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Duke of Kendal, Bayswater, W2
W2
W2 2AF
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Duke of Kendal
More than 13 years may have passed since my last visit, but it still seems much the same in this wedge-shaped pub which has a cramped layout meaning that the outside bench seats come in very handy if the weather allows. A large triptych of plain mirrors (above which is the old slogan "West End Wine & Spirit Stores") dominates one side of the saloon, with the bar counter at the 'thick' end of the wedge. Somehow they have managed to fit in a small upright piano (which the event posters suggest gets a regular airing from Gilly most weekends). Several TVs showing sport. Just London Pride (£5.70, and in good shape) available from the three handpumps this time.
On 6th April 2025
- rating: 6
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E TA left this review about Duke of Kendal
As described by others, below, I found this traditional London back-street pub somewhat uninspiring. The staff were pleasant enough, the customers were unenergetic, the beer was lacklustre. The piano and TV screen were both mute, there was a group of foreigners occupying the seats outside the front door, and a small Covid-dog jumped up at anyone who made eye-contact. Only one ale on, GK IPA, which was in average condition. The keg option were Amstel, Cruzcampo, Guinness, Neck Oil, Moretti and Inch's Cider. As London pubs go this was a bit disappointing.
On 9th August 2024
- rating: 5
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Strongers . left this review about Duke of Kendal
The Duke of Kendal has patio furniture around its acute angled exterior. Inside there are banquettes and tables around the wedged end of the pub that is faced by a small bar that supports three hand pumps that were drawing Greene King IPA and Fuller’s London Pride whilst one went unused. Premium and craft keg was also available. Behind the bar is some seating that I think is used for dining; I didn’t see a menu but there were some stone baked pizzas knocking about. The strange wedged front and raised rear of the interior reminded me of a heeled shoe. The staff were friendly, but I didn’t take to this place.
On 4th July 2022
- rating: 5
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Tris C left this review about Duke of Kendal
Largely as described below with some surviving internal signage along with the claret Victorian/Edwardian wallpaper. Furniture is a mix of traditional and modern with a raised dining area to the rear where food which is now more gastro rather than the pub cop-out that is Thai. The large TVs were off-putting but were switched off for the Sunday night knees-up sing-along: On Mother Kelly's Doorstep, Leaning on a Lamppost, We'll Meet Again...the hits just keep on coming, delivered by singers whose talent varies greatly and carries the seal of approval of Jack Black.
Professional and friendly staff were serving up GK IPA, Moreland's Chicken Pox and Hardy & Hanson's seasonal Rockin' Rudolph which was a rather tired pint; flabby and warm as mentioned below.
There's certainly novelty value to be had in the Sunday jamboree but the mundane ale choice is something of a disincentive to return, though I wish its acolytes well.
On 10th December 2018
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about Duke of Kendal
Flat iron shape pub, giving it a nice external look. Single wedge-shaped room inside with a battered wood floor, maroon Victoriana wallpaper and a general air of bohemian shabbiness. I was rather taken with the very nice West End Wine & Spirit Stores ‘triptych‘ (what a great word) mirror thingy. I was rather less taken with the large TV over the bar showing a pointless music channel to nobody. Two ales over three pumps, GK IPA and Old Golden Hen, flabby and warm. It's ok for this area but that’s damning with faint praise I suppose - could be much better. 5.5
On 10th September 2018
- rating: 6
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Rex Rattus left this review about Duke Of Kendal
This is a smallish, flat-iron shaped corner pub in a very up-market area. They had 6X, Courage Directors and GKIPA on – I had the GKIPA which tasted the same as it usually does. I had a bite to eat off the Thai menu, which was pretty good and not overpriced at £5.95. Actually this is another OK pub, although nothing special and not really worth going far out of your way to visit.
On 29th October 2008
- rating: 5
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Steve Beer left this review about Duke Of Kendal
Great local pub close to Marble Arch. Good
food and real ale. Sport on big screen TV. Quiz night Thursday and music Sunday evening.
Website http://dukeofkendal.tripod.com
On 10th March 2005
- rating: 10
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