This West London neighborhood is an eclectic mix of contradictions. The grandeur of the Victorian edifices, manicured grounds and trendy upscale boutiques belies the parallel scene of thriving second hand shops, artsy cinemas and late-license clubs. A stone’s throw from Kensington Palace, Notting Hill resides within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Bright and early on Saturday mornings, Portobello Road transforms into a sprawling Sixties-era outdoor market, with merchants hawking everything from antiques to produce to Indian batiks. Locals, tourists, and celebrities pour in as early as 6:30 in the morning to haggle at the outdoor stalls, before the mass of humanity turns into a solid brick of vibrant colors. You might not run into Julia Roberts, but don’t be surprised to cross paths with Sienna Miller, Stella McCartney or Robbie Williams. Score your bargains before noon, then spend the afternoon downing local ale and some of the best ethnic food London has to offer before heading off to the cinema and capping off the evening in a club.