Radhika Das at the Apollo
Apollo’s programme joins our expanded local events guide. Check the organiser for tickets.
Venue listings ↗
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On the calendar
Evocations of Landscape
Tim Nicholson’s exhibition at Riverside Studios.
Exhibition listing ↗Secondary school applications
Applying for September 2027? The application deadline is 31 October 2026.
Read the local school guidance ↗Around the neighbourhood
A little riverside time
Start with Hammersmith Bridge and explore the Thames-side streets.
Open the map ↗See what’s on stage
Browse the latest programme at the Lyric Hammersmith.
Visit the Lyric ↗Your local council, closer
A starting point for council services and local updates.
Find council information ↗Worth a wander
Meet you by the river.
Make room for a slower afternoon. Our local guide starts with the places on your doorstep.
Take a look around ↗Make a little room in your week
What’s on.
Concerts, theatre, films and community plans — October onwards.
Checked 14 October 2026. Dates are individual events or advertised runs; shows and classes may not run every day. Check the organiser for prices, age guidance, access and cancellations. Listings are not exhaustive.
17 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Music
Details ↗Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Listed as sold out when checked. See organiser for updates.
18 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Music
Details ↗Radhika Das
See the official event page for times and tickets.
20 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Music
Details ↗Alison Moyet
See the official event page for times and tickets.
22 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Talks
Details ↗Chris Williamson
See the official event page for times and tickets.
23 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Music
Details ↗Lake Street Dive
See the official event page for times and tickets.
24 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Music
Details ↗The War of the Worlds — concert experience
See the official event page for times and tickets.
25 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Film
Details ↗Hocus Pocus in Concert
See the official event page for times and tickets.
25 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Film
Details ↗Labyrinth in Concert
See the official event page for times and tickets.
29 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Music
Details ↗The Witcher in Concert
See the official event page for times and tickets.
30–31 Oct2026
Eventim Apollo · Comedy
Details ↗Jonathan Pie
See the official event page for times and tickets.
6–31 Oct2026
Lyric Hammersmith · Theatre
Details ↗August Wilson’s Fences
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
23 Oct2026
Lyric Hammersmith · Music
Details ↗For the Culture: The Black Print
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
24 Oct2026
Lyric Hammersmith · Family
Details ↗Penguin
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
24 Oct2026
Lyric Hammersmith · Workshops
Details ↗The Cocoa Butter Club Cabaret Masterclass
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
29 Oct2026
Lyric Hammersmith · Comedy
Details ↗Michael McIntyre: Brand New Material
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
14 Nov–3 Jan 20272026
Lyric Hammersmith · Family
Details ↗Cinderella
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
Until 27 Oct2026
Riverside Studios · Art
Details ↗Tim Nicholson: Evocations of Landscape
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
Until 27 Oct2026
Riverside Studios · Art
Details ↗Francesco Tramuta: A Journey of Italian Soul
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
26 Sep–28 Nov2026
Riverside Studios · Theatre
Details ↗Affluenza
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
13–15 Oct2026
Riverside Studios · Theatre
Details ↗Bad Indian
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
13–20 Oct2026
Riverside Studios · Film
Details ↗Digger
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
13 Oct–15 Nov2026
Riverside Studios · Theatre
Details ↗CADEL: Lungs on Legs
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
13–15 Oct2026
Riverside Studios · Film
Details ↗The Lost Children of Tuam
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
13–15 Oct2026
Riverside Studios · Film
Details ↗The Social Reckoning
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
13 Oct–22 Dec2026
Riverside Studios · Wellbeing
Details ↗Pilates with Athena
Listed run; individual sessions may not take place every day.
15 Oct2026
Irish Cultural Centre · Community
Details ↗Tea Dance — Finbar & Paul
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
22 Oct2026
Irish Cultural Centre · Music
Details ↗Tommy Sands & Bernadette Devlin McAliskey
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
29 Oct2026
Irish Cultural Centre · Film
Details ↗Mrs Robinson screening & Q&A
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
30–31 Oct2026
Irish Cultural Centre · Music
Details ↗Derek Ryan — The Songwriter Show
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
5–6 Nov2026
Irish Cultural Centre · Music
Details ↗Eleanor McEvoy
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
13 Nov2026
Irish Cultural Centre · Music
Details ↗The Whileaways
Check organiser for times, prices and availability.
