New West End Synagogue - St.Petersburgh Place

Beautiful building, though very unfriendly towards visitors. Most inhospitable. Security denied access to friends and family on Shabbat because they are not members of the synagogue. I've never heard of anything more horrible and opposite of Jewish values.

Best shul around. When I first moved to London, I went to the Rosh Hashanah Service and met amazing people who invited my for dinner and remained very good friends.

The Rabbi is just lovely and the congregation is so nice, down to earth

Finally, the building is stunning.

Now I have left London, I miss this shul and its community

Those who have given a review due to security need to of course understand that due to some anti Semitic climate in the UK, security needs to be vigilant

The New West End Synagogue, located in St. Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London. This is one of the oldest and undoubtedly the most beautiful synagogue buildings in London and, indeed, in the country. It is only the second synagogue to achieve Grade 1 listed status and has been described by English Heritage as "the architectural high watermark of Anglo-Jewish architecture.

The synagogue, which is a constituent of the United Synagogue (Orthodox), serves the Jewish communities of Bayswater, Notting Hill, Kensington, Hammersmith and West London. Opened in 1879

The most wonderful synagogue within the United Kingdom. Exceptional people with an Exceptional Rabbi and Choir. Visited recently over the High Festivals.... just superb!
As a visitor I was made so welcome by all and can't wait for my next visit.
My most greatful thanks to all who made me so welcome.....

Anthony Aron Hyatt Cardiff & TREDEGAR Mon

One of the oldest synagogues in Britain and the oldest Ashkenazi synagogue. Beautiful inside and well worth a visit. Has traditional choir most Saturdays. Please call before coming to visit.

The astonishing splendor of the stained glass windows and granite settings speaks of the wealth of the Very Important Men who built this place. Basement toilets are more prosaic. A mid Victorian machzor is de rigueuer in places like this. Every Judaic accoutrement - slate Omer counter, two different menorahs, the Rabbi's elaborate pulpit - all outstanding. As a lived house of prayer? I'm not sure.

Lovely experience ! I visited the shul on shabbat and found it most welcoming and an enjoyable service
The chazzan and choir were wonderful and the Rabbi spoke very well . A nice kiddush followed the service . Hope to return !

Recently attended a wedding at this synagogue which has an absolutely exquisite interior and is a superb example of the craftsmanship of the period