Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in West Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Britannia Tap - by sld52

sld52 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:53:52 +0000

Review by sld52

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7602 1649

Website: http://www.youngs.co.uk

I used to qork in the area a few years ago and went sometimes. Then it was a Thai place and, although nice, was a little dingey. It's recently been taken over by new owners and revamped and it is wonderful! Can't recommend the place more: friendly atmosphere without being too invasive, jukebox, live music, good beer! They don't serve food anymore but sometimes they let you bring stuff in from the place next door which does great meze! Simply brilliant!I used to qork in the area a few years ago and went sometimes. Then it was a Thai place and, although nice, was a little dingey. It's recently been taken over by new owners and revamped and it is wonderful! Can't recommend the place more: friendly atmosphere without being too invasive, jukebox, live music, good beer! They don't serve food anymore but sometimes they let you bring stuff in from the place next door which does great meze! Simply brilliant!

The Crescent - by rayhay31

rayhay31 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:16:33 +0000

Review by rayhay31

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7603 2058

Website: http://www.thecrescentbarw14.co.uk/bar.html

Tags: food, cocktails, champagne

The crescent is a absolutely fantastic bar with amazing cocktails and atmosphere! Went there with friends the other night and was surprised by the quality of the bar and the cocktails. The staff were great and made us feel really welcome!

Will definitely be back!!
The crescent is a absolutely fantastic bar with amazing cocktails and atmosphere! Went there with friends the other night and was surprised by the quality of the bar and the cocktails. The staff were great and made us feel really welcome!

Will definitely be back!!

The Albion - ACE! by chrisslater

chrisslater — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:36:31 +0000

Review by chrisslater

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7603 2826

Tags: jazz, live music, food

Thanks god the Albion arrived, i urge you all to get down there and give this place a second chance since the new ownership turned up!Thanks god the Albion arrived, i urge you all to get down there and give this place a second chance since the new ownership turned up!

Famous Three Kings - Wicked pub by petrapuskas

petrapuskas — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:13:18 +0000

Review by petrapuskas

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7603 6071

Tags: food, friendly, pool

The atmosphere of this great Victorian pub changes. During the day it's a great place, being very large in size, to find a quiet corner to chat with your pals.
In the evenings it's lively and funky, but good service, lots of sexy guys (and glammed up girls!). I'll always keep coming back.
Oh yes, and I saw Gwyneth Paltrow and her hubby in here a few months ago (I'm told his cousin lives in the Gothic church conversion nearby..)
You know, this was where the Rolling Stones played in 1969, so a bit of history behind it.
I'd recommend it highly.The atmosphere of this great Victorian pub changes. During the day it's a great place, being very large in size, to find a quiet corner to chat with your pals.
In the evenings it's lively and funky, but good service, lots of sexy guys (and glammed up girls!). I'll always keep coming back.
Oh yes, and I saw Gwyneth Paltrow and her hubby in here a few months ago (I'm told his cousin lives in the Gothic church conversion nearby..)
You know, this was where the Rolling Stones played in 1969, so a bit of history behind it.
I'd recommend it highly.

The Colton Arms - A proper Pub by jethro

jethro — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:06:49 +0000

Review by jethro

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7385 6956

Tags: relaxed, traditional pub, mature

The Colton Arms hasn't changed in decades - and most likely won't for the next couple. The washrooms are clean with highly-polished brightwork; the secret garden is small-but-perfectly-formed and is a powerful sun-trap at appropriate times.
No juke box, games machine, pool table or background music.
Very well-kept draught beer however with London Pride as the house ale. Wine by the glass is reasonably priced.
The unadvertised sandwiches are excellent, as is the house recipe for Bloody Mary.
The involved management [a tenanted house] is mature, experienced and possessed of a rare sense of humour.
The dog's name is Bruce.The Colton Arms hasn't changed in decades - and most likely won't for the next couple. The washrooms are clean with highly-polished brightwork; the secret garden is small-but-perfectly-formed and is a powerful sun-trap at appropriate times.
No juke box, games machine, pool table or background music.
Very well-kept draught beer however with London Pride as the house ale. Wine by the glass is reasonably priced.
The unadvertised sandwiches are excellent, as is the house recipe for Bloody Mary.
The involved management [a tenanted house] is mature, experienced and possessed of a rare sense of humour.
The dog's name is Bruce.

Cumberland Arms - Not that impressive for the amount of time I spent by greedoe

greedoe — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:32:50 +0000

Review by greedoe

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7371 6806

Website: http://www.thecumberlandarmspub.co.uk

Tags: food, trendy, pretentious

Having worked around the corner, this ended up being our local, and it's not priced as a local. It's quite a pricey gastropub, which could easily make your lunch top out at nearly Â£15.

If you're there for a quick pint and fancy a snack, better bring them along, because the mixed nuts were invariably a bit stale. Not too bad at Â£2 a cup, but you ended up feeling a bit sick after too many.

The grub's ok, you get a little bowl with salt and pepper to sprinkle on your meal, and the menu changes daily according to a blackboard.

It's pretty much gastropub by numbers, with a seating area to the side that made it a bit easier to navigate the inside during warm months.Having worked around the corner, this ended up being our local, and it's not priced as a local. It's quite a pricey gastropub, which could easily make your lunch top out at nearly Â£15.

If you're there for a quick pint and fancy a snack, better bring them along, because the mixed nuts were invariably a bit stale. Not too bad at Â£2 a cup, but you ended up feeling a bit sick after too many.

The grub's ok, you get a little bowl with salt and pepper to sprinkle on your meal, and the menu changes daily according to a blackboard.

It's pretty much gastropub by numbers, with a seating area to the side that made it a bit easier to navigate the inside during warm months.

The Curtain's Up - A pub in a baron area by Hugo

Hugo — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:39:14 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7385 4064

Tags: live music, food, theatre

I was reminded of my old favourite The Curtain's up when I walked past the other day.

I used to live in West Kensington and this was my local. The area is a little baron of decent pubs (forgive the pun as the area is near Baron's court...ahem). Anyhow, this pub is a friendly local that all the nearbye residents rely on.

However, the curtains up is more than just a pub, it has a most welcome twist, that of the local theatre perched above its hallowed halls. The perfect place for a bit of local entertainment.I was reminded of my old favourite The Curtain's up when I walked past the other day.

I used to live in West Kensington and this was my local. The area is a little baron of decent pubs (forgive the pun as the area is near Baron's court...ahem). Anyhow, this pub is a friendly local that all the nearbye residents rely on.

However, the curtains up is more than just a pub, it has a most welcome twist, that of the local theatre perched above its hallowed halls. The perfect place for a bit of local entertainment.

The Havelock Tavern - Out gastros gastro pubs by amandaharrison

amandaharrison — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:11:56 +0000

Review by amandaharrison

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7603 5374

Tags: gastro pub, good value, business

I haven't been this neck of the woods for a few years, and not been here since it re-opened, but a few years back when I worked around the corner this was a regular haunt. Really decent food and modest prices. I'm sure it is even nicer now people can't smoke as that used to be a problem. Only downside is that it's a bit of a trek if you aren't a local. I haven't been this neck of the woods for a few years, and not been here since it re-opened, but a few years back when I worked around the corner this was a regular haunt. Really decent food and modest prices. I'm sure it is even nicer now people can't smoke as that used to be a problem. Only downside is that it's a bit of a trek if you aren't a local.