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Pubs & Live Music

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Pubs & Live Music

Kings Arms Chelsea Welcome to the King’s Arms, a traditional pub with a modern twist in the heart of Chelsea’s Fulham Road. We believe in great British food from hearty brunch sandwiches and saeasonal lunches to memorable Sunday roasts. But most of all, WE BELIEVE IN BURGERS! We’re crazy about juicy patties, squidgy buns, and chin-dribbling sauce; all to be enjoyed with a nice cold pint. 190, Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW10 9PN. 020 7351 5043 https://www.thekingsarmschelsea.co.uk/

The Chelsea Pensioner The Chelsea Pensioner Pub, on Fulham Road, in The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, dates back to the mid-19th century and lies on the border with Hammersmith and Fulham. We are very much a community pub and put on many events on throughout the year, including music, Karaoke, quizzes, even dating nights, comedy and cabaret. If nothing else, a great place to wind down with a pint or a cocktail after a long day or week in the office. There is always either live sport on the TVs or great background music. 358 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9UU. 0207 351 0422 https://www.thechelseapensioner.co.uk/

Goat – Chelsea A spacious and airy, 3-floor New York-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar. If you would like to host a private cocktail class in a bar, we have the perfect place for you but of course the maximum number of participants is six. We will tailor the evening to you with your chosen theme and try our best to accommodate nay specific requests. Over 1.5 hours, our knowledgeable bartender will take you through the history, the anecdotes and the making of 5 cocktails, and the next day you will be sent the recipes to cement that knowledge. We offer non-alcoholic options as much as possible for every theme. 333 Fulham Rd, London SW10 9QL. 07887 851227 https://goatchelsea.com/ 606 Club The 606 has been one of the busiest jazz clubs in Europe since 1976, featuring jazz, soul, groove, Latin, R&B, funk, gospel, blues and groove artists with live music 7 nights a week plus Sunday lunches. With a capacity of 120 seated, this intimate basement Club and restaurant is known for its ‘speakeasy’ atmosphere and has hosted many a future jazz star in their formative years. 90 Lots Road, Chelsea, SW10 0QD. 020 7352 5953 https://www.606club.co.uk/

The Surprise, Chelsea Refreshingly independent, proudly local, and warmly welcoming, The Surprise is a uniquely appetising slice of London’s colourful history. Whether your pleasure’s a quiet pint with the papers, a casual weekday supper with friends or a sumptuous celebration in the Hamilton Room, our smart private dining space, The Surprise, a neighbourhood pub, and local landmark since 1853, feels like home. 6 Christchurch Terrace, Chelsea, SW3 4AJ. 020 3837 4600 https://www.thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk/

Chelsea Ram The Chelsea Ram is a traditional family pub that offers a seasonal British menu, featuring a selection of our homemade, seasonal pies, and great British pub classics to get your mouth watering. Only a five-minute walk from the iconic Kings Road and a 10-minute walk from Imperial Wharf station, our snug location in West London makes us the perfect destination for anyone travelling from all parts of London. Our Sunday Roast, the classic British pub lunch, is hard to beat no matter the season. Choose from our selection of premium British meats, with lashings of gravy, seasonal veg, and double-egg Yorkshires. What more could you possibly need? 32 Burnaby Street, Chelsea, London SW10 0PL. 020 7351 4008 https://www.thechelsearam.co.uk/

Chelsea Potter Our Greene King Local Pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK. Whether you’re dining on our delicious food, dropping in for drinks, or celebrating a special occasion with friends and family, our pubs have something for everyone. 119 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 4PL. 02073 529479 https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs

Hollywood Arms The Hollywood Arms is a pub, bar & restaurant in the heart of Chelsea, just a short walk from the quintessential Kings Road, Fulham Road, Stamford Bridge and all the iconic museums and galleries. We’re the place to be for Chelsea socialites throughout the week, with a magnetic dynamic atmosphere on Friday & Saturday nights as we are open late, rolling into lazy bloody Mary weekends and fabulous Sunday roasts. With an airy and spacious private room, this is the perfect venue to host all your special occasions, this Chelsea venue ticks all the boxes including a private bar, bespoke set dining menus, a selection of canapes, and an array of drink packages to meet your every need. 45 Hollywood Road, Chelsea, SW10 9HX. 020 7349 7840 https://www.hollywoodarmschelsea. com/ Bluebird Chelsea Bluebird Chelsea is a London landmark, a gleaming Art Deco icon right on the King’s Road. Made up of a chilledout Café & Courtyard on the ground floor and a more refined Restaurant & Bar on the first floor. The Restaurant & Bar underwent a complete refurbishment in 2016, at the hands of Sagrada, designers of Sartoria, and The Arts Club, who brought in mature trees and bespoke Celia Birtwell textiles. 350 King’s Road, London SW3 5UU. 020 7559 1000 https://www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk/

The Durrell Arms With our extensive wine list, new and improved cocktail menu, and Cask Marque certified ales, you can be sure to find just the tonic, whatever your tipple, in Fulham’s best local boozer. But we’re not just about eating and drinking... We firmly believe that any pub should be the hub of its local community. 704 Fulham Road, SW6 5SB. 020 7736 3014 https://www.durellarmsfulham.com/

Should you wish to wet your whistle in Chelsea you could hardly have a wider choice. ‘Old school’ inns and taverns, cocktail bars, live music venues, gastropubs, they all abide aplenty in Chelsea. Here are a few suggestions but the best way to find your ‘local’ is surely to take the air and simply explore.

