Pub in West Kensington

Curtains Up

28a Comeragh Road, West Kensington, W14 9HR
Closest station: West Kensington, about 4 min walk

4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,110 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Curtains Up, West Kensington

About Curtains Up

Bright pub mixing traditional and modern styling, offering Sunday roasts.

Imposing backstreet local built in 1879 as the Admiral Palliser and renamed the Barons Court Hotel the following year. It later became Barons Ale House, changing to its present name when it was refurbished with a theatrical theme in the 1990s.

Inside, three distinct drinking areas are served by a square island counter. Clientele is mainly a combination of locals and students from the nearby drama and ballet schools. Food offerings includes weekday brunches and Sunday roasts.

The small 60-seat Barons Court Theatre in the basement features short-run plays and changing afternoon magic shows.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sports TV: Four large TV screens
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Real Ale
  • Function Room: Various areas available for meetings
  • Disabled Access
  • WiFi: Note the "work from the pub" offer on the website
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 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
Young's
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 7386 7543

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,110 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Paul Haneyon Google, September 2024

    We visited Curtains Up on the first and last day of our four-day London trip, and it couldn't have been a better choice! Coming from Prague, we were looking for a true London experience, and this was it. The atmosphere was exactly what we hoped for in a traditional British pub. Even though three of my friends didn’t speak English, the waitress was incredibly patient and polite, making everyone feel comfortable as we decided on food and drinks. Big thanks to the bartender too, who let us sample the local beers before choosing. Highly recommend!

  • 5 out of 5Louise Poweron Google, June 2024

    Nice enjoyable time here before watching the Cinch tennis tournament. Really fabulous decor, fabulous toilets and nice food and drink. Had the scallops to start, but forgive me, I made a terrible mistake and between the Irish girl in me and my bad eyesight, I mistook the bed of salt the scallop shells were lying on to be a bed of mash potatoes.. so the scallops were very salty and it took me copious amounts of Chablis and high intensity googling of whether high levels of sodium can kill you … to recover enough to have my main course of plaice - nice enough although skin soft and fish warm…

  • 5 out of 5Erin Yon Google, July 2024

    I recently visited this pub and had an exceptional experience. The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations. The service was fantastic, especially from the assistant manager, Ray. He was attentive and made sure everything was perfect. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning!

  • 5 out of 5Abigail Meerton Google, July 2024

    I waited until my very last night in London to come to The Curtain's Up, and all I can say is, "What a finale!" The atmosphere is great for singles, families, and all that's in between. The fish and chips were excellent - the best I've ever had. The staff were all friendly, especially Ray! Thank you, Curtains Up, for a great last night in the UK!

  • 5 out of 5Martin Faulkneron Google, October 2024

    We searched for a nearby pub as we arrived to our hotel tired after a day of travelling and we’re so glad we ended up here. It’s a great pub, great vibe with cool decor, music and atmosphere. The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful - can’t fault the service. We later found out it was the manager, Ray, behind the bar who took such good care of us. The food was perfect with amazing vegan options too! Highly recommend.

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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