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Drayton Arms SW5 main shot. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-01-2020
Image: Drayton Arms SW5 main shot. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-01-2020
South Ken, Drayton Arms. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 09-08-2013
Image: South Ken, Drayton Arms. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 09-08-2013
South Ken, Drayton Arms sign. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 09-08-2013
Image: South Ken, Drayton Arms sign. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 09-08-2013

Drayton Arms, South Kensington

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Operator: Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
153 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5 0LJ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7835 2301
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Grade II listed ornate terra cotta faced pub with two Jacobean-style frontages, first licensed in 1847 and rebuilt in 1891-2 by the firm of Gordon Lowther & Gunton. Dark wood panelled bar with large windows and high ceiling. Some etched glass remains and some Biba-style decoration in the upper parts of the windows. Smart, soft lighting. In the small area at the back (originally a separate room) there is an interesting Classical fireplace which may be modern. Elegant corridor with ironwork entrance and large mirror bearing heraldic arms, presumably of the Drayton family. There is an upstairs 50-seat fringe theatre showing mainly comedy and cabaret. Small outside tabled area off the pavement with heaters. At most two cask ales should be available and a wide food menu includes Sunday roasts.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing, Historic England ref 1225769. Late C19. Purple brick and buff terracotta. Three storeys and roof storey. Three windows wide to Old Brompton Road and one window return to Drayton Gardens. Round arches to ground floor with "Jacobean" pilasters, moulded in relief. Two storey oriels to each bay. First floor round arched windows, 2nd floor square headed. Heavy cornice and balustraded parapet. Pedimented dormers, to mansard. Much finely moulded relief decoration. Unspoilt condition.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
08/12/2024
Last surveyed
07/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WLD/16330
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Fuller's - London Pride , Wychwood (varies)

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West Brompton
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (450m)
Gloucester Road

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