Notting Hill in west London is one of the most fashionable nightspots in the city,
and a frequent haunt of celebrities and clubbers. With a huge choice of bars, pubs,
restaurants and clubs, the area sees an influx of visitors ready to party every
night, and especially at the weekends. There’s a wide selection of nightspots on
offer, with something to suit every taste.

The main nightlife of Notting Hill is centered around the busiest streets in the
area, Notting Hill Gate, Portabello Road and Kensington Church Street. Simply
walking down these streets in the evening will reveal a host of bars and clubs. One
of the best known and most popular venues in the area is the Notting Hill Arts Club
on Notting Hill Gate, a bar and club popular with a mixed crowd of locals and
visitors. You can relax with a drink from the circular bar in one of the armchairs
in the bar area, or show off your moves on the dance floor in the next room, where a
mix of modern and retro music is played. Different styles of music are played on
different nights of the week, with firm favourites being Death Disco on Wednesdays,
and a  mix of soul, R&B and hip hop on Wednesday night’s YOYO night. Other high end
nightclub venues in the area include Harlem on Westbourne Grove, which has a
restaurant and bar on the ground floor and a club above. The venue is a great
celebrity spotting site,  popular with musicians like De La Soul. And because the
venue is cosily small, you’re likely to be literally rubbing shoulders with the
stars.

If you’re more into live music, Notting Hill still has a lot to offer. Head down to
The Pelican Pub on All Saints Road where their Thursday night “Dirty Roar” live
music events are popular. For the rest of the week there’s a free jukebox with a
great selection of music too, so it’s lively whenever you go. The Inn On The Green
on Portabello Green is another popular live venue, with a mixture of music, comedy
and other events such as lectures. The venue has a bar and an outdoor patio area
which is heated in winter.

The Portabello Road area of Notting Hill buzzes during market days, when it is
filled with stalls selling everything from vintage clothing and records to organic
food or handmade jewellery. But the area stays lively at night too, with a variety
of pubs and bars on offer. Favourite pubs with locals include The Duke of Wellington
and the Sun In Splendour, both traditional style English pubs, specialising in good
beer and comfy seating for a chat. The Portabello Star is another pub that offers a
straightforward good quality drinking experience, with some music thrown in.

If you’re after a laugh rather than a dance, several venues in the area hold comedy
evenings, including the William IV pub on Harrow Road, where comedian Kayla Forde
hosts an event showcasing guest comedians. The Inn On The Green’s Electric Mouse
comedy night is also popular, featuring sketches and improv at a hectic pace.