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Hansom cab main. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 18-01-2015

Hansom Cab, Kensington

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86 Earls Court Road, Kensington, W8 6EG (View on Google Map)
(020) 7937 8880
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A Grade II listed pub with three distinctive split-level drinking areas and the closest real-ale pub to the Design Museum.

Built in 1832 as the Pembroke Arms and renamed in 1965 when refurbished with its present theme. It is still partly decorated with horse-drawn cab memorabilia. Unfortunately the genuine Hansom Cab (minus horse) which used to hang from the ceiling had to be removed at the decree of the health and safety thought police. Trade is mainly local and with staff from the nearby police station. Up to changing five cask ales are on offer plus a good range of keg beers. There is a limited food menu including small plates and sharers, and a few pub classic mains plus pizzas and Burger Singh burgers. See venue website for food/drink offers, and events such as quizzes.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England entry 1225932. 'The Hansom Cab' public house stuccoed and altered. Listed for group value.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
14/11/2022
Last surveyed
25/07/2017
Pub ID
WLD/16650
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Two-storey 1827 pub. It has a classic probably Victorian counter fitted with brackets and an unusual patterned fascia beneath the counter top. The three-bay mirrored bar back looks old and is fitted with glass shelves. The star feature is the splendid display of timber and etched mirrors on the inner wall of the rear room. This is a former bar back - the counter has been removed, thus stranding it. This room also contains an attractive wooden fireplace with a mirrored overmantel.

General information about historic pub interiors

This two-storeyed 1827 pub was formerly the Pembroke Arms; it was renamed in 1965. Although it has been heavily restored there is much old fittings to see within. A door with etched glass panels leads to the principal room from the Earls Court Road. Facing you is a classic probably Victorian counter fitted with brackets and an unusual patterned fascia beneath the counter top. The three-bay mirrored bar back looks old and is fitted with glass shelves. The central bay incorporates an opening to the rear room. Especially attractive are the twin mirrored columns either side of the bays and at each end, which have decorated capitals.

The rear room may be accessed from either side. The startling feature here is the splendid display of timber and etched mirrors on the inner wall. Clearly this is the former bar back - the counter has been removed, thus stranding it. At the far (north) end of the room is an attractive wooden fireplace which looks old; it has a mirrored overmantel. Behind the erstwhile bar back stairs lead to the cellar.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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