Scarsdale Tavern, Victorian pub in Kensington, England
The Scarsdale Tavern is a pub at 23a Edwardes Square in Kensington, London, with dark wood-paneled interiors and an outdoor garden with seating. The building sits on a corner plot and the garden, sheltered by the surrounding terraces, stays open across the seasons.
The pub was established during the Victorian era, as the residential streets around Edwardes Square were being developed. In 1989, the Evening Standard named it Pub of the Year, a recognition that brought wider attention to this corner of Kensington.
The name comes from Scarsdale Way, a quiet residential street running near Edwardes Square. The pub draws both locals and visitors who come to share a meal or a drink in an unhurried setting.
The pub opens at midday and closes late most evenings, with slightly earlier hours on Sundays. Kitchen service ends before the pub closes, so it is worth arriving during the main meal hours if you want to eat.
Inside the pub there is a working fireplace that makes the room noticeably warmer on cold evenings. Dogs are welcome throughout the pub, including the indoor areas.
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