12 Of London’s Best Notting Hill Pubs For A Beverage (Updated 2026)

The West London district of Notting Hill is known best for its Portobello Road Market, the Notting Hill Carnival, and of course, one of the greatest British rom-coms of all time. 

First appearing in official records in 1356 as “Knottynghull”, these days the area is brimming with charming pastel-coloured house fronts, independent boutiques, and a distinct and diverse bar scene that we can't get enough of.

So, whether you’re looking for an old school British boozer or a four-storey gin house, you’ll find them all in our rundown of the 12 best bars in Notting Hill to visit in 2024.

Trailer Happiness

177 Portobello Rd, London W11 2DY

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This Portobello Road staple is a basement tiki bar, flaunting kitsch, vintage decor. Trailer Happiness, blends Polynesian-inspired cocktails with Caribbean-style snacks, transporting patrons away from the city to a far-away tropical paradise. 

Sun In Splendour

7 Portobello Rd, London W11 3DA

You can’t miss the bright yellow frontage of the Sun In Splendour when walking down Portobello Road. The Notting Hill institution has stood since 1852—and part-destroyed in a storm at the start of the 20th century—yet remains a go-to watering hole known for its supply of real ales and Sunday roasts.

The Little Yellow Door

6-8 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HH

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Located in the building where the contract for the very first Notting Hill Carnival was signed, The Little Yellow Door has a unique flat party theme, making you feel like you’ve just popped round your mate’s place for a drink. Famed for their supper clubs and boozy brunches, this is one of Notting Hill’s best cheap and cheerful drinking spots.

The Cow

89 Westbourne Park Rd, London W2 5QH

The Cow is best known for two things done exceptionally well: Guinness and oysters. If you’re doing it right, order the famous Deluxe Seafood Platter and settle in for a bit of dining theatre as towers of oysters, prawns and other local specials hit the table. Come for a pint, stay for a feast—it’s as iconic as pubs get around here.

Viajante 87

7 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ

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The dimly lit Notting Hill bar Viajante 87 does things a bit differently. Using leftover ingredients from its sister restaurant Los Mochis, bartenders shake “zero-waste” cocktails utilising a pantry of lesser-known South American ingredients.

The Pelican

45 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HE

In true Notting Hill style, The Pelican is on the swanky end of swanky pubs. Despite the minimalist makeover, though, this English boozer has maintained much of its Victorian-era charm, complete with locally brewed beer and classic British pub grub. 

The Churchill Arms

119 Kensington Church St, London W8 7LN

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Yes, it’s a tourist magnet—but honestly, how could it not be? The Churchill Arms is one of the most photographed pubs in London, thanks to the dramatic floral canopies that completely swallow the building in colour. Step inside and it’s just as maximalist, with walls layered in wartime memorabilia, old signage and charming clutter that rewards a slow wander with your pint. To eat? Check out the unexpectedly excellent Thai restaurant dishing up fragrant curries and stir-fries that have been pulling locals in for decades. Or stay in the front bar if you’re chasing a classic ale-and-bar-snacks situation. 

Gold

95-97 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QB

​Doubling up as a neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar, Gold is the go-to for Notting Hill’s wine connoisseurs. It boasts an exhaustive list of low intervention, organic, biodynamic and natural wines, some from lesser-known regions known for high quality production.

Naked & Famous

100 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QD

Tucked below Portobello Road’s Mediterranean eatery Zephyr, Naked and Famous, is a chic, soft-lit hideaway with an agave-heavy drinks list. Known for its muscat sours and cocoa nib daiquiris, the late-night den stocks over 40 different Tequilas and Mezcal.

The Windsor Castle

114 Campden Hill Rd, London W8 7AR

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Sitting between Notting Hill, Holland Park and Kensington, this is the kind of pub that’s always humming. From damn good Sunday roasts to relaxed brunches, the menu features classic British ingredients with a creative twist, backed by an excellent lineup of beers, wines and cocktails—plus rotating seasonal specials. It’s just as good for a casual pint as it is for settling in for the afternoon, especially if you time it right for live music or one of the famously buzzy quiz nights. 

The Castle

225 Portobello Road London Greater, London W11 1LU, United Kingdom
 

A true Portobello Road local, The Castle nails that sweet spot between no-frills and quietly classy. The sage-green exterior is charming enough to stop you mid-market stroll, while inside it’s all about proper pints (Guinness included) and comfort food done right—think melt-in-the-mouth bangers and mash, slow-cooked steak pie and crowd-pleasing modern classics like schnitty, curry and a handful of boujee bar snacks. Sitting directly opposite the famous blue door from Notting Hill, it’s got just enough movie magic—but at heart, this is a pub that cares about good beer, good food and zero pretence.

The Ladbroke Arms

54 Ladbroke Rd, London W11 3NW

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Loved and for good reason, The Ladbroke Arms is the kind of pub locals quietly guard with their lives. Set on a leafy residential street just far enough from the Portobello chaos, it feels like a secret enclave you only stumble upon if you know. Inside is classic and cosy, Sundays are all about an excellent roast, and when the weather behaves, the shady beer garden fills with neighbours, dogs and long, lazy afternoons. Grab a pint, pat a pooch and lean fully into the British dream.