Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Bayswater is an area within the City of Westminster in West London. It is a built-up district with a population density of 17,500 per square kilometre, and is located between Kensington Gardens to the south, Paddington to the north-east, and Notting Hill to the west. “
What kind of things are there to do in the city of Bayswater?
There are always activities happening in lively Bayswater. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Bayswater page to make finding local happenings easier.
Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Bayswater snapshot.
Some great things about Bayswater
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Bayswater has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Bayswater.
Pubs
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Bayswater. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Bayswater.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bayswater Arms | 99 Queensway Bayswater W2 4QH | Bayswater is a corruption of Bayard’s Watering, the chief spring of the district situated near Queensway and from which in 1439 a conduit was built to supply the City of London with water. Now the eponymous pub is an air-conditioned haven from the bustle of Queensway. Faux Victorian interior, with dark wall coverings sporting framed photographs of local Edwardian street scenes and the area’s well-known former residents, contrasts with the 60s block in which this pub occupies the corner. Plenty of tables on a mixture of carpeted and painted wooden floors and a menu of pub-grub food attract in tourists and other passing trade as well as the regulars. Note that the licence does not allow sale of alcohol before 10am Monday to Saturday or noon on Sunday. |
| Champion | 1 Wellington Terrace Bayswater W2 4LW | Built in 1838 and opposite the security-protected road on the northern side of Kensington Gardens, this is the nearest pub to Kensington Palace. In warm weather the front windows are often opened onto the bar room with its mixture dining tables and chairs, and the pub has a light and airy feel. There is reasonable space for vertical drinkers. A plush basement area leads on to a sunken beer garden, with patio heaters lit in cold weather. Three ale handpumps but often now only one ale available, likely to be London Pride. Note that this venue has a good food reputation and is a popular pub, particularly on Friday evenings and at weekends, and it may be advisable to book a table in advance. |
| Cow | 89 Westbourne Park Rd Bayswater W2 5QH | Built in 1858 as the Railway Tavern, which it remained until 1992. Possibly re-named after the drovers who used to take their cattle on the hoof to Smithfield Market. The pub is owned by the Conran family and is famous for its house-speciality oysters and seafood menu generally. There is an unpretentious smallish ground-floor bar with a good real ale reputation; and a first floor restaurant serving an excellent fish stew. Food times given are for the saloon bar; restaurant hours are different, see venue website. |
| Kings Head | 33 Moscow Road Bayswater W2 4AH | First licensed in 1822 and rebuilt in 1926. Traditional community pub, hosting regular theme nights and charity events. Wooden beams and panelling create a comfortable and spacious feel. This is somewhere to wind down after shopping in busy, cosmopolitan Queensway. There is a good range of foreign beers on offer and branded glasses are used whenever possible. Three real ales are usually on, and another handpump may be used for cider. Meals are served throughout the day. |
| Leinster Arms | 17 Leinster Terrace Bayswater W2 3EU | Grade II listed pub built in 1856 as the Scotch Stores and renamed 18 years later. The facade is impressive, with the pub’s name extending across the arch to the adjacent mews. Inside there is a fascinating collection of prints, portraits and paintings. The rear area has a notable brewery mirror. The beer range features a changing guest ale – beer mats and pump clips on display are evidence of previous brews. Five handpumps but not all ales may be available depending on demand. There is a wide food offering including lunchtime sandwiches, pub favourites, afternoon tea, and a dog menu! A vintage car club meets here every month. Popular with tourists. If you are in this category you may qualify for a “Regulars and Locals Loyalty Card” here. |
