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Admiral Codrington, Chelsea, SW3

17 Mossop Street
SW3
SW3 2LY
Phone: 02075810005
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Tris C left this review about Admiral Codrington

Known locally as the Admiral Cod, the pub’s history is well documented on CAMRA’s site. I came here once before around 1987 to do a three-hole mini crawl, which comprised the triumvirate of this pub, the even worse Shuckburgh (now closed) and Australian, which was actually one of the best pubs in SW3, but has now too sadly closed.
Earlier reviews paint of a picture of this being an upmarket pub and indeed their website describing it as ‘Chelsea’s boutique restaurant & bar’, the gallery page simply showing plates of food and what must be the upstairs dining room. I remember it being a bit ho-hum in the ‘80s, but I wouldn’t say there’s anything upmarket about it; in fact, it looks a bit down-at-heel, something of a surprise given the area. The interior appears to have a scruffy dark grey vinyl floor, dark brown matchboard partitions with matching wainscoting to dado height, above which is patterned wallpaper (see photo). Furniture is traditional, with very dated studded velour banquettes to the periphery though the bar structure looks suitably traditional, with a balustraded gantry. Lighting came by way of downlighters, then wrought iron Victorian-style chandeliers, the whole lot being unsettlingly bright; music played, but it was too loud for comfort. Décor comprised traditional framed prints along with empty bottles and pot plants on windowsills; again, all very dated, like drinking in pub c. 1955.
Far from being the wealthy in-crowd, customers were young and studenty, about half braving the chill for a fag on the scruffy covered side patio. What really endeared me [Not] to the pub, was the member of staff who on cleaning the table next to me, gave me a Mr Sheen facial from his sanitiser gun.
The ale choice amounted to two unused pumps, a reversed Deuchers clip, me opting for the keg Brixton Pale at £3.60 a half and dull, served by a perfunctory barman.
This isn’t a great pub even in a postcode not renowned for great pubs, at least not since the ‘80s, though it’s about as genuine a pub experience as you can expect in this postcode. I doubt I’d bother coming here again; if you want two endurable pubs in SW3, your best bets are the Surprise or Phoenix.

On 5th November 2022 - rating: 4
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Graham Coombs left this review about Admiral Codrington

Posh pub in the back of Chelsea, fairly modernised but clearly still a pub. The island bar at the front is surrounded by space and tables, with a restaurant area to the rear and a covered patio to the side. A set of handpumps was tucked round the back of the bar dispensing Wandle, Bombardier and Whitstable Bay in very good condition. Despite looking expensive, the beer was not priced much different to others in the area.

On 14th June 2019 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Admiral Codrington

Upmarket pub, as you would expect from the area. Island bar, but there is a particularly inconvenient cellar hatch which has to be roped off at frequent intervals. Modern dining room to the rear. Difficult to find a spot just to have a pint during the evening, but there is also a side patio if the weather's OK. Two handpumps, offering Doom Bar and Pride (£3.60). (NB - Review dates from April 2012.)

On 24th June 2012 - rating: 6
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Map location corrected by Steve C
London Victoria, 1.31 miles, 25 min walk (show)
London Victoria, 1.31 miles, 25 min walk (show)
West Brompton, 1.45 miles, 28 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Admiral Codrington, SW3
5th Nov 2022, 19:39
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C
 
5th Nov 2022, 18:03
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 04 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Beer Garden : Yes - Covered side patio. - last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Car Park : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Darts : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Jukebox : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Live Music : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Pool Table : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 05 November 2022 by Tris C
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