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Old Swan, Kensington

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Opens at 11:00am
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Operator: Greene King
206 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, W8 4DP (View on Google Map)
(020) 7229 8421
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Spacious pub rebuilt in 1962, having previously stood around the corner in Notting Hill Gate. Reverted to its original name after a spell as the Rat & Parrot.

The pub offers up to four cask ales and a menu of "pub-grub" food at reasonable prices. Occasional cider festivals. There are a number of deals available, see venue website.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Rat & Parrot
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
20/03/2024
Last surveyed
12/09/2014
Leasehold owner
Greene King
Freehold owner
Chestnut Estates (BVI)
Pub ID
WLD/16103
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (From GK stable) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
three tables on pavement
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
pavement
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
various
Closest station (1750m)
London Paddington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (125m)
Notting Hill Gate

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