Charming boutique bakery famous for beautifully hand iced biscuits. Seasonal designs and themed collections, perfect for gifting. Offers icing classes and an elegant tea experience. A delightful stop for edible treats that blend craft, nostalgia, and luxury.
Former home and studio of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton, designed as a complete work of art. Best known for the Arab Hall - an extraordinary space filled with Islamic tiles - as well as a central fountain, and a golden dome. The house unfolds room by room, blending Victorian design with Middle Eastern influences in a highly personal way.
A long-standing and much-loved pan-Asian restaurant on Kensington High Street, Hare and Tortoise has been serving fresh handmade sushi, ramen, curry laksa, roast duck and noodle dishes since 1996. The bright, airy space is relaxed and unpretentious, the portions are generous and the prices are considerably kinder than most of its neighbours, making it one of the best value Asian restaurants in west London.
A gourmet patisserie on Ladbroke Grove, Le Choux specialises in French choux buns filled with inventive flavour combinations ranging from pistachio and passion fruit to salted caramel and lemon meringue, each one beautifully made and generously filled. The dark chocolate and sea salt cookies are equally revered and regularly cited as among the best in London. A wonderful neighbourhood gem, and well worth seeking out.
