Pub in Kensington
Builders Arms
1 Kensington Court Place, Kensington, W8 5BJClosest station: High Street Kensington, about 7 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,373 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Builders Arms
Cheerfully decorated pub with flowers in pots, colourful lampshades and local artwork on the walls.
Hidden away in the back doubles, this is an upmarket pub with a dark green decor, potted plants and comfortable settee seating in the main bar. There are two smaller drinking areas at the rear and additional seating upstairs. The railed-in front patio has heaters for the winter. Built in 1807 with alterations to the frontage in 1862.
Four cask ales. Occasional craft beer residencies, check pub website.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: In side street
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7937 6213
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,373 ratings
4 out of 5Jim Edringtonon Google, July 2024
Great menu, beers and service. We made a reservation and there was a nice ‘reserved’ note on our table with flowers. My wife absolutely loved the fish and chips too! I got the chicken/pork pie and it also quite good. The mash were superb as were the peas (I’m from the states!). Great selection of drafts too. Staff were quite pleasant and helpful too!
5 out of 5Robert Funkon Google, July 2024
Arrived 45 minutes early for 12:45 booking and had no trouble being sat or staff being put out because we were early. We received excellent service and the food was top notch! We came specifically to try the Sunday roast, fish & chips, and sticky toffee pudding. So delicious!
5 out of 5Ryan Rothenbergon Google, May 2024
Great service. As tourists e we were unsure whether to order at table or bar, hosts were very understanding and accommodating. I’m not the foremost authority on fish and cops but this was very good. Told it was Haddock not Cod with a nice light beer batter fry. We came in for a quick meal but it appeared to be semi local as there were lots of families. Friendly atmosphere, good food, what more could you ask for.
5 out of 5Zvjezdan Joveticon Google, August 2024
if you want to avoid the everyday hustle and bustle of London and eat and drink well with the locals... you are in the right place. I sincerely recommend this lovely pub 🍻
4 out of 5Fabien and Itzelon Google, February 2024
We loved this restaurant! The food was amazing, especially the classic Fish n' Chips, served in a gourmet way, the burger was amazing. Booking ahead is a good idea as it gets busy quickly. The service was alright - friendly and fast with our meals, although we had to remind them a few times about our dessert order. Overall, although the price can be a little bit high, we recommend visiting for a taste of classic London. 🍽
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.