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Kings Arms, Chelsea

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Striking combination of old and new. Built in 1861 by Bayswater builder Edwin Curtis; not a listed building but it has remarkable interior tilework and "shabby-chic" decor.

Up to three cask ales in normal times.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Finch's
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
18/06/2025
Last surveyed
30/01/2018
Leasehold owner
no lease
Freehold owner
Young's
Pub ID
WLD/16322
Asset of Community Value

Built 1861, it received a quality refurbishment in the 1890s and retains a completely tiled wall on the right hand side which would have originally been in a passage to the rear Smoke Room created by a partition wall, lost many years ago. The tiling features two large panels (not pictorial), three smaller ones and a narrow one at the left end. The bar counter looks old and has at least 4 markings showing where partitions creating separate small rooms were situated. The counter has possibly been shortened or slightly moved and the rear part is different in style to the straight middle section and curved front section. The fixed seating looks at least just post-war and the dado panelling has been painted gastro grey so difficult to date.

Built 1861, it received a quality refurbishment in the 1890s and retains a completely tiled wall on the right hand side which would have originally been in a passage to the rear Smoke Room created by a partition wall, lost many years ago. The tiling features two large panels (not pictorial), three smaller ones and a narrow one at the left end. The bar counter looks old and has at least 4 markings showing where partitions creating separate small rooms were situated. The counter has possibly been shortened or slightly moved and the rear part is different in style to the straight middle section and curved front section. The fixed seating looks at least just post-war and the dado panelling has been painted gastro grey so difficult to date.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7%
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Young's - Winter Warmer

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT. 4 screens
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1050m)
West Brompton
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (950m)
Gloucester Road

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