Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Our favourite local gastro pub with a garden in the summer too. 12 minute walk.
114 locals recommend
The Havelock Tavern
57 Masbro RdOur favourite local gastro pub with a garden in the summer too. 12 minute walk.
Great pizzas and you can sit outside in the summer. Try dropping in but probably better to book. 12 minute walk away
93 locals recommend
The Bird in Hand
35 Dartmouth RdGreat pizzas and you can sit outside in the summer. Try dropping in but probably better to book. 12 minute walk away
A special meal by the river. Make sure you book in advance though.
150 locals recommend
The River Café
Rainville RoadA special meal by the river. Make sure you book in advance though.
Posh fish and chips! If you're going to have this English staple, make it a good one and go here!
51 locals recommend
K&M Fish and Chips
164 Shepherds Bush RdPosh fish and chips! If you're going to have this English staple, make it a good one and go here!
There is a great tapas bar close by in Westfield but if you dont feel like eating in a shopping centre then this is a great little tapas restaurant.
29 locals recommend
Los Molinos
127 Shepherds Bush RdThere is a great tapas bar close by in Westfield but if you dont feel like eating in a shopping centre then this is a great little tapas restaurant.
Abu Zaad
29 Uxbridge RdMiddle eastern food at a reasonable price and within 5 minute walk.
In the middle of Holland Park gardens and rather but check online for prices as this isn't cheap.
50 locals recommend
The Orangery Restaurant
Kensington Palace GardensIn the middle of Holland Park gardens and rather but check online for prices as this isn't cheap.
About 15 minute walk down uxbridge road but great if you're going to an event next door at Bush Hall or just otherwise.
61 locals recommend
Next Door Records
304 Uxbridge RdAbout 15 minute walk down uxbridge road but great if you're going to an event next door at Bush Hall or just otherwise.
Bill's Westfield Restaurant
Ariel WayA round the corner great option for brunch.
If you need a Starbucks fix, this is 5 minutes away. Top tip. When you leave, go out the back to the garden and open the gate - a good short cut home.
65 locals recommend
Starbucks
201A W End LnIf you need a Starbucks fix, this is 5 minutes away. Top tip. When you leave, go out the back to the garden and open the gate - a good short cut home.
We love this upmarket and unusual Indian restaurant. Definitely worth visiting. Its beside BBC TV centre and opposite Westfield.
7 locals recommend
Kricket White City
101 Wood LnWe love this upmarket and unusual Indian restaurant. Definitely worth visiting. Its beside BBC TV centre and opposite Westfield.
Sit outside or in - good food, good vibe - next door to historic BBC TV Centre and Soho House and opposite Westfield Shopping.
13 locals recommend
Bluebird Café White City
101 Wood LnSit outside or in - good food, good vibe - next door to historic BBC TV Centre and Soho House and opposite Westfield Shopping.
Great burgers in newly renovated TV Centre opposite Westfield Shopping.
20 locals recommend
Patty & Bun
14 Pembridge RdGreat burgers in newly renovated TV Centre opposite Westfield Shopping.
Great great Pizza in BBC TV Centre opposite Westfield Shopping. 10 mins walk.
15 locals recommend
White City House
101 Wood LnGreat great Pizza in BBC TV Centre opposite Westfield Shopping. 10 mins walk.
Shopping
Shop til you drop on your doorstep! All major shops (450 of them to be precise!) including Apple Store, major designers and over 50 restaurants- 7 min walk
78 locals recommend
Westfield London Shopping Centre
Ariel WayShop til you drop on your doorstep! All major shops (450 of them to be precise!) including Apple Store, major designers and over 50 restaurants- 7 min walk
Arts & Culture
Fringe theatre on your doorstep. Relaxed cafe also good for meetings during the day.
97 locals recommend
Bush Theatre
7 Uxbridge RdFringe theatre on your doorstep. Relaxed cafe also good for meetings during the day.
Some great bands perform here so check on line in advance for what's on to see while you're here. 5 mins walk.
189 locals recommend
Shepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush GrnSome great bands perform here so check on line in advance for what's on to see while you're here. 5 mins walk.
