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The Churchill Arms

An 18th-century Kensington pub named for Winston Churchill's family ties, famous for its extravagant year-round floral display covering the whole building.

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The Churchill Arms, nightlife spot in London
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Did you know

Dating to 1750, it was renamed after WWII because Winston Churchill's grandparents were reportedly regulars; today it's covered in an estimated 100 flower tubs and has won Evening Standard Pub of the Year.

Local tip

Book ahead if you want to eat in the Thai restaurant at the back. It's busy most evenings. And visit in summer to see the pub's hanging baskets and flowers at their fullest.

Famous dishes

  • Pad Thai
  • Green curry
  • Spring rolls

Finding it

Address
119, Kensington Church Street, Kensington, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England, W8 4BY
Nearest station
Notting Hill Gate (Tube), 377 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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