Public transport
Hammersmith is located on the Piccadilly, Hammersith and City and District Lines and has a number of buses and night buses that service the area.
| Rail Station | Zone | Line |
| Barons Court | 2 | District, Piccadilly |
| Hammersmith | 2 | District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith and City |
Easy access: Central London (less than 30mins), Fulham, Heathrow Airport (35mins)
There aren’t many bus routes in central London that don’t pass through Hammersmith, with 19 routes serving Tottenham Court Road/Gower Street (one way north and south) and Oxford Street. Here are a few of the main ones:
| Bus No. | Final Destinations |
| 295 | Clapham Junction, Ladbroke Grove |
| 220 | Wandsworth, Willesden Junction |
| 10 | Kings Cross, Hammersmith |
| 211 | Waterloo, Hammersmith |
Shopping in Hammersmith
The Hammersmith Broadway has a Tesco supermarket and a selection of other stores including Accessorise, WH Smith and a Disney Store. The high street in the area is Kings Road, home to Primark, TK Maxx, Argos and Marks and Spencer. There’s also a Sainsburys here, and a Tesco superstore is about 10 minutes walk on the way to Shepherd’s Bush.
Food and drink
The area isn’t really renowned for its restaurants, but there are a few pubs handy where you’ll be able to get some pub food and a few pints.
The Distillers
Located on Fulham Palace Road, it does a brisk trade on a Friday night, and the outdoor area is popular in summer, and in winter when a heater is set up.
The Crabtree
Tucked down alongside the river, it’s got a large outdoor beer garden and a section where you get some pub fare.
The Gate Vegetarian Restaurant
An inventive vegetarian spot, that offers delicious fare with a focus on spicy flavours
Public transport
Hammersmith is located on the Piccadilly, Hammersith and City and District Lines and has a number of buses and night buses that service the area.
| Rail Station | Zone | Line |
| Barons Court | 2 | District, Piccadilly |
| Hammersmith | 2 | District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith and City |
Easy access: Central London (less than 30mins), Fulham, Heathrow Airport (35mins)
There aren’t many bus routes in central London that don’t pass through Hammersmith, with 19 routes serving Tottenham Court Road/Gower Street (one way north and south) and Oxford Street. Here are a few of the main ones:
| Bus No. | Final Destinations |
| 295 | Clapham Junction, Ladbroke Grove |
| 220 | Wandsworth, Willesden Junction |
| 10 | Kings Cross, Hammersmith |
| 211 | Waterloo, Hammersmith |
Shopping in Hammersmith
The Hammersmith Broadway has a Tesco supermarket and a selection of other stores including Accessorise, WH Smith and a Disney Store. The high street in the area is Kings Road, home to Primark, TK Maxx, Argos and Marks and Spencer. There’s also a Sainsburys here, and a Tesco superstore is about 10 minutes walk on the way to Shepherd’s Bush.
Food and drink
The area isn’t really renowned for its restaurants, but there are a few pubs handy where you’ll be able to get some pub food and a few pints.
The Distillers
Located on Fulham Palace Road, it does a brisk trade on a Friday night, and the outdoor area is popular in summer, and in winter when a heater is set up.
The Crabtree
Tucked down alongside the river, it’s got a large outdoor beer garden and a section where you get some pub fare.
The Gate Vegetarian Restaurant
An inventive vegetarian spot, that offers delicious fare with a focus on spicy flavours
Hammersmith Summary
| Public transport | Excellent |
| Safety | No problem |
| Nightlife | Not much |
| Pubs/bars | River drinking |
| Shopping | Good for basics |
| Location | Close to town |
| Parking | Plenty |
| Parks/Green space | A few spots along the river |
Public transport:
If you’re looking for a quick and easy commute, you’re in luck – Hammersmith is located on the Piccadilly, Hammersith and City, Circle and District Lines, and has a number of buses and night buses that service the area. You can get to Central London in less than 30mins, Fulham in 15 minutes, and Heathrow Airport in just over half an hour.
There aren’t many bus routes in central London that don’t pass through Hammersmith, with 19 routes serving Tottenham Court Road/Gower Street (one way north and south) and Oxford Street.
Shopping in Hammersmith:
The Hammersmith Broadway has a Tesco supermarket and a selection of other stores including Accessorise, WH Smith and a Disney Store – handy if you need to pick a little something up on the way into town. The high street in the area is Kings Road, and is home to Primark, TK Maxx, Argos, and Marks and Spencer. There’s also a Sainsburys here, and a Tesco superstore is about 10 minutes walk on the way to Shepherd’s Bush.
Food and drink:
The area isn’t really renowned for its restaurants, but there are a few pubs handy where you’ll be able to get some pub food and a few pints.
The Distillers: Located on Fulham Palace Road, it does a brisk trade on a Friday night, and the outdoor area is popular in summer, and in winter when a heater is set up. The food’s pretty good, too – a nice place to go to rake over the coals of a heady Saturday night. Find out more here.
The Crabtree: Tucked down alongside the river, it’s got a large outdoor beer garden and a section where you get some pub fare. There are many cask ales just begging to be sampled, and this place gets very busy in the summer – rock up early to bag a table. Find out more here.
The Gate Vegetarian Restaurant: An inventive vegetarian spot, that offers delicious fare with a focus on spicy flavours. It’s hard to find decent veggie places in London that don’t undercook the tofu or place too much emphasis on salad, but this lot have it just right. Find out more here.
In summary…
Public transport: Excellent
Safety: No problem
Nightlife: Not much -jump on the Tube on a Saturday night to find places to party
Pubs/bars: River drinking is the order of the day
Shopping: Good for basics. You’ll never struggle to pick up a few odds and ends on your way home
Location: Close to town
Parking: Not a problem – there are loads of spaces available
Parks/Green space: Hammersmith isn’t known for its greenery, but there are a few spots along the river
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