Alexandra’s guidebook

Alexandra
Alexandra’s guidebook

Food scene

French Brasserie on Shepherd's Bush Road, specialising in food from Provence. Just 2 minutes away. Charming, lovely menu, great service. My favourites are the Fromage Beignets (starter) and the steak frites which is cooked to perfection! But actually everything is delicious to order a selection and prepare to share! 98-100 Shepherds Bush Rd, London W6 7PD www.lepetitcitron.co.uk COVID-19 - they are do click and collect - please see their website more more details.
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Le Petit Citron
98-100 Shepherds Bush Rd
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French Brasserie on Shepherd's Bush Road, specialising in food from Provence. Just 2 minutes away. Charming, lovely menu, great service. My favourites are the Fromage Beignets (starter) and the steak frites which is cooked to perfection! But actually everything is delicious to order a selection and prepare to share! 98-100 Shepherds Bush Rd, London W6 7PD www.lepetitcitron.co.uk COVID-19 - they are do click and collect - please see their website more more details.
Delicious fresh bread, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and coffees et, just at the end of our road. Perfect breakfast or lunch spot. They also do seasonal hi lights. They will also slice their loaves of bread in-house which I love. 102-104 Shepherds Bush Rd, London W6 7PD https://gailsbread.co.uk/our-bakery-menu/ COVID-19: click and collect available
GAIL's Bakery Brook Green
102-104 Shepherds Bush Rd
Delicious fresh bread, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and coffees et, just at the end of our road. Perfect breakfast or lunch spot. They also do seasonal hi lights. They will also slice their loaves of bread in-house which I love. 102-104 Shepherds Bush Rd, London W6 7PD https://gailsbread.co.uk/our-bakery-menu/ COVID-19: click and collect available
Open air market every Wednesday evening and Saturday daytime, with stalls selling street food, organic produce, drinks, craft beers etc. The market is in the school yard, with its entrance one the road parallel to ours. Opening hours: (please check their website as the location sometimes changes) Saturday 9.30am - 3pm St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Masbro Rd, Brook Green, W14 0LT http://www.brookgreenmarket.co.uk
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Brook Green Market and Kitchen
40 Masbro Rd
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Open air market every Wednesday evening and Saturday daytime, with stalls selling street food, organic produce, drinks, craft beers etc. The market is in the school yard, with its entrance one the road parallel to ours. Opening hours: (please check their website as the location sometimes changes) Saturday 9.30am - 3pm St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Masbro Rd, Brook Green, W14 0LT http://www.brookgreenmarket.co.uk
Elegant refined dining on Shepherd's Bush Green, specialising in Dim Sum and Pekin Duck. Bookings: sbush@shikumen.co.uk / 020 8749 9978 Shikumen, Dorsett Hotel, 58 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8QE www.shikumen.co.uk
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Shikumen
58 Shepherd's Bush Grn
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Elegant refined dining on Shepherd's Bush Green, specialising in Dim Sum and Pekin Duck. Bookings: sbush@shikumen.co.uk / 020 8749 9978 Shikumen, Dorsett Hotel, 58 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8QE www.shikumen.co.uk
Restaurant, pub and hidden basement bar with cocktail hour Bookings: 020 7603 2516 170 Shepherds Bush Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 7PB www.https://www.brookgreenhotel.co.uk
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The Brook Green Hotel
170 Shepherds Bush Rd
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Restaurant, pub and hidden basement bar with cocktail hour Bookings: 020 7603 2516 170 Shepherds Bush Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 7PB www.https://www.brookgreenhotel.co.uk
Lovely local pub within easy walking distance from the flat. Great selection of drinks and great menus. Tel: 020 7371 2721 88 Masbro Road, Brook Green, London W14 0LR www.thebirdinhandlondon.com
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The Bird in Hand
35 Dartmouth Rd
