Map 36

South Kensington/Gloucester Rd

Once known as Albertopolis, this place started out as Prince Albert’s playground of learning. These days the museums are the carrot that draws the tourists westwards from the buzzing centre. Free entry to museums mean more money for treats, and if it’s treats you’re after then fresh gelato at Oddono’s or a good wedge of organic brie at the South Kensington Farmer’s Market won’t fail to disappoint. If your idea of a good night out consists of more than a few quiet shandies then we suggest checking out another ‘nabe.

Cinemas

• Cine Lumiere • 17 Queensberry Pl

Coffee

• Café Deco • 62 Gloucester Rd

• Pret A Manger • 99 Gloucester Rd

• Pret A Manger • 15 Old Brompton Rd

• Raison D’etre • 18 Bute St

• Starbucks • 17 Gloucester Rd

• Starbucks • 83 Gloucester Rd

Landmarks

• Albert Memorial • Kensington Gardens

• Imperial College • South Kensington Campus

• Royal Albert Hall • Kensington Gore

Libraries

• French Institute Library • 17 Queensberry Pl

• National Art Library • Cromwell Rd

• Natural History Museum • Cromwell Rd

Post Offices

• Gloucester Road • 118 Gloucester Rd

• South Kensington Station • 41 Old Brompton St

Restaurants

• Cafe Creperie • 2 Exhibition Rd

• Caffe Forum • 145 Gloucester Rd

• Da Mario • 15 Gloucester Rd

• Jakob’s • 20 Gloucester Rd

• The Kensington Creperie • 2 Exhibition Rd

• Oddono’s • 14 Bute St

• Tombo • 29 Thurloe Pl

Shopping

• Maitre Choux • 15 Harrington Rd

• Partridges Deli • 17 Gloucester Rd

• Snog • 32 Thurloe Pl

Supermarkets

• Sainsbury’s • 158 Cromwell Rd

• Waitrose • 128 Gloucester Rd