The Stanhope Arms – the meeting point!
97 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4SS
This pub dates back to 1869 and is known for its traditional décor and inviting atmosphere. It is the perfect place to find some typical British pub classics, including: steak and ale pie, fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. And if you go on a Sunday, you will have the chance to try a Sunday Roast Dinner – roasted meat, vegetables and potatoes served with gravy and Yorkshire Puddings. They even have a cosy beer garden for fair weather, so you can relax there with a pint of local premium beer.
Baba Ghanouj – 1 minute walk from meeting point
105 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4SS
If you’re looking for a Lebanese feast, this is the place to go. They have a huge selection of authentic Lebanese, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. The staff are warm, friendly and make amazing recommendations if you’re not sure where to start. Try some tasty meats from the charcoal grill, some mezze sides, then Turkish-style coffee and baklava to finish. For a taste of the flavours of Lebanon in central London, go to Baba Ghanouj.
Hjem – 4 minutes walk from meeting point
157 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4TH
This little Danish coffee shop is truly a hidden gem of Gloucester Road. Five minutes’ walk south of the tube station, it’s the place to go for Scandinavian coffee enthusiasts. Alongside amazing coffee, tea and hot chocolate, they also serve a delicious selection of pastries, cakes and egg dishes. They also offer milk alternatives for those who want dairy-free options for their drinks. Duck inside for great coffee and watch the world go by through the window, or relax in their cosy back-garden seating area.
Hereford Arms – 2 minutes walk from meeting point
123 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4TE
This pub serves up refined food and drinks, with pub classics crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients alongside fine wines, craft beer and award winning cask ales. They are part of Fuller’s, London’s oldest independent brewery, so the star of their ales is definitely the London Pride. There is history here, too – over a century ago, a famous patron of this pub was Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes! This is a perfect place for good ale and a tasty, traditional Sunday roast dinner.
Fait Maison Salon de Thé – 1 minute walk from meeting point
144 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4SZ
Pop into this bright and welcoming space for the most exquisite tea time you could imagine. With seasonally inspired menus and a wonderful range of patisserie, this tearoom combines a French traiteur-inspired concept with homemade Middle-Eastern food. Presentation is hugely important, so their menu features beautifully displayed dishes and the interior is famously gorgeous and heavily decorated. The ideal spot for afternoon tea in selfie-worthy surroundings.
