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The Hummingbird Bakery

The Hummingbird Bakery

Best cupcakes on the planet! The famous Red Velvet was born here. Many other cupcake companies have tried to copy them, but they never come close to Hummingbird's.

Daylesford

Daylesford

Breakfast doesn't get much better (and healthier...) than this!

Portobello Market

Portobello Market

You'll come across some quirky finds in this vibrant and busy market!

Electric Diner

Electric Diner

You can't beat the lemon meringue pie at the Electric Diner on Portobello Road!

Clarendon Cross

Clarendon Cross

A great collection of boutique shops, including L Maison, Cowshed, The Cross and Summerill & Bishop.

Beach Blanket Babylon

Beach Blanket Babylon

Great outdoor space for a couple of cocktails and lovely food in the crypt restaurant.

Harper and Tom's

Harper and Tom's

Pick up beautiful blooms all year round from this local florist's kiosk. There is also a store on Clarendon Road...

The Grocer on Elgin

The Grocer on Elgin

Our village grocer owned by Australian Ashley Sumner. Inside freshly prepared food with an Aussie influence - you can even pick up Australian treats like Tim Tams!

Portobello Garden Caffe

Portobello Garden Caffe

Fresh and authentic Italian food in a charming arcade off Portobello Road.

Fez Mangal

Fez Mangal

A bustling Turkish restaurant close to Ladbroke Grove Underground Station that cooks amazing Turkish BBQ'd meats. Great takeaway or fun with a few friends to eat in, as it's BYOB. If you're feeling hungry, get the special mix. Also the mezze starters are tasty too...actually everything is!

The Notting Hill Bookshop

The Notting Hill Bookshop

The famous bookshop that Hugh Grant owns in the movie Notting Hill.

Granger & Co

Granger & Co

Arguably the most fashionable breakfasts in Notting Hill, with regulars including David Beckham and Harry Enfield!

Portobello and Golborne Market

Portobello and Golborne Market

London's most well known market with a wealth of established stalls, selling everything from food, to clothing, to vintage jewellery.

Pizza East

Pizza East

Breakfast at Pizza East is great - everything you can expect to find on a breakfast menu and at a reasonable price.

Acklam Village Market

Acklam Village Market

Food, drink, live music and art stalls with an underground vibe.

Why not explore the nearby areas of Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, Holland Park, Westbourne Park, Shepherd's Bush, Kensington, Bayswater, Earls Court, Maida Vale and Paddington

"'90s girl group All Saints purportedly took their name from All Saints Road, which was just around the corner from their recording studio."

Grade II* listed The Royal Crescent is typical of the stucco-fronted properties in Holland Park, which makes the area highly sought-after.

Annabelle Bent

From jewellery to dresses, Portobello Market has it all...

Stuart Bennett

Lively and lined with trendy independent shops, bars and restaurants, it's no wonder that Portobello Road is so popular!

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What locals say about W11

  1. I love morning strolls around Holland Park.

  2. Great local shops and a village feel.

  3. Lovely architecture

  4. Holland Park is calmer than the rush of central London, but still has everything you need and want around you!! And easy to get to anywhere, thanks to having most tube and bus lines around.

  5. I love the walking to the market. Every time I come back with a small treasure.

  6. I love Holland park because there is a sweet atmosphere. It's an amazing quiet borough, it's like a dream come true for me to live here since my French childhood, because yes I'm French and London always fascinates me!

  7. 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.

  8. Breakfast at Bluebells on the top of Portobello Road is a weekend habit I can't seem to kick!

  9. I reckon you can't beat Pizza East for an amazing Sunday brunch, buzzing atmosphere and a bit of celeb spotting. It's definitely the trendiest hangout spot for locals.

  10. Despite having lived in Notting Hill for 18 years, I've just got a dog and discovered the joy of escaping for a little peace and quiet in one of the many hidden parks in and around the area. Some of these are reserved for residents, but Holland Park and Little Wormwood Scrubs are open to all and are particularly beautiful.

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About W11

W11 is the postcode district in West London incorporating the areas of Notting Hill, Holland Park (part) and is covered by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea local authority.

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Ladbroke Grove area guide
Holland Park area guide
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Shepherd's Bush area guide
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Maida Vale area guide
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