Kensington

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This tiny suburb just 4 km from the city has a small village feel to it. Visit Kensington to discover backstreet bakeries, local breweries, hidden cafes and unique shops.

The best events happening in Kensington

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Coffee Cupping and Tasting

Take part in a coffee cupping and tasting event with experts.

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Tough Guy Bookish Club

Come together for an afternoon of rowdy, bookish conversation.

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Q-Lit Festival: Researching Our Culture

A talk on queer life through the lens of academics.

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Strum and Sing

Join this ukelele community, whether you're a seasoned pro or have never held a uke in your life.

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Q-Lit Festival: Panel Queer Media

Explore how queer media uplifts, warns, and unites the queer community

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Q-Lit Festival: Panel Unearthing the Sapphic Archive

A talk on Australian women who lived and loved.

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Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.

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Younghusband Market

With great music, curated stalls, hands-on workshops and delicious food, a vibrant scene awaits.

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Water Marbling Workshop

Learn the art of water marbling and apply it to textiles.

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Witches Market

A special Halloween witches market with crystals, candles, cauldrons and much more.

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Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

A night of queer nostalgia exploring moments of joy, reflection and desire.

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Winter Life Drawing Intensive

Take part in a winter life drawing intensive with the Life Models Society.

Find more Kensington events

Cafes, bakeries and restaurants

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Double Dutch Bakery

A community bakery and coffee shop baking and brewing some of the best in the West.

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Fruits of Passion

A great spot for a scrumptious all-day breakfast.

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La Tortillería

Casual Mexican dining featuring house-made tortillas using an ancient Aztec recipe.

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Mama Le

A Vietnamese Asian fusion restaurant and bar with mama serving up her best dishes.

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Rumble Espresso Bar

Brewing and serving a range coffee that is roasted just a block away.

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Luncheonette

Kensington's local cafe, serving all-day breakfast and lunch.

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The Premises Espresso

A modern and sophisticated cafe in the heart of Kensington.

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Mikasa Fusion

Mikasa Fusion blends Asian and Latin flavors into a unique dining experience.

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Kensington Fish Shop

A local favourite, serving a range of fish, chips and fried snacks.

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Local Folk Cafe

A little cafe serving coffee, breakfast and lunch every day.

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Rollin169

Authentic Vietnamese street food and coffee in the heart of Kensington.

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1565

Great for unique flavours of gelato, quality coffees and sandwiches, cakes and bread.

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London K Burgers

Quality meat and vegetarian burgers, and innovative sides.

Pizza with tomato, buffalo mozzarella and bay leaves.

Clay Oven Pizza

Dine in or takeout from this local pizza restaurant.

Breweries, distilleries and pubs

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Nubilum Distilling

A local bar and distillery specializing in small batches of rakia and rum.

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Bonehead Brewing

A laid-back Kensington brewpub serving up quality beers, wine, spirits and bar snacks.

Hardimans Hotel on Macaulay Road in Kensington

Hardimans Hotel

Great food, wine and beer at this iconic Kensington pub.

Shops and boutiques

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Brickville

Specialising in rare, retired and hard-to-find Lego sets and minifigures.

Contemporary furniture showroom.

Dwell

A contemporary range of furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art and soft furnishings.

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Tempted

Contemporary gifts, homewares and women’s accessories, based on design, function and form.

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Gertrude Grocer

Gertrude Grocer offers a range of fresh produce, fresh breads, continental goods and more.

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Erinbank Crafts & Gifts

Erinbank has a huge and eclectic range of wares, including clothing, jewellery, homewares and toys.

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Eco Collective

Shop sustainable brands in fashion, lingerie and beauty at this new hub.

Things to do in Kensington

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Neo Ceramics

A pottery studio, shop and teaching space in Kensington.

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In Aetheria

A studio for crafty types to explore workshops in water marbling, print and fashion design.

Children's playground equipment at JJ Holland Park.

JJ Holland Park

Home to kids playgrounds, a skate park and the local community centre.