Stepping into the pub felt like stepping back in time, into a cozy haven where history and hospitality meld seamlessly. The rustic charm of its weathered wooden beams and the warm glow of the lighting created an ambiance that was both nostalgic and inviting. In essence, this old pub was more than just a place to enjoy a drink or a meal; it was a living, breathing testament to the timeless appeal of traditional hospitality.
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Sergei Fedorov
Google
a month ago
5.0
Churchill Arms is a must-visit for its eye-catching exterior and unique interior. It's quite touristy, so I'd recommend dropping by during off-peak hours. Grab a pint, snap a photo, and soak in the ambiance. Definitely worth a visit!
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Aom Aomm
Google
2 months ago
5.0
It's a charming pub with pretty flower decoration outside. We popped in here for a quick drink with family. You order and pay everything at the counter. We had a few pints and enjoyed the atmosphere.
They also serve Thai food at the restaurant.
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Miriam Khilji
Google
2 months ago
5.0
Our visit to THE CHURCHILL ARMS in Kensington during Christmas was an absolute delight! ππ» The charm of this place, both from the outside and inside, is simply captivating.
As vegans, we were unfortunately unable to indulge in the food offerings, but the tantalizing aroma wafting from the restaurant was nothing short of mouthwatering. The anticipation was enough to whet our appetites!
We opted for a couple of refreshing beers, and they hit the spot perfectly. π» The atmosphere exudes a relaxing vibe, making it an ideal spot to unwind.
THE CHURCHILL ARMS is undeniably a wonderful pub to visit, whether you're stopping by for a meal or simply looking to have a drink and watch some football. The overall experience left us with smiles on our faces, and we're definitely looking forward to returning. ππ»π₯
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Jennifer Ortigara
Google
2 months ago
5.0
Service was outstanding on a very busy holiday. The food my husband and I had was top notch! My husband had the duck curry and I had rice with chicken & vegetables.
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Estefania Sansores
Google
3 months ago
5.0
I really hesitated with the review for this place. Our first encounter with the owner or hostess was horrible. He was rude, dismissive and mean. We only stayed cause we had already paid for drinks at the bar.
But after that, everything was very good. The rest of staff were super nice and attentive. The food was perfect and the ambiance is amazing. I would recomend the place, that is the only reason I give it 5 stars. But the owner or manager will definetly drive business away with that attitude.
We order the extra spicy noodles and fried rice. Both were very good.
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Balmain Pay
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Church Arm is an exceptional establishment with a fantastic staff. The bar is always clean and bustling with activity. They serve delightful oriental cuisine, offering a wide range of tasty Asian dishes. The variety of drinks available is impressive, catering to all preferences. The staff members are friendly, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. Overall, Church Arm provides a top-notch experience, combining great food, a vibrant atmosphere, and excellent service.
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Ian Bird
Google
4 months ago
5.0
If you ask my wife, this is the best restaurant in the world. Mainly due to a dish called pad-kee-mao. Be warned this is hot π₯ π₯΅. Whatever thai resturant we eat at its the same .... do they have pad-kee-mao .... oh its not as nice as Churchill arms, this is my life.
So when we are here, she's in her happy place, what a wonderful relief π.
Popped in for dinner and the food is amazing, if you try the pad-kee-mao and you agree, give me a thumbs π up π
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amy hurst
Google
6 months ago
5.0
The food was INSANELY good. Some of the best Iβve had. Almost as good as going to Thailand. The portions a HUGE. And they are SPICY. If it says spicy on the menu itβs a true spicy.(I can handle chili paste and chili sauce and chili oil. This is up there with those. If you canβt handle spicy I would definitely let them know). The staff was nice.
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Damian Byrne
Google
6 months ago
5.0
Excellent selection of beers. Great friendly service. Excellent atmosphere. The food is Thai. Prices are very reasonable. Had the Thai Green curry with Pork. Very tasty. The only downer is that the pub does not have a late licence. Everyone has to leave by 11:20..
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Maryam Rabiu
Zomato
Aug 24, 2019
5.0
They have the most amazing Pad gra prao I've ever had. Tried so many different Thai restaurants version but none compares to Churchill Arm Pad gra prao
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Piyush
Zomato
Aug 08, 2019
4.0
I loved "Pad Ga Praow here...it was awesome experience .....<br/><br/>My friends were planning to go anywhere else but after visited here they thanked me .<br/><br/>The ambience wad good and comfortable.
