Area Guide · Fulham

Fulham Area Guide

Village London on a bend of the Thames — proper greens, serious gastropubs, and slow Sunday mornings.

An editorial area guide to visiting Fulham — the places worth your time, the pockets worth knowing, and the practical detail when you need it.

138 hand-picked places5 pocketsLondon Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham · SW6, W6, W14

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Fulham · 138 places, selected by Andrew

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Pub & Bar · ££

The Atlas

Mediterranean gastropub with a hidden garden gem

“Skip the front bar and head straight through to the hidden walled garden out back — one of the best in west London.”

Park

Parsons Green

The beloved village green and social hub of SW6

Coffee · £

Artisan Coffee

Excellent specialty coffee on Fulham Road

What are you after?

Pick what you need and jump to the shortlist.

Coffee & work-from21Specialty roasts and a table to sit at Brunch18Weekend plates and long tables Cheap eats16Genuinely good, under fifteen pounds Outdoor dining31Terraces, gardens and pavement tables With kids36Family-friendly, playgrounds near Date night19The right lighting and the right noise Quick bite & takeaway22Fast food, done properly Restaurants24The full ranked list, by occasion

Explore by pocket

Fulham isn't one place. Each pocket is its own guide.

Parsons Green

41 places

The village green, the Sloaney Pony, and Fulham's slow weekend mornings.

Parsons Green · Broomhouse Lane Park · 1910 Cantina

Fulham Broadway

36 places

Everyday Fulham — the District line, quick lunches, match-day pints.

The Atlas · The Harwood Arms · Eel Brook Common

Bishops Park

26 places

Riverside Fulham: palace gardens, the Thames path, a pint at the end.

Bishops Bar · Fishers · Glasshouse Coffee

Sands End

20 places

The quietly-booming village strip along Wandsworth Bridge Road.

Bonbon · Bridge Baker · Brook House

Munster Village

15 places

Fulham at its most villagey — independents and barely a chain in sight.

Bagel & Shake Fulham · Jaffa Bake House · Little Sourdough Kitchen

Where to Eat & Drink

Coffee

Artisan Coffee

Excellent specialty coffee on Fulham Road

Bonbon

Everything-from-scratch cafe since 2009

Boys'N'Berry

Modern brunch and coffee near Parsons Green

Cafe La Tulipe

Charming French-style cafe on Farm Lane

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Bakeries

Bagel & Shake Fulham

Late-night bagels open until 2-3am

Bridge Baker

Artisan sourdough bakery and pizza evenings

Bridge Baker Fulham Road

Bakery by day, pizzeria by night

Jaffa Bake House

Middle Eastern bakery with fresh flatbreads

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Restaurants

1910 Cantina

Authentic Mexican cantina on New King's Road

Abugida

Authentic Ethiopian with injera and coffee ceremony

El Metro

Spanish tapas institution with live guitar since 1989

Fishers

Proper fish and chips on Fulham High Street

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Pubs

The Atlas

Mediterranean gastropub with a hidden garden gem

100%

The Harwood Arms

London's first Michelin-starred pub

100%

Bishops Bar

All-day bar and kitchen by Bishops Park

Brook House

Upscale cocktail bar overlooking Eel Brook Common

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Parks & Green Spaces

Parsons Green

The beloved village green and social hub of SW6

Broomhouse Lane Park

Quiet pocket park popular with families and dogs

Eel Brook Common

Lively common with tennis courts and summer fairs

Normand Park

Green Flag park with playground and outdoor gym

Bishop's Park

Thames-side park with courts, playgrounds and Fulham Palace

South Park

Twenty acres of green behind Peterborough Road

Fulham Palace Gardens

Thirteen acres of historic palace gardens

Hurlingham Park

Green Flag park with bookable pitches and natural play

The practical file

Living in Fulham

Transport, schools, healthcare and council — the reference half of the guide, for residents and anyone thinking of becoming one.

Thinking of moving here?The honest living guide: the best areas ranked, safety with live police data, commutes, and what it really costs.

