St John’s Wood and Primrose Hill area guide
Discover the finest restaurants, bars and things to do in St John’s Wood and Primrose Hill
Smart and desirable, though of course expensive, St John’s Wood and nearby Primrose Hill are destinations in themselves; relaxed and leafy, and resolutely un-touristy, they’re filled with beautiful restaurants and green spaces. The most famous attraction is the iconic Abbey Road recording studios and that zebra crossing (tourists come from all over the world to hold up traffic and recreate the Beatles album cover). If you fancy something a little more sporty, Lord’s Cricket Ground, which keeps the area busy all summer, ranks a close second. If you want a place to take the kids there’s always Regent’s Park and the ever-reliable London Zoo.
Restaurants in St John’s Wood and Primrose Hill
La Collina
Run by a largely female team (chef included), La Collina is refreshingly free of foodie attitude.
Things to do in St John’s Wood and Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill commands one of the most iconic views over London.
Bars and pubs in St John's Wood and Primrose Hill
Lansdowne
A traditional, attractive pub with more than a hint of the gastro about it.
The New Inn
Gastropub with rooms, serving food throughout the day and hosting live jazz sessions every other Sunday.