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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
65 | FOOD AND DRINK | Pubs, bars and nightlifepermitting, including jerked chicken leg,rib-eye steak and giant barbequeprawns.Open Sunday-Thursday 12pm-11pm,Friday-Saturday 11am-2am. Lunch:12pm-3pm. Dinner: 6pm-10pm.541 King’s Road, SW6 2EBT: 020 3397 3739www.thejamtree.com/chelsea/JuJuWinner of Best Bar at the London Cluband Bar Awards 2011, JuJu is a cocktailand champagne bar on the King’s Road,owned by ex-footballer Lee Chapmanand his actress wife Lesley Ash.Sharing plates of mostly pan-Asiandishes are served tapas-style, as well asparty menus (pre-order only). The cocktaillist is long, including non-alcoholicones, shared cocktails and pitchers.Look on the website for deals, such asafter-work drinks at a reduced price.Cocktail classes are available if youwant to learn to mix your own at home(from 3pm every day, pre-bookingrequired, £50 per person including pan-Asian tapas and up to four cocktails,minimum four people per booking).Monday 9pm-1.30am, Tuesday 8pm-1.30am, Wednesday 7pm-1.30am,Thursday 6pm-1.30am, Friday-Saturday5pm-2.30am, Sunday closed for privatebookings.316-318 King’s Road, SW3 5UHT: 020 7351 5998www.jujulondon.comKings ClubKing’s Road private members’ clubKing’s Club features the sumptuousPersian Room on the top level and aheated Roof Terrace, where you canenjoy shishas. A Middle Eastern menu isserved up in the Lounge. The MainRoom hosts club nights at the weekendand private events during the week.Kings Club has recently launchedKittsJajouka, a live music and entertainmentnight held on Tuesdays.Tuesday-Thursday 6pm-10pm (upstairscocktail lounge), Friday-Saturday6pm-3am.107 King’s Road, SW3 4PAT: 020 7351 5521www.kingsclubchelsea.comKittsA boutique private members’ club,with a name inspired by the travelsof Sir Hans Sloane, who conductedbotanical research on the Caribbeanisland of St Kitts.7-12 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EGT: 020 7881 5990www.kittslondon.comThe Markham InnThe duo behind Mahiki and WhiskyMist, Nick House and Piers Adam,recently opened this bar/brasserie inChelsea Green.It has an all-day modern Europeanmenu, with an emphasis on British,seasonal ingredients, and also servesbreakfast daily, brunch on weekends androasts on Sundays. The wine list focuseson the old world, and the beveragemenu includes homemade cream soda,cloudy original lemonade and gingerbeer. There are also thick homemadeshakes. Cocktails are served with a jar offreshly salted or smoked popcorn.Monday-Friday 8am-11pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-11pm. Breakfast: Daily until11am. Brunch: Weekends 11am-4pm.Roasts: Sunday 11am-4pm.2 Elystan Street, SW3 3NST: 020 7581 9139themarkhaminn.comThe PhoenixA popular spot for a drink and a bite toeat, the Phoenix is a relaxed pub thatserves a mix of modern and traditionalBritish food, including Sunday roastsand daily specials.There’s an extensive wine list, plusguest wines and some real ales. A fewoutside tables are available for al frescodining or drinking. Check the website fordetails of events, including food-themednights.Kitchen: Monday-Saturday 12pm-3pm, 7pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm.23 Smith Street, SW3 4EET: 020 7730 9182www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thephoenix/The Pig’s EarWith past lives in the 19th century as theBlack Lion and the 20th century as theFront Page, today the Pig’s Ear is agastropub and restaurant servingBritish/French brasserie food with anemphasis on seasonal produce.The menu is changed daily and foodis served in the bar and the adjoiningBlue Room, which has an open fire inthe winter and takes reservations. Theoak-panelled dining room on the firstfloor opens during busier evening andweekend lunches and feels more like arestaurant – reservations are essential.Royal Borough of Kensingon & Chelsea, Family & Children’s ServiceDrinks include British cask ales fromSambrooks Brewery – a local microbreweryin Battersea – as well as the signaturePig’s Ear from the Uley Brewery inGloustershire. There are also bottledEuropean cider and lagers and the winelist has a predominately French influence.Kitchen: Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm,6pm-10pm, Saturday 12.30pm-10.30pm, Sunday 12.30pm-9pm.35 Old Church Street, SW3 5BST: 020 7352 2908www.thepigsear.infoThe Queen’s HeadA gay pub just off the King’s Road,the Queen’s Head is traditional andunpretentious. It has some outsidetables, tucked away from the bustleof the main roads, and the pub itself islarger than it first appears because it issplit into several rooms.25-27 Tryon Street, SW3 3LGT: 020 7589 0262RafflesA famous private members’ club, namedafter the colonial mogul Sir ThomasThe Black Lion(now The Pig’sEar) in the1860s
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