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Lots Road, Chelsea

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Opens at 12:00pm
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Operator: Market Taverns
114 Lots Road, Chelsea, SW10 0RJ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7352 6645
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Part of the small London-based Market Taverns chain, this is a modern gastro-pub with a food menu including pub favourites and Sunday roasts. Takeways are also available. At least two cask ales are normally on.

Very convenient for the Chelsea Harbour complex and marina, and the northside Thames Path.

Easy walking distance to Imperial Wharf station.

Card only for payments.

Historic Interest

The pub featured in the film, The Deadly Affair (1966) with James Mason one of the stars. The pub was named The Balloon Tavern, and was advertised as a Watney's house.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Ferret & Firkin In The Balloon Up The Creek
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
28/08/2025
Last surveyed
11/04/2017
Leasehold owner
Market Taverns Ltd
Freehold owner
Bricks & Fuel Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16319
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 - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fuller's - London Pride , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Certain sports events shown, see venue website
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Snug area is bookable
Games Games
Board Games e.g. dominoes
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% on cask ales
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
C3
Nearby Station (350m)
Imperial Wharf
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Imperial Wharf

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