Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
When Notting Hill wealth and the cult of clean eating collide, things can swiftly tip into unbearably smug territory. Happily, this charming, colourful café on the Portobello Road cleverly avoids the potential pitfalls of both its postcode and philosophy, serving tasty renditions of the usual suspects (turmeric lattes, acai bowls, superfood salads) in generous portions with a refreshing lack of pretence.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farm Girl Notting Hill
59A Portobello RdWhen Notting Hill wealth and the cult of clean eating collide, things can swiftly tip into unbearably smug territory. Happily, this charming, colourful café on the Portobello Road cleverly avoids the potential pitfalls of both its postcode and philosophy, serving tasty renditions of the usual suspects (turmeric lattes, acai bowls, superfood salads) in generous portions with a refreshing lack of pretence.
Having established itself long before anyone heard of clean eating, this no-frills Turkish BBQ keeps doing its thang for its army of regulars. Its charcoal-grilled skewers and own-made doners wipe the floor with those of the competition thanks to attention to detail and cut-above accompaniments: crunchy purple cabbage, peppery wild rocket, spice-rubbed flatbreads and tangy Turkish yoghurt.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fez Mangal
104 Ladbroke GroveHaving established itself long before anyone heard of clean eating, this no-frills Turkish BBQ keeps doing its thang for its army of regulars. Its charcoal-grilled skewers and own-made doners wipe the floor with those of the competition thanks to attention to detail and cut-above accompaniments: crunchy purple cabbage, peppery wild rocket, spice-rubbed flatbreads and tangy Turkish yoghurt.
This cute chippy confidently walks a tightrope between modern and traditional. The forward-looking bits include sustainable fish, a state-of-the-art fryer that makes a battered fillet about as healthy as it possibly can be, and tasteful interiors that feature Farrow & Balled tongue and groove. The reassuringly familiar offerings, meanwhile, range from saveloys to Sarson’s vinegar to spotted dick. Lovely jubbly.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fish House
29 Pembridge RdThis cute chippy confidently walks a tightrope between modern and traditional. The forward-looking bits include sustainable fish, a state-of-the-art fryer that makes a battered fillet about as healthy as it possibly can be, and tasteful interiors that feature Farrow & Balled tongue and groove. The reassuringly familiar offerings, meanwhile, range from saveloys to Sarson’s vinegar to spotted dick. Lovely jubbly.
Drinks & Nightlife
This popular Portobello Road basement bar calls itself a tiki bar, but the hilariously dodgy decor resists simple categorisation. It looks like a suburban-American rumpus room c1964; even Alan Partridge might find it a bit much. But underneath the thick layer of kitsch is a very good cocktail bar; the bartenders know their business. They also spin a great ’60s playlist.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trailer Happiness
177 Portobello RdThis popular Portobello Road basement bar calls itself a tiki bar, but the hilariously dodgy decor resists simple categorisation. It looks like a suburban-American rumpus room c1964; even Alan Partridge might find it a bit much. But underneath the thick layer of kitsch is a very good cocktail bar; the bartenders know their business. They also spin a great ’60s playlist.
There surely can’t be a more jolly place to drink in Notting Hill: colourful wooden wall-slats and furniture fill the upstairs bar, and down in the party-time basement there’s good reggae, very friendly staff and rum, rum and more rum.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rum Kitchen Notting Hill
There surely can’t be a more jolly place to drink in Notting Hill: colourful wooden wall-slats and furniture fill the upstairs bar, and down in the party-time basement there’s good reggae, very friendly staff and rum, rum and more rum.