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Gonçalo Lobo
Zomato
Apr 24, 2019
4.0
It's simply amazing. From the outside, the building looks absolutely amazing and very interesting. It's worth taking a picture. Inside, the environment is crazy with the people enjoying themselvs while eating and drinking and the decor of the place is so interesting, tons of old photos, tons of support and tons of great moments. What a great experience, what a great pint of Guiness.
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Suraj Punjabi
Zomato
Mar 10, 2019
3.0
There is an authentic Thai restaurant in London. I tried Pad pee which was extremely delicious. The texture was great. They have good and friendly staff.
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Gayathri Gomatam
Zomato
Jan 06, 2019
4.0
Amazing place for a beer and dinner π the bar area is small but superbly decorated and is very cosy. Inside, the restaurant serves thai food, which is outstanding! We had the veggie fried rice + pad kee mao. BEWARE: the Pad Kee Mao is spicy πΆπΆπΆ we got there early so we got a table but if you go past 6.30, be sure to book because it gets busy. <br/>Ratings:<br/>Food: π΄π΄π΄π΄<br/>Drink: πΊπΊπΊπΊ<br/>Ambience: πππππ<br/>Service: ππππ<br/><br/>
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Meg
Zomato
Dec 27, 2018
4.0
Really nice atmosphere, they decoration is well known as an expenditure affair. We went near Christmas, so it was too pretty. Had a couple of beers. But the place smelled of puke. Maybe they had an accident that particular day. Known for its Thai but the kitchen closes early. Mostly visit for the vibe!
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Shouvik Chowdhury
Zomato
Nov 14, 2018
5.0
Great place for drinks & chilling. Really like the ambience & great collection of beers & spirits . We enjoyed very much for evening drinks along with a group of friends
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Sayon Mondal
Zomato
Jul 25, 2018
5.0
A pub with amazing exterior and interior decors along with a touch of history. This British pub takes an effort to symbolize united Great Britain through the flags on the building. 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.
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Raquel Castro
Zomato
Jan 31, 2018
4.5
Lovely pub, with Thay food. Decor is wonderfull outside and inside. During Christmas Time there were pine trees hanging upside down outside They welcome well behaved dogs inside, which is great!! Had a great time with Friends.
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Maria Hatton
Zomato
May 13, 2017
4.0
Very cool pub serving delicious Thai food. It's always very busy so make sure you make a reservation before you go.<br/>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).
This restaurant feels like a charming garden. 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 food is reasonable and quite good. The setting is perfect for a dinner date.
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Javier Aznar PelΓ‘ez
Zomato
Sep 17, 2016
5.0
What a place! No words. First this pub area where you can wait having drinks until your table is ready. Really English pub. Then the restaurant, nothing to do with the other area. Completely different, but awesome. Really good food!<br/>
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Tric
Zomato
Aug 30, 2016
4.0
Quirky, interesting, quick service... Enjoyable. Good food .... A tick for the wine list. <br/>Why can they do it and others can't? <br/>Came four years ago, enjoyed it then, enjoyed it now.
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Fizz Of Life Blog
Zomato
Aug 04, 2016
3.5
My great uncle Midge, Alfred Bossom, later Lord Bossom of Maidstone, was a great drinking partner of Winston Churchill. Churchill would regularly end cabinet meetings by saying that he was βoff to Bossomβsβ at 5 Carlton Gardens. When he was first introduced to my uncle, then a backbencher, he famously said βWho is this man Bossom whose name means neither one thing nor the other?β This well documented remark has followed me around all my life and that of everyone in the Bossom family.
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CK
Zomato
Jun 07, 2016
4.0
Excellent Thai cuisine. Not the restaurant you'd expect in this old English pub. It's just one experience after another as you progress from outside to the bar to the restaurant. The Thai cuisine is very authentic and tasty. Very atmospheric!
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Ridhima Gulati
Zomato
Apr 04, 2016
4.0
Its a nice place and serves amazing food . Haven't tried such amazing thai food earlier. The spring rolls are very crisp. The green curry is delicious. Loved the place. So pocket friendly . Went for a friends birthday and it was perfect. nice place to chill with friends.
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Snagasaka.mba2016
Zomato
Mar 13, 2016
1.0
Worst experience in London.We were having a dinner at the table but suddenly <br/>the waiter kicked us out for unheard 1hour policy. The waiter never talked <br/>about that policy, and ruined our whole night. I will never recommend this place.
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Andreas Grammatis
Zomato
Feb 21, 2016
3.0
Cute interior, but disappointed by the food and options. In the effort to be rushed and seat more customers, quality is being forgone. Spring rolls still frozen inside, and disappointingly for a Thai place, unable to do vegetarian/vegan options, like leaving fish sauce out of some of the curries.
