Essentials
M&S
Euston RoadNearest food shop
Waitrose & Partners
196 King's RdSupermarket
Partridges Food Market
5 King’s RoadDelicatessen
Fresh fish that you can barbecue in the back garden: Rex Goldsmith's fish shop at Chelsea Green. http://www.thechelseafishmonger.co.uk
The Chelsea Fishmonger
12 Cale StFresh fish that you can barbecue in the back garden: Rex Goldsmith's fish shop at Chelsea Green. http://www.thechelseafishmonger.co.uk
Andreas of Chelsea Green
6-8 Cale St"Your local high quality grocer", in Chelsea Green. Great fruit & veg.
Finns of Chelsea
4 Elystan StCatering, delicatessen. At Chelsea Green.
Paxton & Whitfield
22 Cale StCheese! A fantastic selection. Since 1797. At Chelsea Green.
Jago Butchers
9 Elystan StExcellent, at Chelsea Green. The kind of family butcher your Mum used to patronise.
20 Cale St
20 Cale StreetOyster cards and Transport for London travel cards, ATM, groceries
Arts & Culture
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane TerraceConcert Hall
At Sloane Square. See the Wikipedia page for full description. It's home to the English Stage Company.
47 locals recommend
The Royal Court Theatre
50-51 Sloane SquareAt Sloane Square. See the Wikipedia page for full description. It's home to the English Stage Company.
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdFree admission. Always several thought-provoking exhibits.
Shopping
Boots
31-33 Replingham RdDrug Store. A larger branch is located at 60 King's Road.
Chelsea Green Pharmacy & Travel Clinic (Astell)
6 Elystan StPharmacy
In Chelsea more than 30 years. Art and photography. See the Web site for details.
Michael Hoppen Gallery
10 Portland RoadIn Chelsea more than 30 years. Art and photography. See the Web site for details.
Everything Else
Nearest hospital: the 211 bus from in front of Marks & Spencer goes there.
75 locals recommend
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Nearest hospital: the 211 bus from in front of Marks & Spencer goes there.
Best bookstore around, one of the best in all of London. You might meet authors and other celebrities browsing for books.
9 locals recommend
John Sandoe Books
10 Blacklands TerraceBest bookstore around, one of the best in all of London. You might meet authors and other celebrities browsing for books.
See the Wandsworth Web site for booking information: http://tinyurl.com/hqvhym3
6 locals recommend
Battersea Park Millennium Arena
Carriage Drive EastSee the Wandsworth Web site for booking information: http://tinyurl.com/hqvhym3
Public swimming pool on Chelsea Manor Street at the Chelsea Old Town Hall http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/chelsea-sports-centre
9 locals recommend
Chelsea Sports Centre
Chelsea Manor StreetPublic swimming pool on Chelsea Manor Street at the Chelsea Old Town Hall http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/chelsea-sports-centre
Food Scene
A really nice restaurant. You should be able to get a reservation for lunch; dinner reservations are problematic much of the year.
202 locals recommend
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's RoadA really nice restaurant. You should be able to get a reservation for lunch; dinner reservations are problematic much of the year.
The best deal on lobster in London. Also barbecue and lots more. Music in the evening.
83 locals recommend
Big Easy, Kings Road Chelsea
332-334 King's RdThe best deal on lobster in London. Also barbecue and lots more. Music in the evening.
In Chinatown, our recommended restaurant. No reservations and often crowded so arrive early.
15 locals recommend
Golden Dragon Chinatown
28-29 Gerrard StIn Chinatown, our recommended restaurant. No reservations and often crowded so arrive early.
We've known Murray the Pie Man for almost 40 years. Very English meat pies.
6 locals recommend
The Pie Man
Cale StreetWe've known Murray the Pie Man for almost 40 years. Very English meat pies.
Go there for lunch in season (the Physic Garden is open 25 March to 31 October) http://chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
91 locals recommend
Chelsea Physic Garden
66 Royal Hospital RdGo there for lunch in season (the Physic Garden is open 25 March to 31 October) http://chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
152 King's Rd
152 King's RoadLive music in the evenings. Kid friendly, good pizza. Very nearby.
The Tangerine Dream Café is on the grounds of the Chelsea Physic Garden on Swan Walk, SW3, open to the public for an entrance fee Sunday through Friday, late March until the end of October. Homemade food in a cafeteria setting, tables indoors and outdoors under the tent. Reservations recommended.
The Physic Garden Cafe
66 Royal Hospital RdThe Tangerine Dream Café is on the grounds of the Chelsea Physic Garden on Swan Walk, SW3, open to the public for an entrance fee Sunday through Friday, late March until the end of October. Homemade food in a cafeteria setting, tables indoors and outdoors under the tent. Reservations recommended.
Entertainment & Activities
You can walk to the Zoo with your kids, across Albert Bridge. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/
79 locals recommend
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
You can walk to the Zoo with your kids, across Albert Bridge. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/
A 5-minute walk. Playground for under-14s and a pleasant garden for anybody. There's a tea room in the church.
9 locals recommend
St Luke’s Gardens
31 Britten StA 5-minute walk. Playground for under-14s and a pleasant garden for anybody. There's a tea room in the church.