Best of South Kensington
The single best place in South Kensington for each of 7 categories, picked from our London rankings.
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- Best afternoon tea in South KensingtonSouth Kensington · Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP#9 on Best Afternoon Tea in London →A century-old tea tradition inside the famous concert hall, with fresh scones, seasonal cakes and family-friendly pricing.
- Best Greek restaurants in South KensingtonSouth Kensington · 260-262 Brompton Road, SW3 2AS#15 on Best Greek Restaurants in London →Chef-led restaurant reworking Greek heritage dishes with a modern touch.
- Best Lebanese restaurants in South KensingtonSouth Kensington · Multiple locations#8 on Best Lebanese Restaurants in London →Colourful, reliable chain for classic mezze; the South Ken branch sits on a pedestrianised square.
- Best ice cream in South KensingtonSouth Kensington · Multiple locations#5 on Best Ice Cream in London →Classic gelato brand founded in South Kensington, now with branches across London.
- Best museums in South KensingtonSouth Kensington · Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD#2 on Best Museums in London →A cathedral-like Victorian building packed with dinosaurs, a blue whale skeleton and around 80 million specimens.
- Best free museums in South KensingtonSouth Kensington · Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD#2 on Best Free Museums in London →Dinosaurs, a hanging blue whale skeleton and a spectacular Victorian hall, all without paying a penny.
- Best cinemas in South KensingtonSouth Kensington · 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 2DT#14 on Best Cinemas in London →The Institut Français's art deco cinema, a go-to for French, European and world films with subtitles.
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