Honest Jon's
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278 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 5TE
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Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 11am-5pm
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For a shop that has such a good selection of jazz, Honest Jon's also offers various other types of music on vinyl and CD. In particular, it carries a massive selection of Soul and Reggae.
The shop has, in fact, played a part in Reggae history. It was the first place in London ever to employ a Rastafarian shop assistant. It was also a hang-out for all the Rocksteady era London greats. When Punks and Mods caught on to Ska and Reggae it was to this shop that they came. After Elvis Costello had changed his name he wrote his first ever cheque in here for a brand new edition of 'Housewives' Choice'.
Yes indeed, Honest Jon's is a slice of music history, a friendly hang out and a wicked shop all in one. Their range is truly eclectic and unusual. Unfortunately, you won't be able to listen through the music yourself, they will have to put it on for you.
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Corus Hyde Park Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2 | 27 minutes from Honest Jon's
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
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2 | 27 minutes from Honest Jon's
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
NH Kensington Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5 | 34 minutes from Honest Jon's
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
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5 | 34 minutes from Honest Jon's
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
Danubius Hotel Regents Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Lodge Road, NW87JT | 35 minutes from Honest Jon's
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
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Lodge Road, NW87JT | 35 minutes from Honest Jon's
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
Barbican Chimes Music Shop
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4.9 miles from Honest Jon's
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ... More
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4.9 miles from Honest Jon's
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ... More
Music and Video Exchange
London > Shopping > Music Shops
38 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, London W11 | 17 minutes from Honest Jon's
This is definitely the place to go for second hand records although Music and Video Exchange also stock cassettes, CDs and even mini-disks. Their stock is ... More
London > Shopping > Music Shops
38 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, London W11 | 17 minutes from Honest Jon's
This is definitely the place to go for second hand records although Music and Video Exchange also stock cassettes, CDs and even mini-disks. Their stock is ... More
Acklam Village Market
London > Shopping > Markets
Portobello Road, W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
Notting Hill is famous for its market and Acklam Village Market is in the heart of it all, slap bang ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
Portobello Road, W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
Notting Hill is famous for its market and Acklam Village Market is in the heart of it all, slap bang ... More
One of a Kind
London > Shopping > Clothing
259 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
Kate, Naomi and Sienna all shop here for vintage finds that they can be sure they won't see anyone else wearing. For such A-list guests there's ... More
London > Shopping > Clothing
259 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
Kate, Naomi and Sienna all shop here for vintage finds that they can be sure they won't see anyone else wearing. For such A-list guests there's ... More
Portobello Road
London > Shopping > Markets
Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Honest Jon's
The famous Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill, with its antiques and flea market finds, takes place every Saturday - although there are also stalls from ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 3 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Subterania
London > Entertainment > Live Music
12 Acklam Road, W10 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
Subterania , previously Acklam Hall, is a legendary club much loved by indie fans. O riginally opened in 1989 by the Mean Fiddler, it ... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
12 Acklam Road, W10 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
Subterania , previously Acklam Hall, is a legendary club much loved by indie fans. O riginally opened in 1989 by the Mean Fiddler, it ... More
Rough Trade West
London > Entertainment > Live Music
130 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
The record shop that launched the legendary Rough Trade label - home to The Smiths, The Fall and The Libertines among others - is still heaven ... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
130 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
The record shop that launched the legendary Rough Trade label - home to The Smiths, The Fall and The Libertines among others - is still heaven ... More
The Electric Cinema, Portobello
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
Lush leather armchairs, beds on the front row, comfy footstools, wine coolers and small tables storing snacks and drinks make this small, independent cinema one of ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
Lush leather armchairs, beds on the front row, comfy footstools, wine coolers and small tables storing snacks and drinks make this small, independent cinema one of ... More
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Portobello Road Market
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
The famous Portobello Road antiques and flea market in Notting Hill takes place every Saturday although there are also stalls from Monday to Friday. Running from ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
The famous Portobello Road antiques and flea market in Notting Hill takes place every Saturday although there are also stalls from Monday to Friday. Running from ... More
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
London > Attractions > Museums
111-117 Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
From Cornflakes to Ker-plunk, Spacedust to Spacehoppers, take a nostalgic tour through 200 years of British consumerism with Robert Opie's unique creation. Enter the Museum of ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
111-117 Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
From Cornflakes to Ker-plunk, Spacedust to Spacehoppers, take a nostalgic tour through 200 years of British consumerism with Robert Opie's unique creation. Enter the Museum of ... More
Trellick Tower
London > Attractions > Sights
5 Golbourne Road, Kilburn, London W10 | 6 minutes from Honest Jon's
Towering over Golborne Road, the famous Trellick Tower has become a much talked about landmark, loved and loathed in equal measure but protected from any wrecking ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
5 Golbourne Road, Kilburn, London W10 | 6 minutes from Honest Jon's
