The Queens Arms, South Kensington, SW7

Basic single room pub located in a pleasant mews to the rear of the Royal Albert Hall. The interior comprises of one large, open room, with some high arches and pillars and bare wooden floorboards. The walls are half pine panelled with the remainder painted in neutral shades with some dark patches daubed on top and used to display menus and drinks offers on them in chalk. Furniture is fairly basic and extra seating can be found in a small area to the right hand side of the bar. The pub has a bit of a student bar feel to it, which makes sense given its close proximity to Imperial College. Loud music was playing on my Friday evening visit and the lighting was very subdued. There were three ales available at the bar – London Pride, White Horse Black Horse Porter and Copper Dragon IPA – as well as a decent selection of premium lagers including Leffe, Erdinger and Franzkaiser Weisse Bier. My pint of Black Horse Porter was in good condition and it was served to me by a friendly enough barmaid. There aren’t too many pubs in this part of town, and whilst there is nothing especially to commend this place on, it was good enough for a decent pint before moving on. Worth a look if you’re in the area.

Randomness Guide to London - Queens Arms entry

Randomness Guide to London - Queens Arms entry

Queens Arms official site, includes menus - www.thequeensarmskensington.co.uk

Queens Arms official site, includes menus - www.thequeensarmskensington.co.uk