Best Restaurants, Bars and Things to Do in South Kensington, London

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From FREE days out to arty adventures, kid friendly theatre, and festivals throughout the capital - got you covered for September with children. You know the drill. 💌Save. 📢Share. 💬Comment. ⏬️ FAMILY FRIENDLY SEPTEMBER LIST ⏬️ 👨‍🎤 David Bowie Centre is opening this September at V&A East Storehouse 🐻 We're Going on a Bear Hunt is on at Little Angel Theatre from 6 Sep 🎷Jazz Saturdays @thealbanyse8 on 6 Sep 🆓️ 🎨 @serpentineuk Gallery Family Day 6 Sep 🆓️ 👨‍🎨 Art Play Festival @dulwichgallery 6-7 Sep where they are launching the new Art Play space for undr 8s 🆓️ 🎭 @gdifestival final weekend with performances, installations and interactive fun 6 - 7 Sep 🆓️ 🪦 Brompton Cemetery Open Day @theroyalparks with free art, stalls and workshops on 7 Sep 🆓️ 🟩 @colourscape_music_festival is back on Clapham Common 13 - 21 Sep 💷 🎉 @somersethouse is throwing a birthday weekender with loads of 🆓️ fun 13-14 Sep 🍥 @l_d_f_official is back with loads of design goodness 13 - 21 Sep 🆓️ 🏢 @opencity_uk Open House Festival is on 13-21 Sep 🆓️ and 💷 🚣‍♀️ @greatriverrace the iconic Thames marathon is back on 20 Sep 🆓️ 🏡 Material World installation opens @kewgardens on 20 Sep 💷 🐩 @chiswick_house Dog Show is on 21 Sep 🚀 NEW Space Gallery opens @sciencemuseum on 21 Sep 🆓️ 🖼 Theatre Picasso opens @tate Modern from 17 Sep 💷 🗿 @friezeofficial Sculpture opens in Regent’s Park 17 Sep 💷 🌿 @chelseaphysicgarden Open Weekend invited families to visit London's oldest botanical garden for 🆓️ 27-28 Sep 🏉 Women's Rugby World Cup is on @allianztwickenham on 27 Sep . . . #London #LondonKids #Thingstodoinlondon #londonbylondoners #mylondon #discoverlondon

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From skyline views to farms, play cafés, galleries, and museums - here’s your ultimate autumn inspo to keep young Londoners busy without bankrupting us parents. 📢 You know the drill. 🔖 save 🔊 share 💬 comment 🎈 Play & Create @tate (Tate Britain Play Space) 🆓 🚀 Explore @sciencemuseum The Garden, Now Play This, Wonderlab + NEW Space Gallery 💷/🆓 🎭 Family shows @halfmoon_theatre (Stepney) 💷 ⚓️ AHOY! gallery @wearelondonmuseum Docklands 🆓 🎨 Creative fun @nationalgallery (Roden Learning Centre) 🆓 🐄 Big city farm vibes @mudchute_farm 🆓 🌳 Discovery + nature @theroyalparks The LookOut Hyde Park 🆓 🎭 @polkatheatre shows (Wimbledon) 💷 🛝 Princess Diana Memorial Playground 🆓 🧗‍♀️ Adventure play in Holland Park🆓 🏊‍♂️ Swim + soft play @better_uk centres throughout London @britannia_leisure_centre is our favourite 💷 ⚽️ Riverside play @fulham.pier 🆓 ⛳️ Free mini golf + art trail @canarywharflondon 🆓 ☕️ Role play fun @role2playuk (Walthamstow) 💷 🥐 Coffee + play @cheekychopsplaycafe (Twickenham) 💷 🦕 Explore @hornimanmuseumgardens Forest Hill 🆓/💷 🖼 Family-friendly art @dulwichgallery 💷 🎨 Free art & workshops @southlondongallery 🌆 Free 58th floor views at Horizon 22 📜 Family trails @nationalarchivesuk (Kew) 🆓 🦌 @theroyalparks Richmond Park 🆓 🐖 Meet animals @vauxhallfarm 🆓 🎨 Design fun @designmuseum (Kensington) 🆓 🦖 Dinosaurs + space @natural_history_museum 💷/🆓 📚 Stories & Creativity @young.vam (Bethnal Green) 🆓 🚲 Indoor/outdoor play @dreamiplaycafe (Hackney) 💷 🐎 Huge park + zoo + pirate ship @batterseaparklondon 💷/🆓 🎖 Play Base & family fun @nam_london (National Army Museum, Chelsea) 🆓 🚇 Transport adventures @ltmuseum (Covent Garden) 💷 🦖 Quirky skeletons @grantmuseumucl (Bloomsbury) 🆓 📚 Science + art @wellcomecollection 🆓 🎨 Free exhibitions @whitechapelgallery 🆓 🌳 Urban nature @londonwildlifetrust Camley Street Natural Park 🆓 🧸 Story adventures @discover_story (Stratford) 💷 🏰 Playground + farm @coramsfields_charity 🆓 🎭 Puppetry fun @littleangeltheatre 💷

