Set inside a former Victorian butcher’s shop in the trendiest part of West London, Hereford Road restaurant has fast become a favourite with Notting Hill locals and foodies from further afield. The décor is sleek and unfussy, almost minimalist, but the buzz of the open-plan kitchen adds a welcome touch of theatre to the ever-humming restaurant. Having trained under Fergus Henderson and formerly head chef of St John Bread and Wine, chef Tom Pemberton shows his commitment to well-sourced ingredients and hearty flavours in his British cuisine. The menu changes daily to reflect all that is best in the seasons and the market. Our favourites include the braised leg of guinea fowl, loin of Blythburgh pork with swede and greens, and the excellent buttermilk pudding with rhubarb. While the cosy banquettes are well-suited to intimate suppers, Hereford Road is equally inviting at lunch when the prix fixe and express menus are extremely popular.