Elephant & Castle, Kensington  rated4 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Kensington

address:

Holland St, W8 4LT

phone:

0871 984 1612*
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nearest stations:

High Street Kensington London Underground station
(250m) - zone 1

Notting Hill Gate London Underground station
(700m) - zones 1/2

Queensway London Underground station
(880m) - zone 1

Holland Park London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 2

Bayswater London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 1

how to find it:

From High Street Kensington tube, go straight across the High Street and up Kensington Church Street, Holland St. is just a short distant on the left and the pub is 100 yards down Holland St. on the right. From Notting Hill go down Kensington Church Street, go most of the way down, until just past where the road curves, turn right into Holland St. and the pub is 100 yards down on the right.

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nearby attraction(s):

Kensington Palace (370m)

picture of Elephant and CastleA welcome refuge in the quiet back streets two minutes from High Street Kensington, the Elephant and Castle's multi-award winning flower-festooned facade almost hides this small and homely pub. Though taken over by Nicholson's, it's not the normal routine for their pubs. The beer and service are good and the atmosphere is usually pretty lively (though a bit "OK yah" at times). The food is very good, and not Nicholson's usual menu, with daily menu choices and specials, and not too expensive either. It used to be that whenever there's a hint of sunshine the locals deserted the bar for the tiny front garden, spilling out onto the street, but there must have been complaints from the neighbours, as the signs make it clear that drinking on the pavements isn't allowed. Still, it's got a lot going for it and its worth a look in.

reviewed:
14/05/2006
reviewed by jack

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationCask Marque
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating
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