This is a tiny little bar where I go if I am in Portobello area, recommened to me by my dad's crazy…read morefriend on the premise that it is one of the only bars in the area that still retains its own little sense of character. And he is right! this place is really cool, it is a shame it is small. Although I do reckon the intimacy would be lost if it is any bigger, it is just hard to squeeze in there sometimes on a busy night. If you can, get on the big, squasy leather arm chairs- very comfy. They serve amazing cocktails including one called 'you mum'. Am planning to try that next. Suits the slightly er.. bohemian vibe. Drinks are not too badly priced, but it is not the sort of place where you would be buying too many, just one or too to have a nice chat with mates before you hit the town for bigger and glitzier places. Mau Mau is just chilled out with live music every now and then and all sorts of other events. Just go there and check out what is going on!

The Mau Mau is a Portobello institution and famous for its music connection with live performances…read moremost nights. Everyone seems to know one another, most regulars are local musicians. It's relatively small which is part of its charme. There are a few tables near the stage towards the back of the bar - with gents and ladies on either side of the stage. Or if you're lucky you may get a stool at the bar as you arrive. There's always a crowd of smokers hanging out on Portobello.

Came without reservation for afternoon tea and pleasantly surprised. I tried the classic with the…read morewhite pear and ginger tea. Very lovely. Perfect for respite from the spotty showers throughout the day. Enjoy alone or with friends. It's a fun to do

Huge fish portion for my husband's plate. Fish was crispy and the tartar sauce was very tasty…read more Steak and ale pie was a nice serving size, tasty with the gravy.

Very nice atmosphere. Piano singer was very talented and had a lovely voice. Waiters were attentive.read more

A little slice of heaven... Literally a little slice when you see it from outside. But then you go…read morein and it's good size, with great live piano music and comfortable atmosphere. Full drink menu and some finger foods. David the bar tender is like catching up with an old friend. Recommend.

Great pub food that was walking distance from our hotel. Service was fine. Menu is wide ranging but…read morewe were there specifically for fish and chips. And it was delicious. Only tip is to eat is quickly as the hot fish will make the batter which was amazing soggy if sits for long time. Tartar sauce was delicious. Decent beer selection along with a full bar.

Just do your mouth a favor and come here! The Chicken & Pancetta Pie will knock your socks off and…read morethen come around and punch you in your taste buds! I will dream of this pie. The staff is super nice and helpful! Just start walking here already.

There are a few problems here at Charlie's…read more First, this is not a Gentlemen's club. This a hostess bar. The girls chat with you and drink Champagne at minimum 165 GBP plus 50 GBP per hour for the girl. The bar tender will 'accidentally' forget the price of bottles and services in order to round up about 50-100 GBP on the final total. She will also then push for a big tip. Push, push, push. Your hostess will be attractive. There are several. However, and in the most unfortunate manner possible, they will sit across from you in the coldest least engaging manner possible. Their hope here is that their looks alone will captivate you enough for to disregard the several hundred GBP tab at the end in which you had a conversation the likes of which you could have had with the check out lady at Sainsbury's local. Don't waste your time. Or your money.

From the owner: Charlie's Club is simply the best club in London for discerning Gentlemen…read more For your enjoyment we have some of the most gorgeous hostesses in London, fine wines and champagne as well as world beers and spirits, a private VIP lounge, karaoke, cabaret and nightly live adult entertainment featuring our amazing resident Jazz singer. We also have a late bar licence, meaning you can enjoy yourself well into the night. Charlie's Gentlemen's Club truly is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The brunch was going great...almost a 5 star review until the server behind up dropped an entire…read moreplate of food on my partners back. Ive never had an experience where someone does something like that yet nobody apologized or made sure anybody was ok. They continued about brunch like nothing happened. Theres food and stains all over his coat, shoes and jacket. Maybe its a British thing to be nonchalant when you have an accident but that totally ruined the experience.

After reading the yelp reviews I decided to give Dirty Bones a go and I'm glad I did. The place is…read morevery throw back in the sense it has old school 90s rap playing for music and a New York City vibe to it. I was sat immediately and chatted with a few of the waitresses who worked there to see what they liked and what was popular. I ended up going for the Mac Daddy I believe it was called. I also opted for the lamb fries and thank god I did!!! I have to say those were possibly the best fries I've ever had in my life. They are covered in a jalapeño sauce that isn't too spicy, but has excellent flavor. The fries basket was also covered in red peppers and a lot of lamb. Seriously, the fries were divine. The burger was also good, but I'd recommend you ask for it cooked well...there was a lot of pink left in the middle of it (a little too much for my liking). I had a few beers that hit the spot as well. This place has great food and excellent service, I highly recommend it!

I swung by here Sunday afternoon and ordered at the bar the king prawn roti for takeaway (the…read morepumpkin curry was out). The server behind the door, a young guy with short cornrows, had a huge attitude: avoiding eye contact, muttering answers to my questions as if I was annoying him, and just being generally unpleasant. I walked away and waited for my order feeling as if I was the problem- for god forbid paying this establishment for food. I debated getting a juice as they were cheap at £3.20 but refused to give this place any more money. It also took FOREVER for my food to arrive, despite the place not being busy at all. It seemed the cooks and staff (including that horrid server) had better time joking behind the bar than working. I could imagine your food would take centuries if one came at a busy time. The roti itself was delicious: chock full of juicy prawns, chickpeas, veg and potatoes. The roti was firm enough to hold the goodies but soft to chew and delicious. Mild spice (and this is coming from someone who doesn't do spicy sadly). It's a shame the food (and the price at £7.95 for the huge roti) is so great bc the crud attitude means I would never return nor recommend anyone would. Good riddance.