| Phoenix | 51 Moscow Road Bayswater W2 4AL | Deservedly popular, comfortable, upmarket pub serving the well-heeled locals as well as the visitors who choose to venture the short distance off Queensway. A variety of seating, floor coverings and degree of modernisation lend character to each the three distinct areas of the bar. Guest ales may also be available and are chosen very much in accordance with the demands of the regulars. |
| Prince Alfred | 112 Queensway Bayswater W2 3RR | Light and airy open plan bar refurbished in 1999. The first floor bar can be used for functions and there is an outside seating area from which cosmopolitan Bayswater can be observed. The building dates from 1852 and was named after Queen Victoria’s second son. Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights. Two handpumps, one being used by Thatcher’s Sam’s Cider in Aug 23. |
| Prince Bonaparte | 80 Chepstow Road Bayswater W2 5BE | Large gastropub with a U-shaped counter and open plan kitchen, with varied seating and in an Art-Deco style. The rear area features separate dining-tables. The modern menu uses seasonal ingredients and includes Sunday roasts. It was reported in early 2023 and again in August 2023 that only one cask ale was available. Clientele is mainly young and upmarket and often with a French contingent. Built in 1850, it was formerly the Artesian, truly a well-named pub. |
| Prince Edward | 73 Princes Square Bayswater W2 4NY | Built in 1858 as the Princes Hotel on the corner of a leafy Victorian square. The Prince Edward now has a smartly furnished lounge with some comfortable leather armchairs, plenty of tables and chairs and a central island bar. Many interesting 19th-century photos of London and old prints, etched glass mirrors and coloured glass panels adorn the interior. A wide food menu is offered including breakfasts, a kid’s menu, bar snacks, sandwiches, and pub favourites. Note that alcohol is not available before noon on Sundays. |
| Princess Royal | 47 Hereford Road Bayswater W2 5AH | Following a period as Pomona’s, this site reopened in March 2022 with its original name, the Princess Royal. The present incarnation, as part of the small Cubitt House chain of London pubs, is very much food, wine and cocktail focussed, but with a range of keg beers and three real ales. The refurbishment during the prior closure included some restoration of original features, including the exposure of the pub name mosaic in the entrance porch. The premises are now expensively furnished and offer elegant and comfortable facilities inside and outside for drinkers and diners alike. Upholstered stools flank the solid wooden horse-shoe bar with original tiles and polished timber flooring, red arm chairs fill the window and variously-sized tables are close by, affording ample space for drinkers inside or outside the pleasant front terrace. Bar or table service is provided by charming and helpful uniformed staff. |
| Westbourne | 101 Westbourne Park Villas Bayswater W2 5ED | 1852 building with modern basic furnishing and decor featuring wooden tables and chairs and exposed floorboards. French window type frontage. Now a popular food-oriented gastropub with daily changing menus. Traditional bar snacks and daily tapas are also offered. Supper club special on Monday nights. The Westbourne is close to the end and judging point of the route of the Notting Hill Carnival. |
| Bridge House | 13 Westbourne Terrace Road Maida Vale W2 6NG | Dating from 1848, the Bridge House as its name implies is adjacent to a bridge, the Horse Bridge, over the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) at its junction with the Regents Canal at Little Venice. The Bridge House is an appealing mix of old-style pub – a good solid bar counter, wooden floor and paneling, and old mirrors (Bass, and note H D Rawlings High Class Mineral Waters ‘as served to His Majesty the King’ above the fire place) – and modern. There’s a chandelier in the front bay window, grey painted walls above a dark painted rail, high tables and chairs, low easy chairs, as well as more normal tables and chairs, and fairy lights around the back bar together with somewhat oddly red pendant lights above the counter. There’s an extensive food menu for lunch and dinner. The craft beer selection varies regularly both on tap and bottled. There are occasional brewery residencies. While it’s not over intrusive there is background music and it can be turned up into the evening. And don’t forget the Canal Cafe Theatre, a separate operation above the pub: http://www.canalcafetheatre.com/ |