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⛸️ SKATE is back @somersethouse and it is pure festive joy! The iconic Edmond J Safra courtyard has been transformed into an icey winter wonderland courtesy of @virginatlantic holidays (the Clubhouse is dreamy so deffo drop by for a hot chocolate or something stronger!) 🎶 Skate Lates with top London DJs @foundation.fm @rufdug @sue_veneers__ and more ⛸️ Beginners can join Skate School and there's relaxed sessions too 👨‍🎨 Check out current exhibitions Infinite Bodies 🛍 Shop pre-loved fashion @sheltercharity boutique 📅 12 November - 11 Jan 2026 📍Somerset House, Strand WC2R 1LA 💷 from £10 (kids) and 16 / 28.50 for adults. #theyounglondoner #whatsoninlondon #daysoutinLondon #Londonbylondoners #mylondon #discoverlondon #londonparents #londonfamilies #festivelondon

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🐣⭐️ Easter Holidays in London ⭐️🐣 Egg hunts, spring trails, baking, chocolate and loads more. 💌 Save it. Share it and Follow for more. 👇 🐰 Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt @historicroyalpalaces Hampton Court Palace from 21 Mar 💷 🐛 Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail @walthamstowwetlands 21 Mar–30 Jun 💷 🥚 Easter egg trail @fulhampalace 22 Mar - 12 Apr 👑 Cleopatra: The Experience @immerseldn 26 Mar–12 Jul 💷 use CODE YOUNGLONDONIST10 for 10% off 📚 Fairy Tales Exhibition @britishlibrary 27 Mar–23 Aug 💷 🦁 Zoonormous Easter Trail @zsllondonzoo from 28 Mar 💷 🐝 Octonauts Above & Beyond @kewgardens 28 Mar–12 Apr 💷 🦆 Easter holiday nature activities @wwtlondon 28 Mar–12 Apr 💷 🐣 Easter Eggsplorer Trail @hobbledownheath from 28 Mar 💷 🏇 Spring Family Raceday @ascotracecourse 29 Mar from £24 💷 🎨 Miniature Ornament Workshop @bowarts 29 Mar 🆓️ 🎨 Eggstravaganza Family Festival @dulwichgallery 29 Mar 💷 🦎 Wild Fangs animal workshops @hornimanmuseumgardens 31 Mar–2 Apr 💷 🧱 Easter LEGO pop-up @batterseapwrstn 1-4 Apr 🆓️ 🌿 Easter adventures with Bunny Ranger @nationaltrust Morden Hall Park 1–6 Apr 💷 🎨 Family workshops @twotempleplace 1–2 Apr pay what you can 💷 🥚 Easter Egg Trail @royalmuseumsgreenwich from 3 Apr 💷 🌸 Spring Sprites Easter trail @chelsea_physic_garden 3–4 Apr Easter Extravaganza @popbrixton 4 Apr 🆓️ 🦕 Dino Disco @natural_history_museum 4 Apr 💷 🏃 London Easter 10K + kids race Regent’s Park @timeoutdoorsuk 6 Apr 💷 🍕 Family pizza making classes @sanpietrokensington every Wed 3–5pm 💷 🐰 Easter Bunny + farm activities @mudchute_farm from 2 Apr 🆓️ 🍰 Family baking @thebig_bakes throughout Apr 💷 🎭 Spring Family Fun shows + activities @southbankcentre Luminarium: Myriad @woolwichworks 2–6 Apr 💷 🧗 Climb the roof of the O2 @upattheo2 💷 🎢 Indoor rides + arcade fun @babylonparkldn Camden 💷 🐭 FREE Easter Egg Hunt @merchantsquareldn 11 Apr 🆓️ Plus loads more on the website via link in bio. 🔗 #londonwithkids #londonbylondoners #visitlondon #EasterinLondon

