Kensington Square Kitchen, 9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP www.kensingtonsquarekitchen.co.uk
One of the best things about living in London is that there’s always something new to discover, and last week, behind the old Barkers building, we found Kensington Square, a little haven on tranquility, yet within sight of the ever-busy High Street. We were charmed at once.
Kensington Square Kitchen occupies a relatively small space, but has two floors and is decorated in a simple welcoming style, with lots of cream and light green, giving a pleasant, almost sea-side feel to it. There’s a small covered area outside, with nice views across the square. Despite the cold weather and pouring rain, some hardy couples were determinedly lunching there, but we took shelter inside, naturally.
There’s a wide range of teas, coffees and soft drinks on offer, but we decided to share a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, which was nicely crisp and fruity. The wine list isn’t huge, but it doesn’t need to be, as there is a good selection, and plenty of choice under £20.
Kensington Square Kitchen is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch – and dinner from the beginning of May through the warmer months, when the terrace doubles in size: check their website for details and give it a try – just be sure to leave room for cake!