London area of Brompton guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Brompton neighbourhood

Nestled in the middle of very well-heeled neighbours, Sloane Square and South Kensington, Brompton is no poor relation, and it might even have a bit more street cred, having been the quarter for artists and writers in the 19th century. There are many elegant places to stay dotted around its periphery and, if these hotels are included in its list of attributes, then so too is the magnificent Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum. There are also two contrasting styles of church to be found on Brompton Road: Brompton Oratory, strictly Roman Catholic in an impressive Italinate Renaissance building and Holy Trinity Brompton, a happy clappy evangelical church.

See our recommended nearby Brompton Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Brompton Hotels

in or near Brompton
The Bentley Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7
As its name suggests, The Bentley hotel is a rather sleek model. Appropriately located in upmarket Kensington and Chelsea all of the 64 rooms in this ... More
 
 
 
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
97 Cromwell Road, SW7
The location, two minutes' walk from Gloucester Road tube station, is the major draw of this modern, high-rise hotel. The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Natural ... More
 
 
 
NH Kensington Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5
This clean, comfortable modern hotel made up of six Victorian houses is a short walk from Earls Court Tube station from where the Piccadilly line can ... More
 
 
 

Brompton Entertainment

in or near Brompton
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Cine Lumiere
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, Brompton, London SW7
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ... More
 
 
 
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The Troubadour
London > Entertainment > Live Music
263-267 Brompton Road, Brompton, London SW5
The Troubadour is a lovely little cafe, which hosts an inspiring program of folk, blues, psychedelia and poetry downstairs. It's also the place where Private Eye ... More
 
 
 
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The Troubadour
London > Entertainment > Live Music
265 Old Brompton Road, Brompton, London SW5
Kensington's original boho coffee house. Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon played here back in the 60s. Of course, Kensington has changed a ... More
 
 
 

Brompton Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Brompton
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Natural History Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, Brompton, London SW7
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ... More
 
 
 
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Science Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Exhibition Road, Brompton, London SW7
The Science Museum in South Kensington houses one of the most comprehensive collections looking at the development of science and industry, and it is all done ... More
 
 
 
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Information Age
London > Attractions > Museums
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, Brompton, London SW7
A major permanent gallery on the second floor of the Science Museum, open on 25th October 2014, Information Age: Six Networks That Changed Our World is ... More
 
 
 

Brompton Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Brompton
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Zafash
London > Shopping > Chemists
233-235 Old Brompton Road, Brompton, London SW5
For all those late night emergencies which don’t quite warrant a trip to casualty, you can always try Zafash Pharmacy at Earl’s Court. You’ll never be ... More
 
 
 
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Christie's South Kensington
London > Shopping > 85 Old Brompton Road, Brompton, London SW7
Established in 1776, Christie's holds sales ranging from Old Masters to the contemporary arts. In 1990 it broke all records with the sale Van ... More
 
 
 
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Only Roses
London > Shopping > Florists
257 Old Brompton Road, Brompton, London SW5
If you've walked passed this fragrant rose specialist shop you'll most likely have stepped gingerly, trying not to crush the delicate petals scattered on the street ... More
 
 
 

Brompton Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Brompton London?
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Tendido Cero
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
174 Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, Brompton, London SW5
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Thali
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
166 Old Brompton Road, Kensington, Brompton, London SW5
Indian/South Asian Cuisine... More
 
 
 
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Coquine
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
160 Old Brompton Road, Kensington, Brompton, London SW5
Modern European Cuisine... More
 
 
 

Brompton Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Brompton.
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The Duke of Clarence
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
148 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, Brompton, London SW5
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The King's Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
190 Fulham Road, Chelsea, Brompton, London SW10
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Devonshire Arms W8
London > Nightlife > Pubs
37 Marloes Road, Brompton, London W8
Always a popular hangout with the South Kensington locals, The Devonshire Arms had a fresh lick of paint in 2014 and emerged with its proper pub ... More
 
 
 

Brompton Nightlife

Brompton clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
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Evans & Peel Detective Agency
London > Nightlife > Bars
310c Earls Court Road, Brompton, London SW5
Taking the speakeasy trend to another level, the Evans & Peel Detective Agency is a bar moonlighting as fully functioning detective company. The basement bar can ... More
 
 
 
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Ping
London > Nightlife > Bars
180-184 Earl's Court Road, Brompton, London SW5
We can't help but feel that Boris Johnson would approve of Ping, a cavernous venue which serves cocktails, pizzas and ping pong (or whiff whaff if ... More
 
 
 
Nam-Long-Le Shaker
London > Nightlife > Bars
159 Old Brompton Road, Brompton, London SW5
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Brompton Leisure

Brompton gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
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G-Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, Brompton, London SW7
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ... More
 
 
 
Courtfield Gardens (East)
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
62 Courtfield Gardens, Brompton, London SW5
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Holiday Inn, The Gym
London > Leisure > Fitness
100 Cromwell Road, Kensignton, Brompton, London SW7
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Brompton Education

in or near Brompton
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Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, Brompton, London SW7
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ... More
 
 
 
St James's College
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
4 Wetherby Gardens, Brompton, London SW5
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Study English in London, 10-15 year olds
London > Education > English Language Courses
23 Collingham Gardens, Brompton, London SW5
1-6 week summer courses for 10-15 year olds. 8 students per class. under £200pw.... More
 
 
 

Brompton Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Brompton.
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Natural History Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, Brompton, London SW7
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ... More
 
 
 
 
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Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, Brompton, London SW7
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 2450 people.... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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