Location: South Kensington
Top Things to do in South Kensington
What to do and see in South Kensington, England: The Best Shopping
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
Restaurants in London
1. La Vigneronne
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
An interesting wine shop that offers a small, but carefully selected, range of wines that are especially strong in the south of France.
2. Leonidas
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 588robins - Masterton, New Zealand
We always go to this shop for fabulous Belgian chocolates. As well as yummy chocolates the shop also carries a wide range of Truffles, Pralines and Liquers and fresh orange peel and marzipans. It is a pleasure to visit and browse. It is also a joy to chat with the lovely Irish lady running the shop. 'Slainte'.
3. South Kensington Books
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
4. Christie's South Kensington
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
This South Kensington branch of the world-famous auction house holds more than 360 auctions annually, and offers a free valuation service of objects and works of art, without an obligation to sell.
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6. The Mosaic Rooms
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
The Mosaic Rooms is London's free space for culture from the Arab world and beyond. We run a varied programme of art exhibitions and weekly events showcasing contemporary culture from or connected to the Middle East and North Africa. Our varied events programme includes film screenings, literary events, current affairs talks, music and performances. The Mosaic Rooms bookshop stocks celebrated and new writers from the Arab World, from a wide range of genres including fiction, art, politics and poetry. We are located just 5 minutes walk from Earl's Court Station.
Reviewed By VeraChiu21 - Hong Kong, China
I'm glad to see such galleries as the Mosaic Rooms focusing on arts from a crowd less being heard. When we were there, they were showing an exhibition called "What do you mean, here we are?", which was work from artist at the Townhouse gallery, Cairo, Egypt. There was a lovely model of the Townhouse gallery and the surrounding streets and a variation from installation to video arts. The art mostly shows their culture and the suppression artists are having within the area. Very unique artworks indeed! It's free to enter, so I do recommend to have a look. It doesn't feel like a gallery space, more like a small museum with its own shop and cafe.
7. Handford Wines
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Handford Wines are an award-winning independent wine merchant in South Kensington, London. We have two Masters of Wine and have offered hand selected wines since 1989. Every wine on our shelves has been tasted and loved by at least one of our team. We are here to guide you through our wide range to find the right bottle of wine for you.
8. Flowers & Plants Co.
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
Step into a world of beautiful flowers and houseplants with Flowers & Plants Co. Specialising in all things horticultural as well as bespoke bouquets and designs, we pride ourselves on outstanding customer service, super-fast delivery and unbeatable quality blooms. We cater for weddings, events & corporate functions; provide external plant maintenance, large scale installations, funeral arrangements & weekly flower subscriptions. Take advantage of our full range of services today and enjoy fresh bouquets, houseplants & champagne delivered to your door with Flowers & Plants Co.
9. Office
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2.0 based on 6 reviews
As the name implies, get all of your office and business supplies at this specialty shop.
10. Thackeray Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
