Notting Hill and Portobello Road in particular is one of the most famous media locations in London. Portobello Gold is situated right in the heart of the antiques market which runs only on Saturdays, as opposed to the fruit and vegetable market down the street, the antiques block is the quietest part of the whole road. The conservatory with a sliding glass roof offers plenty of light on a winter day. The roof terrace is popular offering pleasant views of St. Peter's Church to the rear, and Kensal Rise four miles to the north.

The kitchen offers modern British and an innovative Mediterranean menu, with seafood and vegetarian options as specialities. Cajun jumbo shrimp with homemade sweet chilli jam, crispy tofu with chilli, garlic, spinach, and soy mushrooms, and Welsh rarebit with cherry tomatoes make for excellent options for light bites. For a more filling meal you could order sausage and bean casserole, or beef Guinness and oyster pie.