The Churchill Arms (Kensington)

• The Churchill Arms is something of an institution very reasonably priced food (given the area) and a kooky atmosphere
• Half the space is 'old english pub' and half is 'fish tanks/ fluorescent lights/ Thai'
• Make sure you confirm your order at least twice the waiters are often quite busy/rushed and don't write orders down accurately
• In the summer the flowers that cover the outside of the building are magnificent
• They have a separate seating are if you want to have a less noisy experience while having a good Thai meal
• Its definitely a place worth trying out if you are looking for Thai food
• You can expect a waiting time of 15 minutes for sure if you are going here during peak hours
• They allow you to start drinks while you are waiting and note down your food order before hand so that you can be served quickly
• Given the Windsor Castle is next door I would much rather go there now
• A superb Thai restaurant and a fantastic British pub this is what Churchill Arms offers at the same time and a very decent price
• The pub is decorated with all sorts of antique items apparently from the World war era
• I have been to The Churchill Arms (Kensington) at least 10 times and never once was it easy to find a table
• My personal favorite is Number 4 Pad Khao
• You can serve yourself with a glass of wine or beer till the time being
• The service is quite good as well
• A must go place in summers as the pubs is all covered with flowers in full bloom
• The pub looks lovely from the outside with all the flowers and baskets but nothing compared to the inside
• The interiors are done using articles from the world war times giving it an old world charm
• The only negative is the service
• Would strongly recommend the Churchill Arms but definitely with a reservation at the restaurant
• Very cozy and authentic with cluttered items of interesting value everywhere
• Lingering smell of old carpet is also present
• Fairly long waiting times are also expected for take away
• Overall great from the outside and their garden however inside smells and is not worth it compared to other Thai places in terms of food
• Cosy WW II type ambience with lots of pictures of Winston Churchill's era
• She comes in and demands we place our orders as the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes
• My friends curry was ok difficult to get that wrong
• We then flagged another waitress to place an order and she said we could not place an order as other people had booked the table we were on and we needed to leave
• We explained that we simply wanted to order a different meal for me as I did not like what I got but all they cared about was getting rid of us
• To add insult to injury we were also charged full price for a barely touched meal
• The restaurant was a truly horrendous experience and will never visit it again
• In the middle of an average looking road is this 1750s flower adorned pub
• The customers spilling out of the doors are a clear vision of it�s popularity
• After propping up the bar with a beer from its changing collection you might be lucky enough to get a table for dinner
• Enter into a secret garden through a doorway where the ceilings are covered in a romance of beautiful flowers
• The menu is another surprise as it�s full of delicious descriptions with a heat rating portrayed through butterflies
• 3 butterflies is the maximum if you like extra spicy food
• With just one butterfly of heat this was perfect for me with a delicate balance of flavours that filled my mouth and stuck a very satisfied smile on my face
• Almost as satisfying was watching my partner almost in tears at the heat of his 3 butterfly macho meal he had ordered
• The Pad Kee Mao is not for the faint hearted it seems and I had to fetch him 2 pints of water
• Every meal is just �7.50 and the drinks are reasonable too
• It just needs more space and booking is highly recommended
• The only reason why I don't give it a 5 star rating is because it gets pretty busy and sometimes the staff tend to pressure you way too much into leaving the table available as quick as possible
• The outside is fully covered with flowers
• The pub section is just like a pub should look like
• Cluttered and full of crap on the walls and ceiling but the restaurant section is full of plants and flowers
• The Churchill Arms (Kensington) is famous for its thai food but i somehow didnt liked much as the food lack authenticity and was rather sweet on its side
• The pub from inside is beautifully done
• It gives you the old is gold feeling
• The restaurant is always full and there is a 20 30 min waiting
• My favourite dish here is their chicken Pad Ga praow as I love spicy food
• It is one of the best Ga praows I have had in London
• The Pad Thai is also a must
• The food is very reasonably priced and the service is also very quick
• Usually when the place is too busy I like to take away from here
• The Churchill Arms (Kensington) is a hidden gem and is an absolute must according to me
• Indoors there is a pub area and thai restaurant
• Staff from the restaurant is not very nice
• The Churchill Arms in Kensington is anything but 'normal' and still to this day
• I had a roommate who kept telling me about this great Thai restaurant that was inside a pub on the way to Nottinghill gate station
• Inside this cosy pub is a beautiful Thai restaurant which is almost impossible to get a table at
• Inspite of being busy/fully booked our orders came in under ten minutes which was amazing because we were quite hungry
• The spring rolls were delicious and the prawm crackers a bit on the spicy side but I'm not complaining
• Mains we ordered a pad Thai and one of the rice dishes which came with mixed meat and prawns
• The pad Thai was good but I really loved and preferred the rice dish over it
• We ordered two dishes for three people and were quite full
• The Thai restaurant side of the pub was quite pretty with flowers and in the spring this pub is quite a beautiful thing to pass by with it's colourful flowers growing on the outside of it
• Someone at the pub once told me it was here the unlikely combo was first conceived
• Who knows what the truth is but you wouldn't want to believe in the contrary
• The establishment's two halves the pub and the restaurant maintain their individual characters and are yet hard to imagine as free standing individuals
• Choose rice based curries and if you are adventurous
• I found out was the perfect thai curry
• The restaurant a tropical forest with butterflies will immediately transport you to another world
• Beautifully decorated pub which serves authentic Thai Food is treat to visit
• The hidden restaurant inside this pub is a delight if you enjoy Thai food
• Totally English in feel and awesomely decorated with flowers all over its a visual treat too
• Served quickly as possible as place is always super busy and need to book in advance or wait long times
• The Churchill Arms (Kensington) is beautiful on the outside as you walk up you will no doubt grab an instagram photo of it
• You will need to book in advance for dinner though as the place is always rammed to the rafters
• Be sure to get here early if you want to get a meal (Thai food is amazing) or come over for a drink amongst the flowers
• 8.5 for most dishes) the real draw is the amazing decor
• The Churchill Arms is like a colorful menagerie in the heart of Notting Hill
• Perfecto for a small group of friends or a cocktail before a night out with a special someone
• Restaurant is nice and offers a good selection of dishes
• The beer selection at the bar however was my most favourite part
• From what I am told there was a time 20 30 years ago when Pubs serving Thai food were the rage all over the UK
• The Churchill Arms is probably a survivor of those days
• Outside it is covered in various potted plants (which flower in the summer making the place look even better outside) and various flags
• Inside the Churchill Arms is divided into two halves
• At the front is a very beautiful and eclectic pub
• At the back is the eclectic restaurant
• The Penang Curry is outstanding
• I fell in love with The Churchill Arms (Kensington)
• I ate some noodles with prawns and vegetables a pint of beer
• The spring rolls are very crisp
• The Thai cuisine is very authentic and tasty
• Nothing to do with the other area
• Even though it is indoors the place has been decked up with green plants like climbers and ferns that really make the place come alive
• The setting is perfect for a dinner date
• The only downside is the fact that a table can't be booked for more than an hour (you actually don't rush cause they're quite fast with your order)
• During Christmas Time there were pine trees hanging upside down outside They welcome well behaved dogs inside
• A pub with amazing exterior and interior decors along with a touch of history
• The drinks are normally priced and the pub offers a free pint to its first time visitors which is pretty unique and welcoming too
• This is a place which is highly reccomendable
• We enjoyed very much for evening drinks along with a group of friends
• They decoration is well known as an expenditure affair
• The bar area is small but superbly decorated and is very cosy
• I tried Pad pee which was extremely delicious
• The environment is crazy with the people enjoying themselvs while eating and drinking and the decor of the place is so interesting

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