I've lived in West London for just over 5 years, just off Portobello Road over the Golborne Bridge.
It's a well-visited part of London but has so much more to offer than the reproduction antiques and ten a penny market stalls selling knock off handbags.
If you fancy a visit on a sunny Saturday afternoon, do yourself a favour and avoid the crowds at Notting Hill Gate and instead hop off the tube at Ladbroke Grove, and cut through to Portobello under the Westway. At the end you'll find a treasure trove of vintage finds, second hand books and vinyl, as well as a burger truck or two thrown in for good measure.
Turn left at the top and carry on up Portobello until you reach Golborne Road, where you'll find George's, a traditional-as-they-come fish and chip shop that's become a W10 institution, Portuguese bakery Lisboa and Fez, a Moroccan shop that sells beautiful tagines and stripy terracotta bowls.
My newest must-visit is Redemption Bar, not only because of its location (a literal stone's throw from my flat) but also because of the stunningly fresh and healthy vegan food served there.
So, come and take a stroll around. And if you didn't know already, Portobello is officially the best place to see the cutest dogs in London. Extra points for spotting the old gent with his Jack Russell on his shoulder.
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