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IviaggidiSmarz
Zomato
Jan 22, 2016
3.5
Amazing! You can notice this pub from many meters away: plants, flowers, flags and everything you can imagine. And inside, it's the same!!! I've never seen something similar in my life, and I think it's so original...<br/>When you go in, in the first part you can find a typical English pub, but if you go inside, you can have a thai meal, based on vegetables, noodles, rice and so on.<br/>I ate some noodles with prawns and vegetables a pint of beer: very good and not so expensive to be in the center of Notting Hill.
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Michelle Kattar
Zomato
Nov 21, 2015
5.0
5 stars for the decor!! 5 stars for the bar and the delicious drinks! 5 stars for the amazing thai food! I fell in love with this place, really! The items hanged all over the place can simply entertain you for a whole evening and the butterfly collection.... Breathtaking. Staff is too nice as well!! Do order the spicy food for a unique culinary experience.
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Psycho Diner
Zomato
Nov 05, 2015
4.5
Must see decor in & out, Authentic, Charming, eclectic, very British, excellent variety of Ales and Thai food! A must see if near Kensington High street, London England.
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A Kapoor
Zomato
Sep 03, 2015
4.0
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. And you can see why. <br/>Outside it is covered in various potted plants (which flower in the summer making the place look even better outside) and various flags.<br/>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. Which if full spills into the pub. <br/>The menu is small and smaller still for vegetarians. The Stir Fry mains being the only options. The curries all have fish sauce. But I should point out many other restaurants often don't reveal this. <br/>This hitch aside the food is excellent. The Penang Curry is outstanding. I would advise making booking. Preferably a day or two in advance. As it is always full!
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Jess Kumari Gosling
Zomato
Aug 25, 2015
3.5
Restaurant is nice and offers a good selection of dishes. The beer selection at the bar however was my most favourite part! Happiness is definitely in a pint!
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Tania Ziegler
Zomato
Aug 23, 2015
4.0
Beautiful pub meets Thai Delight! <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Though the food is amazing (and cheap @Β£8.5 for most dishes) the real draw is the amazing decor. Covered in flowers, the Churchill Arms is like a colorful menagerie in the heart of Notting Hill.<br/><br/>Perfecto for a small group of friends or a cocktail before a night out with a special someone.
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Studded Kisses Blog
Zomato
Jul 17, 2015
4.5
This place is beautiful on the outside as you walk up you will no doubt grab an instagram photo of it. It's a must!<br/><br/>You would never believe that this pub coated in flowers and foliage would be home to a beautiful Thai Restaurant. The food is amazing but you can't help but spend your time looking around at the inside of this beautiful pub.<br/><br/>You will need to book in advance for dinner though as the place is always rammed to the rafters. That is only a good sign though in my opinion. You need to eat here and being a short walk from Notting Hill Gate you have no excuses not to.
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Linette Da Costa
Zomato
Jul 05, 2015
5.0
Delicious menu, served quickly as possible as place is always super busy and need to book in advance or wait long times. Menu small but lush Thai food. I go here often.
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Pallavi Vatsa
Zomato
Jun 20, 2015
5.0
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. I was in awe the moment I saw and entered this Pub. Totally English in feel and awesomely decorated with flowers all over its a visual treat too. Too consider their hotness markings seriously as if they call a dish hot believe me its going to be seriously really hot. All in all a must visit for having the English Pub experience and for all the Thai cuisine lovers.
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Dev F
Zomato
Jun 19, 2015
5.0
Come here for food, for ambience. The beer is just incidental.Β <br/><br/>The Churchill arms represents the perfect marriage between the great British pub and a Thai restaurant. In fact, 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. Like a perfect couple, the establishment's two halves - the pub and the restaurant - maintain their individual characters and are yet hard to imagine as free-standing individuals.<br/><br/>Order a pint of London Pride, walk to the bridge room, ask for your prawn crackers, and pick anything from the menu; you won't be disappointed.Β <br/><br/>If you're not fond of heat, choose rice-based curries and if you are adventurous, try no. 16. After years of spending my Sunday lunches here, my choice had narrowed down to 11, which I found out was the perfect thai curry; not too hot (or even if it was, I had rice) yet full of flavours.Β <br/><br/>The WWII paraphernalia that hangs from the ceiling will hold your gaze or will trigger a conversation. The restaurant - a tropical forest with butterflies - will immediately transport you to another world. This was, and has always been, my quintessential London pub; very english, but equally cosmopolitan.
