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Best Pubs in Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington church-town pubs, Chelsea brasseries, and polished locals near Hyde Park. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Kensington and Chelsea reflects the wider Pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, Pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Kensington and Chelsea's best hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best Pubs in Kensington and Chelsea

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    The Churchill Arms

    Must visit

    119 Kensington Church Street, W8 7LN

    Kensington flower-bedecked Pub crammed with Churchill memorabilia and serving excellent Thai food upstairs.

    • Local favourite
    • Traditional Pub
    • Well-kept ales
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    The Anglesea Arms

    35 Wingate Road, South Kensington, W6 0UR

    A Hammersmith-border local with a flower-covered exterior, cask ale, and a cosy interior near the park.

    • South Kensington
    • Local favourite
    • Traditional Pub
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    The Chelsea Potter

    119 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 4PL

    A Kings Road institution with a pavement terrace, people-watching crowd, and classic Chelsea Pub atmosphere.

    • Kings Road
    • Terrace
    • Chelsea
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    Chelsea

    The Cross Keys

    1 Lawrence Street, Chelsea, SW3 5NB

    A Chelsea village Pub with a riverside terrace, Pub food, and a polished neighbourhood crowd.

    • Riverside terrace
    • Pub food
    • Local favourite
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    Chelsea

    The Hollywood Arms

    45 Hollywood Road, Chelsea, SW10 9HX

    A Chelsea local with a smart interior, seasonal food, and a relaxed crowd between Fulham Road and the river.

    • Pub food
    • Gastropub
    • Local favourite
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    The Pig & Whistle

    35 Old Church Street, Chelsea, SW3 5BS

    A Chelsea gastropub with polished food, craft beer, and a stylish crowd on Old Church Street.

    • Chelsea
    • Gastropub
    • Craft beer
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    The Hans Sloane

    17 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EG

    A Sloane Square Pub with a smart bar, Pub food, and a well-heeled Chelsea and Knightsbridge crowd.

    • Sloane Square
    • Chelsea
    • Pub food
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    The Courtfield

    187 Earl's Court Road, SW5 9AN

    An Earl's Court local with cask ale, a compact interior, and a mix of locals and hotel guests.

    • Earl's Court
    • Real ale
    • Local favourite
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    The Pelican

    45 Chepel Market, Notting Hill, W11 1LR

    A Notting Hill gastropub with seasonal food, craft beer, and a polished crowd on the hill border.

    • Notting Hill border
    • Gastropub
    • Craft beer
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    The Windsor Castle

    114 Campden Hill Road, W8 7AH

    A Kensington local with a handsome interior, cask ales, and a relaxed crowd near Holland Park.

    • Kensington
    • Real ale
    • Holland Park