Pubs in Kensington

A swanky spot with a selection of pubs to match, Kensington is the place where Londoners come to spend a little extra cash in the evening. If you're looking to do just that, we've put together a list of some of the best locations in the area, running from hot gastro spots to pubs where local beers and British craft are drink of the day. 

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Last updated on 5th March 2024




The Hollywood Arms

The Hollywood Arms is a cute and friendly pub near Kensington that serves great gastro-pub food as well as offering live music and even wine tasting classes. This pub is traditional but with the sort of extra edge that you expect from somewhere located in the Kensington or Chelsea area. Smarter and definitely more chic than many of its pub counterparts, The Hollywood Arms is a Kensington pub that carries some wow-factor and keeps people talking about it long after their visit.

The Builders Arms

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The Builders Arms is a light and airy pub in Kensington that has "a touch of urban glamour" in addition to it being a really good, traditional pub. With a great beer garden and street side tables, The Builders Arms is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening come rain or shine. A friendly local with the sort of cool twist you'd expect in a Kensington pub, The Builders Arms will make you want to come back again and again.

The Britannia

A proud boozer and a stalwart on the Kensington pub scene, The Britannia comes with lashings of traditional charm and a warming atmosphere. The interior mixes together contemporary cool with all the classic makings of a London pub. Head here for yummy hearty lunches or dinner sessions complete with good beer and wine. 

Scarsdale Tavern

Scarsdale Tavern is a gorgeous pub only a few minutes walk from High Street Kensington Station and nestled in a residential area near Holland Park. It's the ideal destination for a spot of hearty food after a relaxed stroll around the Kyoto Gardens. Inside you'll find low-hanging lights, wooden flooring and light teal, exposed brick walls, along with a tempting selection of real ales. Feast on the likes of corn-fed chicken and truffle risotto, plus Sri Lankan sweet potato and green bean curry, to name a few of the internationally-inspired dishes. 

The Jam Tree

Much like the Jam Tree's in Chelsea and Clapham, Jam Tree Kensington is a cute and cosy London pub that offers so much more than many of its rivals. Serving restaurant quality food that makes it hard to beat, Jam Tree also has a great beer selection and a wine list crafted by an industry stalwart Tim Kitchener-Smith. Jam Tree Kensington is smart and sleek and is all-in-all a great Kensington pub.