My list of ten reasons to visit Kings Road, London SW3, begins with Coffee at the Hagen Espresso Bar. It also covers food options throughout the day, starting with a posh Breakfast at The Ivy or a leisurely Brunch at The Black Penny. Treat yourself to a laid-back Lunch at the Bluebird Café, Afternoon Tea at Peggy Porschen and the Bluebird Restaurant for Dinner. Aside from the numerous eateries, you’ll be spoilt for choice when shopping, thanks to the fashion boutiques and luxury interior showrooms. Antique lovers will want to pop into the fabulous Furniture and Arts Building around the corner from the Lots Road Auction House. Most importantly, you should book your tickets for contemporary art exhibitions at the world-acclaimed Saatchi Gallery while you’re in the area. Don’t forget to TikTok Vivienne Westwood’s World’s End Clock with the hands whizzing backwards.
10 Reasons To Visit Kings Road:
1. Start your day with Coffee and Banana Bread at Hagen Espresso Bar
2. Treat yourself to a posh Breakfast at The Ivy
3. Relax with a leisurely Brunch at The Black Penny
4. Soak up the sun in the Bluebird Café courtyard while you eat Lunch
5. Spoil yourself with Afternoon Tea and Cake at Peggy Porschen
6. Dine at the Bluebird Restaurant for your Dinner
7. See notable art exhibitions at the Saatchi Gallery
8. Shop and dine at the Duke of York Square
9. Lavish your home with premium products from the best interiors stores
10. TikTok the Vivienne Westwood World’s End Clock whizzing backwards
My Favourite Ten Reasons To Visit Kings Road
1. Start your day with Coffee and Banana Bread at Hagen Espresso Bar. They are a Danish project born in London focusing on excellent Coffee paired with hospitality. The address is 151 Kings Road, London SW3 5TX.
2. Treat yourself to a posh Breakfast at The Ivy. The Menu includes classics like Full English Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast, Eggs Benedict and Buttermilk Pancakes with Berries and Greek Yoghurt. The address is 195-197 Kings Road, London SW3 5EQ.
3. Relax with a leisurely Brunch at The Black Penny. The Brunch Menu features Egg dishes such as The Gatherer with Halloumi, Baby Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms, House Baked Beans and Sourdough. They also have Brioche French Toast with Whipped Lemon Ricotta and Blue Berry Compote. Need I say more? The address is 55 Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY.
4. Soak up the sun in the Bluebird Café courtyard while eating lunch. The All-Day Meu includes Salad options, Beer Battered Haddock with Chips and a Soft Shell Crab Burger. I stopped off here for Pasta and a Pavlova Dessert, which were both delicious. Take time to admire the Grade II Listed building, previously an Art Deco Garage for the Bluebird Motor Company. The address is 350 Kings Road, London SW3 5UU.
5. Spoil yourself with Afternoon Tea and Cake at Peggy Porschen. Either go large with one of the Afternoon Tea Menus (Seasonal, Vegan, Gluten-Friendly, Kids) or choose a Cup Cake and your favourite Tea. Look out for the pretty pink cafe decorated with fabulous flowers. The address is 219 Kings Road, London SW3 5EJ.
6. Dine at the Bluebird Restaurant for your evening meal. If you want to celebrate, book a table at this establishment. The Modern European Menu features Cromer Crab Linguini, Roasted Duck Breast, Ribeye Steak and Miso Marinated Loch Duart Salmon. If you want a more intimate and farm-to-fork experience, try Rabbit.
7. See fantastic art exhibitions at the Saatchi Gallery. The registered charity provides a platform for contemporary art and culture. The address is Duke of York’s HQ, Kings Road, London SW3 4RY.
8. Shop and dine at the Duke of York Square. You’ll find fabulous fashion boutiques (Free People, All Saints, Joseph), beauty stores (Aesop, Dermalogica), eateries (Vardo, The Black Penny, Polpo), Partridge’s premium food shop and an open-air Fine Food Market hosted by Partridges every Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm.
9. Lavish your home with premium products from the best interior stores. Kings Road is blessed with luxury furniture, decorating and textiles shops, including William Yeoward, Camerich, Timothy Oulton, Go Modern, Ligne Roset, Soho Home and Designers Guild. Discover antique furniture dealers at the Furniture and Arts Building at 533 Kings Road, London SW10 0TZ.
10. TikTok the Vivienne Westwood World’s End Clock whizzing backwards. Pay homage to the late fashion designer extraordinaire Vivienne Westwood at her first store in 1971. It’s where Vivienne and Malcolm McLaren showcased their initial punk ideas and designs. You’ll find a massive old-fashioned clock on the front of the shop with the hands whizzing backwards; it’s very Alice in Wonderland. There are a couple of street art tributes on the side of the building. The address is 430 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ.
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Helpful Information About Kings Road, London SW3
Kings Road (or King’s Road) is a long street that runs through Chelsea and Fulham, although it is generally considered in Chelsea. The main postcode is SW3 (along with SW6 and SW10). Sloane Square is the closest tube station. For more information, go to the Kings Road Website, Kings Road Chelsea Website and for history, read the Kings Road Wikipedia Page.
While you are in the area, you may find these articles of interest:
Ten Reasons To Visit Pavilion Road
Lunch At Bluebird Cafe Kings Road Review
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. Please check that the places I referenced in this article are still in business before you visit to avoid disappointment.
