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Builders Arms, Kensington

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Operator: Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
1 Kensington Court Place, Kensington, W8 5BJ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7937 6213
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Hidden away in the back doubles, this is an upmarket pub with a dark green decor, potted plants and comfortable settee seating in the main bar. There are two smaller drinking areas at the rear and additional seating upstairs. The railed-in front patio has heaters for the winter. Built in 1807 with alterations to the frontage in 1862.

Four cask ales. Occasional craft beer residencies, check pub website.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
09/12/2024
Last surveyed
09/09/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
WLD/16646
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 - 10:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Builders Arms, Kensington.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Builders Arms, Kensington.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Smoking Smoking
in side street
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20 pence off a pint of Cask Ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
various
Closest station (1550m)
West Brompton
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (450m)
High Street Kensington

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