Saint Mary Abbots Gardens — Attraction in London

Delightful hidden green space nestled behind St Mary's Church on the corner of High St Kensington opposite Whole Foods. Easy Access is via Drayton Close though if you take the scenic route from Kensington Church St you will encounter a row of lovely mews cottages and bespoke mens clothing / curios boutiques. You have two areas to sit in when you arrive : In the colonnade garden where the benches allow you to chat side by side or opposite each other and picnic in peace ( yes there are bins to deposit your rubbish in ) then there's the circle garden with water feature where the pigeons run free rein but very respectfully. It seems there's a higher pecking order of more serene and graceful varieties here. There wasn't any disruptive flapping of wings or take downs for the best scraps. They will patiently wait for whatever you drop. Plenty of cafes nearby to pick up supplies for a rest and refresh in this beautiful spot. Please treat it with as much respect as the pigeons do . Keep our parks...

Have a lovely meal here fantastic service and staff. The souffle was light and fluffy and delicious. I tried the blackened cod for the first time it was delicious. As usual i ended with the choc bomb . a firm favouriate with a nespresso martini. Going back to the starters it was a tough choice and was also tempted by the prawn coctail . a retro classic i normally cannot resist. We really ended the malbec wine so tasty and reasonably priced .. dont bypass a red wine with tasy thick fish it works. We sat in the garden out the back away from the busy hussell bussel if the...

Pergolas, shrubs, tended lawn, benches with a few tombstones, a Listed fence and mature trees as backdrop in a churchyard might make for an atmospheric setting....but not here. Good spot to devour your “meal deal.” Dappled with...