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N S
Zomato
Mar 21, 2015
4.5
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. I kept thinking maybe she meant behind the pub and not inside but boy was I wrong! <br/><br/>Inside this cosy pub is a beautiful Thai restaurant which is almost impossible to get a table at, as they are always fully booked (even on weekdays!). We went on a Wednesday and asked for a table for three. We managed to find a table at the pub's side and they agreed to serve us there. Inspite of being busy/fully booked our orders came in under ten minutes which was amazing because we were quite hungry ;)<br/><br/>We ordered springrolls and prawn crackers as starters. The spring rolls were delicious and the prawm crackers a bit on the spicy side but I'm not complaining. For mains we ordered a pad Thai and one of the rice dishes which came with mixed meat and prawns, veggies. The pad Thai was good but I really loved and preferred the rice dish over it. It was quite delicious (enough to make me crave it again). Their portions are large, we ordered two dishes for three people and were quite full. <br/><br/>Loved the food and the cozy ambience. 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.
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Lauras World
Zomato
Mar 09, 2015
5.0
The first time that I ate here, I was expecting a typical London pub... Β Β Β Β Β Β <br/><br/>The Churchill Arms in Kensington is anything but 'normal' and still to this day, this my FAVOURITE pub in London! The mix between their stunning flowers in hanging baskets during the summer and festive lights during winter never ceases to amaze me each time that I visit, and they really do create a beautiful-looking oasis from the city!Β <br/><br/>I attended a farewell here, in their tropical conservatory (photos attached) and have kept going back over the years for their reasonably-priced Thai food of note!
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Barbitchka
Zomato
Dec 13, 2014
2.0
This is certainly unique pub in its design. Indoors there is a pub area and thai restaurant. Staff from the restaurant is not very nice, while its the other story in the pub area. There are way too many plants and flowers indoors, so it might not be place for everyone maybe at spring time. Dishes in thai restaurant seem very similar to one another. I do not believe it is authentic.
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Isha Kapur
Zomato
Nov 09, 2014
4.0
One of the cutest pubs in London that serves amazing Thai food.My sister took me to this place as I love Thai food. I loved the flowers baskets outside.The pub from inside is beautifully done . The decor is inspired from the world war times and has an old and amazing charm to it.It gives you the old is gold feeling .<br/><br/>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 menu is quite small but has great dishes. 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.<br/>This place is a hidden gem and is an absolute must according to me.
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Kriti Sanket Jain
Zomato
Nov 02, 2014
3.5
This is the one of the most beautiful pub i have ever came across. The outside is fully covered with flowers. Classical Β english pub and nice place, with Fullers beers and other common brands.<br/>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 Β full of plants and flowers. There is also a small fireplace inside.<br/>This place is famous for its thai food but i somehow didnt liked much as the food lack authenticity and was rather sweet on its side. There are other better options available if someone want to go for thai but pop in if you Β truly want to enjoy the drinks/beer.
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TdoubleC
Zomato
Oct 20, 2014
3.0
Slightly conflicted about this, I actually enjoyed the Thai food served here, but until it arrives be prepared to endure the smell of stale beer and sticky pub tables.
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Glutopia
Zomato
Sep 29, 2014
0.0
The Churchill Arms looks, to any unsuspecting human being, passerby, tourist or house pet, like your average pub. Possibly above average actually, for the owners have decorated it lovingly in the flowers of a thousand gardens. Food wise, though, it is something out of the ordinary. Read on for mysteries revealedβ¦ The Churchill Arms does not serve burgers. It does not serve chips. It does not even serve steaks. It is (shock horror) a Thai Food Establishment . But before you go off shaking your head in disgust at this Proper British Pub sacrilege, I urge you to give the little public house a chance. The Thai food here is not an afterthought. It is the star of the show, the centre piece, the be all and end all of The Churchill Arms. Begin with prawn crackers because they come with sweet chilli dip which is lovely. These are King of crackers β homemade and tasty and all in all much better than your usual pub crisps and nuts and rubbish of that ilk. Then pick a curry, pad thai or stir fried
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Mireia
Zomato
Sep 03, 2014
4.5
Been there many times! I love how you feel like you're entering "just another pub" and suddenly an extremely busy floral decoration swallows you into a kitsch forest.<br/>Great food and generous portions at a low price! 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.
