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.

Quality Maitrise Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
53-59 Kilburn High Road, NW6
Located in North London, just a 2-minute walk from Kilburn Park Tube station, the Quality Maitrise hotel offers value for money and 50 modern rooms. It's ... More

 

 

The Colonnade Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
2 Warrington Crescent, W9
Little Venice’s tranquil waterways, colourful narrow boats and meandering canals are easily reached from The Colonnade. However it’s also served by good connections, just two minutes ... More

 

 

Umi Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
16 Leinster Square, W2
This practical, budget hotel is a great value considering its exclusive postcode within leafy Notting Hill. The hotel was established with young people in mind so ... More

 

 

Hotels in Kilburn

 

The Cock Tavern Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
125 Kilburn High Road, London, 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

 

 

Entertainment in Kilburn

 

Sights and Attractions in Kilburn

 

Shopping in Kilburn

 

Little Bay
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
228 Belsize Road, London, Kilburn, London NW6
Little Bay is pure theatre, like stepping into the Moulin Rouge in its heyday or finding yourself in a 1920s speakeasy, candlelit and avant-garde. You half ... More

 

 

Hugo's Restaurant
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
21-25 Lonsdale Road, London, Kilburn, London NW6
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Salusbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
50 Salusbury Road, London, Kilburn, London NW6
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Restaurants in Kilburn

 

Salusbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
50 Salusbury Road, London, Kilburn, London NW6
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The Elgin
London > Nightlife > Pubs
255 Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London, Kilburn, London W9
A pub with live webcams! They serve up some decent pub grub and feature live acoustic sessions every Thursday. ... More

 

 

Pubs in Kilburn

 

The Westbury
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
34 Kilburn High Road, London, Kilburn, London NW6
The team behind the Old Queen's Head and Queen Boadicea bring you the new big fixture on London's nightlife scene. Following extensive refurbishment, The Westbury Bar ... More

 

 

Nightlife in Kilburn

 

Mecca Bingo
London > Leisure > Games
197/199 Kilburn High Road, London, 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

 

 

Leisure in Kilburn

 

Education in Kilburn

 

Meeting Venues in Kilburn