The Phene in Kensington and Chelsea

A great meal with good friendly service. High quality ingredients and cooking. Fabulous space inside and lovely sheltered garden.

Lovely food and great service on a very busy night!

It was memorable, great wine and food. Welcoming and heartfelt door man, much appreciated!!⚡ outdoor seating 20/10

We had an amazing Sunday roast. The service, to our group of 7 including 2 kids, was really friendly and attentive. I can't wait to come back!

Do not go for a Sunday roast, extortionate prices for meagre portions. £27 for a fillet of fish and a few potatoes and roast beef is one sliver of meat, one carrot, one parsnip, spoonful of green veg, a few potatoes, a burnt Yorkshire and not enough gravy. Great staff but do not waste your money.

I've not been there yet, but my friends live near Phene, and they often do and love it there.🤗

Great food for 60th reunion event.....service good

Went for an after wedding function. They clearly have this down to a tee with great service, lovely canapes and drinks. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend for functions

Great pub. Extremely friendly bar staff, dog-friendly too! Good atmosphere

Neighborhood pub, with an outdoor garden partially covered with a tent. Very lively.

Welcoming and popular pub with friendly service and tasty food. There is also outdoor seating. There is a llthe pub side and the restaurant side. Nicely decorated.

My wife and I very recently celebrated our wedding celebration at the Phene after a short walk from the registry office. What an absolutely fantastic venue with even better staff. Everything was brilliant, from the food, to the set up, to the service…just absolutely flawless. A huge huge thank you to all of the Phene team, the chefs, management, bar staff and a particular shoutout to Rob & Alice (and Ruben!) who were just incredible on the day (apologies I know there were more but didn’t catch all names). Nothing was too much hassle for them and they went out of their way to make sure we had an evening to remember. The Phene and the staff will always have a place in our hearts! We will be back again! Thank you, Stephen & Rebecca

Thank you guys for the great service to everyone at the wedding reception I went to on the 18th Aug. Great vibe and space price and definitely will spread the word. I'll be back 🫡

Amazing Sunday roast - I got the traditional roast beef and cauliflower cheese (which was to die for!) and my mum got the pork chop which she says was the best gluten free meal she has ever had in a restaurant! The service was great and sitting outside in their garden on a nice summer night added to the experience. Would definitely come again!

Fantastic little pub tucked away. Drinks are expensive. Went for a wedding and had a fantastic time there.

Decent place. Came for a work function and had the whole place upstairs! Staff were friendly !

My friend decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary (to the day) of opening her independent shop on the Kings Road yesterday evening at the Phene in the garden, so this was a very special booking we made in advance. When we arrived, things had not gone to plan at the restaurant and we were offered a table indoors. We were gutted...The Manager said there was nothing she could do. We were 7 people. There was however a huge table outdoors where there were only 2 boys, so I figured we could work something out with them, considering it was such a special occasion. The boys very kindly moved, but it took my suggesting it after lots of stress instead of the Manager thinking about finding a solution herself. In my job, like most jobs, one must always find solutions to difficult situations. I could not say 'it is not possible.'. There is always a way. I hope the Manager will do this in future. The evening turned out well in the end. The food was excellent. The one niggle I would have is that it was too crowded in the garden where we were. There was a huge table behind us (who were lovely), but the tables could have been moved so that our table of 7 could have moved a bit more easily. I was too exhausted at this point to mention that at the time, but I think it is important for future reservations.

I don't think they need my 5 stars. Packed.

Absolutely shocking food quality. Our group ordered 2 roast beef’s and 2 Caesar salads. The beef was well overcooked and grey and the potatoes were soft as if they’d been boiled rather than roasted. The Caesar salads had a very low quality leg of chicken with bones all the way through. They were on a very plain bed of lettuce. Overall a very poor experience in what used to be a good pub.

Great foodie pub in Chelsea - classy in every respect - brilliant garden

Here for daughters wedding, nothing but outstanding service. Lovely staff and food.

Great pub, good quality food, good service, and a more intimate setting than any regular pub. Had the roasted chicken on a Sunday, you won’t go wrong with it.