4 Oct–6 Nov2026
Lyric Square · Art
Details ↗Hammersmith In Bloom
An interactive art sculpture in Lyric Square.
On your doorstep
Get to know the neighbourhood.
Start with a park, the river or a local stage.
Ravenscourt Park
A green stop west of the town centre. Fancy a game? Ravenscourt Park tennis courts can be booked through the LTA.
Find it on the map ↗Hammersmith Bridge
A familiar landmark and a starting point for discovering the riverside.
Find it on the map ↗Lyric Hammersmith
Check the theatre’s own website for performances and booking details.
Visit the website ↗More places to explore
Eventim Apollo
Concerts, comedy and film concerts. Read the venue’s bag and access guidance before your visit.
Plan a visit ↗Irish Cultural Centre
Live performances and community activities in Hammersmith. Browse the programme and classes.
Plan a visit ↗William Morris Society Museum
26 Upper Mall. Museum in the coach house and lower rooms, not the whole private house. Listed opening: Thu–Sun, 10am–4pm; £5, card payments.
Plan a visit ↗Emery Walker’s House
7 Hammersmith Terrace. Check the trust’s visit page for tours and booking availability.
Plan a visit ↗Fulham Palace
The house and garden offer free admission. Check opening times and any closures before visiting.
Plan a visit ↗Hammersmith BID
Local events, public art and town-centre initiatives.
Plan a visit ↗A few places to shop
A starting point for everyday shopping and books around the neighbourhood.
Livat Hammersmith
Shops, groceries and places to eat in the town centre.
King Street, W6 9HW
IKEA at Livat
Homeware and furnishings. Check collection and delivery options before visiting.
Livat, King Street, W6 9HW
Lidl at Livat
A grocery stop inside the shopping centre.
Livat, King Street, W6 9HW
H&M at Livat
Clothing for adults and children, listed in the centre’s directory.
Livat, King Street, W6 9HW
Primark at Livat
Clothing and home ranges in the town centre.
Livat, King Street, W6 9HW
Books at Elder Press
Browse books alongside a café visit, including food and cookery titles.
3 South Black Lion Lane, W6 9TJ
John Stenton
A local butcher in Brackenbury Village.
55 Aldensley Road, W6 0DH
HG Walter
A butcher opposite Barons Court station.
51 Palliser Road, W14 9EB
W6 Garden Centre
Indoor and outdoor plants, pots and garden supplies.
Ravenscourt Avenue, W6 0SL
Ryman King Street
Stationery, office supplies and printing services.
1/15 King Street, W6 9HR
Sogans
School uniforms on Greyhound Road. Check the supplier’s guidance for your school and fitting appointments.
6 Greyhound Road, W6 8NX
Sainsbury’s Hammersmith Local
Everyday groceries on Fulham Palace Road, with an online collection point.
179–183 Fulham Palace Road, W6 8QZ
The Ginger Pig
Butchery, a deli counter and takeaway lunches.
137–139 Askew Road, W12 9AU
Keep these handy
The useful stuff.
Direct links to the people who have the latest information.
Information checked 14 October 2026. Follow the official source for changes and eligibility details.
By 31 October
Starting secondary school in September 2027
Submit your application by 31 October 2026. Check whether your chosen schools require extra forms.
Local history
H&F Local Studies and Archives
First floor, Hammersmith Library, Shepherds Bush Road. Contact the archives before visiting and order archive material at least a week ahead.
Advice
Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham
Find the charity’s current advice services and contact options.
Community
Classes and library activities
Browse Citizens Advice’s local calendar for ESOL and digital-skills sessions; check attendance and booking details.
Have your say
Council consultations
See open consultations and check each closing date before responding.
Public meetings
Council meeting calendar
Browse agendas, dates and meeting locations. Check attendance arrangements with the council.
Volunteer
Support local advice services
Read about volunteer opportunities and requirements at Citizens Advice.
Travel
Transport for London
Plan a journey and check travel status before setting off.
Getting here & getting around
Your way to Hammersmith.
Four Tube lines, local buses and nearby rail connections.
Check before you set off
This is a route guide, not a live service feed. Check closures, diversions, station access and your return journey with TfL.
Plan ahead: 17–18 October
Heathrow & Uxbridge journeys
From 01:00 Saturday 17 October through Sunday 18 October, no Piccadilly trains between Hammersmith and Heathrow or Uxbridge, including Friday and Saturday Night Tube. TfL lists replacement buses and recommends the Elizabeth line for central London–Heathrow journeys.
