In a renovated townhouse run by husband-and-wife team Ian Paley and Emily Dyson is a cool concept store with an eye for independent brands. Inside, find Ian’s cult vintage- inspired menswear label Garbstore (collaborations have included Reebokx Garbstore trainers), as well as womenswear from YMC and handmade lamps by Shiraki Kougei. A space that celebrates everything from Japanese ingenuity to British textile tradition.

Though you're never too far away from the seaside, a dinner at Orasay makes it feel a whole lot closer than usual in the bustling streets of Notting Hill. Offering the likes of wood-grilled skate, a fried cod bun, baked rice with red mullet and cockles, the food is a delicious ode to the Scottish island it's named after. 

By now we all know and love the Portobello Road Market. It's countless appearances in movies (Hello Notting Hill!) has led it to be one of the most popular vintage and antique markets in London. Stroll on down and shop away. 

Leave it to Londoners to take health and beauty to the next level and turn them into a member’s club. Hey, we’re not judging. We love it! Cloud Twelve is a serene, indulgent wellness & lifestyle club that’s dedicated to escapism, relaxation and holistic living. Non-members can still book treatments, but these fill up fast. So, be quick! And secure yours now.