Towering over Golborne Road, the famous Trellick Tower has become a much talked about landmark, loved and loathed in equal measure but protected from any wrecking ... More
Boom Burger
London > Restaurants > Caribbean restaurants
272 Portobello Road, W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
Boom Burger on Portobello Road brings a little piece of Jamaica to London with its explosive Caribbean flavours and heady cocktails. Reopened in March ... More
London > Restaurants > Caribbean restaurants
272 Portobello Road, W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
Boom Burger on Portobello Road brings a little piece of Jamaica to London with its explosive Caribbean flavours and heady cocktails. Reopened in March ... More
Zen Sushi Bar
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
301 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
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London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
301 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
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Makan
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
270 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
This is one of the best cheap eats in West London, in a bright café right under the westway. The traffic noise is a little off-putting ... More
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
270 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
This is one of the best cheap eats in West London, in a bright café right under the westway. The traffic noise is a little off-putting ... More
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 miles from Honest Jon's
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
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 miles from Honest Jon's
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
King Street College
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 | 25 minutes from Honest Jon's
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 | 25 minutes from Honest Jon's
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ... More
The London School of Painting and Drawing
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 29 minutes from Honest Jon's
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 29 minutes from Honest Jon's
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ... More
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Kensington Memorial Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
St Mark's Road, W10 | 9 minutes from Honest Jon's
The Kensington Memorial Park is a great place to take the kids, not least because it has an excellent water play area, a great playground and ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
St Mark's Road, W10 | 9 minutes from Honest Jon's
The Kensington Memorial Park is a great place to take the kids, not least because it has an excellent water play area, a great playground and ... More
St Quintin Community Kitchen Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
St Quintin Avenue, W10 | 11 minutes from Honest Jon's
A disused tennis court has been transformed into St Quintin Community Kitchen Garden where local residents grow their own fresh produce. The garden, featured in The ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
St Quintin Avenue, W10 | 11 minutes from Honest Jon's
A disused tennis court has been transformed into St Quintin Community Kitchen Garden where local residents grow their own fresh produce. The garden, featured in The ... More
Float
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
2A Bridstow Place, Notting Hill, London W2 | 11 minutes from Honest Jon's
As Londoners struggle to relax in this bustling behemoth of a city, people seem to keep on finding new, bizarre ways to chill out. Float offers ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
2A Bridstow Place, Notting Hill, London W2 | 11 minutes from Honest Jon's
As Londoners struggle to relax in this bustling behemoth of a city, people seem to keep on finding new, bizarre ways to chill out. Float offers ... More
The Fat Badger
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
310 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 3 minutes from Honest Jon's
This wonderfully open, visually gratifying pub carefully balances modern and traditional in terms of both décor and food. High ceilings, sash windows and a feeling of ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
310 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 3 minutes from Honest Jon's
This wonderfully open, visually gratifying pub carefully balances modern and traditional in terms of both décor and food. High ceilings, sash windows and a feeling of ... More
The Elgin
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
96 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
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96 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
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The Italian Job Notting Hill
London > Nightlife > Bars
45 All Saints Road, W11 | 3 minutes from Honest Jon's
Having successfully launched two venues, The Italian Job in Notting Hill is the third venture from the group, the brainchild of ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
45 All Saints Road, W11 | 3 minutes from Honest Jon's
Having successfully launched two venues, The Italian Job in Notting Hill is the third venture from the group, the brainchild of ... More
The Little Yellow Door
London > Nightlife > Bars
6-8 All Saints Road, W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
Based on a fictional flatshare between friends, The Little Yellow Door is a house party that you can ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
6-8 All Saints Road, W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
Based on a fictional flatshare between friends, The Little Yellow Door is a house party that you can ... More
The Distillery
London > Nightlife > Bars
186 Portobello Road, W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
Taking lock-ins to the next level, Portobello Road Gin is launching the UK's first-ever gin hotel this December. A four-floor mecca for the discerning ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
186 Portobello Road, W11 | 4 minutes from Honest Jon's
Taking lock-ins to the next level, Portobello Road Gin is launching the UK's first-ever gin hotel this December. A four-floor mecca for the discerning ... More
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Electric Cinema
London > Business > Venue Hire
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
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London > Business > Venue Hire
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London W11 | 5 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Louise T Blouin Foundation Institute
London > Business > Venue Hire
Louise T Blouin Foundation Institute, 3 Olaf Street, W11 | 15 minutes from Honest Jon's
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Louise T Blouin Foundation Institute, 3 Olaf Street, W11 | 15 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Kensington Palace
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London W8 | 25 minutes from Honest Jon's
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London W8 | 25 minutes from Honest Jon's
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