When most of Notting Hill has called last orders, these are the pubs still pouring. Not clubs, not chaos — just proper bars that keep the lights on a little longer for the people who aren't ready to call it. The right place for one more, somewhere with atmosphere rather than a queue and a cloakroom.
The local tip: Ask for the garden room upstairs — the retractable glass roof and greenery make it the best seat in the house, whatever the weather.
A three-storey boho restaurant and late-night bar that is one of Notting Hill's coolest spots. Enter through a dramatic mural by Portuguese street artist Vhils into dark, moody interiors. Strong natural wine list and seasonal cocktail menu. Wood-fired plates on the food side. The garden room upstairs has a retractable glass roof filled with plants. One of the few places on Portobello where you can drink past midnight.
The local tip: Let the bartenders walk you down the mezcal list — and check the weekly listing first, since hours and DJ nights move around.
Hidden beneath Zephyr restaurant, this is one of Notting Hill's most talked-about agave bars. 1970s-inspired retro decor, a deep tequila and mezcal list, and an intimate basement room make it a strong late-night option off Portobello Road. Walk-in policies, DJs and hours can shift, so check the current weekly listing before going.
The local tip: Head straight through to the heated courtyard — and with a midnight close every day, it outlasts almost everything else by the Gate.
A relaxed pub right next to Notting Hill Gate station with one of the area's best courtyard beer gardens -- heated, with hanging lights, lush greenery, and bold wall art, seating up to 47. Wednesday night quiz. Live sports on Sky. The famous Gate Theatre (75-seat fringe venue) used to be upstairs. Open until midnight every day. Probably the oldest pub in the area, dating from the 1800s.
The local tip: Basement rum bar vibes. The daiquiri is superb
A legendary basement tiki bar that has been a Portobello Road institution since 2003. Kitsch decor modelled on Elvis's Jungle Room at Graceland, with an extensive rum list, colourful tropical cocktails, and DJs on weekends. The cocktail programme is award-winning and taken seriously -- this is not a gimmick bar. Featured on the World's 50 Best Discovery list. Walk down the stairs from Portobello Road into what feels like a different world.
The local tip: Sit at the bar and let them build something around mezcal for you.
A basement cocktail bar on Notting Hill Gate that blends Tokyo and Tulum with a zero-waste, agave-forward drinks list. It is listed by 50 Best Discovery and ranked No.99 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 extended 51-100 list. Dark, transportive and serious about its craft without the attitude.
What makes a great pub for a late one in Notting Hill?
A tag narrows the brief, but it does not do the ranking by itself. These pubs still have to work in real life: the room, the service, the food, and whether I would send someone there for this exact reason.
Top pubs for a late one in Notting Hill at a glance
1.GoldThree-storey boho bar with Vhils mural and rooftop garden
5 pubs in Notting Hill currently carry the late night tag because they hold up for this exact use. The ranking starts with places I would recommend, then uses reader agree/disagree signals to catch drift. No paid placement, no scraped star ratings, and no automatic ranking from review sites. If new details no longer match the tag, the listing is reviewed and can drop or leave the list.
Frequently asked
What's the best pub for a late one in Notting Hill?
Gold is the top pick. Other strong contenders: Naked & Famous, The Prince Albert. The ranking reflects this exact use, not just general popularity.
How many pubs in Notting Hill fit this brief?
This list covers 5 pubs for a late one in Notting Hill. The complete Late Night guide and the full pubs list cover places that don't fit both filters.
Are these pubs actually good?
Every pub here has to be good in its own right and work for this exact use. Anonymous agree/disagree votes help move the order around over time.
What if I want a different kind of place?
Check the full Late Night guide at /guides/late-night — it covers places for a late one across all categories in Notting Hill, not just pubs.
