Eat & Drink Festival 2027 in London: where to stay near Olympia

Eat & Drink Festival takes over Olympia London for ten days each spring, turning the historic Kensington exhibition hall into the country's biggest indoor food and drink playground. Expect live cooking demos, masterclasses with well-known chefs, mixology bars and a sprawling market of independent producers from across the UK. Beyond the plate, the festival is built for grazing and socialising: cocktail flights, wine and spirits tastings, street-food pop-ups and themed evening sessions aimed at both trade buyers and the general public. Sessions cover everything from modern British cuisine to emerging drinks trends. Because the event runs for over a week, many visitors plan it as part of a longer London trip and stay within walking distance of Olympia. Hotels in Kensington, Hammersmith and Earl's Court put you a short Tube ride or a pleasant walk from the venue's Hammersmith Road entrance.