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Drayton Arms, South Kensington

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Operator: Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
153 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5 0LJ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7835 2301
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Grade II listed ornate terra cotta faced pub with two Jacobean-style frontages, first licensed in 1847 and rebuilt in 1891-2 by the firm of Gordon Lowther & Gunton. Dark wood panelled bar with large windows and high ceiling. Some etched glass remains and some Biba-style decoration in the upper parts of the windows. Smart, soft lighting. In the small area at the back (originally a separate room) there is an interesting Classical fireplace which may be modern. Elegant corridor with ironwork entrance and large mirror bearing heraldic arms, presumably of the Drayton family. There is an upstairs 50-seat fringe theatre showing mainly comedy and cabaret. Small outside tabled area off the pavement with heaters. At most two cask ales should be available and a wide food menu includes Sunday roasts.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing, Historic England ref 1225769. Late C19. Purple brick and buff terracotta. Three storeys and roof storey. Three windows wide to Old Brompton Road and one window return to Drayton Gardens. Round arches to ground floor with "Jacobean" pilasters, moulded in relief. Two storey oriels to each bay. First floor round arched windows, 2nd floor square headed. Heavy cornice and balustraded parapet. Pedimented dormers, to mansard. Much finely moulded relief decoration. Unspoilt condition.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
08/12/2024
Last surveyed
07/12/2024
Leasehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WLD/16330
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
12:30pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
12:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
12:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
12:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday
12:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
12:30pm - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times.
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This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Drayton Arms, South Kensington.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Fuller's - London Pride , Wychwood (varies)

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Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
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West Brompton
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (450m)
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