London area of Little Venice guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Little Venice neighbourhood

As the name suggests, Little Venice is interspersed with waterways. While you'll never mistake it for the Italian city, it does have some superb restaurants, bars and cafes lending the whole area a cosmopolitan, laid back vibe. When Robert Browning coined the term Little Venice he was describing the point where the Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal meets the Regent's Canal; however it now encompasses the whole area to the south of Maida Vale. Paddington Basin, with its cluster of hotels and a short walk from Little Venice, is currently being redeveloped on a scale to rival London's Docklands. Watch this space. For a scenic water-side walk, follow the canal route north-east for 2.5 miles and you'll end up in Camden where you can see the Lock and the markets, or stroll across to Regents Park and London Zoo.

See our recommended nearby Little Venice Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, and Education.

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

 

 

Best Western Phoenix Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
1-8 Kensington Gardens Square, W2
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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 Little Venice

 

Puppet Theatre Barge
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Blomfield Road, London, Little Venice, London W9
For a completely different kind of theatre experience, hop on board the Puppet Theatre Barge. Launched in 1982, this floating puppet theatre has 50 seats and ... More

 

 

Canal Cafe Theatre
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Canal Cafe Theatre, The Bridge House Pub, Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, London, Little Venice, London W2
The Canal Café Theatre has a reputation for putting on great comedy and is home to NewsRevue four nights a week. Huddled around candle-lit tables, drinks ... More

 

 

NewsRevue
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Canal Café Theatre, Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, London, Little Venice, London W2
One of London’s longest running comic outings, Newsrevue started out way back in 1979. The premise is simple; two boys and two girls take the stage ... More

 

 

Entertainment in Little Venice

 

Jason's Canal Boat Trip
London > Attractions > Boats
Jason's Wharf, Opposite 60 Blomfield Road, London, Little Venice, London W9
Jason's Trip takes passengers on a boat ride along the Regent's Canal, starting from Little Venice and heading all the way across North West London to ... More

 

 

Little Venice
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Maida Vale, London, Little Venice, London W2
As the name suggests, Little Venice is interspersed with waterways. While you'll never mistake it for the Italian city, it does have some superb restuarants, bars ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in Little Venice

 

The Winery
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
4 Clifton Road, London, Little Venice, London W9
Formerly a Victorian pharmacy, The Winery’s soaring stacks of original wooden shelves now host gleaming bottles of Burgundy and Claret instead of dusty bottles of potions ... More

 

 

Raoul's Cafe Maida Vale
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
13 Clifton Road, London, Little Venice, London W9
A great place for a big breakfast, especially if you've overdone it the night before - not only can we recommend the eggs and bacon but ... More

 

 

Clifton Nurseries
London > Shopping > 5A Clifton Villas, London, Little Venice, London W9
Clifton Nurseries, London's oldest garden centre, has a wide selection of indoor plants, cut flowers, pots, garden furniture, accessories and gifts for sale. Garden design and ... More

 

 

Shopping in Little Venice

 

Clifton Nurseries Organic Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
5A Clifton Villas, London, Little Venice, London W9
The charming Organic Café at Clifton Nurseries has all the hallmarks of Carole Bamford's Daylesford company who run it. Cool, airy and light interiors create a ... More

 

 

The Waterway
London > Restaurants > Scandinavian restaurants
54 - 56 Formosa Street, Little Venice, , London, Little Venice, London W9
Scandinavian-inspired gastropub on the bank of a beautiful canal in Maida Vale, very popular with locals for drinks but also serving excellent food. The Scandy style ... More

 

 

The Summerhouse
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
Jason's Wharf, Opposite 60 Bloomfield Road, London, Little Venice, London W9
What used to be Jason's in Little Venice and then the Boat House is now called The Summerhouse. Open from April to October each year, The ... More

 

 

Restaurants in Little Venice

 

The Bridge House
London > Nightlife > Pubs
13 Westbourne Terrace Road, Maida Vale, London, Little Venice, London W2
Some places just don’t need to do much to be cool and if you’ve already got a spot a stone’s thrown from the canal and the ... More

 

 

The Westbourne
London > Nightlife > Pubs
101 Westbourne Park Villas, London, Little Venice, London W2
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Pubs in Little Venice

 

Nightlife in Little Venice

 

Leisure in Little Venice

 

Education in Little Venice