I have exhibited at various trade shows in Olympia in London over the years and have tried all sorts of restaurants near Olympia Exhibition Centre during that time. There are lots of great restaurants in London, so the list that follows is not exhaustive and not numbered by preference. I enjoyed eating at all of these though and hope you do too. If you are staying nearby in Earls Court, you might also like to read my blog post on great restaurants near Earls Court.
1. The Crown & Sceptre
This gastro pub is just a short walk from Olympia Exhibition Centre at 34 Holland Road on the other side of the railway. Speciailising in gourmet British pub cuisine, the food is delicious and this friendly gastro pub has a nice atmosphere. You can even stay over as they have several lovely boutique rooms. Read the Crown and Sceptres menu here
2. Hare & Tortoise
This stylish, minimalist looking Japanese restaurant near Olympia is a short walk down High Street Kensington from the exhibition centre. The food is first rate, the service is quick and the portions are good value. Try the miso soup, it's awesome; as is the sushi and tempura. Find out more about the Hare & Tortoise by clicking here
3. Pizza Express
I know, I know, it's a chain, but when it comes to restaurants near Olympia, this Italian is as close as you can get. Sitting on the corner of the Olympia exhibition centre, the staff are friendly, the prices are great value and the food is good if you are not too fussy. It's family friendly and easy if you're tired after a long day at a show, although it can get busy. Click here to visit the Pizza Express website
4. Whits
This lovely little French restaurant is just off High Street Kensington at 21 Abingdon Road just up the road from Olympia. The owners have worked at some of the leading London restaurants as well as cooking for the Royals. The menu is French with a touch of Italian and British. There are limited options for veggies, although some good choices if you eat seafood. It's small, so worth booking in advance. Click here for more information about Whits
5. The Gate
Tucked away on 51 Queen Caroline Street (behind the Hammersmith Apollo) and a fifteen minute walk from Olympia, this wonderful veggie restaurant is worth the cab fare or sore heels if you love outstanding vegetarian food. The decor is classy and the dishes are elegantly prepared and very tasty. With great service and a host of things to do after dinner in Hammersmith it's not to be missed. Click here to book a table at the Gate online
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