It's a lovely venue and we had an extremely delightful waiter. However, the food was not up to much and the wine was not good either. Because we were a party of 10 we were made to order our set menu in advance when we booked. The food wasn't good. Sorry.

We ate in the very nice beer garden, which is somewhat of a luxury in the middle of Chelsea. The food was absolutely delicious, we had Lamb rump and Venison, and both were cooked to perfection. It's a fabulous oasis, with great staff, and wonderful food

Pleasant and not demanding but good quality and good service. Unlucky with errors in the bill

I fell on this pub using Google maps, a lovely tucked away location. Although I didn't eat the food looked lovely. The downside I suppose was adding a service charge onto the bill when only having a drink.

I captured a wedding here last month and it was absolutely beautiful. I loved the floral arch and the staff were great. I look forward to coming back and shooting more weddings here.

🚇 South Kensington 🍺 £6.60 Amstel Tucked away in a leafy side street just a short walk from the King’s Road, you’ll find The Phene pub. The nearest Tube is South Ken, it’s a ten minute walk to get here. This pub was built in 1853 and was designed by and named after the architect and local character John Samuel Phene. George Best used to be a regular here, The Daily Telegraph called it “George Best’s second home". This is a stylish multi room Gastropub which has five separate areas. The main bar area is bright and airy with contemporary comfortable feel. The servery is located on the right, at the back of the main bar is cosy dining area with eclectic prints on the walls. On the first floor is a spacious room for hire which has a small bar. On the top floor is the snug Club Room which is an intimate setting. To left of the pub is a good size leafy beer garden. There is a decent choice of mainstream beers available plus once cask ale. I decided on a pint of Amstel, my pint was ok, price point was above average. The food menu consists of restaurant quality seasonal dishes which will appeal to the gastronomes amongst you. On Sundays Roasts take centre stage, most Roast options are around £20. I visited around 4pm on a mild March afternoon for an afterwork pint. There were a few punters in the beer garden and the main bar was relaxed and chilled. I had a nice chat with the Guv’nor who was kind enough to give me a tour and tell me about the history of the pub, top fella. The Phene, pronounced ‘Feenay’ is a plush Gastro that reflects the area it resides in. This pub will appeal to foodies that prefer the relaxed feel of a pub setting rather than a restaurant, If you just fancy a drink, you are still catered for. All said, this is a beautiful Victorian pub. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 01.03.24

Yesterday we went for Sunday lunch, the food was great, I had the lamb rump, and my wife had the beef and friends had the lamb and chicken followed by strawberry crumble and custard plus ice cream. So, we arrived and got seated ok, had to wait ages for drinks and menu, they could not find a jug for the water, we had to ask so many times on a hot day. Salmon tarter arrived for starters, we never saw the sourdough bread! Mains arrived and we offered no horse radish or mint sauce, I had to ask several times for the mint sauce and was about to take my plate back when a waiter arrived with it, my wifes ice-cream had to go back three times before they got it right. The lady at the front of house was doing a good job trying to hold the whole lot together but the staff supporting her were a shambles, slow, not attentive, could not understand what mint sauce was etc. Also, they need to clean under all the seating and benches, looks the floor underneath them had not been swept for weeks, leaves, rubbish fag butts etc. For the sake of the chef and the kitchen this place must do better.

Helpful attentive staff and great ambience and good food at this stylish popular pub-restaurant in Chelsea last Friday evening. My friends had grilled mackerel and sole while I had a tasty Monkfish bourride (French fish stew) - plus a lovely Hungarian white wine. There's a noisy garden and the inside isn't quiet but we were able to change tables for our desert when a nearby party got unbearable, so it was an excellent evening

We loved The Phene, my daughter got married there, upstairs in the Oakley room which was stunning. There is a projector so you can do fils and photos. After the ceremony we had a sit down meal in the same room. Food was great, staff were attentive and attention to detail. Afterwards we went into the area in the garden set aside for us. Great day.

Wonderful drinks but beware if you sit on the patio there are tons of mice scurrying in the trees behind you and crawling up them…

Dropped in for a pint, no idea about the food, I was thirsty. Nobody else was in there so no atmosphere really, too early.

