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Operator: Marylebone Leisure
171 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, W11 2DY (View on Google Map)

Mainly a cocktail bar.

The block in which this stands was designed by Thomas Pocock. It was recorded as a beerhouse in 1870 and became fully licensed at around the time of WW2.

The venue has promoted itself as providing artisan beers, creative cocktails, handmade liquor, and house infused spirits.

The Ginstitute experience on the top two floors, must be booked.

Interior photos copyright to Polaris Media.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Ginstitute
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/04/2014
Leasehold owner
Santi & Santi Ltd
Freehold owner
Portobello Star Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16397
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm

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Close to bus routes (200m)
Closest station (1950m)
Kensington Olympia
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (550m)
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