Check TfL closure details ↗Nearby National Rail services
No Southern trains between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. This affects Southern journeys via Kensington (Olympia) and Shepherd’s Bush. Check alternative routes before travelling.
National Rail engineering notice ↗Selected confirmed notices, checked 14 October. Other line works and short-notice bus diversions may also affect your journey. All times are London local time.
Two stations. One name.
The two Hammersmith Underground stations are separate buildings. Follow street signs when changing between them.
District & Piccadilly
Use this station for these two lines, including Piccadilly journeys towards Heathrow. Check the train destination and terminal.
Station, departures & access ↗Circle & Hammersmith & City
For routes via Paddington and Baker Street. Check the line and destination before boarding.
Station, departures & access ↗Find your bus stop
Day routes shown on TfL’s Hammersmith map, dated 15 August 2026. Stop letters depend on direction; click a route for the full stop list and current timetable.
| Route | Direction from Hammersmith | Stop letters |
|---|---|---|
| 9 ↗ | Aldwych | F |
| 27 ↗ | Chalk Farm / Hammersmith Grove | F, W / B, U, Z4 |
| 72 ↗ | East Acton / Bridge north side | A, Q, T / K, R, S |
| 110 ↗ | Hounslow | B, U |
| 190 ↗ | Richmond / West Brompton | B, N, U / C, M, W |
| 209 ↗ | Check current route and bridge arrangements | K, S |
| 211 ↗ | Battersea Power Station | C, M |
| 218 ↗ | North Acton | B, U |
| 220 ↗ | Willesden Junction / Wandsworth | A, N, Q / C, M, P |
| 267 ↗ | Fulwell | B, U |
| 295 ↗ | Ladbroke Grove / Clapham Junction | A, N, Q / C, M, P |
| 306 ↗ | Acton Vale / Sands End | B, U, Z4 / F, W |
| H91 ↗ | Hounslow West | B, U |
TfL map: upper/lower bus stations and street stops ↗
Check the map and stop display before boarding, especially during roadworks. This list covers the town-centre map, not every route across the wider borough.
Travelling late?
TfL’s published night map lists N9, N11, N27, N33, N72, N97, N266, plus 220 and 295. The map is dated September 2023: use current route pages to confirm service before relying on it.
Nearby rail connections
Kensington (Olympia)
Mildmay line and Southern rail services. Continue towards Hammersmith by local bus or on foot. Check the timetable for any District line service.
Rail and local connections ↗Shepherd’s Bush
An alternative interchange north of Hammersmith: Central line and nearby Mildmay rail services. Plan the onward bus or walking connection.
Plan the connection ↗Other nearby Tube stops
Ravenscourt Park (District), Barons Court (District and Piccadilly) and Goldhawk Road (Circle and Hammersmith & City) may suit your destination better.
Compare stations on the Tube map ↗Coming from Barnes?
Hammersmith Bridge is closed to motor traffic. It is open to pedestrians and cyclists, subject to temporary works. Do not plan a bus journey across the bridge.
Council bridge update ↗Sources checked 14 October 2026 · See individual map dates above
Around Hammersmith
Eat & Drink
Places to eat and drink across Hammersmith’s streets, villages and riverside, with nearby areas clearly marked. Browse by area or search a name, cuisine or street. This is a growing selection, not a complete directory.
44 places
Poppy’s III
Thai food at this Poppy’s branch. Check the restaurant website for opening hours and bookings.
129–131 Brackenbury Road, W6 0BQ
Poppy’s IV
Thai food at this Poppy’s branch. Check the restaurant website for opening hours and bookings.
270–272 King Street, W6 0SP
Poppy’s II
Thai food at this Poppy’s branch. Check the restaurant website for opening hours and bookings.
175 New Kings Road, SW6 4SW
The Elder Press Cafe
Coffee, baking and seasonal food, with books to browse.
3 South Black Lion Lane, W6 9TJ
Sam’s Riverside
A riverside restaurant near Hammersmith Bridge.
1 Crisp Walk, W6 9DN
Faber
British seafood and wine on Hammersmith Road.
206 Hammersmith Road, W6 7DH
Pho District
Vietnamese cooking, pho and cocktails on King Street.
216 King Street, W6 0RA
Patri Hammersmith
Indian food in Hammersmith Grove. Check the restaurant for menus and reservations.
