Portobello Road Market

Tips to navigate world-famous street market

Located in Notting Hill in London, Portobello Road Market is considered one of the world's most famous street markets and a must-see destination thanks to the popular 1999 film "Notting Hill". While the market is open daily, Saturdays are the most popular featuring 1,000+ antique vendor along with farmers, fashion and flea markets.

How to navigate the market and avoid the crowds at the same time:

- From Notting Hill Gate Station walk 7 minutes to Farm Girl Cafe (breakfast or coffee)

• Farm Girl Cafe – The original Farm Girl Cafe is located behind St Peters Church through a small courtyard. They specialize in local, organic dishes and are known for their brunches (particularly pancakes) and coffee.
  www.thefarmgirl.co.uk ✆ +44 2072 294678
  59a Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 3DB

- Between Chepstow Villas and Elgin Cresent : Antiques & Bric-A-Brac (open at 9 am)
- Between Elgin Cresent and Talbot Road : Fruit & Vegetable

- Walk 3 minutes to Books for Cooks (lunch)

• Books for Cooks – Tucked in the back of this bookstore that specializes in cookbooks is an on-site test kitchen where recipes from their own cookbook are put to the test Tuesday - Saturday. Arrive by 11:45 am to guarantee a seat and food is served until it is gone.
  www.booksforcooks.com ✆ +44 2072 211992
  4 Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill, London, W11 1NN

- Walk across the street to The Notting Hill Book Shop (photo opp)

- Walk 1 minute to Electric Cinema (movie)

• Electric Cinema – Built in 1910, this historic theatre is Britain's oldest cinema. In 2000, the Edwardian Baroque façade and interior were restored, armchairs with footstools, double beds in the front row and bar were installed.
  www.electriccinema.co.uk ✆ +44 2079 089696
  191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED

- Walk 1 minute to Biscuiteers (dessert)

• Biscuiteers – These iced biscuits taste as good as they look and are literally works of art (not surprisingly many Biscuiteers icers are artists as well). Fashionable corporate clients include Dior, Burberry and Gucci.
  www.biscuiteers.com ✆ +44 2077 278096
  194 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ES

- Between Talbot and Westway : New goods
- Westway : Fashion
- Between Westway and Golbourne ; Second hand goods

- Walk 2 minutes to Ladbroke Grove Station

With this combination of culinary and entertainment stops, even the most resistant shoppers will be able to endure the sensory-filled market walk.
www.portobelloroad.co.uk
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