Portobello Area Guide
A locals' guide to Portobello
Where do Portobello locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
notting hill,
artesian village,
notting hill and surrounding areas,
clarendon cross,
westbourne grove,
ladbroke grove,
westbourne park,
notting hill gate,
westbourne green,
and hillgate village
Did you know?
"As well as its world famous market, Portobello Road was home to George Orwell in the 1920s, the author of cult classics Animal Farm and 1984."Explore Portobello
What locals say about Portobello
“Lovely architecture”
Ivana
“I love the walking to the market. Every time I come back with a small treasure.”
Lucas
“Notting Hill Gate is a wonderful living location. It is peaceful, safe and plenty to do! Portobello Road is just in walking distance, offering plenty of small boutique shops and bar/restaurants that you can't find on the typical high streets. Hyde Park is just off the main street which will always be your weekend relaxation hotspot (if you cant think of anywhere else to go on top of your head)! Its connectivity to central London locations is unbeatable as it is served by 3 tube lines (Central, circle, district) and plenty of bus options to Westfield, south Kensington, Victoria, kings cross and more.”
Kimmy HC
Activities near Portobello
Pete Mello & Sweet P First Friday Social
This is the Underground Sound. PETE MELLO (All Things Soulful / ATS In Session) & SWEET P (Eves’Drop Collective) bringing the good music back to Ladbroke Grove. With over 3 decades in the game you can expect a proper party spanning Rare Grooves, Reggae, Hip Hop, Boogie, Broken Beat & Soulful House. The legendary Globe nightclub is where the original Notting Hill spirit and history lives on. West London’s best kept secret - Upstairs the hidden speakeasy with cocktails, chess and dominoes and Downstairs the original oldskool blues party. First Friday of every month continuing the Little Big Sound System / Swing & Dine party at the Tabernacle... come and join us until 2am. Tickets just £8 in advance from Dice, £10 otd. Presented by The Globe. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Melt Chocolate's Magical Master Class
Dive into a Chocolate Feast with warm, fun, and super knowledgeable chocolatiers. Get creative and hands-on, making your own unique chocolate bars with a variety of toppings. Take home handmade treats from Notting Hill's Most Luxurious Chocolate Company, including bars, bonbons, and pralines. Chocolate class including all necessary ingredients. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Experience supplied by Melt Chocolates Notting HillRead more
Sonic Daze Live Show
Return of Sonic Daze with their full live band. Presented by Sonic Daze. This is an 18+ event
Amanda Shires
Good old down and dirty rock'n'roll with Texas singer/fiddler Shires, playing with her regular collaborator, alt.country songwriter Rod Picott.Read more
Vps At The Globe
Vps... Presented by The Globe. This is an 18+ eventChamoy Events
Chamoy Events... tickets OTD more expensive. Ved Doris Lawrence Presented by The Globe. This is an 18+ eventEchoing Travelogues: The Beyond and Us Concert
Echoing Travelogues: The Beyond and Us Dareyn Ensemble & Holland Baroque in Concert Echoing Travelogues: The Beyond and Us, led by artistic director and lead artist Emine Bostanc, is an immersive performance shaped by a curatorial vision that brings together music, history, and storytelling into a unified dramaturgical journey. Under her leadership, an international ensemble bridges Ottoman, Persian, and European traditions within a single interdisciplinary work. Featuring Emine Bostanc (Istanbul kemenche), the ensemble includes Zeynep Yldz Abbasolu (kanun), Judith Steenbrink (baroque violin), Tineke Steenbrink (positive organ), and Vinsent Planjer (percussion), withnarration by Nora Fischer. Together, they spanOttoman court music,Mevlevi ritual traditions,Persian classical music, andEuropean Baroque repertoire. The programme invites audiences on a journey acrosscenturies and cultures; fromIstanbul to Vienna, and fromPersia to Europe. Inspired by thetravel diaries of diplomats and explorers (15th18th centuries), it brings to life the sounds and encounters that shaped cultural exchange across continents. The work draws on historical travel diaries, including figures such asLevinus Warner, exploring how cultures define themselves through encounters withthe other. It highlights identity as something shaped throughexchange and perception, rather than fixed boundaries. The performance features music fromOttoman, Persian, and early European traditions, performed on historical instruments. Iconic spaces such asHagia Sophia,Topkap Palace,Mevlevi lodges, andSt. Stephens Cathedralare reimagined through4D sound design, creating an immersive spatial experience. The production is supported by an international creative team, including Head of Research Dr. Zeynep Yldz Abbasolu, sound designer Dr. Hasan Baran Frat, and video designer Ataman Giriken, and is developed in collaboration with Holland Baroque and 4DSound. Produced by Muziekgebouw Productiehuis and Dareyn Foundation, the work combines historical research, spatial audio practices, and contemporary performance technologies to create a richly layered artistic experience. Organised byYunus Emre Institute London, the project positions London as a meeting point for historical reflection, artistic dialogue, and intercultural exchange. More than a concert, Echoing Travelogues: The Beyond and Us is a sensory exploration of memory, identity, and cultural imagination.Read more
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