Pub in Chelsea
Phene
9 Phene Street, Chelsea, SW3 5NYClosest station: South Kensington, about 20 min walk4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,187 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Phene
Converted pub with a lounge bar, library-themed dining room & beach bar-style terrace.
The Phene (pronounced 'Feeny') is located in a leafy Chelsea backwater, roughly halfway between Kings Road and the Chelsea Embankment. Built in 1853 (along with the rest of the street) by Dr John Samuel Phene, a wealthy and eccentric landowner - he is credited with initiating the idea of planting trees in city streets - the pub is considered architecturally unusual by being attached to a "terrace" of just one house on Phene Street.
Today it is a high-end gastropub decorated in minimalist light grey, a clubhouse-style venue housing a traditional saloon bar with bright red banquettes and a stripped wooden floor, a conservatory restaurant at the back and a lounge on the first-floor. The extensive heated terrace to the side is complete with comfortable sofas, outdoor fireplaces and quirky hanging basket chairs. All as seen in the BAFTA award-winning, structured-reality television series "Made in Chelsea".
Apart from the champagnes, wines and cocktails, the drink offerings include two handpumps for cask ale, a number of taps dispensing craft/keg mostly local beers and a good range of local London-brewery bottled beers. The food menu is very tempting indeed, despite being at prices to be expected of the locale. It is reported that this venue does not accept cash.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Bar and garden only
- Outdoor Seating: Large garden with heaters and cover open until 10pm
- Sports TV: Certain events such as Six Nations
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Plus Brunch menu 10-1 Sat & Sun
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room: Oakley Room, upstairs, and other areas available for hire including garden
- Events: Many and various - see pub's website
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Garden
- 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 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- 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
- City Pub Company
- Price
- 3 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7352 9898
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,187 ratings
4 out of 5Cem ERTENon Google, September 2024
Welcoming and popular pub with friendly service and tasty food. There is also outdoor seating. There is a llthe pub side and the restaurant side. Nicely decorated.
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, June 2024
🚇 South Kensington 🍺 £6.60 Amstel Tucked away in a leafy side street just a short walk from the King’s Road, you’ll find The Phene pub. The nearest Tube is South Ken, it’s a ten minute walk to get here. This pub was built in 1853 and was designed by and named after the architect and local character John Samuel Phene. George Best used to be a regular here, The Daily Telegraph called it “George Best’s second home". This is a stylish multi room Gastropub which has five separate areas. The main bar area is bright and airy with contemporary comfortable feel. The servery is located on the…
4 out of 5Alisha Rodrigueson Google, January 2024
Had the opportunity to try this place through work. The fish and scallops were delicious, showcasing the chef's skill. However, the bacon was a bit overcooked, which affected the overall dish. The service was fine, attentive but room for improvement. Overall, a good experience with potential for perfection.
4 out of 5Laura Carolinaon Google, March 2024
Vegan options include an excellent Vegan Sunday Roast. I really liked it: a mushroom-cashew pastry, gravy, roast potatoes, greens and root veg. A Bloody Mary was a good accompaniment. Pleasant service.
5 out of 5Emily Brownon Google, August 2024
Amazing Sunday roast - I got the traditional roast beef and cauliflower cheese (which was to die for!) and my mum got the pork chop which she says was the best gluten free meal she has ever had in a restaurant! The service was great and sitting outside in their garden on a nice summer night added to the experience. Would definitely come again!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.