Bars
The 5 Best Bars in Notting Hill
Where to drink in Notting Hill: tiki dens, Portobello cocktail bars and neighbourhood favourites, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are Trailer Happiness, The Distillery and The Tabernacle. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Notting Hill drinks like it lives: stylish, a little bohemian and full of character. From hidden tiki dens to Portobello Road cocktail bars and wine rooms, this is a neighbourhood that rewards the wanderer. These are the best bars in Notting Hill, chosen on merit.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Happiness | Notting Hill | ££ |
| The Distillery | Notting Hill | £££ |
| The Tabernacle | Notting Hill | ££ |
| Pix Notting Hill | Notting Hill | ££ |
| Laylow | Notting Hill | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Trailer Happiness
Why we pick itA beloved basement tiki den on Portobello Road; rum, kitsch and serious cocktails.
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The Distillery
Why we pick itA Portobello Road temple to gin across several floors, with its own working distillery.
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The Tabernacle
Why we pick itA characterful arts centre and bar in a Gothic former church on Powis Square; live music and a buzzy courtyard.
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Pix Notting Hill
Why we pick itA lively Basque pintxos and cocktail bar; pay by the stick and stay for the negronis.
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Laylow
Why we pick itA stylish bar, restaurant and live-music venue at the Portobello end; cocktails and a late licence.
Before you book
Notting Hill is busiest around Portobello on market days, so come early or midweek for the best of the bars. Many are small, so a booking saves a wait.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Trailer Happiness is our editor's choice: A beloved basement tiki den on Portobello Road; rum, kitsch and serious cocktails. Trailer Happiness, The Distillery and The Tabernacle lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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