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64 | FOOD AND DRINK | Pubs, bars and nightlifeThe Cellar at the World’s End(see Restaurants)Chelsea PotterThe Chelsea Potter was originally calledthe Commercial Tavern and was built byentrepreneur Richard Smith, whoacquired the former grounds of a manorhouse in the 1830s and tried all sorts ofbusiness ideas there, including a pleasuregarden, a wash baths for workingmen, a theatre and finally a dance halland a tavern.The Commercial Tavern and the danceand entertainment venue the CommercialRooms or Commercial Hall – now theFounders’ Hall that houses classroomsat Hill House International Junior School– were both built around 1842.The tavern and the hall were connectedby an internal door, and it is thoughtthat the buildings were linked even whenthe hall was being used as a place ofworship later in the 19th century.Architects found the door opening whenthey were recently restoring theFounders’ Hall for the school.The tavern was renamed the ChelseaPotter in the 1950s, and was a hangoutfor King’s Road icons in the 1960s,including Jimi Hendrix and The RollingStones.Today the Chelsea Potter is a populartraditional English pub that serves caskales and British pub food. It has a fewtables outside for the lucky few who getthere early enough, and there’s usually acrowd balancing drinks on the outsidewindowsills in the evenings once thetables have been filled.119 King’s Road, SW3 4PLT: 020 3603 5764www.taylor-walker.co.uk/pubfood/chelsea-potter-chelsea/pid-C6708Coopers ArmsA pub on the corner of Redburn Streetand Flood Street, the Coopers Arms isThe CrossKeysdedicated to real ales and home-cookedfood, from sandwiches to bangers andmash, fish pie and curry. There’s also aSunday menu (available 12pm-9pm)which includes a Sunday roast.Open daily 12pm-11pm. Food servedMonday-Friday 12pm-3pm and 5pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 12pm-10pm.87 Flood Street, SW3 5TBT: 020 7376 3120www.coopersarms.co.ukThe Cross KeysFounded in 1708, the Cross Keys hascounted Dante Gabriel Rossetti, JMWTurner, James Abbott McNeill Whistler,John Singer Sargent and Agatha Christieamong its patrons.It’s a striking sight with the reliefs ofSt Peter, an angel and a heron on thebuilding’s front – the ‘cross keys’ symbolis a reference to the keys of heaven.The Cross Keys has a restaurant witha roof that can be opened and servesmodern European food. It also has privateevent rooms – the Gallery and theRoom at the Top.Bar: 12pm-12am. Restaurant:Monday-Tuesday 6pm-10.30pm,Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm, Sunday 12pm-3.30pm. Barfood available in the bar all day.1 Lawrence Street, SW3 5NBT: 020 7349 9111www.thexkeys.co.ukHenry J Beans Bar and GrillOnce the famous Six Bells pubfrequented by artists including Whistler,Henry J Bean’s is now an American barand grill. The food is classic Americanburgers, steaks and hotdogs, and there’san extensive spirits and cocktails list.It might not have the historic atmosphereof some of the other local pubs,but it makes up for it with its garden –it is huge by the standards of Chelsea,where outside drinking spots get verybusy. If you’re finding it tough to get aspace to drink outside or accommodatesmokers in your party, this is probably agood bet – although it too gets crowdedin the summer.Monday-Wednesday 11am-11pm,Thursday-Saturday 11am-12am, Sunday11am-12am. Children are not allowed inthe venue after 7pm.195-197 King’s Road, SW3 5EDT: 020 7352 9255www.henryjbeans.co.ukThe Henry RootThis bistro/wine bar/tea shop is namedafter the pseudonym used by WilliamDonaldson, who wrote letters lampooningthe wealthy, famous and influentialfrom this street. It aims to be a place torelax with a slice of cake and a cup oftea or glass of wine, or grab a bite to eatfrom the seasonal menu. Brunch isserved at weekends.JuJu9 Park Walk, SW10 0AJT: 020 7352 7040Monday-Friday 11am-11pm, Saturdayand Sunday 9.30am-11pm.www.thehenryroot.comThe Jam TreeThe Jam Tree is an open-plan gastropubwith a decked garden complete with itsown bar and a barbeque. The wine list issubstantial and there are speciality beersand a decent cocktail list, including thesignature Jam Mojito (white Cubanrum stirred with fresh mint, lime andraspberry jam).It hosts special events, such as a‘steak out’ evening and resident DJs,and the menus have a modern Britishand ‘colonial’ flavour. The Sunday menuincludes roasts. There’s also a specialmenu for when the barbeque is fired upon Thursday and Friday nights andall-day Saturday and Sunday, weather