Pub in Hammersmith
Duke of Hammersmith
238 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, W6 7NLClosest station: Hammersmith, about 4 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,375 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Duke of Hammersmith
Local chain pub taking the provenance of its beers seriously and serving them with snacky food.
Following the acquisition by BrewDog of the small Draft House chain of London pubs, this one was renamed the Duke of Hammersmith: external signage still includes the original name, the Laurie Arms, and the "Beer Here" sign put up by the previous owners.
The interior, complete with original ten-foot stained-glass windows, is a celebration, using original gig posters and photos, of the Hammersmith Palais which used to flank the pub on three sides until it was demolished in 2013. The various spaces are defined by exposed brick walls and Victorian pitch pine cladding and the furnishings include ochre-yellow upholstered steel-framed benches with fluted backs lining those walls and a variety of hard chairs. All in all a charmingly quirky environment.
The wide range of keg craft beer (up to 20 taps), cocktails and pub-favourite food offerings, including Sunday roasts and a kids menu, are as expected for BrewDog. There are three handpumps on the bar but at date of this entry only one is in use.
There is a tiny smoking area on the left at the back of the pub plus a bigger separate non-smoking patio area to the right. Pavement seats at the front extend to the south.
Further updates welcome.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Small yard for smoking and a larger non-smoking patio both to the rear as well as pavement tables at the front
- Sports TV: TNT & Sky
- Family Friendly: Until 8pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Not Mon or Tue
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Events: Quiz nights
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Small yard to the rear and pavement at the front
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 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
- BrewDog
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 3026 9755
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,375 ratings
5 out of 5Seb Spierson Google, August 2024
Really lovely bar staff, very helpful, incredibly pleasant. Beer choice was excellent. As with anywhere in London not cheap. Didn't realise it was a Brewdog pub until I got there which was a pleasant surprise.
5 out of 5Amaresh Ramanon Google, September 2024
Outstanding location & food. Such wonderful staff. Beautiful interior, relaxed atmosphere & great ambience.
4 out of 5Sultan Cavuson Google, September 2024
The food was ok, but the strawberry margarita was excellent. I will definitely come back for more happy hours
5 out of 5Becki Dreadson Google, February 2024
Food was outstanding, both had crispy chicken burgers. So so crispy and fresh. Really enjoyed our food, the fries weren't greasy and crisp. Really lovely spot to relax, and chilled for a Saturday lunch time.
5 out of 5María José Berruecoon Google, April 2024
Friends were staying at the hotel across the street so we were looking for some food and drinks. We had no idea they did a quiz on Tuesdays and lucky us we were there on a Tuesday! Food was great. We always test a pub by their sausage and mash and it was really good. The cheeseburger was excellent as well. Atmosphere was great and quiz master was fantastic. I wish I lived closer so I could come more often.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.