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Lovely local pub within easy walking distance from the flat. Great selection of drinks and great menus. Tel: 020 7371 2721 88 Masbro Road, Brook Green, London W14 0LR www.thebirdinhandlondon.com
Busy and vibrant pub right on Brook Green with a lovely big garden. Tel: 020 7603 3174 13 Brook Green, London W6 7BL www.queensheadhammersmith.co.uk
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The Queen's Head, Hammersmith
13 Brook Green
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Busy and vibrant pub right on Brook Green with a lovely big garden. Tel: 020 7603 3174 13 Brook Green, London W6 7BL www.queensheadhammersmith.co.uk
Another pub within easy walking distance, and just around the corner from The Bird in Hand. The Havelock Tavern is a gastropub with distinctive blue-and-white tiled exterior, serving an international menu of flavours. Tel: 020 7603 5374 57 Masbro Road, London W14 0LS www.havelocktavern.com
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The Havelock Tavern
57 Masbro Rd
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Another pub within easy walking distance, and just around the corner from The Bird in Hand. The Havelock Tavern is a gastropub with distinctive blue-and-white tiled exterior, serving an international menu of flavours. Tel: 020 7603 5374 57 Masbro Road, London W14 0LS www.havelocktavern.com
Lovely place for dinner, with a vast and superb selection of wines that you can try by the glass. We love going here for our anniversaries. This is just a 9 min walk from the flat. Tel: 020 3696 8240 115 Hammersmith Grove, London W6 0NQ www.winerooms.london/brackenbury
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Brackenbury Wine Rooms
115 Hammersmith Grove
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Lovely place for dinner, with a vast and superb selection of wines that you can try by the glass. We love going here for our anniversaries. This is just a 9 min walk from the flat. Tel: 020 3696 8240 115 Hammersmith Grove, London W6 0NQ www.winerooms.london/brackenbury
Vintage tea room offering afternoon tea service for casual dining & special occasions. Monday to Friday - 12pm and 2pm Saturdays and Sunday - 12pm and 2.30pm 73 Blythe Rd, London W14 0HP www.bettyblythe.co.uk
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Betty Blythe
73 Blythe Rd
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Vintage tea room offering afternoon tea service for casual dining & special occasions. Monday to Friday - 12pm and 2pm Saturdays and Sunday - 12pm and 2.30pm 73 Blythe Rd, London W14 0HP www.bettyblythe.co.uk
A lovely family-run Spanish Tapas restaurant that sits on the corner of Brook Green, and is just a 5 minute walk from our flat. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday : 12 noon - 11PM Closed Sundays Open Bank Holidays 127 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7LP https://losmolinosuk.com 020 7603 2229
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Los Molinos
127 Shepherds Bush Rd
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A lovely family-run Spanish Tapas restaurant that sits on the corner of Brook Green, and is just a 5 minute walk from our flat. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday : 12 noon - 11PM Closed Sundays Open Bank Holidays 127 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7LP https://losmolinosuk.com 020 7603 2229
Shepherd's Bush Market is a 107-year-old market situated in the heart of west London. Known for its textiles and bric-a-brac, we also love the street food vendors and the variety of food that's on offer. Look out for the falafels which are delicious! Monday- Saturday: 9am - 6pm Shepherd’s Bush Market, Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8DF Entrances on Uxbridge Road and Goldhawk Road
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Shepherd's Bush Market
Shepherd's Bush Market
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Shepherd's Bush Market is a 107-year-old market situated in the heart of west London. Known for its textiles and bric-a-brac, we also love the street food vendors and the variety of food that's on offer. Look out for the falafels which are delicious! Monday- Saturday: 9am - 6pm Shepherd’s Bush Market, Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8DF Entrances on Uxbridge Road and Goldhawk Road

