The Greyhound, Kensington - pub details

I was studying abroad in London for three weeks back in May - June. Having never been to the UK or to a UK pub for that matter, I was unbelievably surprised (happily) by the Greyhound. My friends and I would often go there as often as we could during our short stay there. The bartenders were all extremely friendly, courteous, and enjoyable. I think that most of them have left by now, but both them and the pub itself helped to make my trip memorable.

Also - I've gotten Strongbow here at Whole Foods, but it doesn't taste nearly as good as it did from the tap at the Greyhound.

All in all, an absolutely wonderful pub that I've been missing since returning to the States.

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SummerLights - 27 Jul 2007 17:19

Everytime I think of this pub it's hard to think of or find any fault with it. The service is the best I've seen around W8/W12/W14/W10 for a very long time. The bartenders are very friendly, and on nights off it isn't rare to see one of two of them joining in with a few bevvies with some of the regulars (which, funnily enough are all under the age of 25). Great prices for the area; Fosters is £2.45, Strongbow £2.89, and so forth. Great for a quick pint with a few mates or for a few games of pool (although it is £1.40 a pop).

But by far the best feature of this place is the Chelsea contingent that make up the regulars. If anybody has been in this pub whilst a big Chelsea game has been showing you will know what I'm talking about. The atmosphere is unrivalled and the banter is fantastic, not to mention the chants and the singing. By far the best bar in Kensington.

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DavidHunt - 15 May 2007 16:35

One of Kensington's most atmospheric pubs, it sets the standard for enjoying sport without question. Huge of footy and it can get pretty heated at times...But isn't that all part of the fun? The first World Cup match culminated in dancing on tables a short-lived party in the street afterward, though the landlady was quick to dispense us rabble with threats of being barred and calling the constabulary (isn't that a great word?). Most of it's rating I award due to its prominence as the best footy party pub, though it's hardly boring any evening there. The pool tables are obviously a plus, as is the quiz machine, and the spirits have gone back to being great value doubles. Beer is fairly standard but totally acceptable (Smith's is very fairly priced, espeically in this part of London. The downsides? Too many Arsenal fans for W8 (including my best mate who lives round the corner!), the menu is the same crap as all the identikit pubs in the area (though semi-acceptable for basic pub snacks, but they've done away with the 2-for-1 main meals), Standard and Daily Mail hacks call it a second home (their offices are across Young St.), and the staff - while generally perfectly alright - can and do get grouchy occasionally. Nearly all is redeemed once you've taken in a big match there...

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jlairdo - 28 Jun 2006 12:39

The recent revamp's done this place a world of good, and they've lept the pool tables (even if they are £1.40 a pop).

Food service has improved a great deal, although the menu is still basic, a la 90% of pubs around Kensington.

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Mike_D - 2 May 2006 16:19

Something very odd seems to be happening with the ratings for this pub - all the reviews are good yet it's stuck under 5 out of 10. Anyway for what it's worth me and my friends have just discovered this pub set in a really nice square, and we're all agreed that it's great. The big screen is excellent and there's a good atmosphere for the football when it gets quite crowded.

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libero - 6 Feb 2006 14:11

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