The Elephant And Castle

This is my local pub! 3 minutes down the road and I’m so happy about that because it’s great! A quaint place with solid drinks. They changed their staff a few years ago. There’s one bartender who is always there and is friendly and attentive. The food is also great - their pies and fish&chips are excellent. Just be weary their kitchen does shut early most evenings.

Great food and cask ale selection, the fish and chips is in a class of it's own, from the bar snacks the chicken pieces with fries is an unbeatable option. Highly recommended!

I am far from a regular here. However, I have been here many times since 1969. My 5 stars are justified by my memories over these years.

Of course there have been changes, but not so many that it has become unrecognisable. If a time machine whisked my 20 year old self forward to today, I would have been horrified by the price of beer. When decimalisation took place in February 1971, a pint of beer cost about 2 shillings - 10p. Otherwise, I would have bought another round of drinks and carried on unperturbed.

My latest visit, in September 2022, was with 2 friends from 1969. All 3 of us were in the attached b&w photo dating from 1972. Not sure who bought that round, we were only poor, long haired students.

🚇High St Kensington
🍺 £6.10 Pravha
❤️ A cosy oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Kensington High Street.
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The Elephant & Castle is located in a quiet side street not far from Kensington High Street. The nearest tube is High St Ken which is just a few minutes walk away. Be sure to walk up atmospheric Kensington Church Walk to get here, you won’t be disappointed.
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Not be confused with The Elephant & Castle in SE1, this Elephant & Castle pub is in Kensington. It occupies a corner plot amongst the cute independent shops and upscale properties that surround it.
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Inside it’s a warm and cosy affair, this pub has a local village pub feel to it. The walls are clad in dark wood panelling which have pictures and photos of local history. The seating is made up of sumptuous sofas and benches which make for a comfortable stay. The bar is centrally located with a couple of columns in front to perch your elbow on, at the back of the pub is an intimate snug with a few stools overlooking the bar.
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This is a @nicholsonspubs pub, so you know the beer line up will have something you fancy on it. I opted for a Pravha, my pint was decent and just over average price. The food menu is traditional pub grub with an emphasis on hearty pies, fish & chips costs £17.50. The service here was spot on, the pub was busy and the staff coped admirably and did so with a smile.
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The atmosphere here was great, the pub was busy inside and out, there was a upbeat buzz all around. If you have a strong quiz game, why not visit on a Tuesday to try and secure a £40 bar tab.
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The @elephantandcastle_kensington is a superb pub with a warm and cosy feel. This pub is a perfect place to visit whatever the occasion. If you’re ever visiting the area, make sure you check this pub out, you won’t be disappointed.
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ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 29/10/22

Great busy pub in High St Ken’. Nice decor inside. Titanic Plum Porter on tap on my visit which was a plus.

Great pub, away from busy main street in a quiet neighborhood!
Attentive and welcoming staff.
The food is delicious! We had a steak and Nicholson’s Pale Pie and some bar snacks.
I recommend to come in the evening, as the atmosphere is warm and cozy.
Overall an enjoyable experience, would definitely come back!

Very nice pub with great personnel, good food and normal prices. I like that the neighborhood is quiet and very charming.

Nice spot in South Kensington. Good crowd not to noisy on a Thursday evening.