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Notting Hill, Champion. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 04-08-2013

Champion, Bayswater

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1 Wellington Terrace, Bayswater, W2 4LW (Directions)
(020) 7792 4527
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Built in 1838 and opposite the security-protected road on the northern side of Kensington Gardens, this is the nearest pub to Kensington Palace. In warm weather the front windows are often opened onto the bar room with its mixture dining tables and chairs, and the pub has a light and airy feel. There is reasonable space for vertical drinkers. A plush basement area leads on to a sunken beer garden, with patio heaters lit in cold weather.

Three ale handpumps but often now only one or two in use, likely to include London Pride.

Note that this venue has a good food reputation and is a popular pub, particularly on Friday evenings and at weekends, and it may be advisable to book a table in advance.

Historic Interest

The pub was frequented in the 1970s by various rock stars and the Mercury Lounge downstairs on the way to the garden is named after Freddie Mercury; it is supposedly where the "We are the Champions" anthem was penned. A copy of the score is on the wall.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
13/06/2024
Last surveyed
13/02/2020
Pub ID
WLD/16594
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
Noon-22:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-22:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-22:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-22:00
Friday
Noon-23:00
Noon-22:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Noon-22:00
Sunday
Noon-22:00
Noon-21:00
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestial and for certain events only
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
To the rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Ramp will be provided
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
The Mercury Lounge downstairs is bookable
Smoking Smoking
Garden & pavement
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20 pence off a pint of Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (75m)
various
Closest station (1550m)
London Paddington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Notting Hill Gate
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