Pubs in Kensington

Kensington manages to feel both grand and surprisingly lived-in, with wide residential streets lined with Victorian townhouses giving way to the museums and green spaces of South Kensington. You'll find a mix of well-heeled locals, museum-goers and students from the nearby colleges, and the area suits both a civilised evening pint and a proper meal out. The pubs here tend to match that slightly refined character without losing their warmth.

The Churchill Arms stands out with its famous floral displays and Thai kitchen, while The Scarsdale Tavern offers the classic fireplace-and-Sunday-roast experience on a quiet residential street. For something more contemporary, The Blue Stoops brings craft ales and wine to the neighbourhood, and The Holland combines cocktails and Thai food in a gastro pub setting. Most of these places understand that Kensington locals want somewhere comfortable to settle in for the evening rather than a quick pint on the way home.