My list of the ten best things to do in Queen’s Park, London NW6, gives you an overview of this delightful neighbourhood. Its heart is the Park itself, with Salusbury Road as the main high street and Lonsdale Road Mews tucked just behind it. Salusbury Road has the pub, market and plenty of restaurants, while Lonsdale Road has become a hub for cafés, eateries and wellness. Together they make Queen’s Park more of a food destination than a shopping spot, with everything from Australian brunch and Middle Eastern flatbreads to French rotisserie chicken and a Sunday market.
Here are my top ten picks of the best things to do in Queen’s Park. It’s in a logical rather than priority order.
1. Explore Queen’s Park itself
2. Buy quality food at the Farmers’ Market
3. Treat yourself to pastries at Don’t Tell Dad
4. Brunch Aussie style at Milk Beach
5. Feast on favourable flatbreads at Carmel
6. Share Greek and Spanish tapas at Pyrá
7. Tuck into rotisserie chicken at Cocotte
8. Select sushi favourites at Michiko Sushino
9. Socialise in the Wolfpack garage
10. Discover remedies at Wilder Botanics
My Favourite Ten Things To Do In Queen’s Park
1. Explore Queen’s Park itself. The 30-acre Victorian Park, complete with a bandstand, is the highlight of the neighbourhood. It features tennis courts, a pitch and putt golf course, a playground with a paddling pool, a small animal farm, and a tranquil garden. The park café is excellent; they bake their own bread and serve hearty daily mains such as lamb tagine and seasoned vegetable couscous. Queen’s Park, Harvist Road, London NW6 6SG.
2. Buy quality food at the Farmers’ Market. The Sunday farmers’ market is one of London’s best, open from 10 am until 2 pm. You will find artisan breads, British cheeses, organic vegetables, flowers, street food stalls, and small-batch producers. It is perfect for picking up weekend treats or stocking your pantry. Salusbury Primary School, Salusbury Road, London NW6 6RG.
3. Treat yourself to pastries at Don’t Tell Dad. This neighbourhood bakery and restaurant buzzes from breakfast through to dinner. In the mornings, from 8 am until 3 pm, you can enjoy exceptional brown butter hazelnut croissants, babka buns, and tahini chocolate chip cookies paired with coffee. I loved every bite of my plum and fig Danish. For lunch, you’ll find excellent dishes like chicken livers with girolles on toast and chops with braised courgettes and borlotti beans. 52 Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6RD.
4. Brunch Aussie style at Milk Beach. This laid-back eatery brings a slice of Australia to Queen’s Park. They are known for speciality coffee, natural wines, and elevated brunch dishes. Think tempting toppings on toasted bread like avocado with watercress pesto and feta, fermented chilli scramble, or miso-roasted cherry tomatoes with cashew cheese. I’ve eaten at their Soho branch, where I tried their delicious hotcakes topped with brûlée banana, honeycomb butter, and a small jug of maple syrup. 9-21 Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6DH.
5. Feast on favourable flatbreads at Carmel. Enjoy Eastern Mediterranean cooking with an open fire at the heart of the kitchen. You can enjoy a mixed mezze plate, turmeric fried eggs, shakshuka or chilli chicken for lunch. Dinner features spicy pork belly and lamb shawarma. Their sourdough flatbreads are impressive, with a tempting choice of toppings. I loved the za’tar buratta with matbucha, chilli honey and basil. Desserts such as tahini chocolate mousse are worth saving room for at 23–25 Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6RA.
6. Share Greek and Spanish tapas at Pyrá. You’ll enjoy the open-flamed cooked meats and vegetables. Choose from tasty dips, chorizo and halloumi croquettes, gorgonzola mussels, grilled chicken skewers with tamarind, and chicken gyros with flatbread. Accompany your meal with Greek salads and oregano fries, and finish with baklava or Basque cheesecake for dessert. This restaurant is a must-visit. 6A-8A Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6RD.
7. Tuck into rotisserie chicken at Cocotte. This adorable neighbourhood restaurant specialises in French-style rotisserie chicken. The free-range birds are marinated for 24 hours and simmered for a juicy finish. You can pair them with fresh salads, indulgent sides and homemade sauces. Alternatively, try the selection of burgers. At the weekends, they serve bottomless brunches. 79 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NH.
8. Select sushi favourites at Michiko Sushino. You’ll find this stylish Japanese restaurant on Salusbury Road. The menu features fresh sushi from nigiri to sashimi, hosomaki, and uramaki, which you can purchase a la carte or as a set. Ramen, poke donburi, tempura and bao are also available along with smaller portions for kids. 74 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NU.
9. Socialise in the Wolfpack garage. Inside a rough and raw industrial space, you can sample rotating their house lager, arctic pilsner or alpha stout. Otherwise, choose from their list of wines and cocktails. If you’re hungry, you’re welcome to bring your own food or order from the local pizzeria. 53 Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6RA.
10. Discover remedies at Wilder Botanics. Located on Lonsdale Road, you’ll find the physical store and studio of a holistic wellness brand rooted in naturopathy. Created from 100% natural, organic, and carefully wild-crafted herbal ingredients, they offer fragrances for face and body made only from high-quality essential oils. They produce teas, tinctures, flower essences, and skincare products using natural ingredients. It is a calming place to browse if you are interested in beauty and wellbeing with a modern herbal approach. 55 Lonsdale Road, London NW6 6RA.
Helpful Information About Queen’s Park
Queen’s Park is in north west London, on the border of the Borough of Brent and the City of Westminster. It sits between Maida Vale and St John’s Wood to the east, Kilburn and Paddington to the south, Kensal Rise and Kensal Green to the west, and Brondesbury Park and Willesden to the north. The neighbourhood feels like a peaceful pocket away from the city centre, but it is only around 15 minutes by Tube from Oxford Circus on the Bakerloo line. You can reach Queen’s Park easily on the Bakerloo line or London Overground, with the station right on Salusbury Road.
If you want to explore the area, you may find this article of interest:
Queen’s Park London NW6 Helpful Area Guide
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. To avoid disappointment, please check that the places I referenced in this article are still in business before you visit.