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Out of all the other services in Bayswater, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Bayswater.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose & Partners | 21 Liverpool Road, London | 4.1 | 278 |
| Planet Organic – Islington | 64 Essex Road, London | 3.7 | 214 |
| Iceland Supermarket Angel Islington | 62, 64 Chapel Market, London | 4 | 528 |
| Marks and Spencer | 5 Liverpool Road, London | 4.1 | 1060 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 317-318 Upper Street, London | 3.6 | 48 |
| Food Bazaar London | 126-128 Essex Road, London | 4.4 | 180 |
| Sri Ram convenience store and Fire works | 130 Liverpool Road, London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Sainsbury’s | 31-41 Liverpool Road, London | 4.1 | 3232 |
| Tesco Express | Briton Ferry, New North Road, London | 2.5 | 42 |
| Anji Orient 安吉便利商店 | 19 Baron Street, London | 4.7 | 112 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 89, 95 Saint Paul’s Road, London | 3.5 | 89 |
| Budgens | 213-215 Upper Street, London | 4.1 | 287 |
| Tesco Express | 43 Holloway Road, London | 2.9 | 98 |
| Little Waitrose & Partners | 28-32 Highbury Crescent, London | 4 | 385 |
| Iceland Supermarket Islington | 259A Caledonian Road, London | 4.1 | 472 |
| Tesco Express | 25 Islington Green, London | 3.5 | 128 |
| Zaco Supermarket Off Licence | 175 Upper Street, London | 4.7 | 26 |
| Premier | 142 Essex Road, London | 2.6 | 18 |
| Amazon Fresh | 359 Upper Street, London | 3.9 | 321 |
| Ocean Wine | 198 Essex Road, London | 4.7 | 40 |
Gyms in Bayswater
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Bayswater.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lancaster London | Lancaster Terrace, London | 4.3 | 2909 |
| Nuffield Health Paddington Fitness & Wellbeing Gym | 2 Sheldon Square, London | 4.3 | 257 |
| The Life Centre Notting Hill | 15 Edge Street, London | 4.3 | 79 |
| Talbot Square Gym | Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel, 8-14 Talbot Square, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| Porchester Centre | Queensway, Porchester Road, London | 4.3 | 282 |
| PureGym London Bayswater | Bayswater House, 6 Moscow Place, London | 4.3 | 526 |
| The Garden Studio | 26 Newton Road, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| finebody™ Personal Training | 18 Notting Hill Gate, London | 4.3 | 19 |
| Dance Art Studios | 1 Chilworth Mews, London | 4.3 | 9 |
| Kensington Yoga Therapy | Essex unitarian Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| West London Ashtanga Yoga | 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Onebody Clinic | 5A Lucerne Mews, Notting Hill Gate, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| TOTAL KRAV MAGA – Paddington | Nuffield Health Paddington Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 2 Sheldon Square, London | 4.3 | 9 |
| Methods Studios | 5A Lucerne Mews, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Pierre Etcheverry Osteopath Notting Hill | 5a Lucerne Mews, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Bootcamp Pilates Notting Hill | 64 Porchester Road, London | 4.3 | 61 |
| Box Clever Sports | 201-209 Kensington Church Street, London | 4.3 | 35 |
| Sweaty Betty | 40-40A Ledbury Road, London | 4.3 | 9 |
| NATURAL DYNAMICS | Academy Sport Centre, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Heartcore | 36 Uxbridge Street, London | 4.3 | 19 |
In Bayswater, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Bayswater offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Gardens | London | 4.7 | 27015 |
| Crescent Garden | 2.2, 19 Eastbourne Terrace, London | N/A | N/A |