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Ludovic
Zomato
Aug 09, 2014
4.0
Great place, cheap and good for diner. Highly recommended.<br/>
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Christian Mouysset
Zomato
Jul 20, 2014
3.5
Great value Thai food in Notting Hill. Don't expect good service though.
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Bhavishya Kanjhan
Zomato
Apr 10, 2014
4.0
Absolutely amazing Thai place in a bar. Vegetarians will love this place tol
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Adventuristicritic
Zomato
Feb 05, 2014
4.5
In the middle of an average looking road is this 1750s flower adorned pub, dressed to impress from head to toe in bright hanging baskets. The customers spilling out of the doors are a clear vision of itοΏ½s popularity. Stepping inside you are greeted by a traditional pub that has been covered with memorabilia of itοΏ½s colourful history (most notably the images of ChurchillοΏ½s grandparents who were regulars back in the day) The staff are friendly, efficient and seem to really enjoy serving you. After propping up the bar with a beer from its changing collection you might be lucky enough to get a table for dinner. This is a pub dinner like no other, the first pub to introduce Thai food and they have done it in style! 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 itοΏ½s full of delicious descriptions with a heat rating portrayed through butterflies, 3 butterflies is the maximum if you like extra spicy food. I had Kaeng Bhed Ped Yang, a scrumptious duck in a red curry, coconut milk and sweet basil leaves sauce. 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. The great thing is, every meal is just οΏ½7.50 and the drinks are reasonable too. It just needs more space and booking is highly recommended.
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Andrew Mascarenhas
Zomato
Jan 30, 2014
0.0
Excellent authentic Thai food in a butterfly-themed tropical jungle setting. Thatβs not exactly what youβd expect when you walk into a pub called the Churchill Arms. But then again, this isnβt any ordinary pub as itβs been drawing foodies craving a Thai fix from all over town and the massive amount of flower basket draped around the exterior should give you a hint of the interior. To be fair, the pub area alone is quite nice with a fully stocked bar, a wide range of beers and ales on tap and bottle, and plenty of seating around including a fairly large outdoor terrace when the weather is favourable. Meeting friends? No better place to meet than the pub section. Drinks are very reasonable priced, particularly for Kensington, and you can usually carve out a space even on a busy night. Itβs worth putting your name down and waiting in the pub if you donβt have a reservation as the restaurant busy even on a Monday night. If you fancy a posher start, then just down the road youβll find Kensi
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Seema
Zomato
Nov 08, 2013
1.0
We visited the Thai restaurant at the back of the pub on Wednesday 6th November 2013.<br/><br/>My friend called ahead to make a reservation and I met here there at 7pm. No sooner had I sat down that a waitress pressed on me to order. I said to her, could I please have a few minutes. Less than 5 minutes later she was back, so said I would have the same drink as my friend.<br/><br/>Another 5 minutes in, she comes in and demands we place our orders as the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes? Anyway, So keeps standing over me "no pressure" as I look at the menu trying to figure out what I wanted. As a first time customer, I hope the restaurant would appreciate it would nice to let customers take their time to select something.<br/>I ended up picking a noodle dish. 10 minutes or so later we got our Food. My friend had opted for a thai Green curry and I opted for a Noodle beef and Veg dish.<br/><br/>My meal tasted like like an overcooked stew with noodles. Did not taste Thai at all. My friends curry was ok - difficult to get that wrong.<br/><br/>I asked if I could order something else as I did not like the noodles and one waitress gave me a menu to look at to choose something else. 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.<br/><br/>Me and my friend could not believe what we were hearing. 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.<br/><br/>Waitress number 2, then flagged the waitress that had given us the menu, and that waitress then said she gave us the menu by mistake - we could not order as our time was up.<br/><br/>We asked for our bill as none of the waiting staff seemed to have any concept of customer service. To add insult to injury we were also charged full price for a barely touched meal.<br/><br/>We said to them we have never seen such appalling service, but they really could not care less.<br/><br/>While the pub itself is great, the restaurant was a truly horrendous experience and will never visit it again, and will also be letting all my friends and family know.
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Saket Agarwal
Zomato
Oct 11, 2013
4.0
A blast from the past!cosy WW-II type ambience with lots of pictures of Winston Churchill's era.Antique.Excellent thai food.10 min easy walk from Kensington Tube.Will visit again.
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Johannes Wittig
Zomato
Sep 15, 2013
2.5
Very cozy and authentic with cluttered items of interesting value everywhere. Old smelly carpet and plants make it very humid and stuffy. Lingering smell of old carpet is also present. Food is not very extensive or flexible but gets the job done. Service pushy because of busy nature. 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, service and more room to breath.
