The Churchill Arms, W8

Lively and popular traditional pub, with a great atmosphere and chatty clientele on a Saturday night. I’ll have to try it again when slightly more sober, it seemed like a real gem. Fullers ales plus guests, I stuck with the Pride which was on top form.

A shrine to Churchill and WW II,the external floral display is outstanding and brings in a lot of visitors.Just after the Platinum Jubilee ,the union jacks were still on full dispay and the interior is very authentic,carpeted throughout with lots of dark wood panelling and two wings either side of the main bar.The ceiling is full of war time bric a brac which adds to the atmosphere ,and with lots of photos hanging in the windows,panes full of books and frosted glass the interior is slightly dark but not gloomy.The Irish theme has been toned down,it's there if you are very observent. At the far end of the right leg is a wait to be seated restaurant called the Operations Room with hanging foliage throughout.The food is Thai and can be consumed anywhere,yet most of the bar area was taken up by drinkers,a mix of tourists and older regulars.Very friendly barmaids always helps. Tied to Fullers so featuring their London Pride and ESB but with guests on my trip of Mad Squirrel Red Dawn,Siren Yulu Pale and Adnams Eastern Edge (NBSS 3,but malty and not to my taste).However thats a decent line up,I can see why it's a GBG regular and it's worthy of a longish stay.Very comfortable and traditional,it's well worth investigating and should not be missed for the interior.

Really nice exterior with numerous hanging baskets. The interior is covered in bric a brac with a British/Irish vibe going on. Pretty standard Fuller's beer selection.

Official site of The Churchill Arms - www.churchillarmskensington.co.uk

Official site of The Churchill Arms - www.churchillarmskensington.co.uk