Local amenities

Our friendly next door hairdresser. Perfect for a wash and blow dry before going out! 212 Blythe Rd, Hammersmith, London W14 0HH Bookings - either pop downstairs - they are literally next door, or call: 020 7602 9892
Radina
212 Blythe Rd
Our friendly next door hairdresser. Perfect for a wash and blow dry before going out! 212 Blythe Rd, Hammersmith, London W14 0HH Bookings - either pop downstairs - they are literally next door, or call: 020 7602 9892
Local dry cleaner at the top of our road. Perfect if you need a quick turnaround for clothes as well as for any repairs.
Carmelinas Dry Cleaners
33 Richmond Way
Local dry cleaner at the top of our road. Perfect if you need a quick turnaround for clothes as well as for any repairs.
Huge shopping centre on the corner of Shepherd's Bush. The Village is devoted to 30+ luxury brands eg Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany, and Prada. Also Apple, Boots, John Lewis, M&S, Waitrose food hall, Disney, H&M, Habitat, HMV, Harrods Outlet, Mac, Mulberry, Nike, Primark, Topshop… etc There is a food court with a vast array of restaurants and cafés, and a Vue cinema. Very easy to walk to - approx 7 mins from our door. Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7GF
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伦敦西田购物中心
1081 Ariel Way
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Huge shopping centre on the corner of Shepherd's Bush. The Village is devoted to 30+ luxury brands eg Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany, and Prada. Also Apple, Boots, John Lewis, M&S, Waitrose food hall, Disney, H&M, Habitat, HMV, Harrods Outlet, Mac, Mulberry, Nike, Primark, Topshop… etc There is a food court with a vast array of restaurants and cafés, and a Vue cinema. Very easy to walk to - approx 7 mins from our door. Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7GF

Parks and open spaces

Brook Green is a charming, leafy enclave with a green, playground and tennis courts, complemented by gastropubs, cafés and restaurants. The green itself is lovely; well maintained with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, and safe and secure for children too. It's perfect for relaxing outside with a book, meeting friends on the lawn, or taking children out to play Brook Green also has a great pub overlooking the park - The Queen's Head.
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Brook Green
Brook Green
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Brook Green is a charming, leafy enclave with a green, playground and tennis courts, complemented by gastropubs, cafés and restaurants. The green itself is lovely; well maintained with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, and safe and secure for children too. It's perfect for relaxing outside with a book, meeting friends on the lawn, or taking children out to play Brook Green also has a great pub overlooking the park - The Queen's Head.
A short walk away is Holland Park, one of London's historic parks, set in 54 acres of parkland, formal gardens, semi-woodland and playing fields. Don't miss the famous Japanese Garden and its waterfall. The park contains a café, as well as the Belvedere Restaurant that is attached to the orangery, a giant chess set, a cricket pitch, and tennis courts.
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荷兰公园
Ilchester Place
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A short walk away is Holland Park, one of London's historic parks, set in 54 acres of parkland, formal gardens, semi-woodland and playing fields. Don't miss the famous Japanese Garden and its waterfall. The park contains a café, as well as the Belvedere Restaurant that is attached to the orangery, a giant chess set, a cricket pitch, and tennis courts.
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WWT伦敦湿地中心
Queen Elizabeth Walk
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Museums and event spaces

The Design Museum, on High Street Kensington, covers product, industrial, graphic, fashion and architectural design. In 2018, the museum won the European Museum of the Year Award. The museum is just a 20 minute walk away, but you can also take public transport or taxi to get there too. 224 - 238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG Tel: 020 3862 5900 www.designmuseum.org
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设计博物馆
224-238 Kensington High St
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The Design Museum, on High Street Kensington, covers product, industrial, graphic, fashion and architectural design. In 2018, the museum won the European Museum of the Year Award. The museum is just a 20 minute walk away, but you can also take public transport or taxi to get there too. 224 - 238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG Tel: 020 3862 5900 www.designmuseum.org
The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's leading museum of art, design, and performance. Their immense exhibition programme has seen them bring exhibitions such as: David Bowie, Frida Kahlo, Alexander McQueen, Dior… Either a 50 min walk, for those who love to stretch their legs, or a 25 min tube ride on the District Line from Hammersmith tube station to South Kensington.
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维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆
Cromwell Road
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The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's leading museum of art, design, and performance. Their immense exhibition programme has seen them bring exhibitions such as: David Bowie, Frida Kahlo, Alexander McQueen, Dior… Either a 50 min walk, for those who love to stretch their legs, or a 25 min tube ride on the District Line from Hammersmith tube station to South Kensington.
Concert venue within easy walking distance. Great gigs, comedy, live music, film screenings etc. See their website for their listings. 45 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9QH www.eventimapollo.com
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Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline St
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Concert venue within easy walking distance. Great gigs, comedy, live music, film screenings etc. See their website for their listings. 45 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9QH www.eventimapollo.com
One of London's most iconic venues. Getting there: 23 mins by bus from Brook Green. Or take the District or Piccadilly Line from Hammersmith Station to South Kensington. Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com
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皇家阿尔伯特音乐厅
Imperial College Road
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One of London's most iconic venues. Getting there: 23 mins by bus from Brook Green. Or take the District or Piccadilly Line from Hammersmith Station to South Kensington. Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com
Great venue for both comedy and music and just an 8 minute walk from our flat. https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2shepherdsbushempire/ listings: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2shepherdsbushempire/events/all Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
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Shepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush Grn
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Great venue for both comedy and music and just an 8 minute walk from our flat. https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2shepherdsbushempire/ listings: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2shepherdsbushempire/events/all Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
The Lyric, is one of the UK's leading producing theatres with a programme of high quality contemporary plays. They also have a childrens' programme. Located on Lyric Square with surrounding cafés and bars. There is also the Lyric bar, with access to the roof terrace. They serve food from 12-9pm Monday to Saturday and also have cocktails. Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL
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Lyric Hammersmith
King Street
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The Lyric, is one of the UK's leading producing theatres with a programme of high quality contemporary plays. They also have a childrens' programme. Located on Lyric Square with surrounding cafés and bars. There is also the Lyric bar, with access to the roof terrace. They serve food from 12-9pm Monday to Saturday and also have cocktails. Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL

