Queen's Park is one of Northwest London's loveliest neighborhoods, with leafy residential streets, independent cafes, excellent neighborhood restaurants, and a proper village feel. Salusbury Road is the main attraction, lined with coffee shops, delis, and local favorites, while the park itself is perfect for a leisurely afternoon. It's a little less polished than Notting Hill, a little more laid-back than Hampstead, and full of people who take their weekend coffee very seriously. Best for: Independent cafes, neighborhood restaurants, farmers' markets, leafy walks, weekend brunch.

COFFEE | Dark & Light Coffee, Milk Beach, Bob's Café Queen's Park (brunch and coffee), Gail's Bakery, The Park Café

TO DRINK | The Salusbury Pub & Dining Room (wine and Sunday roasts), Alice House Queen's Park (cocktails), Carmel Queen's Park (wine bar and Mediterranean small plates)

TO EAT | Carmel Queen's Park (Eastern Mediterranean), Michiko Sushino (Japanese), SUDU - Malaysian Eatery(Malaysian), Casa Felicia (Southern Italian), Pizza Pilgrims Queen's Park (Neapolitan pizza), Bob's Café Queen's Park(brunch)

TO DO | Queen's Park (tennis, gardens and leisurely walks), Queen's Park Farmers' Market (Sundays, 10 AM–2 PM), Salusbury Road (independent shops and delis), Salusbury Sunday Market (vintage and independent makers), Queen's Park Children's Farm, Lonsdale Road (restaurants and independent businesses).

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