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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!

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.

Noor Jahan

Noor Jahan

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

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.

Nam Long

Nam Long

Cool bar and good Vietnamese food - if you like rum, drop £17 on a Flaming Ferrari!

Rassell's

Rassell's

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

The Scarsdale Tavern

The Scarsdale Tavern

One of London's best-kept secrets. Great for a drink after work or a weekend watering hole...

The Troubadour

The Troubadour

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

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.

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!

Design Museum

Design Museum

A great cafe and museum close to Holland Park.

Bistro Mirey

Bistro Mirey

Unique French Bistro with Japanese influences, serving brunch on Saturday too!

The Anglesea Arms

The Anglesea Arms

Charles Dickens was a local at this pub when he lived over the road at 11 Selwood Terrace. The Great Train robbery was also planned from the back room in this pub!

Wyndham House

Wyndham House

A family-run butchers selling not only meats, but deli items, cheeses and condiments.

The Harwood Arms

The Harwood Arms

The only Michelin-starred pub in London. The best Scotch Eggs bar none.

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

"The first London Eye, was a giant Ferris wheel erected for the Empire of India Exhibition at Earls Court in 1894. 300 feet high, and capable of carrying 1200 passengers, sadly on the evening of May 6th 1906, it got stuck and the passengers had to remain in it overnight, relieved by tea and sandwiches which were hoisted up to them."

There's a buzz around Earl's Court that you can escape, walking down the handsome crescents and residential streets.

Robert Swann

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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  1. Earls Court is a fantastic base for families. We're in the catchment area for the Lyćee Français, Bousfield Primary School, Redcliffe School and plenty of nurseries in between.

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About SW5

SW5 is the postcode district in South West London incorporating the areas of Earls Court and is covered by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea local authority.

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