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🦕 Jurassic fans, this one’s for you. A brand-new Jurassic World Rebirth pop-up shop has JUST opened at the @natural_history_museum shop next to Hintze Hall - and it’s dino-mite 🦖 (mega dad joke but couldn't resist!) Expect toys, games, books, official merch, and even a fossil dig sandpit for the kids. It’s free to visit, but only here for six weeks! 📍 Natural History Museum, Museum shop next to Hintze Hall 📅 Friday 25 July – Sunday 7 September 🕙 10.00–18.00 daily 🎟️ Free entry (book a Museum ticket to skip the queue) ☄️ Combine with a visit to Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth or Our Story with David Attenborough 💌 Save it. Share it with a dino fan. Follow for more family friendly London finds. . . . #JurassicWorldRebirth #LondonPopUps #FamilyDaysOut #NaturalHistoryMuseum #LondonByLondoners #myldn #westlondon #LondonFamilies #SummerInLondon #FreeLondon

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In a sea of immersive London experiences @natural_history_museum stands out AND makes for a lovely festive day out in London. AD The @davidattenborough narrated 'Our Story' is hands down the best immersive experience in London right now; it will take you on a journey throughout human existance and you will leave feeling positive and inspired. Due to popularity it has just been extended til summer 2026 (so if you don't make it along for a festive treat, you do have plenty of time!) You can also enjoy @benugouk Inspired by Nature Afternoon Tea which features dinosaur-footprint macarons, Earl Grey scones, an edible “Earth pot” of raspberry and chocolate, plus seasonal sweet & savoury bites inspired by the natural world. Pure cosy-luxe perfection in the Anning Rooms. #theyounglondoner #londonbylondoners #mylondon #daysoutinlondon

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Dinner @dishoom comes with a plot twist…ask for matka game, roll a six and your whole bill is FREE! Food, drinks, deserts. If you needed an excuse to go (beyond the black Dahl and Ruby Chicken) this is it! I hope you roll a six 🎲✨ P.S we went to @dishoom in Kensington but they also have branches in Kings Cross and Battersea and others throughout the UK #londonrestaurants #dishoom #londonbylondoners #londonkids #diningoutinlondon

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@govietnamese is a Michelin-recommended restaurant in @southkensington_ldn that is delicious, affordable AND great for families! Basically the holy trinity of dining out. We loved the sharable plates, flavour packed mains, great fruit juices and mocktails and the relaxed vibe combined with brilliant service. It was one of our easiest (and tastiest) meals out as a family! We didnt have room to try deserts bur will be back! Id you wanted to make a day of it you could combine with the @banksylimitless exhibition as it is two doors down. 📍Go Viet, 53 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3JS 💷 From £15 /£20 per person (we over ordered!) 👨‍👩‍👦 Family friebdly, casual but special #theyounglondoner #southkensington #londonrestaurants #londonkids #londonparents

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Hands up if you love wholesome Chinese food! AD @no.10_restaurant recently reopened under new ownership and with a new chef. Traditional, Shanghai-style dishes with clean flavours, fresh ingredients and no MSG. It is small and on a quiet street - perfect for a mid week intimate dinner with friends or family. 📍10 Hogarth Place, SW5 0QT 💷 £15 - £30 per person #diningoutinlondon #londonfoodie #familyfriendlyrestaurants #theyounglondoner #londonbylondoners

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A culinary journey through rice 7-course immersive dining experience inspired by the life cycle of rice, from seed selection to harvest and the final bowl. Inspired by the life cycle of rice, each course followed a different stage of cultivation, from seed selection and flooded fields to harvest and the final bowl. Through each dish, the menu reflected the patience, care and memory held within rice, an ingredient so deeply woven into Korean culture and everyday life. The evening moved beautifully between tradition and modern fine dining, with thoughtful storytelling and delicate details in every course. We started off with a Seed Selection, a delicate welcome bite with salted caramel, panna cotta and seeds, paired with a Saicho hojicha tea highball. From there, the meal moved into Raising Seedlings, a playful series of small bites including charred kimchi, sweet potato tartlet, scallop, strawberry and tapioca, each bringing a different texture and Korean-inspired flavour. Next came Flooded Fields, a fresh yellowtail tartare with soy tare jelly, sesame and tomato consommé, light but full of umami. This was followed by Guardians of Fields, an earthy and comforting dish with asparagus, whelk soup, whelk pieces and wild garlic oil. Before the mains, we had Ripening, a refreshing palate cleanser with sikhae, lime and yuzu. For the main, the journey moved into Harvest. We had sotbap with earthy flavours aside a beef fillet steak with a perilla and tofu emulsion, pickled nashi pear, artichoke purée, dongchimi radish and spring onion. It felt rich, comforting and beautifully balanced. We finished with The Final Bowl, a soft and elegant dessert with nurungji cream, pear and black rice. A gentle ending to the meal, with warm, nutty and subtly sweet flavours. @lokoli___ @sabasabauk @tarqthesharq @jongerz_ @southside.slices @ovening_london

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Run, don't walk. The doors have finally opened... Mango has landed at The Gaumont - bringing that signature Mediterranean energy to one of King's Road's most iconic new spaces. 📍 @mango , 196–222 King's Road There's so much more still to come. Which opening are you most excited for?