Delicious Sunday Roast; lovely ambience and very friendly service. We will come back

Roll the dice here - the food is excellent and atmosphere great, it’s only the service that lets them down. Not all service to be fair but the two females that looked after our table were useless and one was simply rude to the point we were considering removing service charge. If it wasn’t for the other waiters compensating for them it would have been that way.

I cannot recommend The Phene enough. We unfortunately had a venue cancel on us 2 weeks before our civil ceremony at Chelsea Town Hall. The same day, we went into the Phene to drown our sorrows and was met by Carys. After a chat, Carys and Ben figured out a way to help and to convert the back of the pub into an event space for us. Everything was sorted and communicated in one day. Not only was it a god send - we had the best time EVER. Carys ended up being our server for the evening and my entire family fell in love with her. Every detail was paid attention to, the food was amazing and the service experience from start to finish was beyond. Even the security guard working that evening watched the Chelsea game with my dad on his phone and made sure every family member got into a taxi. What could have been a disaster was made into the wedding of our dreams because the Phene team just decided to help. We can never thank you enough. If amazing food, atmosphere, service and generally awesome people are what you're looking for in a pub, I fully recommend the Phene.

Nice bar, good for me and my friends.

Beautiful pub, and well made cocktails. The bar is very small though so the area gets crowded and it can take a while to get your drinks.

We have been here a few times and went for Sunday lunch. We did not have a reservation but they seated us anyway. The Sunday roast is excellent which we shared. We ordered chips with it, which aren’t on the menu but they do have them and they are delicious. It’s better than any other potato so might as well just put it on the menu. The roast lamb was delicious as were the Yorkies. It’s in a beautiful neighbourhood hidden away in Chelsea and well worth a visit.

Hosted our wedding dinner here, couldn’t have been better! Wonderful team and all the guests loved the food, thanks so much !

Had a wonderful time to celebrate my birthday. All my friends also loved it! The place is beautiful, the food was delicious and service was very friendly. Thank you!

Really decent local gastropub in a small enclave just at the foot of Albert bridge. Attentive, polite staff, good food and a stripped back, relaxed decor and atmosphere make it a good place for brunch/lunch or dinner with friends.

We had a delightful evening at the Phene! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was intimate, the service was GREAT! Our waitress was lovely and made everything in her power for us to have a wonderful evening!

Worst bar service I've experienced for ages. Loads of staff milling around. Only one person serving at the bar. Hopeless

Wedding venue. Staff were excellent especially Ruben, Kevin,Robert and Keriss. Ruben super helpful.All were warm, professional,kind and attentive.,Thankyou.

Vegan options include an excellent Vegan Sunday Roast. I really liked it: a mushroom-cashew pastry, gravy, roast potatoes, greens and root veg. A Bloody Mary was a good accompaniment. Pleasant service.

Terrible service and food. Waited over an hour for food.

My friend hosted his birthday party here, in one of the private spaces. Food was great. Staff was lovely and knowledgable. I approached a random staff member about my friend’s booking and he directed me to the correct place immediately. When it came to the end of the booking, one of the staff members gave appropriate warning to let us know that our time was coming to an end. We had a great time as a group! Shoutout to Kevin, who was bartending and serving food for us. He was so friendly and accommodating.

Having recently had a good dinner here we were really disappointed with our Sunday lunch today. The service was poor (waitress was asked to bring extra gravy and forgot, no Yorkshire pudding with one dish when it was on the menu, and she had difficulty understanding simple requests) and the food was poor too: the rib of beef was mostly fat, and overcooked, and the vegetables were average. The cauliflower cheese was good however, as was the wine. The cheese board was derisory. So disappointed - and the bill for two came to £127 with one bottle of wine towards the lower part of the list, and one medium glass.

The unexpected floor show, (which was not advertised), was a mouse, pirouetting and tripping the light fantastic in the dining room. The staff, to whom this was reported, shrugged. Food just scraped into an 'average' rating. However, the visit took me back to my youth, when only crisps (with blue sachets of salt), scotch eggs, and pickled eggs were on offer in pubs. Ou sont les oefs ecossais d'antan ? Simpler days, simpler pubs, rather than the Phene Arms which has pretensions to adequacy. Avoid.

