Ember Locke | Exploring.

Glamour, luxe, iconic architecture and an abundance of green spaces. Discover the best things to do in Kensington with our local guide

Welcome to the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea – the area surrounding our first West London aparthotel, Ember Locke.

Get ready to explore iconic attractions, hidden gems and after-dark boltholes. Uncover high-end boutiques and vintage shopping galore, royal parks and grand palaces. Indulge in the opulence of the neighbourhood, and enjoy the frivolity.

Things to do in Kensington.

See, hear & feel the neighbourhood.

Not sure where to start? We've rounded up a range of West London's most exciting attractions and spots not to miss during your stay at Ember Locke.

Bamford
62 S Audley St, London W1K 2QN
This wellness lifestyle store sells everything you could need to feel pampered. Herbal teas, beauty products, plus a yoga and pilates studio and spa.
2.5 miles, 25 mins' tube
Equinox Kensington
99 Kensington High St, London W8 5SA
Offering yoga, boxing, Tier X training and a fully serviced spa – Equinox is a luxury wellness institution.
0.7 miles, 15 mins' walk
Pavilion Road
Pavilion Rd, London
This pedestrianised shopping street is full of artisanal boutiques, bakeries and restaurants. Watch it come alive especially on the weekends.
1.8 miles, 20 mins' tube
Serpentine Gallery
Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA
Set in Hyde Park the Serpentine Gallery is defiantly worth a look in when strolling thorough the park. Check their website to see what’s on.
1.3 miles, 27 mins' walk
The Troubadour
265-267 Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA
One of the oldest nightclubs of its era in London. The Troubadour is an institution and offers live music 7 days a week, with many famous performers.
0.6 miles, 13 mins' walk

Kensington restaurants & bars.

Get a taste of West London.

Discover a world of flavour in Kensington's top foodie spots. From indulgent bottomless brunch venues to characterful nieghbourhood pubs, there's something for every palette.

Angelsea Arms
15 Selwood Terrace, South Kensington, London SW7 3QG
Set in a grade II listed building the Angelsea Arms is a local spot that always pulls in the crowds whether it's for after work beers or Sunday lunch.
0.9 miles, 19 mins' walk
Buns from Home
92 Holland Park Ave, W11 3RB
Starting as home delivery during COVID, this bakery now has shops across the city selling their infamous buns. Try the cinnamon and cardamom buns.
1.2 miles, 25 mins' walk
Dinings SW3
Walton House, Walton St, SW3 2JH
A modern and elegant take on the Japanese Izayaka weaving in European flavours making this a stand out spot.
1.4 miles, 29 mins' walk
La Mia Mamma
257 King's Rd, SW3 5EL
With a rotation of Italian ‘Mammas’ from different regions of Italy find homecooked food with passion and soul.
1.3 miles, 27 mins' walk
Layla
332 Portobello Rd, London W10 5PQ
Serving up artisanal breads and fresh pastries by day and natural wines and pizza by night. The perfect spot for a weekday bite.
2.4 miles, 15 mins' taxi
Nocturne
Bina Gardens, SW5 0BA
Inspired by the prohibition era, this small cocktail bar is a cave of interconnecting rooms where the piano takes centre stage for live performances.
0.6 miles, 13 mins' walk
The Pelican
45 All Saints Rd, W11 1HE
Newly revived The Pelican is having a moment. A spot for great food and a wide selection of drinks, find a cool crowd and lots of character.
2.1 miles, 27 mins' tube

What's on?

Find out what's happening at Ember Locke and our other Locke aparthotels in London. There's something for everyone.

Every Saturday at 9am

The Space at Leman Locke

Yoga

Join us for 40 minutes of head-clearing, body-stretching & stress-melting.

Various dates

Buckle Street Mezzanine

Between the Covers: Book Club

Monthly Book Club get-together to chat about Leman’s book of the month.

Tuesday 30th November

Bermonds Locke

Drag Bingo with Karla Bear

Drag Bingo with West End star Karla Bear.

Last Thursday of every month

Co-working space, Bermonds Locke

Cocktail Masterclass

A series of cocktail masterclasses.

First Tuesday of every month

Undercroft at Leman Locke

Top Up Truck x Locke

The Refill Store that floats to your door. Top up on all your essentials.

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Celebrating Locke's artistic community.

2023 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Frieze London with a focus on highlighting up-and-coming artists and more recent galleries. We delve into art near our London Lockes and how we support artists.

Introducing EVE: Locke’s latest drinking and dining concept.

Discover the flavours of the Eastern and South Mediterranean at EVE, Ember Locke’s all-day restaurant, café and bar.

Exploring London’s food markets: Borough Market.

With some of the best produce on offer in London, we explore Borough Market with chef Harry Tomlinson, and share her recipe for a Tuna Niçoise summer salad.