Italian Gardens, Kensington Gardens
Ornamental fountains and urns at the top of the Long Water, a few minutes from the door.
Area guide
Bayswater trades on two things: parkland and connections. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park start at the end of the street, while Paddington puts the Elizabeth line — and Heathrow, the City and Canary Wharf — within easy reach. Queensway and Westbourne Grove keep the evenings interesting, and Little Venice is a stroll north.
Stay in Bayswater
Boutique serviced apartments a short walk from everything above.
Highlights
The Serpentine
Rowing boats, lidos and lakeside walks through the middle of Hyde Park.
Queensway
The neighbourhood's main run of restaurants, cafés and late-opening shops.
Westbourne Grove
Boutiques and brunch heading west into Notting Hill.
Paddington & the Elizabeth line
Fast, direct links to Heathrow, the West End, the City and Canary Wharf.
Little Venice
Canal basins, narrowboats and waterside cafés a short walk north.
Where to eat
Some of the best-reviewed tables in Bayswater, all within easy reach of the front door.
Hereford Road
Pared-back seasonal British cooking a few streets from the park — nose-to-tail and quietly excellent.
Kateh
Persian charcoal grill by the canal at Little Venice; saffron rice, kebabs and herbs.
Mandarin Kitchen
Queensway institution famous for ginger and spring onion lobster with noodles.
Photography is illustrative of the style of each restaurant.
More local favourites
Royal China Queensway
Long-established dim sum, served all afternoon.
Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
Lakeside coffee and lunch inside Hyde Park.
Westbourne Grove cafés
A short walk west for weekend brunch.
Getting there
Bayswater and Queensway (Circle, District and Central lines); Paddington for the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express.
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