Great place for a private party

We were recommended this pub and went there on a Saturday evening. Although one of the dishes that I had wanted was no longer available the food we ordered was really good and well prepared. The service was faultless and we were made to feel welcome with a friendly team looking after us. Alas the atmosphere of the eating area is so noisy that as we were sitting opposite each other we had to shout. The noise from the dining groups who also have to scream at each other was made even more desperate as there was a loud speaker above our table blaring out the ghastly repetitious pop music that appears to be a part of any public establishment.. We may return in the summer when we can eat in the pub's garden.

Was there Saturday night for my daughters engagement party upstairs, Great atmosphere, nice room, but I was hungry, so popped downstairs for a quick snack, Ordered a cheese burger with no fries, not going to lie, it wasn't good..... It was the best burger I've had in years, Fabulous meat, lettuce, tomato, onion salsa, didn't fall apart when picked up, absolutely delicious, Great helpful staff, nice gastro pub near the river, even though I live in NW London, I will 100% be back to here with some mates for a bevvy and some great food, I highly recommend this place, Thanks

Go there for drinks. Everything else is not great value for money and the state of the place / cleanliness of the toilets make me question the hygiene of the staff and kitchen. Worst lemon sole I’ve ever see. and I thought it was the safest thing on the menu. It was poor quality and no fresh.

Superb service (thank you Pez and Samantha), amazing food and atmosphere.

A week ago my daughter had her wedding reception in the upstairs room. The whole thing from initial enquiry to the big day was great, the staff are relaxed and helpful.the food was brilliant, most of our guests had beef wellington and raved about it. particular mention to waiter Kevin who really helped the day go smoothly. Would highly recommend The Phene for a wedding reception.

The pub has a nice feel, with friendly staff and a good atmosphere. However, we waited almost an hour for our food to be served. No one came to speak to us address this delay either (hence the 2 stars for service). When the food finally arrived, we were missing two items. The food was ok - the mains were not hot enough, the beef sirloin was tough, the roast potatoes were dried out and over cooked, as were the Yorkshire Puddings. Traditional Sunday Roast meat choices were limited, with no lamb or pork options, just chicken and 4 types of beef - with one of these already off the menu by the time we arrived at 2:15pm. They also didn't have any English Mustard, which seemed a bit of an oversight considering they had so much beef on the menu. Overall we were a disappointed, as we definitely had higher expectations of the venue and the food. Not the best pub roast experience, but not the worst either.

The ambiance is cozy, the staff is friendly, and the food is perfection.

Delicious food, the whipped goats cheese with figs was my favourite! Montepulciano was a great quaffable wine also. Service was good.

Had the opportunity to try this place through work. The fish and scallops were delicious, showcasing the chef's skill. However, the bacon was a bit overcooked, which affected the overall dish. The service was fine, attentive but room for improvement. Overall, a good experience with potential for perfection.

A nice pub and the staff were very friendly. A bit too gastro/trendy for me. Was very food oriented.

Lovely location with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Although I didn't have a meal I looked at the menu and there was a great choice of quality food.

I booked the Club Room on the second floor of this delightful Chelsea pub for a 75th birthday lunch for my wife. We were at maximum capacity (16), but, in addition to the lunch table, there is space there for everyone to mingle in the other half of the room over pre-lunch drinks. We were very well looked after by a young member of staff (Louis - I hope that I have spelled his name correctly!). We started with several bottles of Coates & Seely Brut NV English sparkling wine (£72) which was delicious and which accompanied our canapés. I had ordered three different canapés (£12 per head), of which I particularly enjoyed the smoked mackerel paté. For the meal, which I selected from the £50 per head event menu for January 2024, we had: * Crab benedict and poached egg on toasted muffin with seaweed dressing * Beef Wellington with clotted cream mash and green vegetable * English cheese selection with chutney and grapes All the courses were superb, especially the very rare beef! The chef must be particularly commended for having cooked the meat so perfectly! With our crab, we drank Martin Codax Albariño 2022 (£42) and with the beef we had Thelema Mountain Red 2020 (£35.50). One of our number was a non-meat eater and so the pub kindly produced a very generous fish pie for her, which was well received. We finished with a birthday cake, which we brought in ourselves (the pub made no charge for this), and coffee with chocolate truffles which cost an extra £5 per head. We had the Club Room for five hours from 1200 until 1700, which was ample, and I should like to thank everyone connected with The Phene for making the day such a success. The total bill, including a 12.5% service charge, came to £1,993.50 (ie. just under £125 per head) which I thought was very good value for what we had.

