Pub in South Kensington
Drayton Arms
153 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5 0LJClosest station: Gloucester Road, about 7 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 780 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Drayton Arms
Bright and stylish local with a menu of British gastropub dishes and a fringe theatre upstairs.
Grade II listed ornate terra cotta faced pub with two Jacobean-style frontages, first licensed in 1847 and rebuilt in 1891-2 by the firm of Gordon Lowther & Gunton. Dark wood panelled bar with large windows and high ceiling. Some etched glass remains and some Biba-style decoration in the upper parts of the windows. Smart, soft lighting. In the small area at the back (originally a separate room) there is an interesting Classical fireplace which may be modern. Elegant corridor with ironwork entrance and large mirror bearing heraldic arms, presumably of the Drayton family. There is an upstairs 50-seat fringe theatre showing mainly comedy and cabaret. Small outside tabled area off the pavement with heaters. At least two cask ales should be available and a wide food menu includes Sunday roasts.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV: Rugby
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- 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 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 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 7835 2301
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 780 ratings
3 out of 5John Carr (Corinne and John)on Google, May 2024
Architecturally stunning Grade-II listed pub not far from Gloucester Road Station. No cask beer on handpump when I visited! Plenty of outdoor seating some of it covered.
5 out of 5Lm defeliloon Google, September 2024
What a wonderful pub. The decor is traditional and elegant. Sunday roast was delicious and abundant. Staff extremely friendly and so kind. Unique atmosphere with clientele from young to regulars that have been going there for 50yrs. I am really excited to check out the Theatre upstairs. And a bit of trivia, did you know playwright and author Maureen Duffy used to be a regular!
5 out of 5Kaia Englandon Google, October 2024
Staff was engaging and looked after us brilliantly. Bloody Marys were delicious. Sunday Roast was outstanding. Beautiful traditional pub. Overall, an exceptionally fab meal. Thank you!
5 out of 5Jack Dunn - Wax Coachon Google, December 2022
Stopped off for a quick pub lunch when I was early for a local appointment. I arrived just at the start of lunchtime and the pub was quiet. I wanted a quick bite so ordered from their sandwich menu and this consisted of the choice of several sandwiches/ wraps etc and a range of non alcoholic drinks. I ordered the Korean chicken wrap, which was very tasty and came with the choice of a side salad or fries. Friendly team Good food Prompt service Good value for money Highly recommended
5 out of 5Susan Weberon Google, July 2024
We had such a great time here! The food was delicious and we had prompt service from a friendly staff. The show was ‘Beowulf and Grendel’ and we thoroughly enjoyed it! With simply the text from the first third of the epic poem, a single actor brought it to life. Thank you for a great evening!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.