Hanwell
Things to do in Hanwell, Greater London
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Hanwell is a place to eat. The town has a substantial food scene dominated by independent restaurants and cafes. L'oro di Napoli Hanwell, an Italian restaurant, is rated 4.6 from around 825 reviews. Lina's Grill scores 4.8 from roughly 566 reviews. The Green W7 holds 4.5 from about 881 reviews. Clocktower Cafe, rated 4.3 from nearly 700 reviews, offers a more casual option. For South Asian food, Punjabi Kitchen Hanwell is rated 3.9 from around 960 reviews, while Mehfil Restaurant Hotel Banqueting scores 4.2 from roughly 1,366 reviews.
The town works as a day trip or a lunch stop rather than as a destination requiring overnight stay. The concentration of restaurants makes it somewhere to spend an afternoon or evening exploring different menus within walking distance of each other.
Where to stay in Hanwell
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The Green W7
13 Lower Boston Road Hanwell, London
Boston Manor Hotel
146-152 Boston Road, London
4 Wharncliffe Drive
Uxbridge Road, London
Holiday Inn Express London Ealing
7-75 The Broadway, Ealing
The Forester Ealing
2 Leighton Road, London
The Drayton Court Hotel
2 The Avenue, London
Hampton By Hilton London Ealing
111 Uxbridge Road Ealing, London
ibis Styles London Ealing
34 Uxbridge Road, Ealing
Things to Do in Hanwell(1)
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Where to Eat in Hanwell(43)
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Hanwell Zoo is the main attraction, rated 4.3 from around 2,200 reviews. A visit to the town would likely centre on combining a few hours there with a meal at one of the neighbourhood restaurants. The food options cluster around quality neighbourhood cooking rather than chains, and the consistently solid ratings across the board suggest the area has a reliable eating culture.
Attractions Near Hanwell
All attractions in Hanwell →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Hanwell.
1 mi
Finnegan's World
London · ⭐ 4.5
1 mi
Ceramics Cafe West Ealing
West Ealing · ⭐ 4.3
1 mi
Boom Battle Bar Ealing
London · ⭐ 4.8
1 mi
Osterley Park and House - National Trust
Isleworth · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Green Park
London · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub
London · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Snakes and Ladders Play Centre
Brentford · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
The Musical Museum
Brentford · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Hanwell
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Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Wyatts Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.4
Aldenham Country Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £22/night
Home Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Laleham Camping Club
⭐ 4.0 · from £15/night
The Black Horse Pub
⭐ 4.0
Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £15/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Hanwell
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Twicken Townhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
Hill Rise Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,786
St Mary’s Crescent House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,273
St Mary’s Avenue House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,273
Riverbank
6 bed · sleeps 11 · from £2,052
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Radlett Mansion
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £12,062
Common questions about Hanwell
What is there to do in Hanwell?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Hanwell.
Where can I eat in Hanwell?
We list 43 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Hanwell.
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