Sunday Roast very good. Staff polite and friendly. Would have been 5* but sticky toffee pudding wasn’t great, lacking the sticky stuff!!!

Roast must have been cooked the day before very tough, tired and fatty. Lucky day for my dog though who got it. Potatoes tasted powdery. Wouldn’t recommend for a roast.

Many people will love it, but it's not a traditional British pub. There was a security guy outside, who asked if we had a reservation. We didn't and although I said we were only going in for a drink, he insisted that he find us seats. No buying a drink, standing and waiting for seats to become available. In fact, it's all table service and their modus operandi is to set up a tab that you pay at the end, not conducive to buying rounds. It's also very expensive for a pub (£16.40.for a pint of Neck Oil and a glass of house white wine), but it is in Chelsea . Anyway, the staff are all pleasant and helpful, they have a pretty good range of beers and it's quite likely to serve good food. The garden looked like it would be pretty nice in summer (and clearly well used on a slightly damp December evening).

Consistently good menu and service. Cozy on a cold day and nice outdoor seating on a fine day. Atmosphere is local upscale. Can get lovely at night but never found it too noisy

Lovely atmospheric small friendly Chelsea pub.

Very friendly staff and good service. Food was very good. Excellent venue for a Baby Shower or party.

Attended my Christmas party on Friday 8th December. Excellent food (great vegetarian options) and service was impeccable. Will definitely come back again:)

A great venue for a group meet or a quick pint. Fantastic food, phenomenal service. A must visit for all.

Terrible customer service. Made a booking, got a confirmation, then a cancellation, then a bunch of emails. No apologies. What is wrong with you people? Rude.

Per carità, nulla da eccepire sulla qualità dei piatti, soprattutto il "brasato", ne' sull'ottimo Chablis che ho bevuto, ma sedersi a tavola alle 19.30 e finire la cena tre ore dopo è veramente inaccettabile! Mi dispiace. Roberto55

We came for a celebration dinner to this lovely place. Absolutely amazing food we had tonight. Our server Samantha and rest of the team were outstanding. Definitely recommend

The first time we visited The Phene was for our daughter's wedding reception, which was a perfect occasion. Since then we've come back for drinks and most recently six friends for mid week lunch. Every time the food has been fabulous and the reception extremely friendly. And I can highly recommend the Espresso Martini with Ginger as a desert!

Tolles Personal, super Küche, große Vielfalt, dazu noch richtig gemütlich. Leider kann man nur fünf Sterne vergeben, mehr wären verdient. Einer der schönsten Orte in London, an dem wir unsere Abende nach den London-Erkundungstour verbringen durften. Es gibt eine Bar, einen Restaurant-Teil, im Obergeschoß und/oder Außenbereich werden auch Feiern ausgerichtet. Ich war begeistert!

Der Service ist noch viel mehr Sterne wert, was für ein wundervoller Ort

Great pub and friendly staff but very average sunday roast…. We got ONE fatty slice of beef, the greens were spouts (niche choice), and barely any gravy. We did request more gravy which finally came about 20 mins later once everyone had finished. Won’t be back in a hurry for food….

The Phene in Chelsea is a gem with versatile charm. The garden provides a tranquil oasis, perfect for a delightful lunch, while the evening ambiance transforms for an excellent dinner and drinks experience. The staff's friendliness enhances the welcoming atmosphere, making every visit a pleasure. Whether you're seeking a leisurely afternoon or a vibrant evening out, The Phene stands out as a fantastic choice in Chelsea.

