The Public House group is quietly reminding punters why we all love the British pub. It kicked off with The Pelican in 2022, but was quickly followed by The Hero in Maida Vale and Cotswolds’ spot The Bull. Each one has a soft but serious smartness as well as putting a focus on local produce. The Pelican’s menu includes blistering Welsh rarebits and scampi reimagined with monkfish. The team’s Italian restaurant, Canteen on Portobello Road, is also worth a trip. First-rate hospitality that always hits the mark.

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. 

Since Jefferson Ihenacho started selling his collection on Portobello market in the 1990s, his One of a Kind Archive has become the go-to for stars such as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Kate Moss. He once received a call from Lady Gaga at 10pm asking him to come to the Albert Hall to dress her that night. The shop, which is appointment-only, is a treasure trove of Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent. One of the best stocked archives in the city.

Eel Sushi Bar is a tiny, wood-panelled hot spot from the team behind Michelin-starred Dorian, just across the street. Slip onto a bar stool under the warm glow of the lamps and watch chef Nick “Noodle” Xie (of Dinings fame) at work behind the counter. The people-watching on Talbot Road is top-tier, the margarita is smooth and dangerously moreish, and the menu – a concise ode to sushi – is totally faultless. Expect pristine sashimi, melt-in-the-mouth nigiri, and the odd tempura bite. It’s all over in an hour (the turnover is tight – which explains why it's so hard to get a reservation), but that’s part of the charm. Finish at The Walmer Castle or The Pelican nearby for the full Notting Hill crawl.