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Page 2Rustique Cafe
Rustique is a ‘literary cafe’ with average food, but warmth and bookish vibes. Bring your moleskin and thickest glasses.
The Southampton Arms
The Southampton Arms is a proper old-school boozer in Gospel Oak complete with fireplace, ales, and roast pork baps.
Bear + Wolf
Meeting a friend and their kids in Kentish Town? The Bear and Wolf cafe should be top of your list. There’s even a play room at the back.
Knowhere Special
Knowhere Special is a tiny basement bar in Kentish Town - it's perfect for cocktails and lounging.
Baan Thai
Kentish Town is short on good Asian options for dinner. Restaurant Baan Thai is a godsend then, and will fix you for noodles and comforting soups.
Mario’s Cafe
Every neighbourhood needs a good caff, and Mario’s has been holding it down in Kentish Town since 1958. Expect to leave satisfied.
Patron Cave à Manger
The formula at Patron Cave a Manger in Kentish Town is simple. Take impeccable cheese and cured meats, add great wine and French classics.
Arancini Brothers
Arancini Brothers is good for a chilled neighbourhood hang in Kentish Town, specialising in deep-fried risotto balls and a solid breakfast wrap.
Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall
This Middle Eastern supermarket, one of the best food shops in the area, has a café where you can eat an inexpensive lunch of wraps or mixed meze.
Cinnamon Village
Cinnamon Village is a cafe in Kentish town with a banging chicken and bacon sandwich, and Turkish menemen eggs.
The Fields Beneath
Fields Beneath is a vegan cafe next to Kentish Town West overground that's perfect for a sit down, or a quick bite before jumping on the train.
The Pineapple
Do old-school pubs still exist? They definitely do at The Pineapple, a Kentish Town drinking den with a lovely conservatory.
Clarke’s
Clarke’s has been doing the whole ‘farm to fork’ thing for a while now, but it’s still as good as ever. Come for a special occasion, or a fancy date.
The Ledbury
You’ll have to sell a kidney to pay the check at The Ledbury, but it will be worth it. Head to the Notting Hill spot for your next very special meal.
The Fish House Of Notting Hill
The Fish House is a crowded but quality place for fish and chips in Notting Hill.
The Castle
Notting Hill has changed, but The Castle pub has not. Come for drinks, a bite to eat, and to people watch through the big windows.
La Cave à Fromage
La Cave à Fromage is a cheese shop in Notting Hill, but it’s also a cafe/restaurant/wine bar serving charcuterie platters and hot dishes.
Sun in Splendour
The Sun In Splendour is a great neighborhood pub in Notting Hill. Next time you’re going to Portobello Market, stop here instead.
Trailer Happiness
At Trailer Happiness you’ll find tiki vibes, rum-heavy cocktails, and lots of people starting (and ending) a rowdy night out in Notting Hill.
Portobello Star
Portobello Star is a very popular local hangout that also happens to make great drinks. Especially ones with gin.
Earl of Essex
With twenty brews on tap daily, Earl of Essex is a beer lover’s heaven. Come with friends, and don’t forget to order a basket of cheese fries.
The Lord Clyde
Lord Clyde is an Islington pub popular with locals. The specialty here is gin, and you should also come for a Sunday roast.
The Hops & Glory
The Hops & Glory is a cozy pub in Islington with a straightforward but reliable menu. Beware, you might smell like a pork chop after coming here.