Little Venice
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Little Venice area guide

Make the most of London’s most picturesque narrowboat hangout with our guide to things to do, eat, drink and see in Little Venice

Rosie Hewitson
Contributor: Joe Mackertich
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Directly north of Paddington is the tranquil pocket of London affectionately known as Little Venice.

With its picturesque canals, and scenic narrowboat cruises, it’s a real haven for tourists, but still manages to remain relatively peaceful and picture-esque all year round.

For some great, locally-approved suggestions on where to eat, drink and have fun in Little Venice, look no further than this handy guide from your lovely chums at Time Out. 

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Things to do in Little Venice

London Waterbus Company Trips
Things to do

London Waterbus Company Trips

Navigate Regent’s Canal in a narrowboat with The London Waterbus Company. Trips run along the Regent's Canal linking Little Venice, Regent's Park, London...

Canal Café Theatre
Theatre

Canal Café Theatre

Tucked away on the banks of Regent's Canal, this cosy theatre has been hosting theatre and comedy since 1979. The jewel in the Canal Cafe Theatre's crown is...

Puppet Theatre Barge
Theatre

Puppet Theatre Barge

Moored at lovely Little Venice, this intimate water-borne theatre is the setting for quality puppet shows that put a modern twist on traditional tales and...

Maida Vale Everyman
Cinemas

Maida Vale Everyman

This is not your average local multiplex. At the Everyman Maida Vale you'll find three-seater sofas to cuddle up on and a hip bar to hang out in before the...

Restaurants in Little Venice

The Elgin
Restaurants

The Elgin

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

A local favourite gastropub offering classic, seasonal comfort dishes with few foodie flourishes

Gogi
Restaurants

Gogi

  • price 1 of 4

A trendy Korean bar and grill offering noodles, bibimbap, soju cocktails and some great lunch deals. 

Kateh
Restaurants

Kateh

  • price 2 of 4

A low-lit, Bib Gourmand-winning Persian restaurant offering up hearty stews, grilled meats and warm service.

Hotels in Little Venice

Veeve - Little Venice 74
Hotels

Veeve - Little Venice 74

Veeve - Little Venice 74 offers accommodation in London, 1.1 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.6 km from Portobello Road Market. Veeve - Little Venice 74...

Bars and pubs in Little Venice

Bridge House
Bars and pubs

Bridge House

  • 3 out of 5 stars

Can any theatre bar in London be as convivial as this one? Beneath the Canal Café, the Bridge House comprises a waterside terrace and a spacious, relaxing...

The Waterway
Restaurants

The Waterway

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4

The chief selling point of this stylish bar-restaurant is its wide terrace, so close to the Regent’s Canal that you can touch the bobbing barges. It’s quite...

The Warwick Castle
Restaurants

The Warwick Castle

  • price 1 of 4

A lovely, wood-clad pub that's been in Little Venice since 1867 and has maintained all its charm. They have open log fires to boot, which, let's face it, is a...

Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Rooms
Bars and pubs

Prince Alfred & Formosa Dining Rooms

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Tucked away among the imposing mansions and canals around Warwick Avenue is a little slice of nineteenth-century London. No, not a workhouse filled with...

The perfect weekend in Little Venice

Eat: Mosob
Restaurants

Eat: Mosob

  • 4 out of 5 stars

Feast on spicy stews at this friendly Eritrean restaurant

Drink: Bridge House
Bars and pubs

Drink: Bridge House

  • 3 out of 5 stars

Sip a pint at this charming theatre bar and soak up the waterside views