Neighbourhoods

A popular shopping street with a range of high street shops and places to eat. It's about a 30 min walk away, or take the bus no 49 from Lower Addison Gardens (a straight walk up from our flat).
Kensington High Street
Kensington High Street
A popular shopping street with a range of high street shops and places to eat. It's about a 30 min walk away, or take the bus no 49 from Lower Addison Gardens (a straight walk up from our flat).
South Kensington. Easily reached on the District Line via Hammersmith Tube Station, South Kensington is home to many of London's museums, such as the V&A, The Science Museum and the Natural History Museum, The area around South Kensington Tube station has some wonderful shops including the Medici Gallery and South Kensington Bookshop, as well as numerous places to eat in the pedestrianised area.
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South Kensington
Pelham Street
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South Kensington. Easily reached on the District Line via Hammersmith Tube Station, South Kensington is home to many of London's museums, such as the V&A, The Science Museum and the Natural History Museum, The area around South Kensington Tube station has some wonderful shops including the Medici Gallery and South Kensington Bookshop, as well as numerous places to eat in the pedestrianised area.
Oxford Street is London's most famous shopping street! Take the Central Line from Shepherd's Bush Tube (7 min walk from our flat) and go to Bond Street (for Selfridge's) or Oxford Circus (where you can walk down Regent's Street towards Piccadilly). There is a vast array of shops, from department stores to all the high street shops. Bond Street and New Bond Street are where you'll find all the designers: Dior, Chanel, Boss, Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren, Cartier, D&G, Alexander McQueen… you get the picture! Hidden gems that are wonderful to explore are South Moulton Street, and St Christopher's Place, both leading off Oxford Street, close to Bond Street tube.
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牛津街
Oxford Street
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Oxford Street is London's most famous shopping street! Take the Central Line from Shepherd's Bush Tube (7 min walk from our flat) and go to Bond Street (for Selfridge's) or Oxford Circus (where you can walk down Regent's Street towards Piccadilly). There is a vast array of shops, from department stores to all the high street shops. Bond Street and New Bond Street are where you'll find all the designers: Dior, Chanel, Boss, Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren, Cartier, D&G, Alexander McQueen… you get the picture! Hidden gems that are wonderful to explore are South Moulton Street, and St Christopher's Place, both leading off Oxford Street, close to Bond Street tube.

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!!Our flat is within London's ULEZ zone!! From the ULEZ website: "To help clear up London's air, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December). The zone currently covers all areas within the North and South Circular Roads. The North Circular (A406) and South Circular (A205) roads are not in the zone. If your vehicle doesn't meet the ULEZ emission standards and isn't exempt, you need to pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive inside the zone."