The Devonshire Arms
37 Marloes Road, W8
Underground: High Street Kensington or Earl’s Court
Renovated a couple of years back, a former rather boring old man’s pub has now has typical trendy-bar type decor. The selection of beer and wine is top notch, though. Front garden for seating (open all year round if you are brave enough!), the hold barbeques occasionally. Despite numerous other pubs in the Kensington, locals must think something special about this place, as I’ve never seen it anything less than packed. Tasty food, too.

The Kensington Arms
41 Abingdon Road, W8
Website: www.kensingtonarms.com
Underground: High Street Kensington
Conveniently located just off Kensington High Street. Renovated a few years ago, what was once a traditional pool-and-Sky-Sports boozer has now become quite a fancy place indeed. You can still watch sports here on the big screens, but there will a slightly posher atmosphere.

The Abingdon
54 Abingdon Road, W8
Underground: High Street Kensington
Part bar, part restaurant, I can vouch that the meals here are very tasty indeed, with amazingly quick service! Hot snacks also available in the bar area. A nice place to unwind after work with a nice glass of wine. Outside seating during summer.

The Scarsdale
23a Edwardes Square, W8

Underground: High Street Kensington or Earl’s Court
A lovely place for a meal or drink (or both!). A typical English pub, frequented by locals (as the houses in the Square cost £4-£5million, there are probably more millionaires here than in any other pub in London). Beautifully kept with a wonderful front garden complete with tables to sit at, flowers and trees providing shade. You’ll find it absolutely packed on summer nights!

The Hansom Cab
86 Earls Court Road, W8
Underground: High Street Kensington or Earl’s Court
Having recently undergone a refit, this place gives off a really cosy feel. Good selection of drinks and good food as well. There’s a pub quiz on Wednesday nights.

The Windsor Castle
114 Campden Hill Road, W8
Underground: Notting Hill Gate
A great small pub – perfect for cold winters or hot summer nights! The old-fashioned interior, with its small door partitions and little nooks and crannies, gives it a cosy feel. A decent amount of seating outside means its the place to go for summer drinks too. Ever so slightly “off the beaten track”, it’s still a very popular place. Traditional ales and good food too.

The Scarsdale

© 2013 The Guide to Kensington & Chelsea. All Rights Reserved.