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Design Museum

Design Museum

A great cafe and museum close to Holland Park.

Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

A great piece of architecture completed in 1871 and famous for holding the BBC Proms annually each summer since 1941.

Maroush Bakehouse

Maroush Bakehouse

Really fresh Lebanese cuisine moments from Earl's Court Underground Station. Get the set menu and you'll have enough for your lunch the next day!

Eggbreak

Eggbreak

Eggs as many ways as you can imagine... This restaurant is particularly good for brunch and it's close to Notting Hill Underground Station too.

The Roof Gardens

The Roof Gardens

An oasis on a roof top - it's certainly an unusual place to find a garden, complete with ducks and flamingos!

Rocca

Rocca

Amazing pizzas and fresh homemade pasta. Cheap and very cheerful!

The Kings Head

The Kings Head

Tucked away off Earls Court Road, this pub is great for a catch up with friends or a cosy date.

Parson's Nose

Parson's Nose

A top-quality butchers that also offers butchery classes. As well as a branch on Old Brompton Road, there are two additional shops in Putney and Fulham.

The Hollywood Arms

The Hollywood Arms

Located in the heart of Chelsea, The Hollywood Arms is a luxurious bar and restaurant serving premium drinks and fresh British food.

Noor Jahan

Noor Jahan

The best Indian in South Kensington. Everything is good, especially the chicken bhuna!

Rassell's

Rassell's

Dating back to 1897, this family-run garden centre has been supplying the Kensington and Chelsea residents for generations!

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

From dinosaurs to volcanoes, a great day out for all the family!

The Troubadour

The Troubadour

'50s café in Earl's Court that also includes a deli, a gallery and a club!

The Shed

The Shed

British food from the farm. Lots of fresh dishes served at lunch and dinner in rustic surroundings.

H G Walter

H G Walter

The best in W14, this traditional butchers sells top quality meat.

Why not explore the nearby areas of Kensington, Earls Court, South Kensington, Holland Park, West Kensington, Notting Hill, Bayswater, Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Fulham

"Set amongst and overlooking beautiful Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace was built in 1605 and has been dramatically extended and redesigned over the centuries. It is currently home to Prince William, Kate and their son George."

From the BBC Proms to world renowned stage shows, the Royal Albert Hall is a beautiful and historic venue.

Will Pitt

Off Earl's Court Road there are some delightful painted houses like those on Wallgrave Road.

Robert Swann

There are some exciting changes happening in Earls Court with the redevelopment of the exhibition centres, putting our area on the map!

Robert Swann

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