cafe, rollerskating, horse riding and in Summer many concerts. It is also a venue for BBC Proms in the Park
Real gem, totally hidden from a tourist trail an so worth a visit. It is secluded and gardens change with seasons. There is always something beautiful blooming there. There is also a charming cafe to relax and have some bubbly.
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Jardin botanique de Chelsea
66 Royal Hospital RdReal gem, totally hidden from a tourist trail an so worth a visit. It is secluded and gardens change with seasons. There is always something beautiful blooming there. There is also a charming cafe to relax and have some bubbly.
A stunning gem with beautifully landscaped gardens, from French/English style to iconic Kyoto Gardens where peacocks lazily stroll totally unfazed by visitors. Bring some nuts for squirrels who can be very cheeky. In Summer there is Opera Holland Park, all year cafe and an amazing fusion French /Italian restaurant Belvedere with great value lunch at just £29 pp.
There are also tennis courts but you need to book. Check details on the gate.
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Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceA stunning gem with beautifully landscaped gardens, from French/English style to iconic Kyoto Gardens where peacocks lazily stroll totally unfazed by visitors. Bring some nuts for squirrels who can be very cheeky. In Summer there is Opera Holland Park, all year cafe and an amazing fusion French /Italian restaurant Belvedere with great value lunch at just £29 pp.
There are also tennis courts but you need to book. Check details on the gate.
Shopping
This does not need an introduction - the most famous and iconic department store in the world. Harrods glitters at night with a myriad of lights and it is a mere 15mins walk
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThis does not need an introduction - the most famous and iconic department store in the world. Harrods glitters at night with a myriad of lights and it is a mere 15mins walk
For any fashionista Dover Street Market is a mecca, housing contemporary cutting edge fashion
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Marché de Berwick Street
Berwick StreetFor any fashionista Dover Street Market is a mecca, housing contemporary cutting edge fashion
I did my internship at Browns with Joan Burnstein, then at the helm, no less. The legendary uber buyer, who created one of the most iconic fashion emporium in London
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Browns
39 Brook StI did my internship at Browns with Joan Burnstein, then at the helm, no less. The legendary uber buyer, who created one of the most iconic fashion emporium in London
Sloane Street is one of the most luxury shopping streets in London with Harvey Nichols at one end and Sloane Square at the other, it is peppered with the biggest names in international fashion.
Sloane Street
Sloane StreetSloane Street is one of the most luxury shopping streets in London with Harvey Nichols at one end and Sloane Square at the other, it is peppered with the biggest names in international fashion.
Brompton Road is one of the most luxury fashion streets stretching from just past V&A Museum to Harrods with few luxury editions of high street shops at the end. You will not be bored.
Brompton Road
Brompton RoadBrompton Road is one of the most luxury fashion streets stretching from just past V&A Museum to Harrods with few luxury editions of high street shops at the end. You will not be bored.
Another shopping mecca, this department store has always been at the forefront of fashion. Biggest competitor to Harrods. There is a lovely 5th floor restaurant with a hidden terrace. Perfect for stop over from shopping.
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Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeAnother shopping mecca, this department store has always been at the forefront of fashion. Biggest competitor to Harrods. There is a lovely 5th floor restaurant with a hidden terrace. Perfect for stop over from shopping.
If you are serious about fashion shopping, put Joseph boutique on your map. The entire area is surrounded by high end boutiques. You can start from there and walk into Walton Street, going past Andrew Martin interiors and keep walking towards Harrods, passing Beauchamp Place - another high fashion mecca.
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JOSEPH Multibrand
77 Fulham Rd.If you are serious about fashion shopping, put Joseph boutique on your map. The entire area is surrounded by high end boutiques. You can start from there and walk into Walton Street, going past Andrew Martin interiors and keep walking towards Harrods, passing Beauchamp Place - another high fashion mecca.
Essentials
Waitrose is known for well priced but quality food. It is mere 5mins walk.
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Waitrose & Partners
128 Gloucester RdWaitrose is known for well priced but quality food. It is mere 5mins walk.
Post Office Gloucester Road
118 Gloucester RdPost Office - less than 5mins away
American Dry Cleaning Company
23 Gloucester RdGood quality dry cleaners
Ryman Stationery Gloucester Road
42a Gloucester RdStationery store
Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell RdBUPA private hospital
NHS Hospital - please make sure you have European medical card to receive free treatment and A&E
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
NHS Hospital - please make sure you have European medical card to receive free treatment and A&E
Pharmacy usually open 9am - 10pm.
Check Google for weekend opening hours
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Bliss Pharmacy
107-109 Gloucester RdPharmacy usually open 9am - 10pm.
Check Google for weekend opening hours
Chequepoint
71 Gloucester RdCurrency exchange
Gloucester Dry Cleaners
The Surgery, Stanhope Mews West
7 Stanhope Mews WGeneral Practitioner nearby
5* star rated beauty clinic. Ask for Lorraine or Adele. A wide range of beauty treatments including IPL, laser hair removal, etc.
Eden Skin Clinic Kensington
21 Gloucester Rd5* star rated beauty clinic. Ask for Lorraine or Adele. A wide range of beauty treatments including IPL, laser hair removal, etc.
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StOrganic and vegan supermarket
Harbour Club Kensington
116 Cromwell RoadHigh quality fitness club within 10 mins walk from the apartment
Prana Wellbeing, The Harrington
1 Harrington GardensPilates Studio
Get a free trial pass which is fantastic if you are staying short term and can't join like most gyms for a month or pay expensive day passes.
Anytime Fitness Kensington
2-24 Kensington High StGet a free trial pass which is fantastic if you are staying short term and can't join like most gyms for a month or pay expensive day passes.
Body&Boxing
58-60 Kensington Church StBoutique boxing club - amazing.
Get an unlimited week pass for £45
Walking back towards the tube station, turn right onto Cromwell Rd and about 5mins walk is another supermarket -Sainsbury’s with added Argos shop-which is perfect if you forgot your electric toothbrush, or want to buy some cheap fitness equipment, hair rollers, etc. You can order online and collect in few mins from the shop.
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Sainsbury's
31 Essex PlWalking back towards the tube station, turn right onto Cromwell Rd and about 5mins walk is another supermarket -Sainsbury’s with added Argos shop-which is perfect if you forgot your electric toothbrush, or want to buy some cheap fitness equipment, hair rollers, etc. You can order online and collect in few mins from the shop.
Everything Else
Barclays Bank PLC
2 Highbury CorBank and 24hrs cashpoint