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RESTAURANT —Guide

Restaurants Cafés

Pubs & Bars

SOVEREIGN COURT— Restaurant Guide

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Great Places to Eat and Drink

Hammersmith is serious about food and has over a hundred restaurants to prove it. The thriving and eclectic scene also includes a wide variety of bars, pubs and brasseries.

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Eating and Drinking

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Restaurants

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

This three Michelin starred restaurant offers three unique private dining spaces to sample its French delicacies – the bright Salon Park Lane, the intimate Salon Privé and the magical Table Lumière. It also boasts a unique wine cellar carved into the corner of the room, housing a magnificent collection of wines from the best vineyards in the world.

The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, W1K 1QA —

Journey time from Hammersmith Tube Station to destination (Piccadilly Line): 25 minutes

T 020 7629 8866 W alainducasse-dorchester.com

Charlotte's Bistro

Set in the heart of busy Chiswick, Charlotte’s Bistro draws locals who are looking for high-class food in intimate, modern surroundings. The cooking is firmly British fare with high-quality, seasonal ingredients sourced locally. The Sunday specials include, of course, everyone’s favourite, roast beef.

6 Turnham Green Terrace, W4 1QP —

Journey time from Hammersmith Tube Station to destination (District Line): 12 minutes

T 020 8742 3590

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Blumenthal’s great enthusiasm for research and ingredients have enabled him to create a unique menu of historically-inspired British dishes from bygone years. Distinctive plates include Meat Fruit, Earl Grey Tea cured Salmon, Cod in Cider and Spiced Pigeon. The restaurant’s gigantic spit roast pulley system and glass wall is also a spectacle in itself.

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA —


T 020 7201 3833 W dinnerbyheston.com

Eighty-Six

Eighty-Six is a lively bar and restaurant set inside a four storey Georgian townhouse on Fulham Road. Chef Mark Broadbent serves up a variety of modern European menus for the various dining areas dedicated to the style-conscious, the relaxed after work brigade or the intimate private diners.

86 Fulham Road, SW3 6HR —


T 020 7052 9620 W 86restaurant.co.uk

High Road Brasserie

High Road Brasserie and its spacious terrace area is the perfect pit-stop to enjoy an aperitif, leisurely weekend brunch or dinner. The fashionable venue’s staple dishes include kippers with poached egg and spinach, raw vegetable salad with sunflower seeds, and lamb rump with broad beans and mint.

162-166 Chiswick High Road, Turnham Green, W4 1PR —


T 020 8742 7474

The Gate Restaurant

51 Queen Caroline Street W6 9QL — Journey time from

Hammersmith town centre: 4 minute walk to destination

T 020 8748 6932 W thegaterestaurants.com

Gordon Ramsay

68 Royal Hospital Road SW3 4HP —


T 020 7352 4441 W gordonramsay.com/ royalhospitalroad

Belvedere

Off Abbotsbury Road, In Holland Park, W8 6LU — Journey time from


T 020 7602 1238 W belvedererestaurant.co.uk

Bluebird

350 King's Road, SW3 5UU —


T 020 7559 1000 W bluebird-restaurant.co.uk

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Marco

Fulham Road, SW6 1HS —

Journey time from Hammersmith Tube Station to destination (Piccadilly line): 20 minutes

T 020 7915 2929 W marcorestaurant.org


L'Etranger

L’Etranger stands head and shoulders above the neighbouring eateries on Gloucester Road. Offering only the best of French-Japanese fare, the restaurant’s spectacular, glossy and minimalist interior is only beaten by the quality of the food itself and its impressive wine store next door.

36 Gloucester Road, SW7 4QT —

Journey time from Hammersmith Tube Station to desitination (Piccadilly Line): 19 minutes

T 020 7584 1118 W etranger.co.uk

Nozomi

Nozomi is renowned for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, lively atmosphere and well-heeled clientele. Its unashamedly glamorous interior is perfect for lunch or dinner – whether it be Black Cod, Seared Wagyu Beef Salad or New Style Toro Sashimi. Saké lovers will also enjoy rare finds alongside world-renowned names.

14-15 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NQ —


T 020 7838 1500 W nozomi.co.uk

Mezzah Lounge

Situated on the fourth floor of the iconic department store Harrods, the Mezzah Lounge is a Middle Eastern-style restaurant serving Arabic and Indian cuisine. The menu is divided into two sections: meze and grill, with all dishes designed to be shared.

