The Hereford Arms in Kensington and Chelsea

Cozy place, lovely pub atmosphere. We stopped by for fish and chips, it was incredibly good. Good selection of both food and drinks.

Visited as a solo tourist and the staff was so friendly. Despite being absolutely jam packed, the host went out of his way to make sure I found a spot to sit. Beer and burger were lovely, and the atmosphere was ideal.

Not the best pub food you’ll ever have, but a nice area of Gloucester Road to sup a few pints.

Good place for a summer drink. Plenty of space out front. Good range of beers.

Had a wonderful late dinner here. Food was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommended

Expensive, could do with seating outside, nice relaxed atmosphere, seems like a place for Kensington locals and business people coming for a quick drink after work. Was quite busy but found seats easily by the window.

Picked Gloucester Road underground station at random in the hope of finding somewhere to eat nearby. The Hereford Arms was not far from the station and seeing Roasted Hake on the menu as well as Beef Cheeks shepherds pie, we had to call in to try. We were not disappointed!

Beautiful place but a bit crowded

The Hereford Arms is the epitome of a classic British pub. From the elegant Victorian exterior, to the warm and inviting interior, to the friendly and accommodating staff, to the great food -- you just can't miss going there for a pint or a meal. We enjoyed our first Sunday roast there and it was exceptional! I don't get some of the negative comments below because that was not at all our experience or of those around us. (I think the fact that it was filled with happy customers speaks for itself!)

We've been coming to the Here for almost 10 years now - everytime we come to London. It's a great place for a beer and lunch or dinner. We've always talked to people around us. The Hereford makes it tough on us to pack and go home...

We arrived 5 minutes before the kitchen was to close, yet Marcus seated us and was so attentive. The beef cottage pie was fantastic and the sticky toffee pudding was the best dessert I have eaten in ages.

El servicio era deficiente... esperó 20 minutos para hacer el pedido, los 40 minutos para recibir la comida. Las porciones asadas del domingo eran pequeñas y la "carne de res" era dos rebanadas de carne delgada sobrecocida. Otra comida era "buena". Luego esperó 20 minutos para recibir la factura. Es poco probable recomendar.

Sadly has gone down hill. I’ve been here a lot over the years having grown up locally. I was really looking forward to an Easter Sunday roast but was left disappointed. The vegetarian pie was drenched in gravy making the pastry inedible. My beef was average with soggy roast potatoes. I suspect this will be my last visit…shame.

Came to this pub for a drink to finish our family celebrations. They allowed us to order drinks and within 5 minutes of getting our drinks they approached us in an aggressive manner insisting we finish our drinks immediately and leave their pub. We had only just started these drinks and questioned why they had served us within 5 minutes of their supposed closing time if they wanted us to leave so soon. The waiter aggressively asked me to hand over my drink which I had only just started, and the proceeded to call over the manager, forcing me to rush my drink. Not to mention the bar staff were clearly inexperienced pouring the Guinness last without letting it set and struggled to pour a pint of Amstel! The rude waiter was between 18-20 years old and clearly wanted to head home early!! AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS

Shocked at the way the staff speak to customers. Not only were they patronising and rude to us as a family they were like this with all the patrons - the table next to us were a large group of Americans who left disgusted at their treatment. AVOID THIS PLACE

The staff were so unfriendly and gave terrible service. We had to ask for tap water multiple times, for them to bring just the jug with no glasses, they only cleared the table when we asked them to, and they were just super sour the whole evening. Also, I ordered and paid for food and a glass of wine, I was then told the kitchen was closed, so they refunded me for the food but not the wine, which I only ordered as I thought I was going to eat.

We found the tone of the staff very aggressive and unprofessional for no reason at all. They need training in hospitality. The large group of people next to us had the same experience and were just as unhappy. AVOID!

Toptastic Sunday lunch, even if were a bit late. Excellent food😋 great atmosphere and a great price for swanksville👍

Very good to drink or eat at any time

Didn't like the lager. Food was nice.

Smells like piss. 1000 years to prepare a cocktail that is not good. Not nice people. And the bar was empty. Merit 0 according to my friend Rémy.

