Pub in West Kensington
Cumberland Arms
29 North End Road, West Kensington, W14 8SZClosest station: Kensington Olympia, about 6 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 719 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Cumberland Arms
Pub with large windows, leather banquettes and chalkboard menu of Modern European dishes.
Very close to the Olympia exhibition centre, this is a cosy but spacious public house, with an excellent side garden/patio area. The dark wood panelling throughout is relieved by cream walls and a general light and airy one room bar with large windows. Flat screens for your sports viewing are fairly discreet. Bare wood floors and a mixture of plain tables and chairs make for a slightly cluttered feel.
Disabled access to the main bar but not to the rear raised area. The toilets are on the ground floor it's a bit of an obstacle course and a few corners to go round before you reach them - and a steepish step up to the gents. There are tables and chairs outside on the public right of way through to the park at the rear of the pub.
A good selection of craft beers in bottle, and a wine list with 15 white and red wines by the glass that'll suit most pockets and tastes. The Mediterranean-style menu changes monthly; and the food offering includes Sunday roasts.
Note that opening hours may differ dependent upon Olympia exhibitions.
NB following the move of Redcat into administration in late March 2024, it is understood this site will remain open under a sub-tenancy agreement.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly: On leads
- Outdoor Seating: Patio area by side of pub
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Not Mon or Sat
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 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
- 4:00 – 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
- Purple Tiger
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7371 6806
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 719 ratings
5 out of 5Dinesh Regoon Google, April 2024
Delicious food, easy going atmosphere and Will served us well. We loved this neighborhood pub since it wasn't crowded. I am surprised it wasn't packed given how good the food was. Pictures of a burger and the mussels we ate here are attached.
4 out of 5Raymond Limon Google, November 2023
Pretty decent pub. The beers on tap are what I'd seen in other pubs. Had dinner, and the food was quite good. Fried calamari was really good. My friend has sausages & mash, I had Caesar salad with chicken. Both delicious, generous serving. Recommended.
4 out of 5Kim Mathenon Google, July 2024
Well positioned for those attending an event at Olympia. Congenial decor and ambience Range of beers rather limited, but wider selection of wines .. as evidenced by the predominance of female customers. Good range of food on offer but a bit pricey by pub standards in Central London. Would I patronise again ? .. Probably not as I did not take too kindly to a 12.5% 'service charge' being unexpectedly added to the bill .. especially when we obtained our drinks from the bar in the first place !
5 out of 5James Mountfieldon Google, February 2024
Great Sunday Roast and fantastic, friendly service. We visit this area 4-5 times per year and have done for over 10 years to attend events at Olympia. This was my first visit to The Cumberland Arms in search of a comforting Sunday Roast and we were not disappointed. Don’t expect fine dining or even overpriced gastropub food but do expect great quality meat and everything else cooked to perfection including the desserts (we had crumble and sticky toffee spudding). I took an espresso after dinner which was also very well done, better than I’ve had at a pub for a long time! Two Sunday Roasts…
1 out of 5Fussy Vegetarianon Google, March 2024
Two vegetarians and a gluten free diner enter the Cumberland Arms…no joke or happy punchline here, I’m afraid :( Sadly no veg or vegan mains! Several veg/vegan starters. And the chef could/would not increase the portion of the ravioli or risotto starters. So we left. The waitress was very apologetic and very pleasant! Gorgeous fire place and raised seating area. Great vibe. What a shame… Come on The Cumberland Arms…!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.