Much like at nearby Portobello Market, it can be tough to unearth the treasures in Notting Hill. With so many hidden nooks and liquid lairs down its side streets, you can easily feel overwhelmed. But, that's where we come in. Open the right doors and you'll find surprising speakeasies famed for their boozy brunches or basement haunts that are perfect for date night. Explore the very best of West London with our guide to bars in Notting Hill.
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Last updated on 5th September 2024
When you're in the mood for a pretty location where British pub cuisine is taken to the next level, you're sure to find yourself at the Princess Royal. Extremely elegant yet equally as cosy, prepare for an education in all things seasonal, fresh and true to home.
Located in the Bayswater area, QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl is a great bar and event space near Notting Hill. Head here for a night that's jam-packed with entertainment from skating rinks to bowling alleys and delicious street food from a wide choice of London's finest traders.
Keeping things true to the traditional pub way of life in Notting Hill? The Porchester. A celebration of all that's great about a pint, with plenty of British dining and wine options thrown in, it's a cosy spot following a day of rummaging through antique markets.
The Flatmates are back in Notting Hill, bringing you even more food and party vibes than ever. Taking over the lovely new home of The Little Yellow Door off Portobello Road, they're promising quirky supper clubs, boozy brunches and more, in a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.
Just a stone's throw away from Portobello Market, When Abby Met Claud is a firm choice for those craving cocktails. With a fantastic range of bottomless brunches to happy hours, there are plenty of hand-crafted drinks to be enjoyed.
While The Mitre is known for its charming pints and British interiors, it's often the basement that sparks interest in Notting Hill. Known for their fun cocktails and whisky bottles, this is somewhere to head to for illicit sips in a venue that makes for a charming and delicious night.
Portobello Star is a small, intimate cocktail bar that's perfect for after work drinks. Based right on Portobello Road in the heart of Notting Hill, it's also a great escape for sharing platters and Ginger Pig pies, alongside teas and coffees and of course, gorgeous concoctions.
If you like your cocktails with a side of quirky, then head on over to Act Bar in Notting Hill. Not only are they whipping up a range of fabulous concoctions, but their talented team will be providing a fun atmosphere with a top-notch range of entertainment.
Headed out West and looking to savour some casual drinks in a cool, Notting Hill bar? A perfect and informal pub, the Duke of Wellington is a go-to for pints and plates of British grub in cool and cosy surroundings, ideal for providing a pit stop after a busy day browsing the market.
Bored of the same ol' bars in Notting Hill? Franklin's Wine has you covered. Located just a short walk from Portobello Market, this haunt serves a range of rich and flavour-packed wines with a selection of cheese and charcuterie boards.
Trailer Happiness is a gorgeous Notting Hill bar bringing mid-60s Californian vibes to Portobello Road. This sleek basement haunt prides itself on being a cosmopolitan kitsch tiki bar with expert mixologists whipping up a wide range of signature tropical cocktails.
The Mall Tavern is a Notting Hill bar for beer lovers, with twenty eight taps of beer and cider alongside plenty of bottles to keep even the most experienced connoisseur happy. If you're hungry? The kitchen serves seasonal British classics such as tasty pies or delicious ribs.
This exclusive Portobello Road bar offers its guests a drinking den, library, restaurant and a private cinema under one roof. Decked out in the style of a 1950s American diner, The Electric serves up plush States-inspired fare in a cool interior of exposed brickwork and vintage wares.
