Hi! I'm staying at the Holiday Inn Kensington. But I'll eat anywhere not too far. Can anybody recommend places to eat that are great?? I'm flying solo. It doesn't have to be budget necessarily. I love all food except sea food. And also any fantastic pub and brewery?
Thank you!!!!
Posted by
Land of La
9265 posts
Might I suggest Google and type in "restaurants Kensington London." Or ask at the desk when you check in. Restaurants and pubs are numerous in London. Explore.
Posted by
London, England.
662 posts
Thousands to choose from, use Trip Advisor and see what's close.
Definitely recommend Brick Lane at the weekend for the street food stalls and a chance to try cuisine from all over the world, with free samples from most places. Have fun.
Posted by
OP
17 posts
Thanks for recommending Brick Lane!!! I will try that.
I obviously used Google and several other books. It's much more helpful and reliable on a site like this to receive hands on tips of people that have traveled and had fantastic food there. The suggestions I have received on this forum for other travels have been invaluable. As they are to thousands of others that can and have easily done internet searches and read multiple books. I will be going all around London and it need not be where I'm lodging.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
34010 posts
Do be aware that Brick Lane is completely the opposite end of London from Kensington.
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
2600 posts
this is a good starting point
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Tempe, AZ, USA
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Posted by
Boston, MA, United States
359 posts
Disclaimer - I've never spent much time (anytime, maybe) in the neighborhood you're staying in, so my favorites are likely not anywhere near your hotel.
That said, London is full of really great places to eat (and some not so great, of course) and perhaps others will be along to steer you toward restaurants in your neighborhood.
Some of my favorites that we return to are:
The Grazing Goat
The Victoria
Wagamama (yeah don't judge me :-D)
Posted by
Leesburg, VA, USA
342 posts
During our many trips to London we have always enjoyed the meat pies at the Blackbird Pub, 209 Earls Court Road (also try the Fullers Honey Dew beer), and Bistro Benito, 166 Earls Court Road, for wonderful Italian dishes. If you get to the Charing Cross area, stop at Gordon's Wine Bar, 47 Villiars St., for some excellent port.
Posted by
Nashville, TN, USA
3898 posts
Seven blocks north of your hotel is The Builders Arms Pub. Good food.
http://www.thebuildersarmskensington.co.uk/
I assume you are staying at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum.
Posted by
Boston, MA, United States
359 posts
Nowt wrong with Wagamama! If you like them have you tried Ping Pong. Same concept but Dim Sum
What's this!? Ping Pong is on the list for next visit!
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
34010 posts
A few too many ping pong balls in the window for my liking - Old Street.