| Italian Gardens | Kensington Gardens, London | 4.7 | 2481 |
| Talbot Square Gardens | Talbot Square, Tyburnia, London | 4.2 | 32 |
| Shrewsbury Road Gardens | 506 Shrewsbury Road, London | 4.1 | 16 |
| Pret A Manger | 127 Queensway, London | 4.3 | 418 |
| Sussex Gardens Open Space | 227 Sussex Gardens, London | 4 | 61 |
| Earth in a Pot | 2, Cromarty Villas, Queensborough Terrace, London | 5 | 1 |
| Harmony Gardens | 9 Leinster Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kensington Gardens Square Garden | Kensington Gardens Square, London | 4.6 | 59 |
| London homestores | 9 Westbourne Grove, London | 3.7 | 22 |
| Queen’s Gardens | 18 Queen’s Gardens, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| Hallfield Estate Garden | Hallfield Estate, London | 4.5 | 6 |
| Cleveland Square | 15 Cleveland Square, London | 4.2 | 18 |
| Leinster Square | 7 Leinster Square, London | 4.3 | 78 |
| Prince’s Square | 88 Prince’s Square, London | 3.6 | 9 |
| Porchester Square | 29 Porchester Square, London | 4.2 | 143 |
| Diana Memorial Playground | Kensington Gardens, Broad Walk, London | 4.7 | 4437 |
| Kildare Gardens | Kildare Gardens, London | 4.6 | 29 |
| Carroll House Craven Terrace | Carroll House, Craven Terrace, London | 5 | 2 |
Galleries and Museums
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Bayswater through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Palace | Kensington Gardens, London | 4.4 | 26286 |
| Bayswater Road Sunday Art Exhibition | Bayswater Road, London | 4.2 | 24 |
What kind of restaurants are there?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Bayswater, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lancaster London | Lancaster Terrace, London | 4.3 | 2909 |
| Corus Hotel Hyde Park | 1 Lancaster Gate, London | 4.3 | 2981 |
| The Pride Of Paddington | 1-3 Craven Road, London | 4.3 | 3343 |
| Queensway Hotel (Sure Collection by Best Western) | 147-149 Sussex Gardens, London | 4.3 | 341 |
| Four Seasons (Queensway) | 84 Queensway, London | 4.3 | 1231 |
| The Chilworth London Paddington | 55 Westbourne Terrace, London | 4.3 | 1058 |
| QUEENS skate dine bowl | 17 Queensway, London | 4.3 | 3574 |
| Bizzarro | 18-22 Craven Road, London | 4.3 | 3953 |
| Roseate House London | 3 Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park Gardens, London | 4.3 | 448 |
| The Orangery Restaurant | Kensington Palace Gardens, London | 4.3 | 499 |
| Beach Blanket Babylon | 45 Ledbury Road, London | 4.3 | 833 |
| The Mall Tavern, Notting Hill | 71 Palace Gardens Terrace, London | 4.3 | 1248 |
| Hereford Road Restaurant | 3 Hereford Road, London | 4.3 | 329 |
| Eat Tokyo (Notting Hill Gate) | 17 Notting Hill Gate, London | 4.3 | 1514 |
| The Kensington Wine Rooms | 127-129 Kensington Church Street, London | 4.3 | 375 |
| Khan’s | 13-15 Westbourne Grove, London | 4.3 | 1734 |
| Pearl Liang | 8 Sheldon Square, London | 4.3 | 1305 |
| ASK Italian | 41, 43 Spring Street, London | 4.3 | 1829 |
| The Churchill Arms, Kensington | 119 Kensington Church Street, London | 4.3 | 6458 |
| Nando’s Bayswater | 63 Westbourne Grove, London | 4.3 | 1628 |
What else is close to Bayswater?
Whenever you’re not sure about if you want to move into an area for sure, making sure that you have considered your other options is important to confirm a decision or perhaps sway you in another direction. Find some other nearby regions to help you make a decision about Bayswater.
The facilities you might need in Bayswater
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Bayswater name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Tube & Train stations nearby Bayswater
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Bayswater entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | Praed Street, London | 4.4 | 3894 |
| Bayswater | Queensway, London | 4.4 | 164 |
| Queensway | Bayswater Road, London | 4.4 | 135 |
| Royal Oak | Underground Ltd, Royal Oak Station, Lord Hills Bridge, London | 3.8 | 50 |
| Lancaster Gate | Underground Ltd, Lancaster Gate Station, Bayswater Road, London | 3.9 | 102 |
| Notting Hill Gate | United Kingdom | 4.4 | 275 |
| Paddington | Praed Street, London | 4 | 337 |
| Paddington | London | 4.2 | 6 |
What schools are in the area of Bayswater?
