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Hansom Cab

86 Earls Court Road
Kensington
W8 6EG
Emailnodnol.bacmosnah@ofni Telephone(020) 7937 8880
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Opening times: Mon–Sun 12:00-23:00

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

A Grade II listed pub with three distinctive split-level drinking areas and the closest real-ale pub to the Design Museum. Built in 1832 as the Pembroke Arms and renamed in 1965 when refurbished with its present theme. It is still partly decorated with horse-drawn cab memorabilia. Unfortunately the genuine Hansom Cab (minus horse) which used to hang from the ceiling had to be removed at the decree of the health and safety thought police. Trade is mainly local and with staff from the nearby police station. Up to changing five cask ales are on offer plus a good range of keg beers. There is a limited food menu including small plates and sharers, and a few pub classic mains plus pizzas and Burger Singh burgers. See venue website for food/drink offers, and events such as quizzes. NB at date of this entry, early 2024, it was reported that the venue opening hours were a bit variable, as was the availabilty of cask ale. Further updates welcome.