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.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.
Drayton Arms, South Kensington
Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Fuller's - London Pride , Wychwood (varies)