4th Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL —


T 020 7730 1234

La Trompette

La Trompette is owned by the same team as The Glasshouse in Kew. It serves some of the best modern French food in London, but without the formality or prices associated with the capital’s other top-end establishments.

3-7 Devonshire Road, W4 2EU —

Journey time from Hammersmith Tube Station to destination (District and Circle Lines): 15 minutes

T 020 8747 1836 W latrompette.co.uk


Raoul's

Raoul’s is famous for entertaining the West London ‘ladies who lunch’ set, serving up a delightful assortment of Mediterranean flavours. The restaurant is well known for its brunch menu (Eggs Benedict and Raoul’s Frittata with Toast in particular) and is the perfect place to spot a celebrity or two.

113-115 Hammersmith Grove, W6 0NQ — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:

7 minute walk to destination

T 020 8741 3692 W raoulsgourmet.com

River Café

Hammersmith’s most famous restaurant is credited with first introducing the delights of sun-dried tomatoes, polenta, bruschetta and extra virgin olive oil to the masses back in the 1980s. The critically-acclaimed, Michelin starred restaurant specialises in fresh Italian cuisine and, although expensive, it is the place to eat.

Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6 9HA — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:


T 020 7386 4200 W rivercafe.co.uk

Pizza East Portobello

Sister to the original Pizza East in London’s hip Shoreditch, Pizza East Portobello provides a modern take on the pizzeria, with a rustic menu and a progressive approach to sourcing seasonal, local produce. The interior also pays homage to the building’s history as a pub, with dark wooden panels, vintage lighting and wooden seating.

310 Portobello Road, W10 5TA —

Journey time from Hammersmith Tube Station to destination (Hammersmith & City/Circle Line): 18 minutes

T 020 8969 4500 W pizzaeastportobello.com

Royal China

This popular restaurant is renowned for its Dim Sum, which is served daily from noon until 5pm and includes Steamed Seafood Dumplings with Spicy Sauce and Pan-fried Fillet of Duck Breast Rolls. The venue has a dedicated Dim Sum Chef, and Head Chef specialising in other delicious Hong Kong/Chinese dishes.

13 Queensway, W2 4QJ —


T 020 7221 2535 W royalchinagroup.co.uk


Wagamama

This newly-opened eatery, set in Hammersmith’s decorative Old Fire Station building, is part of the Wagamama’s chain of ramen-style food bars, offering contemporary Japanese food in a relaxed, informal canteen chic ‘table & bench’ set-up. Key bites include katsu curry, beef ramen, yaki soba and firecracker prawns.

The Old Fire Station, 244 Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7NL — Journey time from


W wagamama.com

Wahaca

Wahaca offers reasonably priced, fresh, flavoursome Mexican street food. The open market-style venue is always busy and doesn’t take reservations, so be prepared to linger for a table. However, the friendly staff, vibrant selection of cocktails and knowledge that all ingredients are ethically-sourced will ensure it’s well worth the wait.

Unit 1074 Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, W12 7GB —


T 020 8749 4517 W wahaca.co.uk

Zaika of Kensington

Located opposite Hyde Park, Zaika’s emphasis is on creative, contemporary Indian cuisine fused with traditional favourites. The menu has been shaped by Head chef Navin Prasad – one of the country’s leading new wave Indian chefs. The restaurant is housed in a grand former bank building, ensuring a highly refined dining experience all-round.

1 Kensington High Street, W8 5NP —


T 020 7795 6533 W zaika-restaurant.co.uk

Tom Aikens

This Chelsea restaurant has won just about every award going (including a Michelin Star) for its innovative bill, with a seven course tasting menu that displays its imaginative take on French cuisine. Unusually for a venue of this calibre, the friendly staff and warm, natural décor ensure a totally relaxing experience.

43 Elystan Street, SW3 3NT —

Journey time from Hammersmith Tube Station to desination (Piccadilly Line): 26 minutes

T 020 7584 2003 W tomaikens.co.uk

Sam's Brasserie & Bar

This all-day, every-day brasserie serves archetypal European food overseen by Rick Stein’s ex-restaurant manager, Sam Harrison and Head Chef, Mark Baines. As you would therefore expect, the fish dishes are exceptional and the bar’s variety of cocktails is also hard to beat.

11 Barley Mow Passage, W4 4PH —


T 020 8987 0555 W samsbrasserie.co.uk

Café Brera at The Lyric

The line of people snaking out of the door surely reflects the popularity of this Milanese style eatery, serving delicious hand-made pizza and paninis, alongside award-winning coffee. The Lyric is lucky enough to have two Breras – one in the foyer and one on the rooftop, for when you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy streets below.

