Pub in Kilburn
Carlton Tavern
33 Carlton Vale, Kilburn, NW6 5EUClosest station: Kilburn Park, about 7 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 463 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Carlton Tavern
Rebuilt traditional pub with open-air seating offering burgers, Sunday roasts & other hearty fare.
A site now nationally-famous to CAMRA members; after being illegally demolished the developer was forced by Westminster Council to rebuild this pub brick by brick. (For the old pub see the WhatPub entry under "Carlton Tavern, demolished".) The architect was Francis J. Potter, working from original plans.
Much was salvaged from the wreckage of the old pub, including tiles, reusable bricks and the original bar and fireplaces, and some of the decorative ceilings were also rescued.
The opportunity was taken to redesign the internal layout by moving the kitchen to the basement, which had previously been used as changing rooms for a local hockey team. The inside is quite roomy, stretching around the bar to a dining room at the back. Outside is a garden/patio area also used for dining in summer.
The new pub showcases the best brewers and distillers in London, alongside a fresh, seasonal menu in the new dining room. The ale offerings include a house bitter. As at date of this entry ale is sold cheaper on Monday nights.
The pub is halfway between Kilburn Park and Maida Vale tube stations and the area to the south is affluent, with the pub clientele reflecting that.
Winner of the West London branch Pub of the Year in 2022. Our pic shows owners Ben and Tom receiving the award with Alex Langford, West London branch chair, and John Cryne from North London branch.
As of late 2023 the pub is crowdfunding to help pay for a badly-needed refurb of the WCs.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Some Friday evenings
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant: Back area of pub
- Real Ale
- Events: Comedy night Monday, Tuesday evening quiz
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- 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 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7625 4760
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 463 ratings
5 out of 5Tom Brighton Google, August 2024
Easily one of the best run boozers in London. Classic. Wonderful food (best pub grub in town, hands down) and brilliant regular live music nights, supporting upcoming acts from all over the country.
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, April 2024
🚇Kilburn Park 🍺 £6.40 Stiegl Rebuild It And They Will Come. The Carlton Tavern is located on the border between Kilburn and Maida Vale in North West London. The nearest Tube is Kilburn Park, it’s a five minute walk to get here. The original pub on this site was built in 1864. In May 1918 a WW1 bomb hit the pub which all but destroyed it, the pub was rebuilt in 1921. During WWII the pub narrowly avoided destruction again, the pub was the only building in the area to survive the Blitz. On the 7th April 2015, a day before the property was to be listed, the pub was demolished by developers…
5 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, February 2024
The Carlton Tavern, on Carlton Vale, just to the North of Paddington Rec is a super little place offering a good selection of keg beers and a couple of cask ales for those that do. There is also a fine looking, non bank breaking, menu. All good stuff. A most enjoyable pint. There are a couple of bar rooms plus a back room providing plenty of opportunity to find a seat. Well worth a visit.
4 out of 5Shiri Shabtayon Google, April 2024
Food was very good and fresh and the atmosphere is lovely and genuine. The only thing ruined the place are the horrible bathrooms: the smell is absolutely horrible and it’s highly unclean, even for a pub
5 out of 5James Hucksteppon Google, May 2024
Great historic pub. Lots of nice indoor and outdoor spaces and healthy vibes. Wide beer selections and food was even better than expected. Recommend the fish.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.