London area of Kilburn guide

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

Divided between the three boroughs of Brent, Camden and Westminster, Kilburn has the highest Irish population of any London area - it is said that 13% of residents were born in Ireland - as well as a large Afro-Caribbean population. The Kilburn High Road dates back to pre-Roman times and was the inspiration behind the punk musician Ian Drury's first band, Kilburn & the High Roads. In the 18th century, the water from Kilburn wells was renowned for its medicinal qualities, while nowadays notable landmarks include the Tricycle Theatre, the Gothic St Augustine's church and the Grade II listed Art Deco Gaumont State Cinema, currently home to a fast-growing Evangelical church after two decades housing a Bingo Hall. Comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb are famous Kilburn residents, as are the author Zadie Smith, the model Kate Moss and the actor Hugh Laurie.

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

Kilburn Hotels

in or near Kilburn
Danubius Hotel Regents Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Lodge Road, NW87JT
Stunning views of Lord's Cricket Ground makes this the hotel of choice for cricket enthusiasts, but it has plenty of other advantages too. A program ... More
 
 
 
Corus Hyde Park Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2
The glorious expanses of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens form the backdrop for this tastefully decorated, modern, comfortable hotel. Located just down the road from Paddington ... More
 
 
 

Kilburn Entertainment

in or near Kilburn
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The Albert
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
1-5 Albert Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Popping up for a short time only, The Albert is a temporary arts and community venue in Queens Park which makes use of a previously empty ... More
 
 
 
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The Cock Tavern Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
125 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Since it was set up in January 2009 The Cock Tavern Theatre above The Old Cock pub in Kilburn has been staging an impressive programme of ... More
 
 
 
JAZZ7 at Hugo's Hugo's
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
25 Lonsdale Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Hugo's Hugo's - a restaurant with a good selection of food and wines, predominantly organic - plays regular host to JAZZ7 every Sunday night which brings ... More
 
 
 

Kilburn Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Kilburn
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London Walks
London > Attractions > PO Box 1708, Kilburn, London NW6
Founded half a century ago by an Australian, London Walks claims to be the oldest urban walking tour company in the world. They also have one ... More
 
 
 
City Secrets Walks
London > Attractions > Sightseeing Tours
31 Dibdin Hous, Maida Vale, Kilburn, London W9
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Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, London: Art, Identity, Migration
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
108a Boundary Road, Kilburn, London NW8
Ben Uri is an Art Museum and educational charity, founded in July 1915 in Whitechapel, East London by a Russian émigré Jewish artist, Lazar Berson. Known ... More
 
 
 

Kilburn Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Kilburn
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Tyrrell Katz
London > Shopping > Catalogue and Mail Order
2 Kimberley Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Stuck for gift ideas? Why not take a look at the Tyrrell Katz catalogue. Tyrrell Katz started out working on merchandise commissions for a number of British ... More
 
 
 
Iris
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
73 Salusbury Road, Queens Park, Kilburn, London NW6
Opened in September 2005, Iris is a designer boutique stocking labels like Cacharel, Day Birger et Michelsen, By Malene Birger, Patrizia Pepe, Velvet and True Religion. ... More
 
 
 
The Lab
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
16-18 Lonsdale Road, Kilburn, London NW6
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Kilburn Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Kilburn London?
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Hugo's Restaurant
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
21-25 Lonsdale Road, Kilburn, London NW6
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Ostuni Restaurant - Queens Park
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
43-45 Lonsdale Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Concentrating on the cuisine and wines of Puglia, Ostuni in Queens Park and in Highgate Village is all about simplicity and flavour. Mixed antipasti - a ... More
 
 
 
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GAIL's
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
75 Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Gail Stephens, founder of Baker and Spice and The Bread Factory - a small artisan bakery supplying London's top chefs - is the name behind GAIL's, ... More
 
 
 

Kilburn Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Kilburn.
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Salusbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
50 Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London NW6
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The Clifton
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
96 Clifton Hill, St John's Wood, Kilburn, London NW8
Ben and Ed Robson take The Clifton, an historic tavern in St John's Wood where King Edward VII used to take his mistress Lillie Langtry for ... More
 
 
 
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The Salt House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 Abbey Road, Kilburn, London NW8
The Salt House is an established gastropub in the heart of Beatles territory. Good solid cuisine, a pleasant atmosphere, a wide selection of wines and reasonable ... More
 
 
 

Kilburn Nightlife

Kilburn clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
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The Betsy Smith
London > Nightlife > Bars
77 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London NW6
On the unlovely part of Kilburn High Road, next to Greggs and Primark, The Betsy Smith is a breath of fresh air with its charmingly quirky ... More
 
 
 
The Montrose
London > Nightlife > Bars
105 Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Bar ... More
 
 
 
Love & Liquor
London > Nightlife > Bars
34 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London NW6
September 2012 saw Kilburn welcome a new resident, one that loves to stay up late and make no secret of its two main pastimes. Love & ... More
 
 
 

Kilburn Leisure

Kilburn gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
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Queen's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kingswood Avenue, Kilburn, London NW6
Queen's Park is a 12 hectare park near Kensal Rise providing a welcome splash of green to the public since 1887. Facilities include six all-weather tennis ... More
 
 
 
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Mecca Bingo
London > Leisure > Games
197/199 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London NW6
Bingo might conjure up images of lonely geriatrics frittering away their pensions but it’s been enjoying a resurgence over the last decade attracting more and more ... More
 
 
 
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Iyengar Yoga Institute
London > Leisure > Fitness
223a Randolph Avenue, Kilburn, London W9
The only purpose-built yoga centre in Europe boasts two yoga studios with underfloor heating. The specially designed skylights, built into the building's structure, make maximum use ... More
 
 
 

Kilburn Education

in or near Kilburn
 
 
 
London School of Journalism
London > Education > Evening Classes
126 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, Kilburn, London W9
Classes in journalism and writing... More
 
 
 
London School of Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
126 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, Kilburn, London W9
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Kilburn Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Kilburn.
London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale
London > Business > Venue Hire
Plaza Parade, Maida Vale, Kilburn, London NW6
It is an odd feature of London that you really do not need to go very far off the beaten track to find excellent value for ... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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