Kings Road Chelsea Pubs: Not just places to drink and convene, the pubs along the King’s Road have long been central to the fabric of the area. Often located in listed buildings or those of architectural significance, the pubs of Chelsea are places filled with the spirit of past communities and anecdotes from the famous faces that have graced these local haunts with their presence for many decades.

The Builders Arms 13 Britten Street

The Chelsea Potter 119 King’s Road

The Coopers Arms - 87 Flood Street

The Cross Keys - 1 Lawrence Street

The Phene - 9 Phene Street

The Phoenix - 23 Smith Street

The Chelsea Pig - 35 Old Church Street (recently renovated)

The Sporting Page - 6 Camera Place 

The Surprise - 6 Christchurch Terrace

The Sydney Arms - 70 Sydney Street

The World's End - 459 Kings Road, World’s End

Through the years: The Worlds End (formerly World’s End Market, World’s End Distillery)

A Grade 11 listed building dating back to 1888 - the public house was re built in 1897, originally known as ‘The World’s End.’

Cultural References: Pepys used the old tea garden, which is now long gone. The Rolling Stones used to rehearse in the pub in the early 60’s and the audition for a bass player in ‘62 which went to Billy Wyman happened in the pub.

Building Exterior: Free Flemish Revival with Norman Shaw and Ernest George influence. Use of red brick and granite facing in Flemish style. Some original etched and cut window glass in the doors and windows; some larger panes have been replicated. Elliptical bay windows with balconettes, gauged brick arches with keystones, elaborate flemish gables with decorative panels.

Interior: Pub interior has been altered over the years. Some original features include cast iron columns and decorative finishes. Late C19 chimneypieces, original staircases.