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Tue / Mar 9
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.
40s / 60s Music / After Work / DJ
Party Earth Review The mismatch of quirky but stylish décor and a diverse music selection is mirrored by the range of clientele who frequent The Defectors Weld, a cozy, clean pub in Shepherd’s Bush ... more
170 Uxbridge Road
London W12 8AA
20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes
Party Earth Review Anyone in need of an early morning meal or a late-night drink will find it at Vingt Quatre (Twenty-Four), a manic, bustling, and aptly named little bistro that’s open for business 24 ... more
325 Fulham Road
London SW10 9QL
18 and over / 30s / 40s / Affluent
Party Earth Review The unassuming and easy-to-miss Walton Street entrance may not promise much, but what lies behind it is Eclipse, a posh lounge and perennial hotspot that consistently attracts some ... more
111/113 Walton Street
London SW3 2HP
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
20s / 30s / A-list / Affluent / Casual
Party Earth Review The second in a chain of restaurants founded more than twenty years ago when owner Marouf Abouzaki fled war-torn Beirut for London, Maroush features authentic Lebanese cuisine and legendary ... more
38 Beauchamp Place
London, SW3
20s and up / 30s / 40s / Affluent / DJ
Party Earth Review *Boujis has recently gone through extensive renovations. The review will be updated shortly to reflect these changes ... more
43 Thurloe Street
London SW7 2LQ
20s / Affluent / After Work / Artsy
Party Earth Review A cozy neighborhood pub situated directly above the Barons Court Theatre, The Curtains Up is yet another addition to the ever-expanding Geronimo chain, but it definitely has its own ... more
28A Comeragh Road
London W14 9HR
40s / Affluent / Beer / Beer Lovers
Party Earth Review The Anglesea Arms is a country-style pub that attracts a young international clientele with seasonal eats, craft ales, and prices a bit friendlier to the wallet than the average watering ... more
15 Selwood Terrace
London SW7 3QG
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
30s / 40s / After Work / Bar Food
Party Earth Review Located just steps from the West Kensington Station, Famous Three Kings consistently wins Best Sports Pub polls in London, perhaps because this cavernous shrine to sports has enough ... more
171 North End Road
London W14 9NL
20s / 30s / Affluent / Beer / Blazers
Reviewed by Tara R.
"My take: The Roof Gardens sit perched over West London with the best view you can get without a skyscraper. The location and the settings are unparall ..." more
99 Kensington High Street
London W8 5SA