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It's so thick and overhanging that the rest of London easily fades away, so
come for a quick stroll or a spot of afternoon tea.
66 Royal Hospital Rd.
Where to eat
Chelsea and South Kensington is London fine dining at its best. Think Michelin stars, bow-
tie wearing waiters, insane wine lists, and exceptional cuisine. Of course it's expensive. But
unlike Central London, you're going to get the absolute best for your money.
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For checking out the current fashion trends grab a table at the
Kensington
Creperie
and watch the crowds go past. Great creps as well.
2 Exhibition
Rd.
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Gordon Ramsey runs a tight ship in the kitchen so it's no surprise that his
flagship restaurant -
Restaurant Gorden Ramsey
- is the proud owner of
Michelin stardom.
68 Royal Hospital Rd.
Where to drink and party
Some pubs in Chelsea and South Kensington have got serious style. Unfortunately, many
have the price tag without the originality. You'll never be far from a pub that's busy every
day until 11pm, but it's worth checking out these historic wonders:
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The Star Tavern
is where notorious criminals planned the Great Trainer
Robbery of 1963. It looks like the robbers used their booty to decorate the
grand rooms; polished wooden bars, chandeliers, rows of bric-a-brac, and
good beer.
6 Belgrave Mews.
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Escape the shopping insanity of Knightbridge and dive into
The Nag's
Head
, an old school pub unchanged for two centuries. There's even a ban on
mobile phones.
53 Kinnerton St.
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Madonna and the Duke of Wellington are among the ex-drinkers in the
Grenadier
, a place for cosy afternoons and traditional pub lunch.
18 Wilton
Row
.