Good location Sunny side of the road Good selection of food and drinks Friendly staff A lot of space Very nice and clean

My last visit must have been around 2004 (yes 21 years ago). The pub had since been taken over by Fullers. Sadly, it has lost some of its atmosphere. It's now catering for the upper market, reflecting its high prices. My vegetarian Sunday lunch was ok, but very expensive for what you get. I wasn't drinking on the night so had a Asahi Zero, not a bad alcohol-free beer. Small outdoor space in front looks nice so worth popping in for a drink on a hot summer night.

Service was fast, if unpersonnal. Busy, lively and aggro free crowd. Cost of two pints made the wife feel faint, but she is Northern.

Very noisy indeed, in fact useless if you want to chat with a friend. You need a megaphone on Thursday nights. Food nothing special but quite good. Service slow.

English more atmospheric you will not find anywhere! Every night it is fully booked and that is not without reason. Absolutely recommended!!

Very tasty food, I recommend fish and chips, cozy atmosphere and friendly stuff. Nice job!

Amazing place,the food was great and people really friendly,very vibrant atmosphere. If you visiting London I definitely recommend the place!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀

Cute upscale pub, would give 4/5 except they absolutely refuse to serve Baby Guinness shots, a London classic. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I had a foreign friend in town who I really wanted to have try a Baby Guinness, but the rather blunt barman wouldn’t serve them, despite having all the ingredients as ‘there’s no button for it on the system and therefore it would mess with the stock’ 🧐 He completely wouldn’t budge on that, so I ended up buying two shots of Khalua and a shot of Baileys, borrowing a spoon from the barman and mixing my own Baby Guinness shots by the bar 🤣🤣 whilst the barman stared me down, completely unwilling to help… Hint: the shots were bad and very expensive, lol. So weird.

I visited on a weekday afternoon. It was crowded with all kinds of people, including families and lovely local couples. There was one minor in our group of three people, but we were able to enter the store! It's both a pub and a restaurant, so it's easy to get into. There was a lot of food on the menu, and the fish and chips were delicious! The fish was big and crunchy and filled my stomach. There was a large selection of beers, I think there were about 7 types of British beers! We also have soft drinks! There is no need to tip as the service charge is included.

Mice food, cozy vibes and friendly staff

Had a couple of drinks here. Not a bad price for a pint considering you're in central London.

Lousy service, they forgot 1 meal and water, that has been ordered two times. No cuttlery on the table, they brought it after the meal was served. It was brought in waitresses hand, not on the plate or in napkin, not nice to see for the guests. It took 2 times to make the bill right. Steaks were overcooked, almost burned. They said they are sorry but the service and food should be way better than this.

Tipico Pub Inglese. Atmosfera coinvolgente, pulito, ben arredato, cibo buono, personale giovane, professionale ed efficiente. Un particolare ringraziamento a Domenico, brillante ragazzo di origini italiane che, sebbene con minino preavviso, è riuscito a organizzare sabato sera una riuscitissima cena con 22 persone. Complimenti Domenico e grazie ancora. Alla prossima

Not as good as it was will skip it next time we are in London. Bar service was poor when I was there recently

Nice pie! Comes with Bone Marrow. Usually quite full in the evening. Also good for dining in.

Perfect Sunday Roast. Make reservations and get there early if you prefer beef:)

Really nice plate to eat some pub specialities and drink a good beer.

Very nice visit! We were in london for a couple of days and managed to book a table with 30mins notice (tuesday). The staff were great and very polite. The food came out quickly (within 15/20mins) and was fantastic. The lamb shank was lovely. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.

Buena comida. Llegó bastante rápido. Buen servicio. Buena comida vegetariana. Comidas para niños de gran tamaño. Un montón de comida y bebidas disponibles. Reccomendar

Great Sunday roast. Authentic English pub vibes with solid drink choices.

Very nice staff members good food and excellent service

Después de un largo día de vista, el aspecto encantador de este pub tradicional inglés nos atrajo a tomar una copa. En el interior, tenía el tipo de ambiente agradable y animado donde te encuentras quedándote un poco más, y luego un poco más de nuevo. Terminamos quedándonos para una cena temprano. Esta fue una de nuestras mejores comidas de pub. La mejilla de cerdo cocinada lentamente era una comida rica y abundante y la carne estaba muy tierna, pero era bastante pesada y podría haber hecho con más verduras de lado. El pastel de la casa de la firma era el stand - fuera. La presentación fue genial. Se servía con una médula ósea en el centro, ramitas de romero y puré cremoso, mantecoso y entubado en la parte superior. Vale la pena señalar que el pub está convenientemente cerca de algunos de los grandes museos populares. Está a menos de 10 minutos a pie del Museo de Historia Natural, el Museo de Ciencias y el V&A.

