Pub in Bayswater
Champion
1 Wellington Terrace, Bayswater, W2 4LWClosest station: Notting Hill Gate, about 5 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,800 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Champion
Cosy, elegant pub with fireplaces offers real ale, seasonal pub food, a quiz and a beer garden.
Built in 1838 and opposite the security-protected road on the northern side of Kensington Gardens, this is the nearest pub to Kensington Palace. In warm weather the front windows are often opened onto the bar room with its mixture dining tables and chairs, and the pub has a light and airy feel. There is reasonable space for vertical drinkers. A plush basement area leads on to a sunken beer garden, with patio heaters lit in cold weather.
Three ale handpumps but often now only one or two in use, likely to include London Pride.
Note that this venue has a good food reputation and is a popular pub, particularly on Friday evenings and at weekends, and it may be advisable to book a table in advance.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: To the rear
- Sports TV: Terrestial and for certain events only
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Function Room: The Mercury Lounge downstairs is bookable
- Disabled Access: Ramp will be provided
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Garden & pavement
- 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
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7792 4527
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,800 ratings
5 out of 5Julie Rayon Google, July 2024
Lively pub with tasty food. We stopped in as it was near our Airbnb and we didn’t want to go far for dinner. We were impressed with the high quality of the food. Everything was delicious and the wait staff were kind and helpful.
5 out of 5acchann attsunnon Google, August 2024
I'm japanese. I'm not good at English. I'm nourvous to enter restaurant that i don't know well. But it doesn't matter at all. Because the employees are friendly and professional. The meal was excellent. Thank you for I experienced that Pub culture of England.
5 out of 5John Larcombeon Google, July 2024
Just walking by, looking for a place to eat. Atmosphere, music and greeting drew us inside. Not disappointed, Food great, beer cold and lovely helpful service. Highly recommend
5 out of 5olivia efstathiouon Google, September 2024
What a fantastic pub with a rich heritage! The garden and downstairs areas are so charming and cozy. The food was exceptional—definitely a step up from the typical pub fare, complete with attentive table service and top-notch quality. The staff were friendly and made sure to check in with us regularly for any additional orders. The soul classics playlist was definitely a plus for me. Highly recommend!
5 out of 5Sarah Fletcheron Google, September 2024
You accommodated our group of 24+ peeps wonderfully. Reserved our tables together, the food was great, and your staff so helpful and efficient. Thank you.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.