How to spend a day in Notting Hill

For plant-based, healthy options, head to Farmacy on Westbourne Grove, a trendy vegan restaurant serving seasonal fare in a modern, stylish setting. Ingredients are sourced from the restaurant's own biodynamic farm in Kent or from local producers. The all-day organic menu features dishes like falafel waffles with aubergine samba and truffle mac 'n' cheese.

For all things egg, there's really only one place: Eggbreak in Notting Hill. Breakfast is served here at all times of the day, with a menu that lets you enjoy eggs in any way you like. Enjoy dishes like egg, bacon and cheese toasties or lamb hash with a fried egg. There’s also a selection of sweet dishes like French toast and pancakes. It’s a popular spot for breakfast lovers and those who believe breakfast is best enjoyed at any time of the day.

Sunday in Brooklyn is renowned for its epic brunch dishes, including its famous stack of glossy pancakes drenched in hazelnut maple praline and brown butter. If you’re hoping for a boozy brunch, the cocktails here are excellent, with options like the Sunday Bloody that swaps the vodka for Mezcal Verde. The restaurant is trendy and decked out with potted plants, reclaimed wooden beams and terracotta tiles.

Pippa Small is your one-stop shop for all things jewellery. Canadian-born Pippa has established a cult following since she started designing and selling her organic jewellery collections. Pick up everything from necklaces and rings to earrings, all handmade by artisans in Kabul, Afghanistan.

You may have seen the iconic Notting Hill Bookshop in the legendary Notting Hill film (well, a version of it anyway) as Hugh Grant's local bookstore. The blue facade is hard to miss, and inside you'll find rows of classic travel books and an extensive collection of English classics.

You can’t visit Notting Hill without checking out Portobello Road Market, and not just because the stalls stretch for a mile, but because it's the world’s largest antique market and a treasure trove of vintage goodies. People flock from all over the world to rummage through the trinkets found across the constantly changing roster of stalls. Make sure you grab a bite to eat from the adjoining street food market that serves everything from Brazilian arepas to Korean fried chicken.

Established in 2023, Rove London is a chic Notting Hill boutique committed to empowering women and promoting the creations of emerging designers and independent brands. With great attention to detail, they carefully select and curate a diverse collection sourced from up-and-coming fashion talent worldwide. Catering to various styles, they let women express their individuality through beautiful items of clothing and accessories.

Get acquainted with London’s up-and-coming music scene at Notting Hill Arts Club, a leading music and arts venue a stone’s throw from Notting Hill Gate Station. They also host various art exhibitions as well as niche club nights, from hip hop and jazz to Latin rock and more.

Holland Park can be reached in under 10 minutes by foot from Notting Hill Gate station and offers a calming oasis in the middle of busy London. The park is known for its beautiful Kyoto Garden, featuring a tiered waterfall, Japanese maple trees, traditional stone lanterns, and a pond filled with koi carp.

Regularly described as one of London’s quirkiest museums, the Museum of Brands takes you on a journey through 200 years of consumer culture. See history through the decades via packaging, books, magazines and more via constructed displays. It’s an excellent museum for those involved in advertising or design.

Graffik Gallery needs to be on your Notting Hill to-do list if you're interested in anything related to street art. This contemporary gallery is the place to go for all things urban and street art and houses original artworks by Banksy, Dotmaster, Clet & Robin and more. They also run graffiti workshops for those who want to give it a crack for themselves.

This Aussie all-day dining restaurant by self-taught cook Bill Granger offers an eclectic menu of creative dishes, like salad bowls, burgers, small plates and more. The parmesan-crumbed chicken schnitzel with creamed corn and shredded fennel is a favourite, best finished with cold-drip coffee tiramisu.

Beam is a family-run neighbourhood brunch and lunch spot with a menu chock-full of classic brunch and lunch dishes, like shakshuka and Nutella-filled doughnuts. The space is bright, spacious and aesthetically pleasing, with exposed brickwork, hanging lights and draped foliage.

If you’re the kind of person who wants to grab a sandwich to go for lunch, Secret Sandwich Shop needs to be on your lunchtime Notting Hill bucket list. They have a menu of ten sandwiches stuffed with an assortment of fillings, from tuna, mayo and lettuce to turkey, lettuce and tomatoes. You can add fun toppings like salt and vinegar McCoys crisps and bacon crumb.

Enjoy an authentic Turkish barbecue close to Ladbroke Grove Station at the revered Fez Mangal. You’ll be able to smell the wafts of grilled meats as you get close to the restaurant before being further lured in by the coated kebabs on display in the window. It’s a London institution and the ideal place to grab a casual bite to eat in a relaxed and laid-back setting where you don’t have to dress to impress.

This three-storey neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar hasn’t been open long but already has a cult following within the foodie world. They serve seasonal small plates with food cooked in wood ovens and served to share. They are committed to treating their produce with the lowest amount of intervention before using live-fire cooking techniques to maximise on taste. They also serve a contemporary drinks menu with a selection of low-intervention, organic, biodynamic and natural wines.

This Greek-inspired bistro and cocktail bar specialises in Northern Greek cuisine and the eateries of Thessaloniki. Enjoy a variety of seasonal small plates from a charcoal grill surrounded by a Mediterranean-inspired space. Their menu is designed to be shared by the whole table, featuring dishes like smoked aubergine with sesame paste and honey and grilled lamb breast with Cretan graver and Florina peppers.

The Churchill Arms is not only one of London's prettiest pubs, but it's also steeped in history. It was built in 1750 and was a go-to spot for Winston Churchill's grandparents, which becomes immediately obvious when you notice all of the Churchill memorabilia scattered around the place. They serve spicy Thai food and a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You'll want to snap a photo of this one; the facade is always covered in multicoloured flowers.

This award-winning Polynesian cocktail bar on Portobello Road serves classic and original cocktails with a Tiki twist. The decor screams Hawaii, and the menu is chock full of rum-fuelled drinks. Sip on an Espresso Martiki or keep it fruity with a Spicy Margarita and enjoy a bite to eat from the snack list.

This beautiful neighbourhood pub boasts a drinks menu chock-full of ales, beer, excellent wine and classic cocktails. It’s a lovely spot to enjoy an evening drink, and if you get hungry, they also serve a food menu crafted using ingredients from local producers who pride themselves on using sustainable production methods.