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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.
20s / Absinthe / Ambient / Casual / DJ
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
Ambient / Bar / Brunch / Creative
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
Artsy / Bloody Marys / Bohemian
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
After Work / All Ages / Blazers
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
Affluent / Ambient / Beer on Tap
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
All Ages / Anything goes / Artsy
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
30s / 40s / Artists / Bar / Burgers / Pop
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
Affluent / Blazers / Burlesque / DJ
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
20s / 30s / Art Gallery / Artists
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