The Tabernacle is a strange place. I had heard of it when I moved nearby, but it wasn't until a…read morecouple of years ago, I discovered it for myself. Completed in 1888, the Romanesque red brick and terracotta building has been decribed as the 'Taj Mahal of North Kensington'. When the area went into decline in the 1900's it ws the centre of many slums in the area and race riots. In 1975 it closed down as a church and taken over by the local council. Demolishion plans were twarted and it was converted into the multi use community building that it is today. Joe Strummer of the Clash appeared here in the 70's and it also hosted gigs by Misty in Roots and George Melly. In 1995 it closed to be upgraded, to reopen in 1998. It is still going strong as a multi-use venue.They hold art exhibitions, concerts, dance lessons, fitness and sport activities as well as concerts. It's a great place to go for a drink or snack, and is very reasonable. It also has a full bar. I like sitting outside when the weather is nice in the large courtyard in frotn of the building. I highly recommend you visit this place, should you be in the Portabello Market area.

Portobello Lounge is located at The Muse at 269, but it is -not- The Muse at 269. That would be the…read moreart gallery next door. Plus, according to the bartender behind the counter, they're under different ownership as well. Whew. With all of that confusing business out of the way... It's worth noting that their website apparently hasn't been updated yet to reflect that they no longer have a chef here. Ergo, they no longer serve food. It's questionable whether or not they'll look to replace their chef (who departed less than a month ago at this point), so if you're looking to nip in for a nibble and a show, you'll only get half of that experience. Not to worry, there are plenty of edibles within walking distance. Similarly, this past Wednesday evening found me standing at the bar, asking if they had a cocktail menu. Bartender: Sorry, we don't have menus right now. Me: As in... you're -out- of menus? Or you don't have a cocktail menu at all? Bartender: We don't have any at all right now. They're being redone. Me: Oh. But you serve cocktails? Bartender: Not at the moment. We have various liquors... Me: How about a gin and tonic? Bartender: I can do that. Me: Great then. I'll have two. When dealing with a bar situation where they don't really serve cocktails and are having new menus worked up, it's probably best to stick to basics. And it's generally hard to mess up a G 'n' T. A simple drink, smooth jazz, and great company make for a pleasant Wednesday night. If invited out again, I'd be totally willing to give Portobello Lounge another go. However, I can't say I'd make the haul of my own volition.

Delicious italian place with generous portions, properly cooked pasta, and sensibly priced coffee…read more(£1.50 for an espresso macchiato.) After an insalata caprese and a carbonara, I needed the coffee to digest. Service is lovely, the big windows at the front let it an abundance of light, and there were paintings on the wall from a temporary exhibition called "Quietude" which were lovely. A 2-course lunch for 2 (with coffees) was £30 with a good tip! No service charge is applied, so you leave what you wish. Looking forward to going again for lunch next time I go around portobello market. :) YUMMMM!

The Royal Albert Hall is located in London's Kensington neighborhood and is among the most popular…read moreconcert halls in the UK and the home of the Proms concert series. The magnificence of the circular auditorium building cannot be understated, and its natural acoustics are nothing short of spectacular. Not only does the Royal Albert Hall host classical music performances, but it's also a popular venue for mainstream artists from all over the world, From Kensington Palace, it's a lovely walk through Kensington Gardens to the Royal Albert Hall. This was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871, and is named in memory of her husband, Albert, who had died six years earlier. Purpose-built as an entertainment space, today the hall is most famous for hosting the annual Proms - an eight-week-long series of classical music concerts and events. It also hosts all sorts of other events, from film screenings to tennis, so there's always something going on.

If you're a fan of opera houses and theatres, then this one should definitely be on your list. Next…read moreto the Royal Opera House, it is my absolute favorite for watching ballet, as it has just the right amount of poshness to make for an extravagant evening out without being overly fussy about it. You can dress up or not. They leave it up to you. The tickets for my show were also surprisingly cheap given how nice it was - almost half of what I would have paid for the same at the ROH - so booking in advance is highly recommended. The thing that made my night here unforgettable was the unique setup they had to showcase the Cinderella ballet. Instead of your typical stage where you're sitting in front of it watching a "flat" scene, here you would be sitting in a curved amphitheater-style audience, watching a carousel-style ballet happening beneath you. It was almost like stepping into a wonderland where even the scenery came to life. The light and prop work were unparalleled, and the only downside to it was that it was so spectacular, it oftentimes distracted from the actual dancers. Another unique aspect of this ballet was that, instead of having all of their dancers coming in from the same doors behind the stage, many of them came in through the same doors you would come through if you were sitting in the stalls; which meant that you would get to see the dancers up close as they were making their entrances and exits. Some even played a bit with the audience as they were doing so, which added a bit of fun to the show. There are small bars and restrooms located very conveniently throughout the theatre, so it's never too much of a hassle to get your drinks and use the loo in between acts. If you're sitting in one of the Grand Tier boxes, you can also order from your seat and have the bubbles come to you. The hall itself is easy to get to. However, once the show is over, it becomes absolute mayhem trying to get out of there and hail a ride. The closest tube station is South Kensington, which requires a short bus ride to get to. And, the buses become overloaded after only a few short minutes. But hey, no place is perfect.

The service is surly but the pub is pretty damn cool. It's like stepping back in time to another…read moreera! Old fashioned everything and you can really imagine what it was like back in the 1950s. Come here on a rainy day when you'll be forced to sit inside and absorb the atmosphere!

We popped in this off the path, quaint little neighborhood pub with friends late one evening, and…read moreluckily got a table. The people were friendly the wait staff courteous and the atmosphere was pure English pub. Enjoyed it immensely. Did not have anything to eat just a few Gin & tonics.