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An
Zomato
Jul 19, 2013
2.0
Unbelievable hot food. Impossibile to eat.. I had the most awful esperience yesterday at this restaurant. The food was unbelievably hot, impossible to eat. My partner and I had only tasted the stir fry and said we wanted something else and they REFUSED. The manager completely unhelpful and aggressive wanted us to pay for what we didn't eat!<br/>Surely not going to see me and everyone I know again.
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Over The Hype
Zomato
May 30, 2013
0.0
Overall this place was quick, fun and cheap, perfect for a risky blind date.
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Prashant Gupta
Zomato
Apr 19, 2013
4.0
We went here on a friend's recommendation few months back and went couple of times thereafter for their Pad Thai. <br/>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. <br/>Life size cut out of the queen hanging on the wall. <br/>The pub has a thai restaurant attached to it (never easy to get a table - especially on friday and saturday evenings). <br/>The menu is limited but the dishes are great, generous portions and authentic. <br/>Food is superb and at that price (especially being in notting hill), it is a small hidden treasure.<br/>All in all, a great value for the meal. A good destination for a night out with friends.<br/>The only negative is the service. <br/>Would strongly recommend the Churchill Arms but definitely with a reservation at the restaurant.<br/> Also when the dish says very spicy - it really means very spicy :-)
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Shiv@nee
Zomato
Apr 13, 2013
4.5
It is one of the oldest English pubs in London that serves good quality Thai food at reasonable prices. It takes around 15-20 mins but believe me that the wait is worth it. You can serve yourself with a glass of wine or beer till the time being.The service is quite good as well.<br/>I personally like kho pad and kaeng kiew waan.<br/>A must go place in summers as the pubs is all covered with flowers in full bloom.
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Maytrix
Zomato
Apr 13, 2013
4.5
A superb Thai restaurant and a fantastic British pub - this is what Churchill Arms offers at the same time - and a very decent price! Infact, the place is relatively cheap given its location 5 mins away from the Notting Hill Station. The pub is decorated with all sorts of antique items apparently from the World war era. I have been to this place at least 10 times and never once was it easy to find a table. There is always waiting, but the wait is worth it. My personal favorite is Number 4 - Pad Khao. Highly recommended place...
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Adi K
Zomato
Apr 09, 2013
3.0
Churchill Arms has gone down in quality a little over the years. I remember it being one of my favourite places for its local charm and the excellent Thai food in the back. The pub still has that cozy feel, but they've let their food quality go down a lot. Given the Windsor Castle is next door I would much rather go there now.
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Pankaj Chaddah
Zomato
Mar 11, 2013
4.5
Extremely good Thai food at reasonable prices. I was surprised to see Thai food served at a pub. They have a separate seating are if you want to have a less noisy experience while having a good Thai meal. The menu is a very concise one, but almost everything I have ever tried here has turned out to be excellent. Its definitely a place worth trying out if you are looking for Thai food. <br/><br/>You can expect a waiting time of 15 minutes for sure if you are going here during peak hours. But 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. Good experience!
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ZaraB
Zomato
Mar 10, 2013
4.0
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! Book ahead at the weekend - gets packed.
Great food, know your order.. I come here all the time for a beer but I never tried the food until the other night. I loved it! The girls are a bit hit and miss but mostly because it get loud and busy about every night. They expect you to know what you ordered when they get really busy and if you can't remember from 1 minute to the next you order number then your food might get a bit cold.
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Isaebella Doherty
Zomato
Jun 10, 2012
0.0
Appalling service, amazing decor.. My workmates and I never get to have an afternoon all out together, but this past Bank Holiday we decided to close the restaurant and head out for a family dinner. Our bar manager suggested a place in Notting Hill, The Churchill Arms and we headed there to be astounded by the hilariously overgrown outside and very entertaining Granny's house meets hoarding Caveman decor. They have an awesome selection of beers, I had a Czech Budvar which is always delicious. We decided because it was a rainy day outside that we all really wanted some heavy food, and the place served Thai which was perfect. We asked the hostess if there was any room for us (we had 10 people in the group) and she said there wouldn't be any until 9pm (it was around 6:30 then). We drank our beer, started to try to find somewhere else while hoping some people in the corner would vacate the table so we could sit down. Finally the woman told us we could have dinner if we vacated the table by 9, but we had to order then and there and pay as well and then wait 40 minutes to sit. It was a total pain in the arse, but we were all so starving by that point, we didn't care. When we were finally sat, the food was brought out two at a time with up to 15 minute intervals, they just shouted the numbers at us, which none of us could remember, and then didn't even seem to know what was in the dish if we responded with, "Beef? Pork?" I had a Pad Thai which was all noodles and a few veggies, tasty but definitely not the best I've ever had. My friend and I also had a green curry which was delicious. The restaurant area is ridiculous, it was like being on acid in a cramped English cottage, though I do love eccentric decor. The only problem at this place was the service, the hostess was so unbelievably rude and made us feel like we were at McDonald's, constantly speaking in demeaning tones and barking at us orders. I would have walked out if I wasn't starving. It was disappointing because we all work in hospitality and manage the most supreme service because we know how important it is. The place is fun, beer is good, food decent, service horrendous.
