Steeped in musical history, this multi-faceted venue has played host to some of the world’s greatest artists, from Sammy Davis Jr and Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin jam sessions. The ground-floor café is a charming space with stained glass and wood panelling, where you can indulge in a glass of wine and imagine London’s headier days.
You’re probably expecting fancy hotel bars serving posh cocktails in this part of town – and sure, there are some great ones. But in Kensington and South Kensington, you’ll also find dive bars, café bars and secret speakeasy bars. You’ll find young, new spots as well as watering holes that echo with London’s history. Drinking in Kensington is full of surprises – here’s where to start your bar crawl.
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