Top Pubs and The Best Bars in Notting Hill

Just like the colorful and vibrant houses found in Notting Hill, they’re bars are just as brilliant! From grand flower-covered bars to clubs that not only allow customers to dance to music but also holds art exhibitions and other events.

There’s a lot of reasons why Notting Hill is so special and the bars you can find here is certainly one of them! Here are the best ones we’ve found.

My Picks of the Best Notting Hill Bars

Churchill Arms

 

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The Churchill Arms is a public house situated in Notting Hill, London at 119 Kensington Church Street.. It is known for its Winston Churchill interior theme and claims to have been the first London pub with a Thai restaurant, having served such food since the early 1990s or earlier.

It’s also one of the most beautiful pubs I have ever been to – In fact, the building from the outside is completely flower-covered and would sure lead to an impressive date night!

Great For: Couples, Close Friends

📍119 Kensington Church St, London W8 7LN, United Kingdom

Duke of Wellington

If craft cocktails are more your style, head to the Duke of Wellington. This stylish cocktail bar offers an extensive menu of expertly crafted drinks and a really long cocktail list. It’s also one of London’s most inclusive drinking den and has been serving members of the LGBTQIA+ community for more than 20 years.

The Duke of Wellington is renowned for its roomy and welcoming interiors, which include a gorgeous dining room and a lovely lounge with plush furniture.

Great For: Catching up with Friends

📍179 Portobello Rd, London W11 2HX, United Kingdom

Ginstitute

The immersive and one-of-a-kind gin-making experience at The Ginstitute in London is its greatest feature. In addition to learning about the origins and contemporary resurgence of gin, participants can also craft their own custom gin blend with the assistance of a Ginstructor.

Along the way, you can create your own custom gin blend, sample a range of botanical distillates, and sip on a variety of gin cocktails. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees take home a bottle of their custom-made gin. Gin lovers and anyone looking for a unique and engaging activity in London should not miss this educational and hands-on experience that provides a deep dive into the world of gin.

Great For: Couples, Close Friends

📍186 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LA, United Kingdom

Sun in Splendor

The Sun in Splendor is a neighborhood pub best known for their live music scene. This drinking hole is located right at the top of Portobello road’s market so you could see the bustling market below you through their large windows. We came here looking for good places to drink in Notting hill and we were absolutely delighted that their food is just outright amazing!

Service was quick and easy too so and were more than happy to make recommendations on food and a selection of wines that go along with it. It’s such an amazing place to chill and unwind after a day of walking around Portobello road, and the old school Victorian vibe definitely helps with relaxing!

Great For: Close Friends, Groups of Friends

📍Portobello Rd, London W11 3DA, UK

Notting Hill Arts Club

 

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Aside from the fact that the Notting Hill Arts Club is a great bar to dance the night away with talented DJs, there’s also a bunch of events being held here! We heard from a few friends that this was one of the best bars in the area so imagine our surprise when we walked in and saw a full art exhibition being hosted!

We asked around and found that this club is considered by locals as the heart of Notting Hill and its community and is a safe space for creative individuals. There’s also a great music academy here that offers educational programs in music business, production, and songwriting and last but not least, the venue is open for hire for any entertainment event!

Great For: Groups of Friends

📍21 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JQ, United Kingdom

Trailer Happiness

It’s surprising that Notting Hill’s bestt bars are actually quite hidden and tucked away. Trailer Happiness is a Portobello road basement bar designed as a kitsch tiki bar that combines Caribbean flair with mid-60s Californian vibes. As one of London’s best cocktail bars, Trailer Happiness has been serving up the best traditional and inventive cocktails with a tiki twist since 2003.

Aside from their classic cocktails they also serve up a mean glass of rum. Their expert mixologists have also mastered their menu of tequila and whisky and only serves them up using seasonal ingredients. Oh, and if you’re not looking to have a super complicated night out then just order the classic pint and ale and enjoy the atmosphere!

Great For: Groups of Friends, Catching up with Friends, Couples 

📍177 Portobello Rd, London W11 2DY, United Kingdom

Little Yellow Door

 

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Little Yellow Door offers a unique experience for those seeking a distillery visit. This establishment allows visitors to delve into the art of distillation and sample a variety of spirits in a stylish and inviting setting.

It’s also designed to be a casual, house party-style bar in a fictional flatshare living room. This lounge bar also managed to build up a small community of regulars! Often referring to themselves as “flatmates”. This is a quirky and quite frankly a relatable British pub setting which is no wonder it’s a favourite among locals and amongst ourselves!

Great For: Close Friends

📍6-8 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HH, United Kingdom

Looking for More Guides?

The best thing to go along with your drink isn’t any kind of pub grub (though, that sounds amazing), but its laughter! Come visit our comedy club because we’ve got the perfect line-up to make you laugh all night long. P.S Any spit-takes during the comedy shows are non-refundable.

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