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Bayswater. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington | 36-38 Kensington Park Road, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School | 5 Denbigh Road, London | 4.8 | 6 |
| Maria Montessori School – Bayswater | 29 Saint Petersburgh Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Hallfield Primary School | School House, Porchester Gardens, London | 4.5 | 19 |
| St. James & St. John CofE Primary School | 4 Craven Terrace, London | 5 | 4 |
| St Sophia’s School | Moscow Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Pembridge Hall School (Upper School) | 10 Pembridge Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dance Art Studios | 1 Chilworth Mews, London | 5 | 9 |
| London Ballroom Studio | a, 1 Chilworth Mews, London | 5 | 8 |
| Wetherby School & Little Wetherby | 19 Pembridge Villas, London | 5 | 1 |
| Bright Horzions | Saint James’s Church, 239 Sussex Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| Mylittleboarders | Royal Oak Skate Park, Torquay Street, London | 4.9 | 30 |
| Eesti Kool Londonis | 18 Chepstow Villas, London | N/A | N/A |
| St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School | 91-99 Westbourne Park Road, London | 3.7 | 7 |
| Our Lady of Dolours R C School | 19 Cirencester Street, London | 4.5 | 10 |
| Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre | 106 Chepstow Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Ministerio Educacion | 8, 20 Peel Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Wetherby School | 11 Pembridge Square, London | 4 | 2 |
| Ladbroke Square Montessori School | 43 Ladbroke Square, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Paddington | 170 Gloucester Terrace, London | 4.7 | 31 |
Health amenities that are in Bayswater
Bayswater has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary’s Hospital | Praed Street, London | 3.4 | 876 |
| London Doctors Clinic Private GP | Office 429, 4th floor, 1 Kingdom Street, London | 4.2 | 147 |
| Grand Union Health Centre | 209 Harrow Road, London | 4.2 | 187 |
| MedicSpot Clinic Notting Hill | 12 Pembridge Road, London | 4.7 | 3 |
| DermaTere Aesthetics and Skincare | Lower floor, 12 Notting Hill Gate, London | 4.9 | 85 |
| The London Bariatric Centre | The Lindo Wing, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Mr Ali Taghi, ENT, Consultant Ear Nose And throat surgeon | Lindo Wing, South Wharf Road | 5 | 115 |
| Imperial College Healthcare Private Care | South Wharf Road, London | 2.2 | 9 |
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | The Bays, South Wharf Road, London | 2.9 | 19 |
| London General Surgery Clinic | St Mary’s Hospital, The Lindo Wing, Praed Street, London | 3.7 | 3 |
| Garway Medical Practice | Pickering House, Hallfield Estate, London | 2.2 | 99 |
| Loveday Notting Hill | 2 Prince’s Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| clinique de nutrition physiologique | 21 A LOW GROUND CRAVEN TERRACE W2 3QH, London | N/A | N/A |
| Living Room Health | Ground Level, 10 Eastbourne Terrace, London | 4.4 | 41 |
| The Regenerative Clinic | Living Room Health, 10 Eastbourne Terrace, London | 3.6 | 447 |
| ExpressTest | Unit 56&57, Paddington Station, Praed Street, London | 3.5 | 14 |
| hospice | 21 Pembridge Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| David Smith Cancer Hospital | Newcombe House, 45 Notting Hill Gate, London | N/A | N/A |
| Tanner Lane | Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London | 5 | 1 |
| Audiology department | Paddington, London | N/A | N/A |
Post offices of Bayswater
Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Bayswater branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Post Office | 118-120 Queensway, London | 3.8 | 433 |
| Westbourne Grove Customer Service Point | Royal Mail, Customer Service Point, 16a Westbourne Grove, London | 2.6 | 84 |
| swifts express logistics | 326 Queensway, London | 0 | 0 |
| ParcelShop Lords in Westbourne Grove Post Office | 86 Westbourne Grove, London | 0 | 0 |
| Kensington Church Street Post Office | 190 Kensington Church Street, London | 3 | 13 |
Sales & Lettings agents in Bayswater
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