The service at The Phene is outstanding. Upon arrival, my friends and I were greeted warmly by the owner. I'd been to The Phene a month prior; the bartender remembered my order and offered me a free drink! The staff continually came to my table to tend to my friends and I. We ordered food ad hoc and it arrived promptly and was piping hot and delicious. Spending time at The Phene is a must...thanks so much to the team!

Attended a "day after the wedding" event in the private rooms upstairs on a Sunday lunchtime. Outstanding service, exceptional food (canapes served buffet style over several hours) and comfortable venue. Nothing was too much trouble and we were greeted immediately on arrival with an offer to carry our luggage upstairs.

Not my first visit and definitely won’t be my last ! Food, staff and ambience excellent - well done guys 🥳

Don’t bother. Often walked past, it looks interested so went in with my wife. It’s not really a pub though, no bar service, unwelcome, authoritarian and unfriendly staff. Poor choice of drinks. If your reading this and looking for a quality pub in the area go to The Surprise. It’s a really shame as this place portrays more quality than it’s worth.

I attended a private event. The quality of the food was good, some a bit poorly executed. Service was very slow so some of us needed to leave before dessert was served. Nice quiet location. Nice decor. Friendly and attentive staff.

This place is cool but the service is haphazard, the food is amazing

Absolutely incredible roast dinner! Loved the pub, the staff were very friendly and attentive. Fantastic day out with family. Seriously though, the roast chicken was superb. Lot of food and taste for your money!

Had the vegan Sunday roast super good by the way . There is also an outdoor seating area with plants.

Bartender told me off for moving a chair. It's that sort of place.

No longer a pub. You can’t walk in and have a beer. Disgraceful

Very slow and inconsiderate service and really bad food

I just came to this pub to a drink but loved this atmosphere and the service. We were delighted to get a table and enjoyed a drink and a chat on a Saturday night. Some people were watching a game but outdoors it was gorgeous and perfect to catch up. Service was amazing as well! Thank you!

We just wanted to share our fantastic experience having our wedding at The Phene in July. Everything was perfect from start to finish, and we couldn't have asked for a better day. We've received so many compliments from our family and friends about the excellent service, amazing staff, outstanding food, and generous portions. We had 42 people at our wedding lunch, and though it was a tight squeeze, the atmosphere was incredible! Jonathan and I give the entire experience a 10/10 and would love to relive it all again. A special mention goes to Sophia, who was exceptional throughout the event. We also want to praise Flo Jo Flowers for creating a dreamy ambiance in the room, which left everyone in awe. And of course, Gina Cakes did an excellent job with our wedding cake. Thank you for making our special day unforgettable!

Sadly my haloumi-pepper (changed for onions without being told) salad wasn't worth £21. The cheese was dry and the side that I selected (green beans) were way under cooked. I ordered a second glass of wine and some ice in a separate glass (to refresh the tap water on the table). After a few minutes, no trace of either glasses. We waved to a waiter and eventually got the wine but no ice. We felt forgotten as no one came to ask about our food, offered additional drinks or deserts. It was on a Friday for oj ch and the place wasn't near being full.

This place is SO beautiful. I attended as part of an event and the food was phenomenal, the service was super friendly and attentive and the venue is just stunning.

We have tried 4 different dishes, everything was hight level taste and view. Cosy place and amazing personal. Strongly recommend.

We came here for a Sunday lunch. The pub itself is lovely - a large and well decorated garden, and was nice inside too. The food was good. The burger and roast was highly rated, I found the vegetarian option nice although would have liked more variety on the menu. Would definitely go back!

Great place. Friendly staff. The outdoor and indoor areas are both good and the crowd / vibe is enjoyable. Food was also good quality.

They were terribly rude with us. Maybe the fact that we were the only non British group in the pub had something to do with it. Awful

Nice and good looking People. Service is very good. The Garden is amazing

Got a very nice garden table. Not pub atmosphere but definitely very pleasant afternoon. Delicious Dover sole at £31 was quite reasonable. Good size portion. Starter salad was fresh. We had Prosecco with lunch. The staff was very pleasant, attentive n efficient. Food is reasonably priced. Would certainly recommend it.