Sunday mornings should be slow. Not the kind of slow where you're bored, but the kind where two hours slip by and you barely notice. A proper coffee, a newspaper or your phone, and a place that doesn't rush you through breakfast so they can flip the table. Notting Hill does Sunday mornings well. These are the places for that particular kind of weekend ritual where you take your time, order seconds, and feel no guilt about it whatsoever.
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The local tip: The Kyoto Garden is the highlight. Peacocks roam free
The crown jewel of West London green spaces. 54 acres with a semi-wild woodland northern half (rare for central London), two Japanese gardens (Kyoto Garden with koi carp and tiered waterfalls, and Fukushima Memorial Garden), free-roaming peacocks, and the ruins of Holland House which host Opera Holland Park in summer. Adventure playground, tennis courts, cricket pitch, cafe with terrace. A 5-10 minute walk from the heart of Notting Hill.
The local tip: Middle Eastern bakery with outstanding flatbreads. Golborne Road gem
Opened in 2021 and quickly became the neighbourhood's most sought-after bakery. Specialises in sourdough, wild grains, and traditional methods. The pastries are some of the best in London, and that is not hyperbole. Arriving after 11am and expecting a full counter is, to quote The Infatuation, "straight-up delusional." Occasional supper clubs in the evenings. The northern stretch of Portobello near Golborne, away from the tourist crowds.
The local tip: The pain au chocolat is some of the best in London. Go early
Award-winning French bakery on Portobello Road. Their baguettes have won multiple national awards. Classic French patisserie (croissants, macarons, pain au chocolat) plus a cosy back area for sitting with a coffee. A welcome pause from the Portobello crowds. The real deal for French baking.
The local tip: Sunday roast here is a proper event. The garden is great in summer
Tom Conran's beloved Anglo-Irish gastropub, an essential destination for Guinness and oysters since 1998. The ground floor is a proper pub bar with a raw bar; upstairs is an intimate dining room serving seafood with Northern European influences. Half a dozen rock oysters with a pint of the black stuff is one of London's great simple pleasures. One of the original gastropubs that defined the genre in west London.
The local tip: Order the lobster and monkfish pie for two: the lobster head gravy is the whole point.
A beautifully restored Victorian pub on All Saints Road that opened in its current form in 2022 and quickly became one of Notting Hill's most talked-about dining pubs. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. Elevated classic British fare: rib of beef, lobster pie, fresh oysters, locally brewed beer. Airy interiors with high ceilings, big windows, and a relaxed neighbourhood feel. The Sunday roast is exceptional.
The local tip: Slip through the tiny dividing doors into the back snugs: the Grade II wooden screens have been there since the 1830s.
A genuinely historic pub founded in 1826, Grade II listed and on CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. Original Victorian wood panelling, wooden floors, and private booths separated by partitions so low you duck to pass between them. These "snugs" are wonderfully atmospheric. Open fire in winter. The massive walled beer garden out back is one of the best outdoor drinking spots in the area.
The local tip: Get the cardamom bun warm, and the fennel sausage roll if it's anywhere near lunchtime.
Over 30 types of fresh bread daily including their signature sourdough, plus pastries, cakes, and a full brunch menu. Sits right on Portobello Road. A reliable, consistently excellent neighbourhood bakery that has become a local staple. Not the most exciting pick, but the one you keep coming back to because it never lets you down.
The local tip: Try the ricotta hotcakes. Window seats are prime people-watching
A proud fixture of Notting Hill for over a decade. The signature Ricotta Hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter are legendary, genuinely one of London's most iconic brunch dishes. The light-filled corner space on Westbourne Grove is reliably good for fresh, seasonal cooking any time of day. Founded by Australian Bill Granger who popularised brunch culture in London.
The local tip: The avocado toast is the benchmark. Cozy Australian cafe energy
A Notting Hill fixture for over a decade at the top end of Portobello Road near Golborne Road. Won Love London Awards for Best Cafe in Notting Hill. Known primarily for breakfast and brunch, with one of the warmest, most reliable cafe experiences in the area. The kind of place where staff know regulars by name.
The local tip: One of the last proper community pubs. The beer garden is a suntrap
Sitting proudly at the top of Portobello Road near Ladbroke Grove. A big, handsome Victorian pub with high ceilings, large windows, and an excellent beer garden. Dog-friendly throughout. Proper neighbourhood pub with good food and a fantastic range of drinks. Popular with the Carnival crowd given its Ladbroke Grove location. The outdoor space is one of the larger pub gardens in the area.
The local tip: Same building as Canteen: pub on the first floor, a calmer dining room up top. Book the second floor for the Sunday roast.
