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The focus is more on bars than clubs in this West London neighborhood, although late-night fun is on offer at a few notable exceptions. In general, you can expect a young, moneyed crowd making this their first stop on a wild night out elsewhere.
This boho-chic Irish pub is all about the Guinness and the superb, if pricey, seafood. Whether you're in the unpretentious downstairs saloon bar or the more formal dining rooms upstairs, the atmosphere is always warm, welcoming, and buzzing. It's long been a favorite haunt of fashion glitterati such as Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham, and Alexa Chung.
Located in a charming, quiet, residential enclave just off Notting Hill Gate, this friendly local pub is the perfect place for a pit-stop. Find a spot inside the snug wood-paneled bar or outside on the terrace where you can watch the world go by. Excellent pub food is also served.
The Victorian Gothic interior of this bar, café, and arts center combo hosts intimate music gigs, art exhibitions, workshops, and more. The food is Caribbean-influenced, and the atmosphere, especially in the outdoor courtyard, is friendly and relaxed. Just note that the kitchen is closed on Sunday.