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Freya James
Zomato
Jun 06, 2012
0.0
Food good service shocking. It's not that difficult to be nice to customers but the waitresses at the churchill arms obviously struggled tremendously. All communication was bitter and rude and they handed out the meals we ordered by saying 'number 9 chicken' or along the likes of this and of course we didn't learn the numbers on the menus so there was much confusing.<br/>Will not be eating here again although the decor was great and food mostly delicious, it really pays to be civil to customers.
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Catherine
Zomato
Mar 26, 2012
4.5
Good Thai. Great place to catch up with friends for a quick dinner - they have a lot of bookings so you're expected to order quickly and be out in about an hour and a half. Decent food, very tasty. Very interesting pub and great to catch up with friends, be aware that it can be busy later on around the bar.
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Ashleigh Jade
Zomato
Jul 29, 2011
4.5
I don't usually like Thai - but this would be the exception. I went here with a friend before we went to the Doctor Who Experience (we're big kids). It was really busy but we were served relitively quickly (we were in a hurry) and the food was very tasty. I love most oriental food but for some reason Thai food doesn't usually do it for me. The Thai food at the Churchill arms is the exception. I don't remember what dish I ordered though... oh well - will just have to go back! Only drawback: the scary, crazy lady muttering to herself about Jesus and the Devil. It wasn't the pub's fault but it does help to remind you that this is a nice, but very down-to-earth pub that happens to have a great Thai kitchen.
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John Knapp
Zomato
Jun 08, 2011
4.5
This place is great all around. Go there! It will be crowded.
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Caviar Girl
Zomato
Apr 18, 2011
0.0
Come here if: You are catching up with friends for a drink (the beer is good), and to have quick pub meal. Would I come again?: Maybe, but it is out of my way Price of main: Β£7.50 So I have heard about this place from numerous sources; all praising the food and the quirky decor. Note, that this review is about the food, and not the Pub itself. I find that London in general does Thai food quite well. And the Churchill Arms, being a pub, is obviously not the first pub to serve Thai food in London. But it's definitely not the best Thai food in a pub. Saturday afternoon, the place was packed. And I have heard about their table turning approach, but its still never nice to hear a time frame put onto your meal before you even sit down, especially in a Pub: "You have the table for one hour". No one likes the feeling of being rushed, especially when there were empty tables popping up all around us! (We finished within the hour, but had to ask for our bill) The decor of the little 'Garden Area
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Michael Kelly
Zomato
Apr 14, 2011
0.0
Good pub always lively,great Thai food at a very good price
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Nesser
Zomato
Mar 23, 2011
4.5
Visitors, Glad We Stopped. My wife and I had a pint here during a trip to London in 2009. The place had a British pub feel, but had a few distinguishing features (decorative clutter, flowers outside, etc).<br/><br/>During a 2011 London visit, my wife, myself, and a friend from Bristol met here for lunch. I had the Pad Ga Praw while the others had Pad Thai and Pad Khing.<br/>Food arrived quickly and everyone enjoyed their dishes. I was pleasantly surprised at the spice level in my Pad Ga Praw, which was delicious in addition to being quite spicy.<br/><br/>Food prices were good, drink prices not objectionable. I've spent a total of about 4 weeks in the UK, so I've been to enough places to know that this was better than most (and our native Briton friend agreed).<br/><br/>In my limited experience, this seems like a great place. As a vacationer, I'm not sure that I'd unequivocally recommend an hour trip across town (depending on where you're staying) just to eat here. However, the Notting Hill/Kensington area is worth checking out in its own right and the food here is tasty and reasonably priced.
