Pub in Kensington
Scarsdale Tavern
23a Edwardes Square, Kensington, W8 6HEClosest station: High Street Kensington, about 11 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,451 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Scarsdale Tavern
Relaxed pub with an open fire and whitewashed brick walls covered in gilded frames.
Upmarket 1867 pub tucked away on a leafy secluded square off busy Kensington High Street, At one time this was a haunt of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Four handpumps at the bar and a shelf full of empty champagne bottles lining the walls show that the pub caters for all tastes. Behind the half-frosted windows lies an L-shaped dark wood bar with an ornate etched mirrored back. Walls are decorated with elegantly framed paintings, the most striking of which is David's Napoleon Crossing the Alps. The patio out front has tables and heating. The pub is claimed to be the local used in the 1970s TV crime series The Professionals.
The pub was a runner-up in 2022 in the Best City Pub category, for Fuller's Griffin Trophy.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- 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 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 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
- Fuller's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7937 1811
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,451 ratings
4 out of 5Tifon Google, September 2024
Lovely spot in Kensington. Went for a business dinner as part of a trade show. Service was brilliant; very attentive, friend and professional. Food was excellent despite being very busy. The only criticism I can say is I ordered the 'Isle of Wight' tomatoes to start and knowing them well, I can confidently say they were definitely not tomatoes from the Isle of Wight.. That said, a very good evening with great food & service in a lovely traditional pub.
5 out of 5Sid Cruzon Google, August 2024
Great service and awesome vibes! We went during their live performance night, and the singer was great! Ordered their fish and chips a classic, as well as their toffee pudding! I personally found the fish and chips huge, but it was worth every bite. it tasted delicious and very fresh! 10/10 would recommend!
5 out of 5M C (The Old School Caretaker)on Google, May 2024
This pub is in the suburban heart of Kensington. The staff are polite and efficient and the food is of good quality. There is plenty of local history here. Much of it over the walls. A nice quiet place away from the main drag.
3 out of 5T Yon Google, February 2024
I loved this place after our first visit so we thought why not spending our Sunday lunch here again. But we were left disappointed. We were blown away by their fall out of bone lamb leg the first time so of course we are going to order again. Not only did the cut have changed, the taste has as well. It is dried but fatty - I did not enjoyed it. However their Yorkshire pudding is still very yummy We also ordered two pints as we sat down and the staff was so kind to offer us a taster. There might have been an misunderstanding on what we want - the staff wrote down the wrong one. when it’s…
5 out of 5R Con Google, August 2024
Not many places serve a lamb roast and offer a large tender fall off the bone cut. Quite busy on a Sunday afternoon but they managed to squeeze us in and informed us on when they needed the table back. Food was exquisite and service matched that too. Couldn’t have asked for more. Bloody Mary was large with a good kick! Recommend. Will definitely visit again when in the area.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.