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Hidden Gems in Notting Hill (2026)

25 hidden gems in Notting Hill: under-the-radar restaurants, cafes, pubs, and local places that deserve more attention.

Best for: Best for residents who already know the obvious names and want the quieter places locals actually use.

Every neighbourhood has places that fly under the radar, the ones you only find out about from someone who already knows. No queues, no hype, just consistently excellent food, drink, or atmosphere that the regulars would rather keep quiet about. Consider this your invitation.

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Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters

Coffee

Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters

Direct-trade Colombian roasters on Portobello Road

Amoret Coffee

Coffee

Amoret Coffee

On-site roastery with ethically sourced single-origins

Canteen

Restaurant

Canteen

Walk-in-only Italian with daily-changing Bib Gourmand menu

Flying Horse Coffee

Coffee

Flying Horse Coffee

Bohemian local on the multicultural Golborne Road

Meanwhile Gardens

Park

Meanwhile Gardens

Community canal-side park with London's oldest skatepark

SINO

Restaurant

SINO

One-of-a-kind modern Ukrainian on All Saints Road

Coffee Plant

Coffee

Coffee Plant

Veteran Portobello roastery, no frills, great coffee

Rellik

Other

Rellik

High-end designer vintage where Kate Moss shops

Lisboa Patisserie

Bakery

Lisboa Patisserie

The best pasteis de nata in London, no contest

Ceramica Blue

Other

Ceramica Blue

Hand-painted Mediterranean ceramics and tableware

Akub

Restaurant

Akub

Modern Palestinian from one of the region's best chefs

Couverture & The Garbstore

Other

Couverture & The Garbstore

Fashion tastemaker with emerging designers and cult labels

Books for Cooks

Other

Books for Cooks

World-famous cookbook shop with test kitchen lunches

Caia

Restaurant

Caia

Open-fire wine bar with vinyl DJs under Trellick Tower

Fez Mangal

Restaurant

Fez Mangal

Contender for London's best kebab

Honest Jon's Records

Other

Honest Jon's Records

World-class vinyl since 1974 across every genre

Layla Bakery

Bakery

Layla Bakery

Sourdough and pastries that sell out by noon

Naked & Famous

Pub & Bar

Naked & Famous

Late-opening agave bar beneath Zephyr

Normah's

Restaurant

Normah's

Family-run Malaysian gem on Queensway

Notting Hill Bakery

Bakery

Notting Hill Bakery

30-year wholesale baker finally open to the public

Panella

Restaurant

Panella

Sicilian daily menu under Trellick Tower

Summerill & Bishop

Shops

Summerill & Bishop

Joyful homeware and the world's best tablecloths

The Spice Shop

Shops

The Spice Shop

Hundreds of spices with custom blending since 1995

Trailer Happiness

Pub & Bar

Trailer Happiness

Legendary basement tiki bar on Portobello Road

Wild at Heart

Other

Wild at Heart

Celebrity florist in a landmark Turquoise Island building

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