Lovely looking bar/ restaurant served and sat quickly. My husband enjoyed his fish pie but my Chicken Coq au van was watery , flavourless and the mash potatoes cold ! Replacement took some time and husband had already finished. This time virtually no chicken just chicken skin ! Brought this immediately to staff attention who agreed poor. No apology but said didn’t have to pay!!! I had no intention of paying for food cold and uneaten food. Overall very poor experience.

Nice spot for an upscale pub meal. Beer & food were tasty. I had fish pie and my wife & others had the fish and chips that featured a huge piece of fish. We also had truffle chips (fries) for an appetizer. They had a big menu as well as a handful of daily specials so they should be able to satisfy a variety of tastes.

Wonderful menu great selection of choice Good children's menu The trout on the specials board was amazing Will definitely be going back

I would describe it as a very classy pub, based mainly on its customers. The place itself was also very 'Chelsea'. I really liked the cocktails, and I didn't expect that. The food was nothing special; on the contrary. But I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the music.

Very nice place with wonderful service.

Visited the Hereford Arms on 24 January 2025 and found the staff to be friendly and mostly attentive; so 5 stars for that. However, whilst the Coq Au Vin was very tasty, there was a distinct lake of chicken in my serving; unfortunately more skin. When it came to desert, the Sticky Toffee pudding was cold and the toffee sauce was split. I asked the server whether the pudding was meant to be at least warm, which is what one would expect, but although saying he would check he never came back despite us having another round of drinks.

This atmosphere was wonderful and food delightful! The coffee and beer were also great.

The Hereford Arms, conveniently located near the Gloucester Road tube station, is a delightful spot for a casual meal or drinks. While the food and beer offerings are predictably Fuller's, they are consistently tasty and well-prepared, making it a reliable choice for a satisfying experience. This pub shines brightest during lunch hours, with a lively yet manageable atmosphere that’s perfect for a mid-day break. While the standard menu is solid, the meal and pudding specials stand out for their creativity and flair, offering something a bit more exciting for adventurous diners. As a venue for drinks, The Hereford Arms delivers with a fun and relaxed vibe. The staff are friendly and attentive, adding to the welcoming atmosphere.

Had a fantastic time at The Hereford Arms! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and Owen was incredibly helpful and welcoming. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend this pub for a relaxed and enjoyable visit!

Excelente lugar para pasar un rato y beber cerveza o comer!!!muy familiar y alegre!!todas las edades!!!muy cálido y muy linda decoración!!!!

Great food and atmosphere. Large portions. Everything was delicious.

had a christmas dinner was very full so glad we booked a table ahead of time as we were quite a big group limited menu (i believe because it was the christmas season) some of the food was good but some really wasn’t

The place had a good atmosphere with great food. Pricier than the average pub but that comes with the area.

The Hereford Arms in South Kensington is a charming British pub that perfectly balances tradition and comfort. With its inviting atmosphere and cozy rustic interiors, it’s a great spot for both locals and visitors to relax. The menu features classic pub fare, including delicious fish and chips, hearty cottage pie, and lighter options like quinoa and feta salad. The selection of Fuller’s ales, along with a variety of guest beers, wines, and whiskies, ensures there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re enjoying a meal or simply sipping a refreshing pint, The Hereford Arms offers a delightful experience in a vibrant part of London.

Stopped in for drinks. Tiny Rebel on tap was nice (something Clwb).

Fui aquí para comer tarde. Muchos comensales de Navidad. Pedí el schnitzel de pollo. Decir que fue quemado es un eufemismo. Se enroscaba en los extremos como cuero y la miga casi se ennegrecía. Esto fue enviado de vuelta y para ser honesto, realmente no sé cómo se envió a la cocina en primer lugar. El marido tenía solla que era de mal gusto. Me dijeron que el gerente vendría a verme, pero después de esperar 10 minutos nos dieron la cuenta y nos fuimos. Me ofrecieron otro plato, pero me negaron y la comida fue retirada de nuestra factura. Una lástima como pub de aspecto bonito.