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Don�t miss this family night at the Royal Albert Hall ???? ?? Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington OVO, the insect-themed Cirque du Soleil performance, is full of fun, colour and those seriously impressive acrobatic skills. The kids (and adults, let�s be honest) were completely hooked the whole way through. It�s only on until 1st March, so now�s the time to grab those last minute tickets! @ticketsfortroops @royalalberthall @ovo.cirquedusoleil @cirquedusoleil

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As dusk falls, Brompton Design District opens its doors for a special evening of shared discovery. From 6�9pm, showrooms, galleries and cultural spaces across the district host talks, gatherings and celebrations � inviting visitors to experience design through connection, empathy and exchange. Starting at The Lavery on 4 Cromwell Place, Late Night is a chance to wander, to linger, and to see South Kensington�s design heart illuminated with conversation and creativity in celebration of London Design Festival.

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Step into Marie Antoinette�s world at The Cadogan Hotel. Indulge in �The Essence of Marie Antoinette� Afternoon Tea, featuring creations like Tarragon Lemonade, Queen�s Pear & Pistoles chocolate. To celebrate the collaboration of The Cadgoan Hotel & The Victoria & Albert Museum, join V&A Curator Sarah Grant & Dr. Cecilia Bembibre on October 30th for an exclusive look into the Marie Antoinette Style Exhibition.

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I’m travelling to Egypt without leaving London, as part of my series ‘Travelling Around The World Without Leaving London,’ where I try to highlight the best thing about London: the multiculturalism. This one was hard because it was so easy: there are so many ways to experience Egyptian culture in London. I could spend a week in Egypt without leaving London if I really tried. Anyways, we headed to Edgware Road first, an area that has had an Egyptian presence since the 1950s. Then we went to visit one of London’s oldest statues, the Goddess Sekhmet above Sotheby’s, before having a peek at Cleopatra’s Needle on the Embankment. Lastly we visited St Marks Coptic Church, as Egyptian Christians are one of the oldest Egyptian diasporas in London. Which country would you like me to visit (without leaving London) next? #egypt #travel #london #history #culture

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I’m travelling to the Philippines without leaving London, as part of my series ‘Travelling Around The World Without Leaving London,’ where I try to highlight the best thing about London: the multiculturalism. First I headed to @lutongpinoyuk for Chicken Adobo, something I had been wanting to try for ages. Then I tried Potato Corner, a popular chain in the Philippines before finally heading to @panaderabakery_ a Filipino bakery that has very quickly become one of my favourite places to get a sweet treat in London. I am still thinking of that Ube donut. Which country would you like me to visit (without leaving London) next? #philippines #culture #travel #food #london

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I’m travelling to the Philippines without leaving London, as part of my series ‘Travelling Around The World Without Leaving London,’ where I try to highlight the best thing about London: the multiculturalism. This was such an easy episode! The Filipino cultural district was mainly on two roads, Kenway Road and Hogarth Road. There were Filipino shops, restaurants and just in general people. Everyone was super friendly. I even spotted a jollibee’s! I popped into Tindahang Pinoy, a Filipino supermarket to try out some Filipino snacks (genuinely obsessed, my favourite was the tea.) Which country would you like me to visit (without leaving London) next? #philippines #culture #travel #food #london

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I’m travelling to France without leaving London as part of my series ‘travelling around the world without leaving London.’ Today is the culture episode, tomorrow is the food! I went to the French cultural district, South Kensington, where I went to the French cultural center Institut Français. I watched a French film La Vérité and chilled in the reading room while practicing the French philosophy of joie de vivre. I headed to Chanteroy (French grocery store), Libraire La Page (French book shop) and more. #france #london #culture #southkensington

PAUL South Kensington, 47 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LQ, United Kingdom