2 King Street, W6 OQL — Journey time from


T 020 8741 6870Cafés

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Chabrot Bistrot d'Amis

Once discovered – and don’t be fooled, there is no actual Knightsbridge ‘green’ – this secluded bistro, created by Yann Chevris, Michelin starred chef Thierry Laborde and celebrity florist, Pascal Lavorel, Chabrot showcases the very best of simple, traditional food from the South of France in a comfortable, no-frills setting.

9 Knightsbridge Green, SW1X 7QL —


T 020 7225 2238 W chabrot.com

Artisan Coffee

The clue is in the name – this place is for people who are serious about real coffee. The Baristas grind fresh beans for every single cup of Brazilian, Sumatran, Colombian and Guatemalan roasted fair-trade coffee on behalf of their appreciative clientele.

372 King Street, Stamford Brook, W6 ORX — Journey time from


W artisancoffee.co.uk

Betty Blythe Tearoom & Pantry

Betty Blythe is a beautiful vintage-style tearoom and pantry in the Brook Green area, resplendently stocked with home-made cakes, sandwiches and specialist foodstuffs, such as rare artisan cheeses, handmade chocolates and breads. These delicious treats are all served by Betty Blythe ‘Starlets’, wearing vintage uniforms and pearls.

73 Blythe Road, W14 OHP — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:


T 020 7602 1177 W bettyblythe.co.uk



Counter & Table

This delicatessen and café serve up a small but beautifully-formed selection of home-made goodies and organic produce, including tasty flans, quiches, pastries and cakes. They also serve freshly-blended smoothies and are renowned for their high- quality coffee.

140 Shepherd's Bush Road, Brook Green, W6 7PB — Journey time from


T 020 7602 0664 W counterandtable.com

Kerbisher & Malt

This fashionable fish and chip shop successfully redefines the standards of the local chippy with fresh fish cooked to order and famously fluffy double-fried chips – all under the watchful eye of ex-Oxo Tower chef, Saul Reuben. Modern additions include fish cake burgers and fish butties served in Jewish flat-breads.

164 Shepherd's Bush Road, Brook Green, W6 7PB — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:


T 020 3556 0228 W kerbisher.co.uk

Lola & Simón

Nestled between Ravenscourt Park and Chiswick, Lola & Simón’s menu is a fusion of Argentinian and Kiwi fare. ‘Kiwi & Argie’ classics include green-lipped mussels, Argentinian steak sandwiches, sweetcorn fritters and New Zealand lamb with tzatziki yoghurt.

278 King Street, W6 0SP — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:


T 020 8563 0300 W lolaandsimon.co.uk

Electric Diner

Soho House collaborated with renowned chef Brendan Sodikoff on the Electric Diner on Portobello Road, replacing what was once the Electric Brasserie. Taking inspiration from Sodikoff’s Chicago-based restaurant, Au Cheval, classics include fried house-made bologna sandwich, honey-fried chicken with chilli and bone marrow with beef cheek marmalade.

191 Portobello Road, W11 2ED —


T 020 7908 9696 W electricdiner.com

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Pubs & Bars

The Andover Arms

One of Hammersmith’s hidden gems, this charming pub is a great find, tucked away in the pretty Brackenbury Village area. The friendly tavern isn’t big, but it offers a winning range of traditional ales from the Fullers Brewery, accompanied by tasty home-cooked food.

57 Aldensley Road, Brackenbury Village, W6 0DL — Journey time from


T 020 8748 2155 W theandoverarms.com

Amuse Bouche

51 Parsons Green, SW6 4JA —


T 020 7371 8517 W amusebouchelondon.com

The Angelsea Arms

35 Wingate Road, Ravenscourt Park, W6 0UR — Journey time from


T 020 8749 1291 W anglesea-arms.com

Brook Green Hotel Dining Room

Sunday lunch at the Brook Green dining room is a must. The hotel was originally used as a coach house, but was popular in the 1930s as a place where performers could showcase their talents. Nowadays, it’s the food that captures visitors' attention – choose from fish & chips, pork chops, or a sizzling cut of prime beef, hot off the grill.

170 Shepherd's Bush Road, W6 7PB — Journey time from


T 020 7603 2516 W brookgreenhotel.co.uk

The Dartmouth Castle

Situated in the heart of Hammersmith, The Dartmouth Castle is a relaxing, friendly pub, as well as a wonderful dining experience with award-winning flower displays. The pub also boasts a 30 person function room that is available to hire.