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Gourmet Chick
Zomato
Mar 21, 2011
0.0
The Churchill Arms could win a Britain in Bloom competition single handedly. In fact, I think it actually has. In summer, the outside of the 200 year old pub is festooned with so many hanging baskets of flowers that the brickwork of the pub is barely visible. At Christmas time the baskets are replaced with dozens of Christmas trees in a cheery festive display. The over the top decoration continues inside the pub where every spare centimetre of ceiling and wall space is covered with prints of the Queen mother, hurling memorabilia, a collection of chamber pots or a stuffed owl. It certainly makes for a slightly kooky but cosy atmosphere. The Churchill Arms - bedecked with hanging baskets At the back of the pub in an indoor conservatory area which resembles a mini hanging gardens of Babylon, lies the pub's Thai restaurant. Thai restaurants are commonplace in London pubs now but The Churchill Arms take on the concept is a cut above the general offering because the Thai food on offer is gen
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Scarlett
Zomato
Jan 28, 2011
4.5
Always a laugh. Always a good laugh. Good food good atmosphere.
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Andy Hayler
Zomato
Dec 05, 2010
4.5
Food Type Thai Food rating 1/10 ( More information ) Address 119 Kensington Church Street London W8 7LN England Phone Number 020 7727 4242 Nearest Tube Notting Hill Gate Price Β£18 a head (What I paid per head) Average Price Β£20 (Average price per head fo
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Aki
Zomato
Sep 19, 2010
4.5
A brilliant Thai pub! On relentlessly chic and expensive Kensington Church Street, Churchill Arms is like an oasis offering the comfort of a traditional British pub. Itβs spacious but the slightly ramshackle paraphanaelia and the fireplace make it feel re
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Loves Food In London
Zomato
Mar 13, 2010
4.5
Beautiful little Pseudo Thai garden in the back of this busy pub gives the restaurant a really nice vibe. Spring rolls weren't great, but red and green Chicken curries were really good and served with rice for Β£7 ish, so pretty good for London really. The whole meal wasn't ridiculously cheap, but not bad. Service was friendly and very quick (almost too quick). Was totally packed so would definitely advice booking. Good, cheapish Thai to go to if you're in the area.
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Norm
Zomato
Nov 27, 2009
4.5
When the menu says spicy, they mean it! Glad it's part of the pub. An enjoyable experience.
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Max
Zomato
Nov 10, 2009
4.5
Oh how I miss Fridays in Churchills. Great food, great beers, great company. Never fails to deliver on quality. What's not to like...a pub that serves awesome Thai food! Wallop!
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Paul Pulls No Punches
Zomato
Nov 09, 2009
4.5
Back room Bangkok mayhem overlooked by a stuffed owl,a panda jigsaw puZzle & a lot of wicker baskets I've just eaten on of the best thai meals at thai prices in the Uk vfm 9/10
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Stephen Hillcoat
Zomato
Sep 21, 2009
4.5
Two words...Ding Dong! Food is simply fantastic. This is my 12th year! Not a bad word against this Thai restaurant. you must go go go....
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Hungryben
Zomato
Sep 16, 2009
4.5
Great pub, average Thai food. This is a great pub, loads of atmosphere and some good beers. Always full of regulars which is a good sign. Like many pubs there is a Thai restaurant in the back that serves food in the bar area if you want. The food is very keenly priced but I have to say is pretty average - but I guess you get what you pay for...mostly. I would stay for the pub and seek out eating elsewhere locally as there is so much choice and alot of it good!
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Darkflyer
Zomato
Jun 10, 2009
4.5
Pilot favorite. Decent Thai. Not Bangkok hot but spicy. I'd give it a 90 out of 100 on food experience versus price.
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Hungrydave
Zomato
Apr 23, 2009
4.5
Its just Brilliant. For the price, the best evening out in london bar none.<br/>Been going for 10 years, there every monday.<br/>Get there early, get your name down get a seat in the bar and eat there or in the restaurant. Food is quick, cheap and fantastic, where else in london can you eat for Β£6.50 and drink good beer! <br/>Tip: 15 Spicey, 20 Prawn, 16 beef.<br/>(And tell em '15 spicey' sent you, you'll be doing me a favour!).
Delicious Thai food served in the restaurant in the back at great prices. The only let-downs are that you are time-limited by the waiting staff who, if they consider you've taken too long over your meal will throw you out; another annoyance is that the pub and restaurant seem to work completely separately - don 't bother asking the waiting staff for a drink, you have to go to the bar yourself.
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Hungrybella
Zomato
Dec 10, 2008
0.0
Simply put, this place is lively and spirited, not to mention festive with a passion for English sports teams. Don't you dare walk in here without knowing your stuff on England's Rugby team and Football team