Tipico pub inglese . Ordiniamo hamburger e patatine fritte . Gli hamburger arrivano carbonizzati e le patatine fritte mezze crude . Buona la birra .

Top service. Good beers. The food was always very good.

Turkey toastie is amazing!! Drinks are reasonably priced, atmosphere is great! Couple of tv’s for the sport but not overpowering. Lovely Rosé wine, will be back

Podemos temprano por una hora y con un servicio ocupado que tenían nuestra mesa lista. Langostinos para entrantes y hamburguesa y ternera de hoja para principal. Bebidas encantadoras también que eran preciosas pero heah que es precios de Londres.

Super good Fish & Chips! The setting of the restaurant is great, the atmosphere is very friendly, I recommend, thanks to Mike who was very friendly and helpful 👍👍 We finished with a super delicious Christmas pudding, we recommend it! Too bad it’s a bit expensive!

Food was good but the service was definitely not attentive! Quite expensive.

Great food, incredible fish and chips and desserts, not cheap but for us italians nothin’ s cheap in London. The personnel was very friendly! The only concern is that you go out smelling like a fried chicken

Pub poco turistico in kensington south. Piatti buoni . Il dolce poteva essere meglio. Bell atmosfera tipicamente inglese

Delicious, fun, great service...worth the effort to enjoy!

On vacation in London, I discovered this really nice pub The rosty dinner Sunday very good, I chose the lamb, great discovery Pleasant and smiling staff Correct price

delish Sunday roast, well worth a visit!

Came here for dinner with my parents. Was greeted by a very welcoming host with Christmas antlers. The waiter was brilliant, clearing up plates after each course promptly. The food was brilliant, even outcompeting some restaurants in the area. Big credit to the management, the waiting staff, and last but not the very least, the kitchen team, headed by a very strong head chef, who clearly knows what they are doing. We will be back, thank you. Staff praise: Owen, Stan, Jenny, Mike

Fuimos con amigos y familiares, todos los cuales habían viajado mucho para estar allí. Los amigos eran de América en una visita aérea. Pasaré por alto el desastre sobre los números porque lo ordenaron, pero el servicio a partir de entonces fue tan lento! Tuvimos que pedir bebidas y finalmente vinieron a tomar nuestro pedido de comida. La comida era horrible. La misa insípida produjo el almuerzo del domingo. Las papas asadas tenían el sabor que obtienen cuando se han sentado. Un montón de verduras mal cocidas y en mi caso una porción muy pequeña de carne. Los Yorkshires eran buenos. La otra mitad tenía una hamburguesa. Nos preguntamos si era una porción de niño. Totalmente inadecuado y muy poco inspirador. Arruinaron la orden y vino en gotas y gotas. Sobreprecio, cocinado, poco sazonado. Sobre el personal trabajado y ni de lejos lo suficientemente cerca de ellos. En realidad me pareció vergonzoso llevar a los americanos allí. ¡No volveremos!

Efficient and attentive service. Burger was juicy and delicious.

Great location, great food, service friendly. Service was a little slow and needed a prod hence 4 stars, but would definitely recommend it. Between four of us we had beef cheek cottage pie, Guinea fowl, mushroom risotto and a mezze, a glass or two of wine each and one coffee, around £145 for four of us, so around £35 each and given the location, pretty good really. I wouldn’t mind it as a local

Only had a pint £7:50, too dear for us northeners

November 2024 Dear Katie and the Management of Hereford Arms. I have returned again to London since April/May 2024. Owen and his team of wonderful staff [Simone, Stan, Ash and the rest of Owen's team] continue to impress me. Incredibly warm and friendly. So very kind. Love this place. Food remains delicious! Chris from Malaysia. Dear Katie My name is Chris from Malaysia. Love coming to your 127, Gloucester Road THE HEREFORD ARMS pub for your delicious LAMB SHOULDER SUNDAY ROAST. More importantly your staff are AMAZING. Owen, Shiyam, Ellie, Raniah are simply lovely and friendly and they make my visits here so welcoming. Well done on building a superb team at your pub and for a great chef too. I come here alone or with my family or bring a friend here. Truly a wonderful place!

