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Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington

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Operator: Fuller's
23a Edwardes Square, Kensington, W8 6HE (View on Google Map)

Upmarket 1867 pub tucked away on a leafy secluded square off busy Kensington High Street, At one time this was a haunt of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Four handpumps at the bar and a shelf full of empty champagne bottles lining the walls show that the pub caters for all tastes. Behind the half-frosted windows lies an L-shaped dark wood bar with an ornate etched mirrored back. Walls are decorated with elegantly framed paintings, the most striking of which is David's Napoleon Crossing the Alps. The food offering reflects local tastes but does include pub-favourite meals such as fish & chips and a burger.

The patio out front has tables and heating, and the pub itself is air-conditioned. It is claimed to be the local used in the 1970s TV crime series The Professionals.

The pub was a runner-up in 2022 in the Best City Pub category, for Fuller's Griffin Trophy.

Historic Interest

See our photo of an interior wall plaque for a history of the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Scarsdale Arms
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
28/01/2025
Last surveyed
15/01/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Pub ID
WLD/16293
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Gales - Seafarers TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers Session Bitter • 3.6%
Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers

This beer is served regularly at Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fuller's (seasonal)


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Nearby Station (800m)
Kensington Olympia
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (650m)
High Street Kensington

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