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Drayton Arms SW5 main shot. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-01-2020

Drayton Arms, South Kensington

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153 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5 0LJ (Directions)
(020) 7835 2301
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Grade II listed ornate terra cotta faced pub with two Jacobean-style frontages, first licensed in 1847 and rebuilt in 1891-2 by the firm of Gordon Lowther & Gunton. Dark wood panelled bar with large windows and high ceiling. Some etched glass remains and some Biba-style decoration in the upper parts of the windows. Smart, soft lighting. In the small area at the back (originally a separate room) there is an interesting Classical fireplace which may be modern. Elegant corridor with ironwork entrance and large mirror bearing heraldic arms, presumably of the Drayton family. There is an upstairs 50-seat fringe theatre showing mainly comedy and cabaret. Small outside tabled area off the pavement with heaters. At least two cask ales should be available and a wide food menu includes Sunday roasts.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing, Historic England ref 1225769. Late C19. Purple brick and buff terracotta. Three storeys and roof storey. Three windows wide to Old Brompton Road and one window return to Drayton Gardens. Round arches to ground floor with "Jacobean" pilasters, moulded in relief. Two storey oriels to each bay. First floor round arched windows, 2nd floor square headed. Heavy cornice and balustraded parapet. Pedimented dormers, to mansard. Much finely moulded relief decoration. Unspoilt condition.

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Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Last updated
22/01/2024
Last surveyed
21/11/2012
Pub ID
WLD/16330
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
12:30-22:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
12:30-22:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
12:30-22:00
Thursday
Noon-Midnight
12:30-22:00
Friday
Noon-Midnight
12:30-22:00
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
12:30-22:00
Sunday
Noon-23:00
12:30-22:00
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Rugby
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Transport
Closest station (1000m)
West Brompton
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (450m)
Gloucester Road
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