Parks & Nature
Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park, covering 320 hectares. It is a beautiful place to go walking or running and also to take in spectacular views across London from Parliament Hill. You can also visit the historic Kenwood House, a former stately home, with a wonderful collection of artworks including works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Gainsborough. Kenwood also has a delightful cafe, great for lunches, afternoon teas and coffee.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park, covering 320 hectares. It is a beautiful place to go walking or running and also to take in spectacular views across London from Parliament Hill. You can also visit the historic Kenwood House, a former stately home, with a wonderful collection of artworks including works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Gainsborough. Kenwood also has a delightful cafe, great for lunches, afternoon teas and coffee.
Arts & Culture
Camden Arts Centre is a contemporary art gallery. Its exhibitions are always stimulating and the Centre has a history of supporting emerging contemporary artists as well as lesser known established artists. The likes of Gordon Matta-Clark, Doris Salcedo, Bas Jan Ader, Eva Hesse, Christopher Wool, Chantal Akerman, Nathalie Djurberg, Haroon Mirza, William Hunt and Runa Islam have all shown work here in one form or another
The Centre also has a beautiful cafe and garden.
55 locals recommend
Camden Arts Centre
Arkwright RoadCamden Arts Centre is a contemporary art gallery. Its exhibitions are always stimulating and the Centre has a history of supporting emerging contemporary artists as well as lesser known established artists. The likes of Gordon Matta-Clark, Doris Salcedo, Bas Jan Ader, Eva Hesse, Christopher Wool, Chantal Akerman, Nathalie Djurberg, Haroon Mirza, William Hunt and Runa Islam have all shown work here in one form or another
The Centre also has a beautiful cafe and garden.
Food Scene
Wired co.
194 Broadhurst GardensGreat local coffee shop for coffee connoisseurs
Franco Manca
144 Chiswick High RdGreat sourdough pizzas.
Jin Kichi
73 Heath StReportedly excellent sushi
Ostuni
Lonsdale RoadDivine cuisine from Puglia in Italy. Beautiful restaurant.
Great food market held every Saturday between 10am and 2pm.
37 locals recommend
West Hampstead station
Great food market held every Saturday between 10am and 2pm.
Vijay
49 Willesden LnAuthentic South Indian food, lovely staff and great setting.
Gelupo
7 Archer StWonderful ice creams and sorbets.
This wonderful coffee shop has been here since 1978. Takeaway coffees recommended as there is always a queue out the door!
91 locals recommend
Monmouth coffee
36 Maltby StThis wonderful coffee shop has been here since 1978. Takeaway coffees recommended as there is always a queue out the door!
Nopi
21-22 Warwick StDelicious food in this restaurant set up by Yotam Ottolenghi.
Nordic Bakery
14A Golden SquareGo here for the delicious cinnamon rolls and coffee.
North African and Spanish restaurant. Eat tapas at the bar or from the menu in the restaurant.
131 locals recommend
Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketNorth African and Spanish restaurant. Eat tapas at the bar or from the menu in the restaurant.
Essentials
TESCO Express
277 Battersea Park RdSupermarket within 5 minute walk from the flat.
Sainsbury's Local
377 Kilburn High RdLocal supermarket, with all essentials.
Getting Around
Kilburn Station
Shoot-Up HillLocal underground stop, 5 minute walk from the flat.
Local overground station taking you to Hampstead Heath, Camden and East London.
14 locals recommend
Brondesbury Station (Stop C)
Local overground station taking you to Hampstead Heath, Camden and East London.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alice House West Hampstead
283-285 W End LnTraditional 18th-century wood-panelled pub serving cask ales, with fireplace and outdoor space.
80 locals recommend
Holly Bush
22 Holly MountTraditional 18th-century wood-panelled pub serving cask ales, with fireplace and outdoor space.
Buzzy neighbourhood bar with basement room for parties, whisky and cocktail nights and weekend DJs.
70 locals recommend
The Gallery
190 Broadhurst GardensBuzzy neighbourhood bar with basement room for parties, whisky and cocktail nights and weekend DJs.