Pubs in Notting Hill

This corner of west London has long been a draw for its pastel-painted terraces, the Saturday antiques market on Portobello Road, and a mix of grand Victorian houses alongside smaller mews streets. You'll find well-heeled locals, market browsers, and visitors drawn to the vintage stalls, plus a scattering of creative types who've managed to hang on. The area sits just north of Kensington Gardens, with Notting Hill Gate station providing quick access to the West End.

The pubs here tend to reflect the neighbourhood's genteel-meets-bohemian character. The Ladbroke Arms is a proper gastro pub with Sunday roasts and a wine list that suits the local crowd, while The Churchill Arms draws people in with its flower-covered exterior and Thai kitchen. The Sun In Splendour and The Castle both offer cocktails and occasional music in relaxed surroundings.