Home Inspiration Local Life West Kensington

You are not logged in. Log in / Register

West Kensington Area Guide

A locals' guide to West Kensington

Find another area

Where do West Kensington locals go?

L'Elyseé

L'Elyseé

A great little French café on Hammersmith Road. They have a range of smoothies and amazing coffees, as well as tasty sandwiches and French pastries.

The Curtains Up

The Curtains Up

A pub with a great vibe and good food, but it has to be Barons Court Theatre downstairs that is its main selling point - I love it here!

Bistro Mirey

Bistro Mirey

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

Mirabell Cucina

Mirabell Cucina

An Italian deli that specialises in paninis, wraps and sandwiches on a variety of breads, as well as hot meals. Beautiful cabinets display fresh produce daily!

H G Walter

H G Walter

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

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...

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.

The Colton Arms

The Colton Arms

The Colton Arms is a great pub right next to Queens Club. It has just undergone a major refurbishment and looks so beautiful inside and out. There is a lovely beer garden, a great new chef and a wonderfully friendly team. They also have quiz nights, steak nights, deals on prosecco, brunch and a cracking Sunday roast. I couldn't recommend it more.

Design Museum

Design Museum

A great cafe and museum close to Holland Park.

The Troubadour

The Troubadour

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

The Harwood Arms

The Harwood Arms

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

The Havelock Tavern

The Havelock Tavern

A fantastic little pub that does a superb steak! One of the best locals in Brook Green with friendly service and a great selection of craft beers and ales.

The Malt House

The Malt House

A lovely gastro pub in the heart of Fulham Broadway.

Why not explore the nearby areas of West Kensington, Barons Court, Earls Court, Fulham, Hammersmith, Kensington, Holland Park, South Kensington, Shepherd's Bush and Chelsea

"Earls Court 2 boasts the largest unsupported roof span in Europe, with floor space of 17,000sqm!"

St Paul's Studios, Talgarth Road were built as artists' studios in the late 1800s and have housed a number of notable people, most famously Margot Fonteyn.

Guy Evans

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

Property prices

What are typical prices in West Kensington

Property Prices

For sale

Latest properties for sale in West Kensington

For sale

To rent

Latest rental properties in West Kensington

To rent

Activities near West Kensington

About West Kensington

West Kensington is an area on the western edge of Central London primarily located within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, encompassing some western areas of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located 3.4 miles (5.5 km) west of Charing Cross. West Kensington, the London postal area of W14 is roughly defined as the area between Brook Green and Hammersmith Road to the west, Fulham to the south, Shepherd's Bush to the north and Kensington to the east. It is best known as home to the Olympia Exhibition Centre and the Queen's Club at Barons Court. West Kensington is a cosmopolitan enclave, with significant local population diversity. West Kensington is primarily a residential area consisting mainly of Victorian terraced houses, many of which are subdivided into flats.

Find out how much your flat or house is worth in West Kensington.

Local Estate Agencies

West Kensington estate agents

W14 estate agents

Why not explore some other local areas
West Kensington area guide
Barons Court area guide
Earls Court area guide
Fulham area guide
Hammersmith area guide
Kensington area guide
Holland Park area guide
South Kensington area guide
Shepherd's Bush area guide
Chelsea area guide
W14 area guide

How much is your property worth?

Get your property valued by a local expert

Get a valuation

Feedback about living in West Kensington has been submitted directly by the public and may not neccessarily reflect the views of Foxtons. The description of West Kensington was modified from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons licence. Land Registry data is Crown copyright.

All the views and contributions contained within Foxtons Local Life are those of the contributors. All content is assessed before publishing for taste, however free opinion is encouraged. Foxtons accept no payment or sponsorship for content that is posted about West Kensington.

Unlock the true value of your home

Lettings & Property Management

Explore news articles, area guides and interior design trends

Setting the standard in estate agency

We combine best-in-class people and technology to set the standard for service in estate agency

Find your nearest office

Our Services

Setting the standard in estate agency

Our services
Find tenants
Property Management
Specialist services
Short lets
Help being a landlord
Help & Guides
Buy to Let Mortgages
Property inspiration
Blog
Interior Design
Local life
Area guides
Schools
Let's get social