These Are The 8 London Spots Margot Robbie Loves
While Margot Robbie may be a proud Aussie, her years in Clapham and Notting Hill have well and truly made her an honorary Londoner. Therefore, when you catch wind of one of her restaurant recommendations, it’s important to take note. Here are 8 of her favourite London spots.
Bao
Bao’s original Lexington Street site has been one of Soho’s most talked-about restaurants since it opened, known for its steamed milk buns and queues that stretch down the block regardless of the hour.
Its compact, minimalist dining room and no-fuss circle-what-you-want ordering system have made it a magnet for exactly the kind of low-key, in-the-know crowd Robbie tends to favour.
Where: Venues across London
Website: www.baolondon.com
Min Jiang
Perched on the tenth floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, Min Jiang is one of London’s best-known Chinese restaurants, famous for its wood-fired Beijing duck and sweeping views over Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.
The dining room’s deep red walls and blue-and-white porcelain give it a formal, occasion-worthy feel, making it a natural choice for a birthday or a special dinner rather than a casual drop-in.
Where: 2, 24 Kensington High St, London W8 4PT
Website: www.minjiang.com
The Fat Badger
Sitting at the top of Golborne Road with a view over Portobello Road, The Fat Badger is a pub-and-restaurant combo serving nostalgic British food, from ham, egg and chips to a whole roast chicken for two, alongside a serious wine list.
The ground floor keeps things casual as a proper neighbourhood pub, while the first-floor restaurant leans into open-fire cooking, giving the same building two distinct moods depending on which stairs you take.
Where: 310 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TA
Website: www.thefatbadger.com
The Pelican
A few streets over on All Saints Road, The Pelican is a Notting Hill staple loved by both locals and tourists passing through. Its all-day opening hours and relaxed, unfussy dining room have made it one of the area’s most dependable spots for everything from a quick pint to a full sit-down dinner.
Where: 45 All Saints Road, Notting Hill, W11 1HE
Website: www.thepelican.com
Amoret
This speciality coffee roastery on Pembridge Road roasts its single-origin Arabica beans on site, sourcing ethically traded microlots from farmers across Latin America, Africa and Asia. It’s a proper local fixture rather than a chain outpost, the kind of small, independent roastery that gives Notting Hill its reputation for taking its coffee seriously.
Where: 53 Pembridge Rd, London W11 3HG
Website: www.amoret.com
The Ritz
Few hotels carry the weight of history quite like The Ritz, whose Piccadilly address has been synonymous with old-school London glamour since it opened in 1906.
Afternoon tea in the Palm Court remains one of the most in-demand bookings in the city, and the hotel’s gilded, Louis XVI-style interiors have made it a go-to backdrop for anyone wanting a taste of full-blown British opulence.
Where: 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
Website: www.theritz.com
The Wolseley
Another iconic London landmark that’s loved by many, The Wolseley on Piccadilly serves everything from breakfast through to late-night dinner in a soaring, marble-floored dining room.
It’s become something of a London institution for power breakfasts and leisurely brunches alike, known as much for its people-watching as for dishes like its famous Viennoiserie and French toast.
Where: 160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB
Website: www.thewolseley.com
Gordon’s Wine Bar
Tucked into candlelit vaulted cellars beneath Villiers Street, Gordon’s has been serving wine since 1890, making it London’s oldest wine bar by some distance.
The walls are plastered with yellowing newspaper front pages, and the low stone ceilings give the whole place a cavern-like, slightly bohemian feel that’s a world away from the polish of Mayfair, with a sunny outdoor terrace for anyone who’d rather not duck underground.
Where: 47 Villiers St, London WC2N 6NE
Website: www.gordonswinebar.com
