Pubs in Earls Court

Earls Court sits at a crossroads of west London, where the grand terraces of Kensington meet the more relaxed streets running down towards Fulham and Chelsea. Long known for its transient population of travellers and students, the area has a mixed character that's more rough-and-ready than its posher neighbours. The Victorian mansion blocks remain, along with a decent stretch of independent shops around the tube station. It's the sort of place where you might find yourself after a gig or en route somewhere else.

The ten or so pubs reflect this in-between quality. The Earls Court Tavern serves burgers and pies to a local crowd, while The Atlas brings a proper beer garden and real ales to the table. Over at The Pembroke you'll find a rooftop and sports screens for match days. Most pitch themselves somewhere between neighbourhood local and casual dining spot, serving the mix of long-term residents and passers-through who make up the regulars.