Eat & Drink
Olympia has a vast range of restaurants, bars and pubs to suit
every taste and budget. Please find below a list of our
recommendations. For a map showing the location of each external
restaurant please go to www.multimap.com
During the show
National Hall
Pizza Express (Italian)
Pizza Express remains a hugely popular bedrock of casual eating, and the beautifully restored Olympia building creates a unique atmosphere.
Costa Coffee
Serving premium coffee and a selection of sandwiches and snacks.
Grand Hall
Costa Coffee
Serving premium coffee and a selection of sandwiches and snacks.
After the show
Eating
Balans (English)
187 Kensington High Street, W8 6SH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7376 0115
Web: www.balans.co.uk
Balans is a reasonably priced restaurant with a 'neighbourhood' feel to it. With a wide a la carte menu and a great atmosphere this is the perfect place for a great lunch or dinner.
Babylon @ The Roof Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7368 3993
Web: www.roofgardens.com/restaurant/overview
Babylon is more than just a restaurant and promises exquisite cuisine, fantastic service and spectacular views of London's city skyline. When the weather is right, guests can dine al fresco on our terrace overlooking the flamingo pond and make the most of those magnificent views.
The Belvedere (French)
Holland House, Abbotsbury Road, London, W8 6LU
Tel: +44 (0)20 7602 1238
Web: www.belvedererestaurant.co.uk
Very pretty restaurant set in Holland Park, one of London's most attractive park areas. The Belvedere is so popular possibly because with all that greenery you can kid yourself that you've escaped from the wicked city.
Cibo (Italian)
3 Russell Gardens, London, W14 8EZ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7371 2085
Web: www.ciborestaurant.net
Being the pioneer of Italian food in London, Cibo is still performing at its best providing ambience, food and wine that has been emulated by so many. With seafood as its main appeal this is undoubtedly one of the finest a la carte Italian restaurants.
Cotto (Modern European)
44 Blythe Road, London, W14 0HA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7602 9333
If you want the style and top quality food of the West End in west London - you should try Cotto. You will be warmly greeted at this smart restaurant on the corner of Blythe Road in Brook Green.
The Havelock Tavern (Gastro)
57 Masbro Road, London, W14 0LS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7603 5374
Web: www.thehavelocktavern.co.uk
The Havelock Tavern offers an inspired selection of modern, reasonably priced dishes which change daily. The atmosphere is lively and bustling.
Strada (Italian)
29 High Street Kensington, W8 5NP
Tel: +44 (0)20 7938 4648
Web: www.strada.co.uk
Top quality Italian food all cooked in a traditional wood fired oven. Excellent value for money!
Drinking
Angelsea Arms
35 Wingate Road, London, W6 0UR
Tel: +44 (0)20 8749 1291
A friendly and unpretentious pub, slap in the middle of one of the smartest residential areas of London. The atmosphere is upmarket and genteel. It also has an excellent reputation for food.
Bird In the Hand
88 Masbro Road, Olympia, London, W14 0LR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7603 2417
An excellent Gastro pub just a stones throw away from Olympia, serving a delicious selection of food and a variety of beer on tap.
Crescent Champagne Bar
3 North End Crescent, West Kensington, London, W14 8TG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7603 2058
Sophisticated and chic Crescent Champagne Bar brings a touch of class to West Kensington village.
