The Queen’s Arms in a cozy corner of a Kensington residential area is our pick for the top pub in Kensington. Clean, traditional decor, kept spotless by the staff. Friendly, efficient service. Top-notch British cuisine, well-executed.
The Queen’s Arms in a cozy corner of a Kensington residential area is our pick for the top pub in Kensington. Clean, traditional decor, kept spotless by the staff. Friendly, efficient service. Top-notch British cuisine, well-executed.
The Argyll Arms offers one of the most impressive restaurant interiors in central London, including mirrored walls and an ornate stamped-metal ceiling with the beautiful etched glass partitions separating cozy sitting areas. Service and execution of the menu are as good or better than what you’d expect in this price range which is right in the middle of the spectrum. We think The Argyll Arms is one of the best values in central London for this level of ambiance, service and execution of a traditional British menu.
Although there are plenty of good pubs in Westminster and Pimlico for wetting your whistle, none offer the full range of well-executed classic British pub-plates that the Marquis of Granby in Westminster does. The main floor features comfortable tufted benches and plenty of room for congregating at the bar during peak whistle-wetting hours. Or you might prefer the more traditional seating upstairs in the upstairs dining room. Service and execution are reliably consistent as is typical with all Nicholson’s pubs.
The Windmill in Mayfair, London, is one of the oldest pubs in the city, offering a traditional pub experience in a slightly more refined and sophisticated ambience. The pub offers a wide range of drinks, including craft beers and whiskeys, and a menu of delicious British and European cuisine. With a rich history in the entertainment industry, it’s a popular spot for locals and visitors seeking a traditional pub experience with a bit more flare in the heart of Mayfair.
The Ship is our personal favorite of the Nicholson’s pubs located in this part of the City of London. The locale is small but clean with the typical attention to detail that is customary for Nicholson’s pub.
The menu offers a mix of contemporary plates like burgers and salads, but remains true to pub tradition by offering fish n chips, bangers and mash and a variety of popular meat pies.