Conversations, dispatches and ideas from the Bush Theatre.
Generous owners and staff plus a wide range of delicious Damascus cuisine mean that Ayam Zayam is a popular favourite. Their lamb kofte is particularly renowned and with reasonable prices too, what’s not to love?
OPENING HOURS: MON – SUN 11am – 11pm
Website: ayamzaman.co.uk
Phone: 0208 740 6816
Social: Facebook, Instagram
View on map: 258-262 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 7JA
OPENING HOURS: MON – THU 12pm – 12am| FRI – SAT 12pm – 2am (no admission after midnight) | SUN 12pm – 11pm
As well as their upstairs snug being one of the venues for This Place We Know, the Defector’s Weld is a well-established favourite in Shepherd’s Bush. Delicious traditional pub food as well a great selection of craft beers make this destination a go-to.
Website: defectors-weld.co.uk
Phone: 0208 749 0008
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
View on map: 170 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 8AA
OPENING HOURS: Jin MON – SAT 9am – 12am | SUN 9am – 11pm | Pictures 6.30am -10.30pm, everyday | Brunch hours: SAT – SUN 12pm – 4pm
A little haven off Shepherd’s Bush Green, Pictures, the in house restaurant at Dorsett Shepherd’s Bush, serves classic dishes with a twist. Or relax and head to Jin for beautiful cocktails in a blissful chic setting inside this grand Edwardian building.
Website: dorsetthotels.com/unitedkingdom/london/shepherdsbush/
Phone: 0203 262 1026
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
View on map: 58 Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8QE
With delicious coffee and even yummier cakes, Hummingbird Deli is a great place to eat in or takeaway. If you’re looking to balance out the cake-eating, they also offer an excellent selection of salads and savoury food.
OPENING HOURS: MON – SUN 9am – 5pm
View on map: 200 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherds Bush W12 7JP
OPENING HOURS: MON-SUN 10.30am – 11.pm | Breakfast Serving From 10.30am – 12.pm | Lunch Menu Serving From 11.30am – 11pm
Fun, fresh food, Ho-Ja’s friendly staff serve food to go or eat in. Their Bento meals are a fave and try their popular bubble tea for a little pick-me-up treat.
Website: ho-ja.co.uk
Phone: 0208 746 7801
Social: Twitter, Facebook
View on map: 39 Goldhawk Rd, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8QQ
OPENING HOURS: MON – WED 12pm – 11pm (food from 12pm – 3.30pm and 6pm – 10pm) | THU – FRI 12pm – 12am (food serving 12pm – 3.30pm and 6pm – 10:30pm) | SAT 12pm – 12am (food serving 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 10.30pm) | SUN 12pm – 11pm (food serving 12pm – 9.30pm)
The wood panelling and large central bar gives this gastropub a warm, welcome feeling as soon as you walk in. With wonderfully friendly staff and generous portions, the Queen Adelaide is a well-earned local favourite.
Website: thequeenadelaidew12.co.uk
Phone: 020 8746 2573
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
View on map: 412 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 ONR
OPENING HOURS: MON – THURS 11.30am – 11pm (food until 10.30pm) | FRI – SAT 11.30am – 12.00am (food until 10.30pm) | SUN 11.30am – 10.30pm (food until 9.30pm)
The gorgeously high ceilings of the Princess Victoria bring a bit of glam to the Uxbridge Road. Originally a Victorian gin palace and tram stop, the current selection of gins in this gastropub proves they haven’t forgotten their roots…
Website: princessvictoria.co.uk
Phone: 020 8749 5886
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
View on map: 217 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 9DH
OPENING HOURS: MON – SUN 7.30am – 5.00pm
Proud Mary’s offers a lovely chilled atmosphere just off the hustle and bustle of the Uxbridge Road. Enjoy a brunch (now with cocktails) out in the sun or grab a bite to go.
Website: proudmarys.co.uk
Phone: 0208 834 4884
Social: Twitter, Facebook
View on map: 1C Oaklands Grove, Shepherds Bush, W12 0JD
“I love Ochi’s because it’s been there probably since the 60s/70s and it’s an absolute staple of the community in Shepherd’s Bush. Because of the music venues in the area, such as the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, now known as the O2, Ochi has this really inspiring wall of fame, with shots of people that have been there to eat, like Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill.
The food is amazing and it’s a beautiful place to hang out; you never know who you are going to meet or what you’re going to end up talking about.”
“It’s an excellent Polish restaurant, partly charming for its superb name and also for its dumplings- they have a vegetarian dumpling that I can recommend very highly!”
