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Notting Hill is a bit of a conundrum. Despite being an affluent neighborhood that’s home to celebrities, moneyed professionals, and several well-known conservative politicians, there’s also a distinct pseudo-hippie flavor to this part of town, with several art and music organizations highlighting the alternative culture that’s thrived in the area for almost two hundred years.

Known for its beautiful rows of Victorian townhouses and charming tree-lined streets, the diverse neighborhood easily marries chic cafés with funky independent bookshops, and fashionable clothiers with second-hand stores. And of course, it’s never hard to spot the starry-eyed tourists drawn in by the eponymous Hugh Grant/Julia Roberts movie that was filmed here in 1999.

During the 1960s, the main drag of Portobello Road was a huge hangout for London hippies, leading to the development of the Portobello Road Market, which to this day attracts thousands of visitors every Saturday eager to check out the endless stalls of antiques and eccentric wares for sale.

The Notting Hill Carnival brings a vibrant Caribbean flavor and over a million spectators to the streets every August, while many of the surrounding bars and clubs maintain a quirky yet classy feel all year round, especially at stellar locales like the gallery-meets-music-venue Notting Hill Arts Club and at many opulent but unpretentious haunts.

Wealthy, gritty, mainstream, and indie all rolled into one, Notting Hill is a locale that really does offer a little something for everyone.

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Beach Blanket Babylon (Notting Hill)

Bar / Lounge / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Nestled on a cozy tree-lined street, Beach Blanket Babylon is a quintessential Notting Hill retreat perfect for enchanting evenings in lush surroundings. Passing the pristine patio ... more

45 Ledbury Road
Notting Hill, London W11 2AA

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Julie's Restaurant & Bar

Bar / Restaurant / Wine Bar

Party Earth Review The rumored location of Prince Charles’ bachelor party and a favorite haunt for celebs from Madonna to Gwyneth Paltrow, Julie’s Restaurant & Bar has been a trendy hotspot since the ... more

135 Portland Road
London W11 4LW

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Portobello Road Market

Market / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review Although out-of-towners may know it best as the place where Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts found love in the movie Notting Hill, Portobello Road Market is a London institution that is ... more

Portobello Road at Westbourne Grove
London W10 5TD

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The Mitre

Gastropub

Party Earth Review A wholesome dose of sophisticated British eats and an extensive wine list beckon big groups to The Mitre, a stylish hangout nicely anchored between Hyde Park and the famed Portobello ... more

40 Holland Park Avenue
London W11 3QY

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Supperclub

Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A century ago, supper clubs were high-class social destinations for the elegant partier, with nightly entertainment that involved five-star food, live shows, and bottle upon bottle ... more

12 Acklam Road
London W10 5QZ

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Whiteleys

Mall / Shopping Area

Party Earth Review Just a few minutes’ stroll from the vast expanse of Hyde Park, Whiteleys mall provides an easy place to shop free from crowds – as well as a great setting for a post-apocalyptic movie ... more

151 Queensway
London W2 4YN

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The Castle

Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Anyone who has survived the hectic area markets along Portobello Road is entitled to a well-earned break, which is just what’s in store at The Castle. Located near the Ladbroke Grove ... more

225A Portobello Road
London W11 1LU

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Notting Hill Arts Club

Art Gallery / Club

Party Earth Review A grand wooden door marks the entrance to Notting Hill Arts Club, where guests descend into the deep shadows of the basement to find shape-shifting light illuminating the canvas-like ... more

21 Notting Hill Gate
London W11 3JQ

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The Portobello Star

Cocktail Bar

Party Earth Review Proper cocktail making is an art form requiring impeccable skill, a fact not lost on the maestros down at The Portobello Star. Décor is clearly not the focus at this venue ... more

171 Portobello Road
London W11 2DY

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