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Design, drinks and dining in Knightsbridge. Have you seen the TRI Design dining offers? ?? Celebrate TRI Design Festival at @alba_ldn with a limited-edition cocktail menu by Bar Manager Marco Tilocca, inspired by Pantone�s Cloud Dancer and the fresh colours of a Southern Italian spring. Sip the TRI Negroni with Malfy Gin, white vermouth and Beesou honey aperitif, or try the alcohol-free March Forest, blending Everleaf Forest, mango, lime and saffron. Available until 31 March. Other neighbourhood offers to explore: ?� abc kitchens � complimentary champagne on arrival + a secret seasonal dish?� The Aubrey � 25% off dining Mon�Thu throughout March?� Bvlgari Lounge & Sette � 20% off during the festival?� The Mayfair Chippy � 25% off food (12�15 March, 12�5pm)?� Nusr-Et � �39 lunch menu, daily 12�5pm?� PAUL � complimentary coffee or tea with any purchase (12�15 March) Head to the link in our bio to discover what more TRI Design Festival experiences ??

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Matcha is having a moment, and the good news is there are a handful of magnificent spots to enjoy a matcha right here in the neighbourhood. ? ? Here's some of our favourites, featuring @nicolasrouzaudconnaught, @farmshopuk, @yuichi.artisan at @arthursleepshoes and @drinktease? ? Save this for your next visit.

Manila Supermarket London

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I’m travelling to the Philippines without leaving London, as part of my series ‘Travelling Around The World Without Leaving London,’ where I try to highlight the best thing about London: the multiculturalism. This was such an easy episode! The Filipino cultural district was mainly on two roads, Kenway Road and Hogarth Road. There were Filipino shops, restaurants and just in general people. Everyone was super friendly. I even spotted a Jolibees! I popped into Tindahang Pinoy, a Filipino supermarket to try out some Filipino snacks (genuinely obsessed, my favourite was the tea.) For food I headed to Lutong Pinoy for Chicken Adobo, something I had been wanting to try for ages. Then I tried Potato Corner, a popular chain in the Philippines before finally heading to Panadera Bakery for a Filipino bakery that has very quickly become one of my favourite places to get a sweet treat in London. I am still thinking of that Ube donut. Which country would you like me to visit (without leaving London) next? #philippines #culture #travel #food #london

Tindahang Pinoy

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I’m travelling to the Philippines without leaving London, as part of my series ‘Travelling Around The World Without Leaving London,’ where I try to highlight the best thing about London: the multiculturalism. This was such an easy episode! The Filipino cultural district was mainly on two roads, Kenway Road and Hogarth Road. There were Filipino shops, restaurants and just in general people. Everyone was super friendly. I even spotted a Jolibees! I popped into Tindahang Pinoy, a Filipino supermarket to try out some Filipino snacks (genuinely obsessed, my favourite was the tea.) For food I headed to Lutong Pinoy for Chicken Adobo, something I had been wanting to try for ages. Then I tried Potato Corner, a popular chain in the Philippines before finally heading to Panadera Bakery for a Filipino bakery that has very quickly become one of my favourite places to get a sweet treat in London. I am still thinking of that Ube donut. Which country would you like me to visit (without leaving London) next? #philippines #culture #travel #food #london

Cine Lumiere

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I’m literally Miss Worldwide and I love it. I travel around the world without leaving London, here are all the cultures I experienced this week: - Monday: film at London Georgian Film Festival at the French Institute - Tuesday I went to Syria without leaving London - Wednesday I went to Portugal without leaving London, aka South lambeth road - Saturday I went to Ecuador without leaving London - At night I went to @casamofongobarrestaurant for Dominican food and dembow - Sunday morning I went to the Italian San Gennaro Festival at @coaldropsyard - Sunday afternoon I went to Diwali on the Square #london #travel #culture #food

Lutong Pinoy

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I’m travelling to the Philippines without leaving London, as part of my series ‘Travelling Around The World Without Leaving London,’ where I try to highlight the best thing about London: the multiculturalism. This was such an easy episode! The Filipino cultural district was mainly on two roads, Kenway Road and Hogarth Road. There were Filipino shops, restaurants and just in general people. Everyone was super friendly. I even spotted a Jolibees! I popped into Tindahang Pinoy, a Filipino supermarket to try out some Filipino snacks (genuinely obsessed, my favourite was the tea.) For food I headed to Lutong Pinoy for Chicken Adobo, something I had been wanting to try for ages. Then I tried Potato Corner, a popular chain in the Philippines before finally heading to Panadera Bakery for a Filipino bakery that has very quickly become one of my favourite places to get a sweet treat in London. I am still thinking of that Ube donut. Which country would you like me to visit (without leaving London) next? #philippines #culture #travel #food #london