A solid gastropub near the top end of Portobello Market that manages to feel like a proper local despite the tourist footfall nearby. Good Sunday roasts, a decent wine list, and a warm, wood-panelled interior that's perfect for settling in on a rainy afternoon. The upstairs dining room is worth knowing about if you want something quieter. Dog-friendly downstairs.
The local tip: Great for a quiet pint. The garden is an unexpected oasis
A proper locals' pub tucked away on a pretty residential street behind Notting Hill Gate station. No gimmicks, no pretension, just excellent traditional pub food, well-kept ales, and a genuinely cosy atmosphere. The kind of pub where regulars know the staff and the staff know the regulars. Famous for having some of the best pub food in Notting Hill. The Sunday roast is a destination meal.
The local tip: Two-time Evening Standard Pub of the Year, on a residential side street with hanging flower displays you'll see on Instagram before you find the door.
Dating from 1843 on a quiet residential street. AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence. The flower-bedecked front terrace and heated patio are gorgeous in warmer months. Inside, the dining room serves an eclectic European-influenced menu alongside gastropub classics and premium steaks. Original stained glass windows in the light-filled bar. Legend has it Lord Ladbroke once owned it and lost it at poker. Dog-friendly and family-friendly with a kids menu.
The local tip: Cow pie or arctic roll: Jesse Dunford Wood signatures since 2010, with a Sunday roast locals queue for.
Independently owned, family-run pub that is Notting Hill's best destination for craft beer. 23+ taps pouring the best from London's craft breweries and beyond. Fresh, seasonal British food to match. The atmosphere is classic but not stuffy. A garden for outdoor drinking. This is the pub for people who care deeply about what's in their glass. The tap selection rotates frequently.
The local tip: The hidden courtyard garden behind the yellow curved frontage has a fire pit. Portobello Road's oldest pub kept its secret out back.
Thought to be the oldest pub in Notting Hill, dating from 1852 and the first watering hole on Portobello Road. The bright sunshine-yellow facade is iconic and instantly recognisable. The "Secret Garden" beer garden out back is a genuine gem with colourful tables and growing vines. Classic British pub grub. Victorian interior with elegant slender poles and a curved frontage. An institution.
The local tip: A proper local pub with real ales. Unpretentious in an area that rarely is
A Notting Hill landmark since 1845, stylishly refurbished in 2022 under new owners (also behind The Surprise in Chelsea). Three storeys of thoughtfully designed spaces: pristine ground-floor bar, elegant candle-lit upstairs dining room, and a private event space. Richly flavoured, smartly presented British seasonal dishes. Live music nights. The Ledbury Road location puts you in the heart of Notting Hill's chicest stretch. A freehouse: independent, not tied to a brewery.
What makes a good Sunday-morning spot in Notting Hill?
A guide tag narrows the use case, but it does not replace judgement. The place still has to work in real life: the room, the service, the food or offer, and whether I would send someone there for that exact reason.
How this guide for a Sunday morning is curated
16 places in Notting Hill currently make this guide because they hold up for this exact use. The guide starts with places worth recommending, then uses reader agree/disagree signals to catch drift. Picks and order are not for sale. A labelled sponsor slot sits outside the ranked list. If new details no longer match the guide, the listing is reviewed and can come off.
Frequently asked
What's the best Sunday-morning spot in Notting Hill?
Holland Park, Layla Bakery, and Maison Puget are the top sunday morning picks in Notting Hill. The selection reflects this guide's editorial judgment and Sunday-morning spot criteria.
Where can I find sunday morning places in Notting Hill?
This guide covers 16 sunday morning places in Notting Hill. They span 4 categories: parks, bakeries, pubs, coffee shops.
Which parks in Notting Hill are good for a Sunday morning?
1 parks fit the sunday morning brief, including Holland Park. Each is rated by community agreement.
Which bakeries in Notting Hill are good for a Sunday morning?
3 bakeries fit the sunday morning brief, including GAIL's Bakery, Layla Bakery, and Maison Puget. Each is rated by community agreement.
Which pubs in Notting Hill are good for a Sunday morning?
10 pubs fit the sunday morning brief, including The Cow, The Elgin, and The Fat Badger. Each is rated by community agreement.
Which coffee shops in Notting Hill are good for a Sunday morning?
2 coffee shops fit the sunday morning brief, including Granger & Co. and Lowry & Baker. Each is rated by community agreement.
How is this guide for a Sunday morning curated?
The guide starts with places worth recommending, then anonymous agree/disagree votes can move the order around. Picks and order are not for sale. A labelled sponsor slot sits outside the ranked list.
