The Builders Arms

Delightful home away from home pub. This was my local spot while studying in london a decade ago. I took a group of hungry colleagues here on a trip down memory lane- unfortunately, we missed the kitchen closing by a few minutes, but the staff was kind enough to whip us up some burgers. Super welcoming and helpful staff. Would wait out the apocalypse here 10/10

Cozy local pub, when it’s sunny out or not rainy people hang out outside on the street, super nice chilled vibes. Seating area outside/covered is perfect to gather on a sunday with friends. I’d highly recommend the chicken pie plate. Staff are also very nice.

Came here on a Sunday for the roasts. Service was great. People on my table got fish and chips and pork belly roast dinner. The fish and chips were great so would recommend! However the pork belly roast was a big let down. Pork belly was over cooked, the roast potatoes tasted re-heated and although the red wine jus was nice by itself - I didn’t think it really added anything to the dish as you couldn’t taste it with the other food. It’s a shame as we were all looking forward to it, but for £17 - expected a lot better. Would probably come back though and just try other dishes.

Popped in on the off chance of some late lunch/early dinner.
Staff were friendly and helpful, clientèle good natured, food was great, and good value, beer on tap was good quality too. Lovely little pub for a relaxed day.

Had an excellent Sunday roast and charceturie board. Despite the pub being very busy (a good sign of the quality of pub!) the team were friendly and welcoming, food quality excellent and will be returning

🚇 High Street Kensington
🍺 £6.50 Estrella
❤️ A charismatic corner pub in the backstreets of Kensington.
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Nestled on a corner in a quiet side street in Kensington you will find The Builders Arms. The nearest tube is High St Ken which is a five minute walk away.
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Well what a pretty little pub we have here. I have visited many a pub in my time and not seen many painted mint green but it works. There is tidy little outside space at the front with some foliage to soften the ambiance, three awnings to shelter you from sun and rain complete the look.
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The decor inside is a subtle affair with some stand out pieces to catch your eye, the tropical themed mosaic freeze behind the bar being one. This one bar pub is compact in size but the high ceiling and windows make it feel much bigger.
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The beer choice was fairly straightforward with a few craft options available, my choice of beverage was Estrella which was well kept but a little pricey. The food menu is British pub classics and roasts are popular on a Sunday, booking is recommended.
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I loved the atmosphere, the place was buzzing and there was such a good vibe here. The clientele was a mix of well healed locals and few Aussie tourists, most punters though were here for a beer.
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The @thebuildersw8 was a great find and an excellent place to have a pint. The ambiance here was superb and there was a proper pub feel here. Get this pub on your must visit list.
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ℹ️ Information correct on visiting 29/10/22

Nice atmosphere in this small pub. We had very good starters. The charcuterie was very good. However the mains were a bit disappointing. I had the chicken smoked ham hock and leek pie, but it was served with a dark onion gravy which took all the taste away from the pie. Surely it should be served with a creamy sauce. The iberico pork cutlet was a bit dry and tasteless. The sticky toffee pudding was small and a bit dry unfortunately.
There were a good range of beers on offer.

A perfect pub. It’s a tad bit off the beaten path but the 7 minute walk from the tourist street, is worth it. You will venture through a quiet residential neighborhood to get to it. It isn’t over run with tourists and seems to cater to a more local crowd. Cask ales at room and cold temperatures.