Guidebook for London
Food Scene
It's local and a firm favourite in the Parsons Green area - however it might be a little busy on weekends!
60 locals recommend
Hally's London
60 New Kings RdIt's local and a firm favourite in the Parsons Green area - however it might be a little busy on weekends!
Possibly one of my favourite restaurants in London and it's only a ten minute walk away from the studio. Brilliant menu that changes seasonally - highly recommend this place.
61 locals recommend
Claude's Kitchen
51 Parsons Green LnPossibly one of my favourite restaurants in London and it's only a ten minute walk away from the studio. Brilliant menu that changes seasonally - highly recommend this place.
Another lovely brunch/lunch spot in Parsons Green nearby - can also grab a coffee to go here too!
12 locals recommend
St Clements
201 New Kings RdAnother lovely brunch/lunch spot in Parsons Green nearby - can also grab a coffee to go here too!
Fantastic takeaway coffee - right by the tube so can grab before you head into town.
10 locals recommend
District
50 Parsons Green LnFantastic takeaway coffee - right by the tube so can grab before you head into town.
The best pizza I have ever had; you can share a whole pizza (they're huge) for £10 each - you won't be disappointed going here. Great for lunch or relaxed dinner.
48 locals recommend
Homeslice Neal's Yard
13 Neal's YardThe best pizza I have ever had; you can share a whole pizza (they're huge) for £10 each - you won't be disappointed going here. Great for lunch or relaxed dinner.
Another nearby coffee place that does amazing cakes/bread.
41 locals recommend
GAIL's Bakery Fulham Road
341 Fulham Rd.Another nearby coffee place that does amazing cakes/bread.
World famous Italian restaurant very nearby and right on the river - great for a special occasion although you'll need to book.
150 locals recommend
The River Café
Rainville RoadWorld famous Italian restaurant very nearby and right on the river - great for a special occasion although you'll need to book.
The food here is incredible and right in middle of Soho. You can't book but it's worth queuing for if it's busy - it's delicious!
18 locals recommend
Kiln
58 Brewer StThe food here is incredible and right in middle of Soho. You can't book but it's worth queuing for if it's busy - it's delicious!
Amazing food and has been voted best restaurant in London in 2017. Considering that it's reasonably priced and just fantastic.
6 locals recommend
The Barbary
16 Neal's YardAmazing food and has been voted best restaurant in London in 2017. Considering that it's reasonably priced and just fantastic.
Such delicious food right in middle of the West End. You're safer booking a spot in advance - again one of my favourite spots!
22 locals recommend
The Mulwray
28 Rupert StSuch delicious food right in middle of the West End. You're safer booking a spot in advance - again one of my favourite spots!
Amazing cupcakes right on the famous Portobello Road amongst all the markets.
59 locals recommend
The Hummingbird Bakery - Notting Hill
133 Portobello RdAmazing cupcakes right on the famous Portobello Road amongst all the markets.
Another great pizza spot towards the end of Portobello Road and right on Goldhawk Road, famous for antique furniture.
285 locals recommend
Pizza East Portobello
310 Portobello RdAnother great pizza spot towards the end of Portobello Road and right on Goldhawk Road, famous for antique furniture.
This is a chain, however the one in Kensington might have less of a queue! Very clever take on Indian food, and also does great breakfast.
29 locals recommend
Dishoom Kensington
4 Derry StThis is a chain, however the one in Kensington might have less of a queue! Very clever take on Indian food, and also does great breakfast.
Beautiful food again just off Oxford Street in lovely little area by Selfridges.
34 locals recommend
Hoppers
49 Frith StBeautiful food again just off Oxford Street in lovely little area by Selfridges.
Drinks & Nightlife
12th Knot
20 Upper GroundGreat views of the river and city in such a beautiful bar.
They often have live music and do great cocktails. It's also only a 12 min walk from the studio so good place for a night cap!
81 locals recommend
Amuse Bouche
51 Parsons Green LnThey often have live music and do great cocktails. It's also only a 12 min walk from the studio so good place for a night cap!
They have a club downstairs but also bar upstairs - amazing cocktails with Caribbean twist in true Notting Hill style.
92 locals recommend
Rum Kitchen Notting Hill
They have a club downstairs but also bar upstairs - amazing cocktails with Caribbean twist in true Notting Hill style.
Bar upstairs and also brilliant food downstairs too. Cosy pub/bar feel.
175 locals recommend
The Oak W2
137 Westbourne Park RoadBar upstairs and also brilliant food downstairs too. Cosy pub/bar feel.
Parks & Nature
Less than 10 min walk from the studio, this park is lovely and also right by the river so you get good views too! There's also a food market on Sunday.
194 locals recommend
Bishop's Park
Bishop's AvenueLess than 10 min walk from the studio, this park is lovely and also right by the river so you get good views too! There's also a food market on Sunday.
The top of the hill has great views of the city; it's also very near to Regent's Park which is very famous and so beautiful Regent's is definitely my favourite park in London.
790 locals recommend
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadThe top of the hill has great views of the city; it's also very near to Regent's Park which is very famous and so beautiful Regent's is definitely my favourite park in London.
Amazing views of the city and chance to go on a long walk and get some fresh air.
19 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Parliament HillAmazing views of the city and chance to go on a long walk and get some fresh air.
Shopping
Lovely shop offering very high quality food if you wanted to take away.
782 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StLovely shop offering very high quality food if you wanted to take away.
Bayley & Sage
34 New Kings RdFood store nearby which offers very high quality food to take away.
If you're serious about shopping I would head here or Oxford Street as both have just about everything, however you're under cover in Westfield. Very easy to get to from the studio as well.
737 locals recommend
Westfield Shopping Centre
If you're serious about shopping I would head here or Oxford Street as both have just about everything, however you're under cover in Westfield. Very easy to get to from the studio as well.
Indian Summer
624C Fulham Rd.Great spot for presents and unique things - close to studio too!
Essentials
Right by the station - good place to get essentials and food to go!
60 locals recommend
Little Waitrose & Partners
201-207 Fulham Palace RdRight by the station - good place to get essentials and food to go!
Closest grocery store (5 min walk from studio), with Tesco also opposite for essentials.
33 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Fulham - North End Road
254 North End RdClosest grocery store (5 min walk from studio), with Tesco also opposite for essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
Such comfy seats with blankets - hard not to fall asleep as it's so cosy. Also serve food and alcohol to go with the film.
402 locals recommend
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdSuch comfy seats with blankets - hard not to fall asleep as it's so cosy. Also serve food and alcohol to go with the film.
This is a chain and also does very comfy seating and food/alcohol while you relax and watch the film.
36 locals recommend
Everyman Cinema Baker Street
96-98 Baker StThis is a chain and also does very comfy seating and food/alcohol while you relax and watch the film.
Getting Around
Closest tube stop (12 min walk from the studio) which is on the District Line and will take you to Earls Court where you can change and get on the piccadilly line into town.
67 locals recommend
Parsons Green station
Closest tube stop (12 min walk from the studio) which is on the District Line and will take you to Earls Court where you can change and get on the piccadilly line into town.
15-20 min walk from the studio, it's on the district line still and just slightly closer to Earls Court.
132 locals recommend
Fulham Broadway station
Fulham Broadway15-20 min walk from the studio, it's on the district line still and just slightly closer to Earls Court.