Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Rush Hair Earls Court
202 Earls Ct RdGreat Italian pizza
Sushi, sashimi and hot Japanese dishes with a Korean twist in a low-key restaurant and takeaway.
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Kappa
139 Earls Ct RdSushi, sashimi and hot Japanese dishes with a Korean twist in a low-key restaurant and takeaway.
latbreads, sourdough loaves and pastries, plus meze and grilled meats, in a small Lebanese cafe.
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Maroush Bakehouse
131 Earls Ct Rdlatbreads, sourdough loaves and pastries, plus meze and grilled meats, in a small Lebanese cafe.
Thai street food in a dark red shaded basement lounge bar and contemporary ground floor dining room.
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Addies Thai
121 Earls Ct RdThai street food in a dark red shaded basement lounge bar and contemporary ground floor dining room.
Compact, low-lit French restaurant with bistro tables, budget set menu and classic Gallic dishes.
26 localnici recomandă
The Little French Restaurant
18 Hogarth PlaceCompact, low-lit French restaurant with bistro tables, budget set menu and classic Gallic dishes.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Counter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads.
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Pret A Manger
230-232 Earls Ct RdCounter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads.
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
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Nando's
10 Frith StreetAfro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
Counter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches.
170 localnici recomandă
Costa Coffee
73 Kilburn High RdCounter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches.
Chain restaurant with classic wooden decor, serving gourmet British beef, chicken or veggie burgers.
10 localnici recomandă
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Earls Court)
163-165 Earls Court RoadChain restaurant with classic wooden decor, serving gourmet British beef, chicken or veggie burgers.
McDonald's Earls Court
208 Earls Ct RdCo-op Food - Earls Court
210-212 Earls Ct RdThis is a ‘50s café with more than a hint of the Parisian about it, and puts on some of the UKs best up-and-coming music as well as spoken word acts (poetry mostly). The décor is a hodge-podge of rustic British and classic French, and there’s a decent, rural-feeling menu on offer most of the time. Best of all, it doesn’t cost the earth to have a good time there.
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The Troubadour
265-267 Old Brompton RdThis is a ‘50s café with more than a hint of the Parisian about it, and puts on some of the UKs best up-and-coming music as well as spoken word acts (poetry mostly). The décor is a hodge-podge of rustic British and classic French, and there’s a decent, rural-feeling menu on offer most of the time. Best of all, it doesn’t cost the earth to have a good time there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Corner pub with an all-day menu, stripped floors and large windows, showing big-screen sports.
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The Prince of Teck
161 Earls Ct RdCorner pub with an all-day menu, stripped floors and large windows, showing big-screen sports.
A modern take on an old-school pub with colourful mismatched tiles on the floor around the bar.
124 localnici recomandă
The King's Head
17 Hogarth PlA modern take on an old-school pub with colourful mismatched tiles on the floor around the bar.
Traditional pub in former bank with high ceilings, marble columns and a menu of home-made pies.
112 localnici recomandă
The Blackbird
Traditional pub in former bank with high ceilings, marble columns and a menu of home-made pies.
Entertainment & Activities
Stamford Bridge
Fulham RoadFamous Chelsea FC Stadium.
Sightseeing
Here is the star attraction of Earls Court, the Earls Court Exhibition Centre. This is a hugely popular exhibition and concert venue. Not only is it one of the country’s largest indoor arenas, it’s also one of the largest buildings in London that was built in the 1930’s. Huge stars like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Madonna and Kylie Minogue have all held concerts here.
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Olympia London
Hammersmith RoadHere is the star attraction of Earls Court, the Earls Court Exhibition Centre. This is a hugely popular exhibition and concert venue. Not only is it one of the country’s largest indoor arenas, it’s also one of the largest buildings in London that was built in the 1930’s. Huge stars like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Madonna and Kylie Minogue have all held concerts here.
If you’re looking to be impressed by Victorian architecture, you should walk here to Bramham Gardens to see the beautiful red brick buildings surrounding a mature garden square.
Bramham Gardens
Bramham GardensIf you’re looking to be impressed by Victorian architecture, you should walk here to Bramham Gardens to see the beautiful red brick buildings surrounding a mature garden square.
This is the site of St Jude’s Church, which first opened on Christmas Eve 1870. It’s worth coming here just to see the attractive sunken gardens!
St. Jude's Church
24 Collingham RdThis is the site of St Jude’s Church, which first opened on Christmas Eve 1870. It’s worth coming here just to see the attractive sunken gardens!
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing.
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Palatul Buckingham
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing.
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
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London Eye
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
Arts & Culture
This is the award winning Finborough theatre, one of London’s leading theatres outside the West End. You could watch plays from newly discovered or rediscovered writers from the UK and overseas here.
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Finborough Theatre
118 Finborough RdThis is the award winning Finborough theatre, one of London’s leading theatres outside the West End. You could watch plays from newly discovered or rediscovered writers from the UK and overseas here.
As one of central London’s royal residences, Kensington Palace has been a home and refuge to the royal family since the 17th century. Now, it is the official residence to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – otherwise known as our familiar Kate and Wills. Built in 1605, it has roots in Jacobean architecture and was first known as Nottingham House. Now it is one of London’s most exquisite palaces and comes with acres of manicured gardens and the world famous Orangery.
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Palatul Kensington
Kensington GardensAs one of central London’s royal residences, Kensington Palace has been a home and refuge to the royal family since the 17th century. Now, it is the official residence to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – otherwise known as our familiar Kate and Wills. Built in 1605, it has roots in Jacobean architecture and was first known as Nottingham House. Now it is one of London’s most exquisite palaces and comes with acres of manicured gardens and the world famous Orangery.
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
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Muzeul Victoria și Albert
Cromwell RoadBlockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College Road
Muzeul de Istorie Naturală
Cromwell RoadPalladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.
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Academia Regală de Arte
PiccadillyPalladian mansion hosting world-class art exhibitions and a legendary open-submission summer show.
Muzeele Războiului Imperial
Lambeth RoadGaleria Națională
Trafalgar SquareParks & Nature
Nevern Square
Nevern SquareKensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensHyde Park
Parcul Holland
Ilchester PlaceLarge parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.
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Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadLarge parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.
Getting Around
Earl's Court tube station is a London Underground station in Earls Court. The station is located between Earl's Court Road and Warwick Road (both A3220). The station is in both fare zones 1 and 2.
On the Piccadilly line the station is between Barons Court and Gloucester Road. It is the major junction of the District line, with West Brompton, Kensington (Olympia) and West Kensington to the west, High Street Kensington to the north and Gloucester Road to the east.
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Earls Court Station
Warwick RoadEarl's Court tube station is a London Underground station in Earls Court. The station is located between Earl's Court Road and Warwick Road (both A3220). The station is in both fare zones 1 and 2.
On the Piccadilly line the station is between Barons Court and Gloucester Road. It is the major junction of the District line, with West Brompton, Kensington (Olympia) and West Kensington to the west, High Street Kensington to the north and Gloucester Road to the east.