West Hampstead is a relaxed North West London neighbourhood located just southwest of Hampstead, between Kilburn and Finchley Road. This guide shares my ten best things to do in West Hampstead, London NW6, including speciality coffee and pastries at Wired & Co, breakfast at Roni’s, healthy brunches at Have An Avo Atelier, browsing the independent businesses along West End Lane, shopping at Grocery Post, relaxing in Fortune Green, visiting the West Hampstead Farmers’ Market, exploring the Freud Museum and ending the evening with dinner and cocktails at some of the area’s cosy restaurants and bars.
Check out my list, it’s in a logical rather than priority order:
1. Stop by Wired Co for speciality coffee and pastries
2. Head to Roni’s for a classic neighbourhood breakfast
3. Brunch at Have An Avo Atelier for healthy dishes and fresh juices
4. Visit the West Hampstead Farmers’ Market for local produce
5. Pick up deli treats and pastries from Grocery Post
6. Browse West End Lane for independent shops and cafés
7. Relax at Fortune Green and enjoy the open space
8. Step inside the Freud Museum and see Freud’s famous couch
9. Book a date night dinner at a cosy neighbourhood restaurant
10. Sip cocktails at Bobby Fitzpatrick in retro surroundings
My Favourite Ten Things To Do In West Hampstead
1. Stop by Wired Co for speciality coffee and pastries. This cool neighbourhood café at 194 Broadhurst Gardens is known for flaky pastries and good coffee. I treated myself to the baked blackberry and custard Danish with a latte while exploring the area.
2. Head to Roni’s for a classic neighbourhood breakfast. Located at 248 West End Lane, this long-standing local favourite serves bagels, hearty breakfasts and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes. I stopped in for carrot juice with a cream cheese bagel before wandering along West End Lane.
3. Brunch at Have An Avo Atelier for healthy dishes and fresh juices. Found at 218 West End Lane, this modern brunch spot focuses on wellness-inspired food alongside speciality coffee. I ordered smashed avocado on sourdough with the refreshing Yellow Submarine juice during my visit.
4. Visit the West Hampstead Farmers’ Market for local produce. Held every Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm outside West Hampstead Thameslink Station on Iverson Road, the market attracts a strong local crowd. You’ll find artisan produce, baked goods and seasonal ingredients from independent traders.
5. Pick up deli treats and pastries from Grocery Post. Located at 280 West End Lane, this neighbourhood deli and coffee shop is known for St John Bakery pastries and seasonal salads. It is one of those local food spots that gives the area a strong sense of community.
6. Browse West End Lane for independent shops and cafés. The area’s main high street is lined with bakeries, delis, cafés and neighbourhood businesses. It still feels genuinely local and residential rather than overly commercialised or touristy.
7. Relax at Fortune Green and enjoy the open space. Located on Fortune Green Road, this popular local park has open lawns, tennis courts and a wildlife garden for residents and visitors. It gives West Hampstead a quieter, more residential atmosphere, away from the busy roads.
8. Step inside the Freud Museum and see Freud’s famous couch. Located at 20 Maresfield Gardens, the museum is housed in Sigmund Freud’s former London home. I especially enjoyed visiting because I studied Freud during my psychology A Level.
9. Book a date night dinner at a cosy neighbourhood restaurant. Takagiya at 102 Fortune Green Road serves refined Japanese Kappou dishes directly from the pan in an intimate setting. Nearby French Society at 77 Mill Lane offers chic Parisian-style dining in elegant surroundings.
10. Sip cocktails at Bobby Fitzpatrick in retro surroundings. Located at 273 West End Lane, this playful cocktail bar has colourful interiors and creative drinks. With jazz and DJ nights, pizza with a pint and party booking, this is the place to be.
Helpful Information About West Hampstead
West Hampstead is one of those London neighbourhoods that feels easy to enjoy and even easier to imagine living in. Surrounded by Hampstead, Kilburn and Queen’s Park, the area combines independent cafés, relaxed green spaces, neighbourhood restaurants and excellent transport links with a strong local community feel. West End Lane is the main street to explore, lined with cafés, delis, bakeries and local businesses, while nearby residential roads add to the area’s quieter atmosphere. West Hampstead is also very easy to reach, with Jubilee line, London Overground, and Thameslink stations all located close together, offering quick connections into central London as well as direct routes to Gatwick and Luton airports.
If you want to explore the area, you may find these articles of interest:
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Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. To avoid disappointment, please check that the places referenced in this article are still in business before visiting.