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The Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington, W8
W8
W8 6HE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Malden man left this review about The Scarsdale Tavern
A solid looking building in an elegant square, you wouldn't know how close you are to busy Kensington High Street. The single room wraps around the central bar. Rather foody, with the main servery to the rear right on entering, but not so much that popping in for a drink is awkward. Most diners were based in the servery area. Wood floors, generally standard tables in 4s or smaller circular ones in 2s. Large front windows with the lower portion etched and frosted and decorative drapes above. Old champagne bottles on the window cill and along a high shelf. I liked the ceiling with its interesting timber detailing not so much as fake beams but more like a herringbone pattern. The outside has good floral displays, even at this time of year, and a few seats at metal tables. A couple of TVs on high were showing Sky Sports News but muted.
The pub is Fullers branded but there were other ales on offer, the selection was Pride, Gales Seafarers, Adnams Bitter and Batemans XB. Not a bad spot, and seeing other pubs locally have gone fully down the gastro route including ripping the guts out of places, worthy of support.
On 20th March 2010
- rating: 7
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john mcgraw left this review about The Scarsdale Tavern
Very comfortable pub that is in a very desirable and quiet location off the bustling Kensington High Street.A single front bar with 2 side areas one being mainly for food.Outside drinking area at the front which overlooks Edwardes Square.4 Real ales on tap.
On 2nd September 2008
- rating: 8
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Clive Thompson left this review about The Scarsdale Tavern
This is an estate pub but one with a difference, the estate in question is a secluded and select area off Kensington High Street. Whereas in most estate pubs one might expect shell-suits, baseball caps, cheeseburger & chips and people cashing giros, in this one you'll find pressed chinos, designer sunglasses, bruschetta & marinated olives and everyone paying with plastic. I have always found the service to be pretty good even when its busy. The pub has 4 cask beers, Everards Beacon, Pride, Youngs and Old Speckled Hen on my last visit and has Cask Marque accreditation (although I did see them pouring slops into a glass on my first visit). The menu is befitting of it's clientele including the prices.
On 3rd February 2008
- rating: 6
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