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The Chamberlayne, Kensal Rise, NW10
NW10
NW10 3ND
Served areas
Reviews of The Chamberlayne (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
David Walton left this review about The Chamberlayne
Visited 31/03/25
Finally, an NW10 pub with cask ale on this initial trawl around the area. OK don't get excited it was just a single hand pump dispensing, actually pretty good, London Pride, the other hand pump being unutilised. Keg offering was Two Tribes Dream Pale Ale and Campfire Hazy IPA , Peroni, Cornish Orchards cider, Beavertown Neck Oil and Gamma Ray, Amstel, Guinness, Asahi and Lucky Saint.
Probably the most pubby venue of my initial NW10 sojourn, albeit a long way on the gastro end of the pub spectrum. There is some outside seating at the front and left-hand side of the venue. Inside it is almost fully bare boarded apart from a slither of a tile skirt with the bar counter on the right-hand side of the venue mid front part. There are some stools at the bar counter but not occupied by drinkers but largely by punters waiting to be served in a busy venue mid evening. The bar area at the front of the venue has some leather banquettes and sofas serving regular tables plus some stand-alone tables between the bar counter and the left-hand side. The lighting was pleasant and the art on the walls abstract. At the back of the venue was an area exclusively restricted to diners. Undoubtedly this is a classy venue, but it didn't quite hit the spot for me.
On 15th July 2025
- rating: 5
[User has posted 777 recommendations about 774 pubs]
Graham Coombs left this review about The Chamberlayne
A hipsterish joint, as evidenced by the sign "Fondues tonight" by the door. All arty farty furnishings and decor with a kitchen counter at the far end and various signs flogging cocktails, with an appropriate soundtrack playing. It does at least have London Pride on handpump and a couple of craft brews from Two Tribes alongside the more usual keg stuff. I suppose if you are in the mood it is ok, and at least the staff were warm and friendly.
On 19th February 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3742 recommendations about 3677 pubs]
Tris C left this review about The Chamberlayne
Like the Whippet Inn, this place initially gives the impression that it’s a pub of some vintage, but like the Whippet, this too is a very modern conversion, formerly a branch of Barclays; if I’d known, I’d have not bothered photographing it 14 years ago and certainly wouldn’t have wasted my time paying a visit; likewise, the Whippet.
The interior can be seen on their website, but essentially, it’s a style bar – cum – gastro thing, Kensal Rise being the easternmost outpost of NW10, where the Jundland Wastes are not to be travelled lightly; customers were older more professional types, unlike the young things at the Whippet.
There was a Pride clip spotted, but as it was getting late, I decided not to increase Fuller’s share price.
Pending reopening of the Masons, the William is the preferred choice in this neck of the woods.
Date of visit: 17th November 2024.
On 18th February 2025
- no rating submitted
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Kensal Green, 0.56 miles, 10 min walk (show)
Queens Park (London), 0.78 miles, 15 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 17 November 2024 by Tris C
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- Hot Food : Yes - Italian. - last updated 17 November 2024 by Tris C
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- Real Ale : Yes last updated 17 November 2024 by Tris C
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