There are various screens including a pay extra but get a big seat and take a glass of wine in cinema. Within Westfield.
80 locals recommend
Vue Cinema London - Westfield (Shepherd's Bush)
WestfieldThere are various screens including a pay extra but get a big seat and take a glass of wine in cinema. Within Westfield.
Large capacity music and comedy venue. Check on line and book in advance. Hop on the bus down Shepherds Bush road to get there.
155 locals recommend
Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline StLarge capacity music and comedy venue. Check on line and book in advance. Hop on the bus down Shepherds Bush road to get there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for summer lunch or drinks or dinner overlooking river. Classic old English pub but get there early if you want a seat outside.
302 locals recommend
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketGreat for summer lunch or drinks or dinner overlooking river. Classic old English pub but get there early if you want a seat outside.
If you're after loud and vibrant - then this is within 5 minutes walk.
90 locals recommend
Defectors Weld
170 Uxbridge RdIf you're after loud and vibrant - then this is within 5 minutes walk.
Whether you're dining more formally, having a private party in one of their great rooms or just having a drink in their champagne bar, this is lovely. 20 minute walk or hop on the bus or uber it!
33 locals recommend
Julie's
Whether you're dining more formally, having a private party in one of their great rooms or just having a drink in their champagne bar, this is lovely. 20 minute walk or hop on the bus or uber it!
Great traditional thai food. It is rumoured that Thai royalty go there but you'd never know as its informal and friendly.
33 locals recommend
Esarn Kheaw
314 Uxbridge RdGreat traditional thai food. It is rumoured that Thai royalty go there but you'd never know as its informal and friendly.
If you're a member then Soho House, White City is 7 mins walk away complete with amazing gym, roof top swimming pool and all that Soho House has to offer entertainment wise.
15 locals recommend
White City House
101 Wood LnIf you're a member then Soho House, White City is 7 mins walk away complete with amazing gym, roof top swimming pool and all that Soho House has to offer entertainment wise.
Food Shopping
From 24 hr convenience stores to big supermarkets - all minutes walk away.
Best grocery store for quality produce and only 5 minutes away.
242 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
Ariel WayBest grocery store for quality produce and only 5 minutes away.
One of the few remaining independent butchers in the area. Amazing quality meat but at a premium price.
24 locals recommend
C. Lidgate
110 Holland Park AveOne of the few remaining independent butchers in the area. Amazing quality meat but at a premium price.
Lidl
180-214 Upper Tooting RdGood for last minute basics - 24 hrs and only 4 minutes walk away!
13 locals recommend
The Co-operative Food
187-189 Uxbridge RdGood for last minute basics - 24 hrs and only 4 minutes walk away!
Sightseeing
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StGreat market as seen in the film Nottinghill
A beautiful park within a 15 minute walk. They serve an amazing British afternoon tea but you may need to book in advance. Opera in the park in the summer-check on line
14 locals recommend
Holland Park Gardens
Holland Park GardensA beautiful park within a 15 minute walk. They serve an amazing British afternoon tea but you may need to book in advance. Opera in the park in the summer-check on line
Everything Else
Famous gardens of British Royalty. Some great sculpture modern and otherwise and don't miss the famous Peter Pan statue.
263 locals recommend
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensFamous gardens of British Royalty. Some great sculpture modern and otherwise and don't miss the famous Peter Pan statue.
K West Hotel & Spa
Richmond WayBook in advance for a spa day. This is within 10 minute walk
Drop in yoga, pilates classes plus many more. No membership needed. Also good for Osteopath, massage, acupuncture etc
The Happiness Centre
204 GreaterDrop in yoga, pilates classes plus many more. No membership needed. Also good for Osteopath, massage, acupuncture etc
There's not a lot to see of this historic building at the moment but come 2017 it will be transformed and include a new Soho House members club and restaurant, park, live events.
44 locals recommend
BBC Television Centre
There's not a lot to see of this historic building at the moment but come 2017 it will be transformed and include a new Soho House members club and restaurant, park, live events.
The Bush Doctors Surgery
147 Shepherd's Bush GreenLocal doctors surgery within 5 minute walk.