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Notting Hill and Portobello Road

A west London run from Notting Hill Gate up to All Saints Road and Portobello, taking in Rough Trade's original shop and a long-standing world-music specialist.

Walkable · 4 stops · about 1.1 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?

The 4 stops

1. 1. Music & Video Exchange Notting Hill

   Notting Hill Gate · General, Rock, Soul/Funk · $

   Two-floor second-hand shop selling records, CDs and DVDs, with vinyl upstairs and prices that are marked down on stock that does not sell.

   Tip: Open until 8 PM every day, and the weekly markdowns reward repeat visits.

   38 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3HX, UK

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Sunday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 20 3404 5200

2. 2. People's Sound Records

   Notting Hill (All Saints Road) · Reggae/Dub, Soul/Funk · $$

   All Saints Road reggae shop with a strong ska selection, tied to Notting Hill sound-system tradition.

   Tip: Closed Sundays; All Saints Road is a short walk from Rough Trade West and Honest Jon's.

   11 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HA, UK

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	Closed

   See it in the app Map +44 20 7792 9321

3. 3. Rough Trade West

   Notting Hill (Talbot Road) · Indie/Rock, General · $$

   The original Rough Trade shop, on two floors off Portobello Road, with current releases, used finds and regular small in-store events.

   Tip: Right beside Portobello Road, so it combines easily with Honest Jon's and People's Sound.

   130 Talbot Rd, London W11 1JA, UK

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 20 7229 8541

4. 4. Honest Jon's

   Portobello Road, Notting Hill · Jazz, World, Reggae/Dub · $$

   Portobello Road shop open since 1974 with its own record label, known for jazz, reggae, soul and world music including African reissues.

   Tip: Ask the staff for recommendations; the world music and compilations are a particular strength.

   278 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TE, UK

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Sunday	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 20 8969 9822

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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Part of a road trip

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