West London does the smarter, slower version of a night out — and it has the river, which no other part of the city can match on a summer evening. Notting Hill, Kensington, Fulham and Hammersmith trade late licences for better pubs, proper restaurants and terraces worth the journey.
Realtime shows live activity from venues across the area so you can find the ones with something on rather than the ones that are simply open.
A selection of venues on the Realtime map. Open the app to see which are busy tonight.
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Hammersmith's home of craft beer, The Distillers is the perfect spot for post work drinks or pub food. With a huge garden boasting its own bar and BBQ area, The Distillers is the pub for all seasons.
64 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W6 9PH, United Kingdom
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A hidden gem in the quiet backstreets of Shepherds Bush, The Crown and Sceptre is a traditional London local serving first-class ale and excellent Thai food.
57 Melina Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 9HY, United Kingdom
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"Welcome to The Three Tuns in London: a unique 18th-century pub located just off Oxford Street and a stone’s throw from Hyde Park. Enjoy a memorable British pub experience with newly restored interiors and an extensive drinks menu. With delicious traditional dishes to complement our range of drinks, you can dine with family and friends in our warm, inviting atmosphere. We also have live sports on our screens, dog-friendly spaces and disabled access, making The Three Tuns the perfect spot for a catch-up with friends and family. Book your table with us today."
1 Portman Mews South, Westminster, London, W1H 6HP, United Kingdom
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Located in the heart of Chelsea, The Hollywood Arms is a luxurious bar and restaurant with a beautiful interior, serving premium drinks and fresh British food. A classy gastropub, close to South Kensington, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, Stamford Bridge and Kings Road. The Hollywood Arms' premium location makes it ideal for drinks and a delicious evening meal after a hard days shopping or an afternoon at the game! It has a fantastic gin & cocktail lounge, The Boulevard Bar, also available for private hire, which caters for 56 diners or 80 standing guests. The perfect venue for a pub wedding!
45 Hollywood Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 9HX, United Kingdom
Portobello Road and the streets around it carry west London's most reliable night — pubs that have been there forever, a strong run of bars towards Westbourne Grove, and a Saturday daytime built around the market.
Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road are the less polished, more interesting end of the same area.
High Street Kensington and the South Kensington end handle the cocktail and wine bar side, with an after-work crowd that arrives early and leaves before midnight.
Fulham Broadway and the New King’s Road are pub-and-match-day territory, and both get very busy when there is football on at Stamford Bridge.
The stretch of Thames from Hammersmith through Barnes and Putney has the best river pubs in London, and on a warm evening the towpath terraces are the single best thing about going out in west London.
They fill fast and they close earlier than town, so it is worth checking what is busy before you make the trip. Realtime shows you exactly that.
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310c Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9BA, United Kingdom
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31 Duke Street, Westminster, London, W1U 1LS, United Kingdom
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Shepherd's Bush Market, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W12 8DF, United Kingdom
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54 Cambridge Grove, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W6 0LA, United Kingdom
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Walham Grove, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, SW6 1QR, United Kingdom
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14a Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W6 7AB, United Kingdom
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23a Edwardes Square, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 6HE, United Kingdom
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16 Carlos Place, Westminster, London, W1K 2AL, United Kingdom
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87 Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W11 3JZ, United Kingdom
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71 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 4RU, United Kingdom
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18 Wilton Row, Westminster, London, SW1X 7NR, United Kingdom
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25 Upper Mall, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, W6 9TD, United Kingdom
Notting Hill and Portobello Road for pubs and bars, Kensington for cocktails and wine bars, Fulham for a pub-led night, and the Hammersmith to Putney river stretch for the best waterside pubs in London.
West London closes earlier than east or central London on the whole. Most pubs and bars finish between midnight and 1am, with the later options concentrated around Notting Hill and Hammersmith.
Realtime maps live activity from venues across Notting Hill, Kensington, Fulham and Hammersmith so you can check before you travel. It is free on iOS and Android.