Borough: Hammersmith & Fulham
Council tax (Band D): £1,519.51/yr
Stations: 5 within a walk
Outstanding schools: 4 of 7 listed

Getting Around

Tube & Rail

Putney Bridge

District · 5 min walk

Parsons Green

District · 3 min walk

Fulham Broadway

District · 5 min walk

Imperial Wharf

Overground · 8 min walk

West Brompton

District / Overground · 10 min walk

Key Bus Routes

14Putney Heath to Russell Square

22Putney Common to Oxford Circus

74Putney to Baker Street

295Clapham Junction to Ladbroke Grove

424Craven Cottage to Putney Heath

C3Earl's Court to Clapham Junction

Shopping & Lifestyle

Groceries

Natis Wholefoods

Organic health food shop and cafe

100%

Bayley & Sage

Premier deli with 100+ European cheeses

Bayley & Sage Fulham Road

Premium food hall and deli on Fulham Road

Aldi

Budget grocery supermarket in Fulham

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Gyms & Fitness

Nuffield Health Fulham

Full-service gym with pool and sauna/steam room by the Thames

David Lloyd Fulham

Health club with gym, pool, spa, classes, Clubroom and co-working space

ONE LDN

Premium gym with HYROX training and boxing

PYC Studios

Yoga and Pilates studio in the Glass House on Lettice Street

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Schools

Fulham Primary School

Primary

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Langford Primary School

Primary

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

All Saints CofE Primary

Primary

Good

Ofsted 2019

Thomas's Fulham

Prep (Independent)

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Lady Margaret School

Secondary (Girls)

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Fulham Cross Girls' School

Secondary (Girls)

Good

Ofsted 2022

Fulham Cross Academy

Secondary (Mixed)

Good

Ofsted 2023

All Ofsted reports School admissions

Healthcare

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road, SW10 9NH

~10 min on the 14 bus

Find your nearest GP: NHS GP Finder for SW6 1JT

For non-emergency medical advice, call 111 (NHS, 24/7)

Council: 020 8748 3020 (LBHF)

Council & Bills

LBHF council tax for 2026/27. Billed April to March, payable by monthly direct debit.

Council Tax Bands (2026/27)

Band A

£1,013.01

Band B

£1,181.84

Band C

£1,350.68

Band D

£1,519.51

Band E

£1,857.18

Band F

£2,194.84

Band G

£2,532.52

Band H

£3,039.02

Useful Links

Council tax info Discounts & exemptions Pay council tax Bin collection days Recycling guide Bulky waste collection Report a problem LBHF website

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulham a good place to live?

Yes, and I'd say that even without the bias. Fulham has the village feel of somewhere like Richmond but you're still 20 minutes from the West End on the District line. Fulham Palace and Bishops Park give you proper green space by the Thames, Parsons Green has some of London's best pubs, and the brunch scene along New King's Road keeps getting better. It's popular with young professionals and families for good reason, and London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham has the third lowest council tax in England.

What are the best schools in Fulham?

Fulham punches well above its weight for schools. Fulham Primary School, Langford Primary School, Thomas's Fulham all hold Outstanding Ofsted ratings. Thomas's Fulham is one of London's top prep schools, and Lady Margaret is a highly sought-after girls' secondary. The mix of state primaries, faith schools, and independents means most families find something that works without having to leave the area.

How much is council tax in Fulham?

Council tax in Fulham is set by London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, which has the third lowest council tax in England. For 2026/27, a Band D property pays £1,519.51 per year. Most flats in Fulham fall into bands B to D, while houses are typically D to F. Billed April to March, payable by monthly direct debit.

What tube stations are near Fulham?

The District line runs right through Fulham with three stations: Putney Bridge, Parsons Green, and Fulham Broadway. You can be at South Kensington in 10 minutes or Westminster in 20. West Brompton adds District and Overground connections, and Imperial Wharf on the Overground links you to Clapham Junction and the wider rail network. Most of Fulham is within a 10-minute walk of a station.

What are the best restaurants in Fulham?

Fulham's food scene has come a long way. New King's Road and Wandsworth Bridge Road are the main corridors for independent restaurants, and the brunch culture is genuinely strong. You've got everything from neighbourhood Italian spots to destination dining pubs. The coffee shop scene is competitive too. We've curated our personal picks on KnowFulham with honest descriptions of each spot.

Is Fulham safe?

The residential streets of Fulham are genuinely quiet and feel safe at all hours. While borough-level crime stats for Hammersmith & Fulham are skewed by busier commercial areas further north, Fulham itself (particularly the residential streets south of Fulham Road) has significantly lower crime rates than the London average. It's a neighbourhood where people walk home at night without thinking twice.

Is Fulham good for families?

Fulham is one of London's top family areas, full stop. Bishops Park has a brilliant adventure playground by the river, Eel Brook Common and South Park give kids space to run, and Fulham Palace is perfect for weekend exploring. The school catchments are strong, there are kid-friendly cafes on every corner, and the Thames path is great for family cycling. The Saturday Parsons Green farmers' market is a weekend ritual for local families.