Local Hotspots

Enjoy an artisan coffee, while exploring great fashion boutiques right in the picturesque heart of Chelsea!

GAIL’s Bakery King’s Road We bake fresh, handmade bread, pastries and cakes every day, served with our carefully sourced house blend specialty coffee. We serve artisan coffees and speciality teas using carefully selected beans. We use the best ingredients we can find for food and drink, using seasonal ingredients from suppliers we trust. 209 King’s Rd, London SW3 5ED. 020 7351 7971 www.gailsbread.co.uk/

508 Coffee A modern coffee shop serving barista coffee and speciality teas with a selection of delicious pastries to compliment. Our friendly staff offer a great service and are trained to serve you artisan coffees. We stock Alchemy fresh roasted Beans and Brades Farm Barista Milk - Delicious, with a great variety of non-dairy options. 493A King’s Rd, London, SW10 0TU. 020 3931 5088 www.508-coffee.business

Hagen Espresso Bar (Hagen Chelsea) Welcome to Hagen, a Danish espresso bar concept born out of Copenhagen and founded in London. We serve premium specialty coffee with a dash of Danish hygge, old school class & an ever-increasing amount of sustainability. We bring the specialty coffee revolution to the parts of London in much need of a good cup of coffee. So here we are. Come and visit us, let us serve you our freshly roasted coffee & hygge hospitality. Standing up (al banco / håndkaffe) or sitting down at our aged brass bars or taken away. 151 Kings Road, SW3 5TX, London. 07958 060036 www.thehagenproject.com/ Coffee by Real Eating Co Coffee by Real Eating Co, on Kings Road, SW3 is our first London site! Stop by for take away coffee, fresh food made on-site every day including warming homemade mac ‘n’ cheese, traditional toasties, baguettes, and sweet treats. We carefully source all our produce from like-minded independent businesses that are family-owned, like ourselves. We look forward to welcoming you. 82 Kings Road, London, SW3 4TZ. 020 8194 4424 www.real-eating.co.uk/

St Anna Welcome to St Anna our independently run coffee shop based in Fulham Road, Chelsea. Do come and enjoy our delicious artisan coffee paired with a pasty for your morning pick-me-up; with a toasted panini for your lunch break; for an afternoon natter with a nata or with a vegan or gluten free tasty treat throughout the day, all served by our enthusiastic and friendly team. Our arty, pet friendly venue makes us the perfect place for a casual meet-up or for working in a comfortable space with access to high-speed WiFi. 453 Fulham Road, SW10 9UZ . 0207 751 5893 www.stannacafe.com/

Muse Muse is a Chelsea-based boutique, stocking unique and beautiful fashion items from a variety of luxury brands, as well as high quality leather, fur and sheepskin pieces. We house a large range of day wear, as well as dresses for prom, bridesmaids dresses and other occasion wear. 63 King’s Rd, London SW3 4NT. 020 7823 6517 www.musekingsroad.co.uk/

Ella Boutique Ella boutique was born in 2010 out of Raffaellwa’s desire to bring to London the sophisticated Italian fashion entirely dedicated to a refined clientele who love Italian individuality and style. The shop is a gem in the heart of Brompton Cross, enveloping the customers in its all-Italian atmosphere and inspiring space where you can reimagine your look for the season. 133 Fulham Rd, London SW3 6RT. 020 3441 1846 www.ellaboutique.co.uk/

Wolford Chelsea Wolford is a Luxe hosiery and lingerie retailer, offering a large selection of pieces offering luxury and comfort. We also feature general apparel, swimsuits and supportive shapewear for the classic lady. 17 King’s Rd, London SW3 4RP. 020 7730 9152 www.wolfordshop.co.uk/

Salt Boutique Visit our iconic boutique and discover our finely honed products selection. Born out of Stephanie Alameida’s intuition, Salt has been curating a brilliant mix of the most coveted brands and up and coming designers since 2012. 91 Walton Street, SW3 2HP London. 020 7581 4039 www.saltboutiqueofficial.com/ Beeboon Everyday Adorable Spanish Children Clothes. Designing unique traditional Spanish baby and kids clothes for over 26 years. We are passionate about bringing to life adorable timeless everyday looks for the little ones. We offer high quality sustainable Spanish baby and kids’ fashion at affordable prices. Our goal is to have our customers little ones looking adorable and fashionable every day. Unit G1, 122 King’s Rd, London SW3 4TR. 07365 131131 www.beeboon.co.uk/

SIRPLUS Clothing Founded by Henry Hales in 2010, SIRPLUS crafts contemporary menswear from quality fabrics, including surplus. What started as upcycled boxer shorts, has grown to a full range of functional wardrobe staples. Considered, contemporary and with a constant connection to our roots. We’ll continue to design with a vision of your clothes lasting longer, being worn more often, and adapting to a variety of seasons. 178A King’s Rd, London SW3 5XP. www.sirplus.co.uk/

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