The Hansom Cab, Kensington - pub details
Address: 86 Earls Court Rd, Kensington, London, W8 6EG [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0207 795 4821
Earl's Court (0.3 miles), High Street Kensington (0.4 miles), West Kensington (0.6 miles)
Kensington Olympia (0.6 miles), West Brompton (0.7 miles), London Paddington (1.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
Pub added by anne. Last visited on 14th May 2001. Suggested by uberlonger on 10 Nov 2004.
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other pubs nearby:
Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington (0.1 miles), Princess Victoria, Kensington (0.1 miles), Earls Court Tavern, Earls Court (0.2 miles), Kensington Arms, Kensington (0.2 miles), Devonshire Arms, Kensington (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Hansom Cab, Kensington
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| I admit, I am hugely biaised as I have been hanging around at the Cab for nigh on two years now. However, this place is a real gem. The bar is in the throws of a long drawn out refurb at the moment, but apparently the bar will retain almost all of it's features, with just a minor change with a stairwell added to the new loos... Will the guys be able to get in and out of the toilets now, that will be no fun!!?? The staff have always been friendly and a pleasure to talk to, this hasn't changed. The management on the other hand has changed and I'm delighted to see the "local's favourite" running the place at the moment. If you haven't discovered the Cab, pop in and enjoy the ambience, it's unusual to find such a nice clientele and atmosphere anywhere in London. BoyInLondon - 12 Feb 2008 17:28 |
| It was only because I was looking for this pub that I spotted it, otherwise I would probably have walked past despite a couple of “We Are Still Open” signs within all the scaffolding that surrounds the outside. I have to say they can do what they want with the outside I just hope they leave the interior as it is. It’s the sort of pub where wherever you walk you find creaking floorboards and signs of genuine age. There’s a nice decorative front bar with a few tables and a traditional pub atmosphere. The back bar is a wonderful collection of old leather seating, etched mirrors and decorative screens. Add to that subdued lighting and the whole place has a sort of Moroccan feel to it. Food served 12-3 & 5-10 weekdays and all day weekends. There are two real ale pumps, serving Doom Bar and Hogs Back TEA on my visit, Japanese Kirin beer on draught and Fruili and Aspinalls cider in bottles. The gents toilet is tiny and I imagine this could cause problems on a busy night. Overall the Hansom Cab is a handsome pub and I recommend a visit. Millay - 3 Feb 2008 20:45 |
| This is a fantastic place for locals. A very good vibe! There are various areas in which to sit, nice beers and good food. Good mid-week evenings for a couple fo quiet ones and can get a good crowd at times too. The staff I have fond to be very friendly and smiling. There is a cute bar girl whenever I go which I don't mind at all! anonymous - 28 Oct 2006 10:22 |
| This place is a hidden gem, just at the north end of Earls Court Rd, it's quiet enough to make the place ideal for a date, but lively enough that your not being watched! The staff are very attentive (Table service in a real London pub??!!), but not pushy, the range of beers is interesting, the food is all cooked fresh, all in all, ten out of ten! Nerris - 23 Oct 2006 14:01 |
| Having popped in for a quick pint after work, I found myself staying till the very end. The staff are friendly - and smiling - tentative and just nice. The food is great with Fish and Chips being my favourite, well it comes in beer batter... need i say more. A real treat for the West without being pretentious, lovely! stevenbundy01 - 29 Aug 2006 22:52 |
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