Portobello Road

Portobello Road is a street in the Notting Hill district lined with Victorian building facades housing independent shops, food stalls, and antique dealers. It runs for several blocks, changing character from residential buildings to market stalls along its length.

The street name dates from 1740 and was taken from a nearby estate named after a naval battle in the Caribbean. The antiques market developed after World War II, when dealers began selling on the pavements.

The street's name recalls a British naval victory from the 18th century, taken from an estate that once occupied this land. Today collectors and visitors from around the world come to browse among old furniture, jewelry, and rare books.

The antique dealers gather on Saturdays between two cross streets and open in the morning. On other weekdays you will find food vendors and other market stalls along the street.

A covered Victorian passage holds a row of antique shops specializing in particular collecting fields. Here visitors find dealers who offer only silver, old clocks, or toys from specific decades.