Solid pub with some great food. My wife and I both had the beef cheek cottage pie with bone marrow which was exactly what the doctor ordered on a chilly day. Washed it down with some ale. Service was attentive and friendly.

We got there about an Hour before closing! And ordered us some beer and cider! Was lovely atmosphere! The drinks were great! I think the staff might have been a little tired from a long shift but still helped with everything we asked for!

Sirloin Roast was not edible. Very stringy and could not cut very easy even with a steak knife. Staff petting a dog and I'm not sure that the washed their hands afterwards.

Food doesn't need to be that over complicated but the charge for a truffle is found and I'm happy to give a tip on my own accord on a table for 3 I don't want with a child's portion been a toddler portion and then charging me extra without notifying

Beautiful place with yummy vegan squash pie 🥧🩷

Very nice and cozy pub with excellent food (lamb and fish&chips)! I would highly recommend this place!

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere but gastro pub it isn't. Two of us had the haddock and both plates were missing the minted peas. Fish was acceptable but nothing special. One had the burger, which was quite small and again not memorable. Thrice cooked chips were nothing more than french fries. Two had apple and blackberry crumble with chocolate ice cream, an odd combination that! There was a smattering of crumble above some frozen jammy fruit. Not acceptable. Mentioned to one of the staff who just shrugged his shoulders.

What a beautiful pub in the heart of London. Pleasant walk from the museums and a nice outdoor seating place which is a rarity in London. Only stopped in for a cider which was lovely. But saw some food being delivered to a table which looked incredible. Would definitely visit again

Pub typiquement anglais avec une très bonne ambiance, un Fish and chips excellent tout comme la spécialité de bœuf lentement mijoté avec os à moelle 😋 À faire … 👍😊

Went for a girls lunch with daughter and friend. I had the salmon sandwich and it was barely edible. Bread and filling very dry. Daughter’s sandwich was also dry with very little filling (pastrami). Student server was inattentive. But the killer was the lav. SO smelly. Very disappointed as had had good food here in the past.

Nice busy bar in a posh corner of London. Our food was good, although a little lacking in choice for vegetarians. They have a good range of beers on tap and in bottles, cocktails and wines.

We were looking for a casual pub to have dinner on our first night in Kensington and we noticed the Hereford Arms while walking by. It was 5:30 pm and we asked the manager at the reservations desk if we should make a reservation, and he replied that he had a few tables available but yes reservations are a good idea as the pub fills up very quickly. We sat at a table on the right side of the dining room away from the bar which was less noisy and we both ordered Fish & Chips along with a pint of the house lager with both being an excellent choice. The atmosphere, service and food was great and we could see as to why this pub was crowded. By the time that we finished our dinner the entire pub both inside and outside was full.

Authentic and laid back British pub vibes, though a bit loud at times. Busy when we arrived on a Saturday evening, but we were seated immediately and got quick and attentive service. The cottage pie came with some cabbage and a beef bone segment with marrow. It was quite tasty, as was the fish and chips, which came with some tartar sauce and peas. Recommended!

Popular spot. We enjoyed the fish n chips along with a pint of course.

Weird pub. Beer is available from the bottle, but for draft beer you have to ask the waiter. Very loud in the room and strong kitchen smell. Empty tables are marked as requiring reservation, even though no one is coming.

Great cosy pub with a good selection of beers.

Good food, cold beer, but absolutely packed on just a week night, so it's very hard to have a conversation.

A lovely pub with good food. Unlike the few others we visited, wait for the server to seat you. Once seated, they gave attentive service, more so than others. The food was good, particularly the eggplant dish and the cottage pie with bone marrow. Highly recommended.

Lively on a Sunday lunchtime. Had roast of the day. Probably best to book.

Very welcoming staff and excellent vibe

Excellent fish and chips with a pint of Fullers on a blustery London afternoon. Warm welcome, kind server. Left feeling very satisfied.

It's a really great pub with an excellent range of beers. The food is very good and the service is great.

A London pub like many, old-fashioned bar and friendly waiter that's a joy

Food was amazing very well presented and piping hot.. we had the beef cottage pie and the braised pig cheek. Honestly this is one of the best pub food we had in a really long time. No photos, food was that good 😋