Kensington is full of pubs and bars. And most of them are
pretty good - whether you want a traditional pint of
real ale, or more of a modern gastro pub / wine bar
experience.
THE A-Z OF KENSINGTON PUBS AND BARS>> Anglesea Arms
15 Selwood Terrace, South Kensington, London, SW7 3QG, T:
020 7373 7960
Decent pub that really comes alive in the Summer when the clientele
spill on to the street with their drinks. Reasonable food.
>> Archangel
11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP, T: 020 7938 4137
Stylist Kensington pub with a classic pub menu such as burgers, nachos
and salads. It also has wi-fi in case you want to work with your pint of
beer. It also has a nightclub in the basement playing soul, house,
electro groove and old school music.
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Bar 190
190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5EX, T: 020 7584 6601
An Art Deco mahogany-panelled bar located in The Gore Hotel, adjoining
the Bistro 190 and open until 1am. They have a special VIP area
called Cinderella's Carriage.
>> The Beaconsfield
24 Blythe Road, Kensington, London, W14 0HA, T: 020 7602 1412
Sports bar serving real ale (amongst modern beers) Behind
Olympia in West London.
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The Bird In Hand
88 Masbro Road, London, W14 0LR, T: 020 7603 2417
The Bird in Hand is features most of the big sports events on TV, and
has a Monday night pub quiz. Good broad gastropub menu including
their unusual LowCarb burger (no bun, with feta cheese and salad).
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The Britannia
1, Allen St, Kensington, London, W8 6UX, T: 020 7937 6905
Considered by many to be one of the best pubs in Kensington, and it's
won several awards for its gastropub dining - and you can book a table
online. They serve Young's beer alongside the classics of Guiness and
Kronenbourg 1664, and have a good wine selection.
>> Builders Arms
1 Kensington Court Place, Kensington, London, W8 5BJ, T: 0872 148 3813
Reasonably priced food for a Kensington pub - and outdoor
seating for sunny days (although they do also have heaters. Mixed
reviews on the staff/service.
>> Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 7LN, T: 020 7727 4242
Another one of the best pubs in the Kensington area, the
Churchill Arms is famed for serving Thai food before it became cool.
The landlord is a big fan of hanging baskets of flowers - you'll know
what we mean when you get there...
>> The Crown and Sceptre
34, Holland Road, London, W14 8BA, T: 020 7602 1866
An old fashioned pub that won the West London pub of the
year from CAMRA back in 2007. Good live music.
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The Cumberland Arms
29 North End Road, West Kensington, London, W14 8SZ, T:
020 7371 6806
Good food pub in West Kensington -
their hearty bar menu delivers overflowing plates of food.
>> Devonshire Arms
37 Marloes Road, London, W8 6LA, T: 020 7937 0710
The Devonshire has a great selection of drinks from beers
to wine to cocktails, and has a beer garden for those balmy summer
nights in Kensington.
>> Elephant and Castle
40 Holland St, Kensington, London, W8 4LT, T: 020 7368 0901
Great pub just behind Kensington High Street - an
oasis away from a long days shopping. Food is excellent.
>> Goat Tavern
3a Kensington High Street, Kensington London, W8 5NP, T: 020 7937 1213
On of the more quiet and traditional pubs in Kensington.
>> The Greyhound
1, Kensington Square, Kensington, London, W8 5EP, T: 020 7937 7140
Sports pub that's very popular with the younger crowd.
Great atmosphere for the big games. |
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The Hansom Cab
86 Earls Court Rd, Kensington, London, W8 6EG, T: 020
7795 4821
Opened in 1810 and named after the inventor of the
Hansom Cab who lived nearby. Their food menu is
pretty traditional, but there are always specials for
variety.
>> Havelock Tavern
57 Masbro Road, Brook Green, London, W14 0LS, T: 020
7603 5374
This Brook Green gastropub has decent
food and a good selection of beer, but unusually only
accepts cash and cheques.>>
The Hillgate
24 Hillgate Street, Kensington, London, W8 7SR, T: 020
7727 8543
Locals pub serving real ales and
with outdoor seating. Sunday roast served every
day of the week! Just around the corner from the
Coronet cinema.
>> The Kensington
54, Russell Gardens, London, W14 8EZ, T: 020 7603 3245
One of the few pubs in Kensington that has comedy
nights.
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Kensington Arms
41 Abingdon Road, Kensington, London, W8 6AH, T: 020
7938 3841
Modern Kensington pub with 5 massive TV
screens for the big football matches. Somehow the
decor and furniture makes it feel like more like a
converted apartment than a pub!
>> The Mall Tavern
71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill, London, W8
4RU, T: 020 7727 3805
Decent food, but perhaps a limited
selection of beers. Mixed feedback from locals.
>> The Old Swan
206 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, W8
4DP, T: 020 7229 8421
Underwhelming pub on Kensington Church Street.
>> Prince of Wales
8, Kensington Church St, Kensington, London, W8 4EP, T: 020 7937
0867
Small and traditional pub. The drinks are better than
the food.
>> Princess Victoria
25 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EB,
T: 020 7937 4534
Real ale pub with TV screens for Sky
Sports. Traditional feel, with lots of local
drinkers.
>> Queen's Arms
30 Queen's Gate Mews, Kensington, London, SW7 5QL, T:
020 7581 7741
Incredibly popular South Kensington pub
with an excellent Sunday lunch. Very friendly
staff.
>> The Scarsdale
23A Edwardes Square, Kensington, London, W8 6HE, T: 020
7937 1811
The Scarsdale has an unusual country pub feel, just off
Kensington High Street.
>> Stanhope Arms
97, Gloucester Rd, London, SW7 4SS, T: 020 7373 4192
Reasonably priced pub that offers
breakfast! They probably make their money on the
juke box and fruit machines...
>> Uxbridge Arms
13 Uxbridge Street, Kensington, London,
W8 7TQ, T: 020 7727 7326
Some outside seating on the street
- sky tv inside... it's a classic old-fashioned
British pub. Very good service.
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Warwick Arms
160, Warwick Rd, London, W14 8PS, T: 020 7603 3560
A traditional London pub with chesterfield sofas and
open fires, and with a menu that combines traditional
English food alongside great Indian dishes.
>> Windsor Castle
114 Campden Hill Road, London, W8 7AR, T: 020 7243 9551
Another one of the best pubs in Kensington area. Open
fires, nooks and crannies make this Notting Hill pub a
great hideaway on a rainy day - but there's also a
shaded garden for those hot London summers ;-)
Very good Sunday lunch. |
