After a busy day you might want to pop into one of the traditional English pubs in South Kensington, Chelsea or Knightsbridge for a pint of real ale. Also, the local pubs are an excellent place to have a spot of lunch or supper.

British pubs open at 11.00 a.m. and close at 11.00 p.m. Mon – Sat. On Sunday pubs open at 12.00 noon and close at 10.30 p.m.

The Hoop & Toy
34 Thurloe Place
South Kensington
London SW7
Tel: 020 7589 8360

Traditonal English pub with good selection of bitters.
Food served 11.00–10.00. Wine bar downstairs.

Zetland Arms
Bute Street
South Kensington
London SW7
Tel: 020 7589 3813

Traditional English pub with good selection of bitters.
Food served 11.00–9.30. Restaurant upstairs.

The Builders Arms
13 Britten Street
Chelsea
London SW3
Tel: 020 7349 9040

A real ale pub. Food available 12.00 - 8.00 Mon - Fri. Quiz night Mon and Thurs evenings. Piano singsong on Tue evening. Live jazz Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

The Enterprise
35 Walton Street
Knightsbridge/South Kensington
London SW3
Tel: 020 7584 3148

Affectionately known as London's poshest pub! Excellent food.

Bunch of Grapes
207 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge/South Kensington
London SW3
Tel: 020 7589 4944

Grade II listed. The four bars have 'snob' screens to separate Victorian gentlemen from the working class. Traditional British food served daily.