London area of Earls Court guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Earls Court neighbourhood

Up until as recently as the 1990s Earls Court was a haven of hostels, the temporary homes of a community of backpackers. The area, like most of its nomadic residents, had a scruffy appearance and looked like it needed a good scrub. Now much improved - although hotels here are still cheaper than their Kensington neighbours - you'll find a Waitrose next to the kebab shops on the traffic-laden Earls Court Road. The large Cromwell Road also hums with traffic and is the main artery for the west of the country. The whole of Earls Court is peppered with some incredibly beautiful private gardens and squares, which are open up for one weekend in June as part of a capital-wide programme. The big attraction of the area, though, is Earls Court Exhibition Centre with everything from live concerts (Madonna, U2 and Justin Timberlake have all played here) to large scale annual trade shows. In fact, the site has been entertaining crowds of visitors for years. It was first used as an entertainment ground in 1887 when J R Whitely used the derelict area for events like Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and permanent attractions included the Big Wheel, a helter-skelter and a water chute. Bring them back, we say.

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

Earls Court Hotels

in or near Earls Court
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
 

Earls Court Entertainment

in or near Earls Court
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The Troubadour
London > Entertainment > Live Music
263-267 Brompton Road, Earls Court, 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, Earls Court, 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
 
 
 
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Finborough Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
118 Finborough Road, Earls Court, London SW10
The Finborough Theatre in Earls Court punches well above its weight, presenting award-winning plays and works by new writers in a small theatre above a pub. ... More
 
 
 

Earls Court Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Earls Court
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Maggie & Rose
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
58 Pembroke Road, Earls Court, London W8
A members club for kids, it could only be in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes taking place throughout the day, Monday to Friday, include mini musicians from ... More
 
 
 
Zest Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Roxby Place, Earls Court, London SW6
London's top destination for contemporary glass art, bringing outstanding British and international glass to a wider audience through an exciting, changing exhibition programme alongside an ... More
 
 
 
Brompton Library
London > Attractions > Museums
Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, London SW5
Signing up to the Brompton Library is easy and more importantly, free. All books are free to borrow whilst there is a small charge for audiobooks, ... More
 
 
 

Earls Court Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Earls Court
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Only Roses
London > Shopping > Florists
257 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, 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
 
 
 
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Zafash
London > Shopping > Chemists
233-235 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, 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
 
 
 
Sophia Swire Pashmina
London > Shopping > Clothing
8a Rickett Street, Earls Court, London SW6
By Appointment ... More
 
 
 

Earls Court Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Earls Court London?
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Crussh
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Earl's Court, Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5
This chain of juice bars squishes together a delightful variety of flavoursome, healthy drinks. They press fresh juice fruit right in front of you, and blend ... More
 
 
 
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Mohsen
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
152 Warwick Road, Earls Court, London W14
Iranian cuisine. ... More
 
 
 
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Zizzi - Earls Court
London > Restaurants > 194-196 Earls Court Road, Earls Court, Earls Court, London SW5
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Earls Court Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Earls Court.
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Famous Three Kings
London > Nightlife > Pubs
171 North End Road, Earls Court, London W14
Popular sports pub in west London which has three giant screens and 16 plasma TVs, making it the ideal place to watch football or rugby.... More
 
 
 
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The Scarsdale
London > Nightlife > Pubs
23A Edwards Square, Earls Court, London W8
If pubs were judged by their location and setting, The Scardale Tavern in Kensington would top many lists for this really is quaint London at its ... More
 
 
 
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Devonshire Arms W8
London > Nightlife > Pubs
37 Marloes Road, Earls Court, 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
 
 
 

Earls Court Nightlife

Earls Court clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
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Ping
London > Nightlife > Bars
180-184 Earl's Court Road, Earls Court, 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
 
 
 
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Evans & Peel Detective Agency
London > Nightlife > Bars
310c Earls Court Road, Earls Court, 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
 
 
 
Brompton's
London > Nightlife > Bars
294 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, London SW5
Gay friendly bar with a mostly men clientele.... More
 
 
 

Earls Court Leisure

Earls Court gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
International Show Jumping Championships
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Earls Court, London SW5
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Earls Court Gym
London > Leisure > Fitness
254 Earls Court Road, Earls Court, London SW5
Gym ... More
 
 
 
Young Chelsea Bridge Club
London > Leisure > Games
32 Barkston Gardens, Earls Court, London SW5
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Earls Court Education

in or near Earls Court
London Electronics College
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
20 Penywern Road, Earls Court, Earls Court, London SW5
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Study English in London, 10-15 year olds
London > Education > English Language Courses
23 Collingham Gardens, Earls Court, London SW5
1-6 week summer courses for 10-15 year olds. 8 students per class. under £200pw.... More
 
 
 
 
 
 

Earls Court Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Earls Court.
 
The Rushmore Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
11 Trebovir Road, Earl's Court, Earls Court, London SW5
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City Continental London Kensington
London > Business > Venue Hire
11-13 Penywern Rd, Earls Court, London SW5
Two minutes down the road from Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, this inexpensive hotel is set in a charming street in leafy West London. The exclusive bars ... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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