26 Glenthorne Road, W6 0LS — Journey time from


T 020 8748 3614 W thedartmouthcastle.co.uk

The Dove

The Dove has been a firm fixture in Hammersmith since the 17th century, serving some of England’s finest characters. Enjoy looking out at the River Thames from the al fresco riverside terrace whilst enjoying classic British food with a modern twist. Wash your meal down with your choice of ale, lager or wine.

19 Upper Mall, W6 9TA — Journey time from


T 020 8748 9497 W dovehammersmith.co.uk

Hampshire Hog Pub & Pantry

This quirky pub is run by the team responsible for the popular celebrity hang-out that was once The Engineers in Primrose Hill. When the lease expired, the management upped sticks and moved to West London, injecting a shot of dynamism into Hammersmith’s gastro scene.

227 King Street, W6 9JT — Journey time from


T 020 8748 3391 W thehampshirehog.com

The Thatched House

The Thatched House is famous for its food and it’s no wonder as the team is led by Oisín Rogers, the man behind the award-winning Ship in Wandsworth. Satisfying classics such as hand-rolled sausages with mash or seasonal pie of the day are key, while light bites include anchovy soda bread toast, signature scotch egg and Sipsmith Sloe Gin cured salmon.

115 Dalling Road, W6 0ET — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:


T 020 8748 6174 W thatchedhouse.com

Trailer Happiness

This laid-back lounge’s main draw, apart from its kitsch orange and brown décor and ‘60s style furniture, is its Tiki Classic rum cocktails. Ranging from the fruity Atomic Punch to the frankly destructive Zombie – experimenting is a must. Bar food is limited but recommended – if only to soak up the alcohol!

177 Portobello Road, W11 2DY —


T 020 7313 4644 W trailerhappiness.com

The Stonemasons Arms

This traditional English inn boasts ten lagers, real cask ales and stouts as well as an extensive wine collection. These drinks can be enjoyed in the al fresco seating areas or whilst dining on delicious home-made, traditional favourites and continental creations.

54 Cambridge Grove, W6 0LA — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:


T 020 8748 1397 W stonemasons-arms.co.uk

Smith's Cocktail Bar

This stylish bar offers a slice of old-school glamour to West London’s well-heeled cocktail connoisseurs, with a nod to the drinking dens of New York and Paris. The bar boasts one of the most extensive cocktail menus in the area, with a resident mixologist on hand to ensure the drinks are ‘just so’.

Brook Green Hotel Basement, 170 Shepherd's Bush Road, W6 7PB — Journey time from Hammersmith town centre:


T 020 7371 1361 W smithsw6.co.uk

Ginglik

This bar’s previous incarnation was an Edwardian public convenience built to serve the spectators of the 1908 Olympic Games at nearby White City. The tiny members-only venue now hosts secret music, comedy, cabaret and club nights, with past guests including Michael McIntyre, Jimmy Carr, Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith and Ellie Goulding.

1 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 8PH —


T 07714 207 914 W ginglik.co.uk

Cafés

24. Artisan Coffee 25. Betty Blythe Tearoom 26. Café Brera at The Lyric 27. Chabrot Bistro d'Amis 28. Counter & Table 29. Electric Diner 30. Kerbisher & Malt 31. Lola & Simón

19. Sam's Brasserie & Bar 20. Tom Aikens 21 . Wagamama 22 . Wahaca 23. Zaika of Kensington

Pubs & Bars

32. Amuse Bouche 33. The Anglesea Arms 34. The Andover Arms 35. Brook Green Hotel Dining Room 36. The Dartmouth Castle 37. The Dove 38. Ginglik 39. Hampshire Hog 40. Smith's Cocktail Bar 41. The Stonemasons Arms 42. The Thatched House 43. Trailer Happiness

Restaurants

01. Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester 02. Belvedere 03. Bluebird 04. Charlotte's Bistro 05. Mandarin Oriental (Dinner by Heston) 06. Eighty Six 07. The Gate Restaurant 08. Gordon Ramsay 09. High Road Brasserie 10. L'Etranger 11. La Trompette 12. Marco 13. Mezzah Lounge 14. Nozomi 15. Pizza East Portobello 16. Raoul's 17. River Café 18. Royal China


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River Café photography by Matteo Piazza

Restaurants

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester: food photography by Pierre Monetta Tom Aikens Restaurant: food photography by David Griffen Wahacca photography by Amy Murrell

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