48 Hours in London from Paddington
48 Hours Around The Pilgrm
There is more to Paddington than the station. Within easy reach are Marylebone's bookshops, the antiques of Portobello Road and the shops of Golborne Road. If you know how to do it, wwo days is enough to make the most of the area. This is how we'd spend 48 hours in and around Paddington.
Friday: Marylebone and Regents Park
A day for books, art and culture.
8.00am - A walk to Hyde Park Optional, but highly recommended. A short walk to Hyde Park during the morning hours sets the pace for the day.
9.00am - Breakfast at The Pilgrm Enjoy some breakfast at The Pilgrm and then set out to Marylebone.
10.00am - Chiltern Street One of Marylebone's best shopping streets. Begin with a coffee at the Monocle Café, then browse Shreeji News for international newspapers and independent magazines. Perfumer H is next, followed by Niwaki, a Japanese garden tools shop. End at the Monocle Shop (opens at 11:00AM) for travel guides and carefully curated design objects.
11.30am - Marylebone High Street Daunt Books, with its Edwardian interior and oak galleries, is among London's finest bookshops, and you can lose hours among the books. Nearby, you can also stroll up to the long-running Conran Shop to browse furniture and design
12.30pm - Lunch at a Delicatessen Two options. La Fromagerie, the flagship store, is on Moxon Street, just off Marylebone High Street. It is, unsurprisingly, a cheese and delicatessen shop with a café and wine bar that serves lunch. Alternatively, walk down the village-like Marylebone Lane to Paul Rothe & Son, in Marylebone since 1900, for sandwiches and hot soup. Both are simple and just very good.
2.00pm - The Wallace Collection A historic townhouse filled with Old Master paintings, furniture, porcelain, arms and armour and decorative arts, that is also free to enter. Make sure to see Winston Churchill: The Painter before it closes on 29th November (ticketed), and Cosimo I de' Medici: Art and Dynasty, which opens on 18th November.
3.30pm - Regent's Park Take a long walk wherever your body takes you, and get lost among the paths. Just try to make it to Queen Mary's Gardens, in the Inner Circle, for its beautiful landscape of roses.
4.30pm - Back at The Pilgrm Rest and enjoy some down time.
7.00pm - Dinner at The Pilgrm No need to go out again. Come down early for an aperitivo, then enjoy the Malaysian feast from our current residents, Duda Diner. Just make sure to book a table, as it tends to get busy.
Saturday: Notting Hill, Portobello Road and Golborne Road
Yoga, antique markets and a locals dinner.
9.00am - Yoga at The Life Centre A 75-minute Vinyasa Flow and Pranayama class, using our Pilgrm rate.
10.30am - Pastry at KURO Stop by KURO Bakery on the backstreets of Notting Hill Gate for a coffee and one of its Japanese-inspired pastries.
11.00am - Westbourne Grove Walk up the south end of Portobello Road, lined with vintage and antique shops, for furniture and clothes. Then detour towards Westbourne Grove and browse the independent shops and boutiques on the way.
12.30pm - Lunch at Jusu Brothers Enjoy something light, with fresh juice or tea.
1.30pm - Melt On your way to Portobello Road, stop at Melt on Ledbury Road for a post-lunch sweet treat: either their homemade chocolates or a hot chocolate.
2.00pm - Portobello Road Take your time over the antiques, vintage shops and market stalls. Some stores that are worth a stop:
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Books for Cooks: Dedicated to cookery books from every corner of the world, Books for Cooks has its own test kitchen, where recipes from its shelves are brought to life
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Lovers Lane: Designer and vintage fashion, carefully chosen.
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The Cloth Shop: Fabrics, textiles and homewares.
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Portobello Market: Antique stalls, collectables and vintage traders.
3.30pm - Golborne Road Walk north to Golborne Road for a collection of independent shops and antiques. Look out for Rellik, Les Couilles du Chien and Alice Palmer & Co.
5.00pm - Wine and nibbles at Golborne Deli Grab a table at Golborne Deli and enjoy a glass of wine and something to eat to end the afternoon.
7.00pm - Dinner in the Neighbourhood If you'd rather keep the evening spontaneous, leave your name at Canteen, just across the road from Golborne Deli, while you're enjoying a glass of wine. Otherwise, book ahead at one of the following, depending on your mood:
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Dorian: A refined neighbourhood bistro, popular with locals and known for its steaks and wood-fired cooking.
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Nakimushi: From the team behind Dorian, a more casual take on Japanese dining, with ramen, tempura and small plates.
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The Cow: A lively neighbourhood pub and a good choice for a proper evening out, with oysters, seafood and hearty classics.
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Essenza: Quiet, intimate and unfussy Italian cooking with pasta, seafood and a sense of an Italian home.
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