Chelsea is a rarefied end of town. The old streets behind Cheyne Walk and around the Physic Garden are some of London’s most charming, while the King’s Road has for a long time been known as the place to be seen.
When it comes to restaurants, cheap eats are fewer and further between than other parts of London, but with hefty prices often comes quality. There’s a notable focus on organic produce and the countryside – possibly testament to Chelsea’s proximity to the M4 headed west. A few of the UK’s best known chefs have set up shop in the area and Chelsea is home to some of the city’s prettiest eateries. As ever, the following list of recommendations is just for starters…
Café culture
A Daylesford lunch is served (Instagram)
Bluebird
Bluebird was once an art deco garage owned by 1920s racing legend Sir Malcolm Campbell. His vehicles were called ‘Bluebird’. Today the stink of fuel has been replaced by the aroma of wonderful food.
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