103 Hammersmith Grove, W6 0NQ
Tosa
Japanese robata grill and sushi towards Ravenscourt Park.
332 King Street, W6 0RR
Sam’s Kitchen
Breakfast, brunch and lunch on Crisp Road.
17 Crisp Road, W6 9RL
The Dove
A Fuller’s pub on the Thames, with food and drinks.
19 Upper Mall, W6 9TA
Rutland Arms
A waterside pub serving food near Hammersmith Bridge.
15 Lower Mall, W6 9DJ
Tortilla Hammersmith
Burritos, tacos and quesadillas for eating in or taking away.
6A King Street, W6 0QA
Kishmish
Indian food on Greyhound Road.
10 Greyhound Road, W6 8NX
The Pear Tree
A neighbourhood pub behind Charing Cross Hospital. Check food-service days before visiting.
14 Margravine Road, W6 8HJ
Honest Burgers
Burgers and chips near the Apollo.
24 Fulham Palace Road, W6 9PH
La Parra Tapas
Spanish tapas and paella on Fulham Palace Road.
158 Fulham Palace Road, W6 9ER
The Distillers
A Fuller’s pub with food and drinks.
64 Fulham Palace Road, W6 9PH
404 Bakery
Cakes, Japanese teas and hot chocolate. Walk-in and pre-order collection hours differ; check before visiting.
234 King Street, W6 0RF
Patisserie Sainte-Anne
Bread, pastries, cakes and savouries.
204 King Street, Hammersmith
Indian Zing
Regional Indian cooking near Ravenscourt Park.
236 King Street, W6 0RF
Shilpa
South Indian and Kerala dishes on King Street.
206 King Street, W6 0RA
Sagar
South Indian vegetarian food, including dosas and thalis.
157 King Street, W6 9JT
Creams Cafe
A dessert café in the town centre.
83 King Street, W6 9HW
Potli
Indian market-kitchen dishes at the western end of King Street.
319–321 King Street, W6 9NH
Azou
Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian cooking near Stamford Brook.
375 King Street, W6 9NJ
The Carpenters Arms
A local pub on Black Lion Lane.
91 Black Lion Lane, W6 9BG
The Anglesea Arms
A neighbourhood pub with a seasonal Mediterranean-inspired menu.
35 Wingate Road, W6 0UR
The Dartmouth Castle
British pub food on Glenthorne Road.
26 Glenthorne Road, W6 0LS
The Grove Tavern
Food and drinks in Hammersmith Grove.
83 Hammersmith Grove, W6 0NQ
Bertotti Gelato
Walk-in gelato scoops, take-home tubs and cake collection.
87 Hammersmith Grove, W6 0NQ
The Crabtree
A riverside pub with dining and a garden.
Rainville Road, W6 9HA
The River Cafe
Italian cooking by the Thames. Check menus and reservation availability online.
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, Hammersmith
The Queen’s Head
A Fuller’s pub opposite Brook Green.
13 Brook Green, W6 7BL
GAIL’s Brook Green
Bread, pastries and coffee on Shepherds Bush Road.
102–104 Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7PD
Pentolina
An Italian restaurant on Blythe Road.
71 Blythe Road, W14 0HP
The Curtains Up
Pub food above the Barons Court Theatre.
28a Comeragh Road, W14 9HR
W6 Café
A café within W6 Garden Centre, under the railway arches.
Ravenscourt Avenue, W6 0SL
Eat Tokyo Hammersmith
Sushi, sashimi, chirashi and other Japanese dishes.
169 King Street, W6 9JT
La Petite Bretagne
Sweet crêpes and savoury galettes near Hammersmith station.
5–7 Beadon Road, W6 0EA
Crosstown Hammersmith
A doughnut bar at the entrance to Hammersmith Broadway.
Unit 1A, Broadway Shopping Centre, W6 9YD
Ottoman
Charcoal-grilled kebabs and meze, with dine-in and takeaway options.
193 Fulham Palace Road, W6 8QX
Mari Deli & Dining
An Italian deli and restaurant at the Hammersmith end of Chiswick Mall.
1A Eyot Gardens, W6 9TN
Happy Sky Bakery
Japanese breads and bakes. The Askew shop has limited opening days; check before visiting.
94 Askew Road, W12 9BL
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Details checked 14 October 2026 against business websites or the shopping centre’s directory. These are factual listings, not personal reviews. Follow the official links for current menus, prices and opening hours.