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Includes: Earl's Court, Hammersmith, and Shepherd's Bush.

In the 60s and 70s, Chelsea was a global capital of bohemian art and culture, home to a thriving punk scene and preeminent bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, while Kensington was an affluent district lined with expensive retailers. However, the intervening years saw Chelsea’s rock roots obscured by rows of expensive flats and high-end shops, leaving modern-day Chelsea much like Kensington: better known for opulence than the creative arts.

While Kensington’s main drag of Kensington High Street is lined with upper-crust markets and restaurants, the heart of Chelsea is Sloane Square, a meticulously landscaped public square and fountain which has become so synonymous with wealth that London’s young moneyed set are known disparagingly as “Sloane Rangers.”

During the day, there’s no shortage of trust fund babies and wealthy young locals, who gravitate to nearby cafés and rooftop gardens to enjoy biscuits and tea and remarkable views from their elevated terrace perches before moving on to some high-end shopping on King’s Road. Lots of tourists and students pretend they’re part of the upper crust as they peruse contemporary art at the magnificent Saatchi Gallery, or simply spend the day relaxing on the expansive grounds of Hyde Park. Sports lovers looking to catch the much-loved Chelsea Football Club on the field, however, will have to venture over to the Stamford Bridge stadium in neighboring Fulham.

At night, the Earl Gray gives way to Emmanuel Courvoisier, as party-happy groups with money to burn enjoy a plethora of exclusive neighborhood venues, from swanky lounges to glittering dance halls, all of which guarantee a memorable evening to anyone who gets past the iron-clad door policies.

Despite a reputation for stodginess, Kensington and Chelsea are areas where the party keeps going until early morning – which makes sense considering its residents can probably afford to sleep until noon.

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What to Do in Kensington / Chelsea

Westfield London Shopping Centre

Affluent / All Ages / Champagne

Party Earth Review It took thirteen million man-hours to build Westfield London Shopping Centre, and it would take all but the most dedicated credit card-wielding Olympiad at least a few days to capitalize ... more

Ariel Way
London W12 7GF

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Evans & Peel Detective Agency

30s / 40s / Affluent / Ambient / Tapas

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310C Earl's Court Road
London SW5 9BA

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Archangel

20s / After Work / Bar / Beer / Club / DJ

Reviewed by Brett C.

"My Take: Archangel is a trendy, yet cozy bar on Kensington High Street. I lived in South Kensington during my summer in London, and Archangel was the ..." more

11-13 High Street Kensington
London, W8 5NP

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The Defectors Weld

40s / 60s Music / After Work / DJ

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170 Uxbridge Road
London W12 8AA

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Famous Three Kings

30s / 40s / After Work / Bar Food

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171 North End Road
London W14 9NL

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Holland Park

Affluent / All Ages / All Types

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Ilchester Place
London W8 6LU

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606 Club

All Ages / Casual / Champagne / R&B

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90 Lots Road
Chelsea, London SW10

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The Eagle (Shepherd's Bush)

20s / 80s Music / Acoustic / Beer

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215 Askew Road
London W12 9AZ

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Dukebox

20s / 30s / Affluent / A-list / Chic / DJ

Reviewed by Rebecca C.

"Dukeboxx is really refreshing to the London club scene. Its new, and cool with great music and good looking people. Its not pretentious, but you can g ..." more

266-266A Fulham Road
London SW10 9EL

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Ping

20s / Affluent / Beer / Blazers / DJ

Reviewed by Courtney Grace R.

"MY TAKE: Who knew playing ping-pong could be so swanky? Don’t let the name fool you. This place is classy—even if they do let you play beer pong inst ..." more

184 Earl's Court Road
London, SW5 9QG

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The Pig's Ear

30s / 40s / Ambient / Ambient Jazz

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35 Old Church Street
London SW3 5BS

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Miss Q's

20s / 30s / 40s / Bar / Beer / Burgers / DJ

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180-184 Earls Court Road
London, SW5 9QG

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