Reviews The Builders Arms Chelsea

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Lizzie Johnson
+5
Absolutely love this pub everyone is so happy and smiling all the time. The food is lovely � very cheap and cheerful. The staff are extremely polite and helpful especially Barmaid Chloe she is one lovely girl. Everyone who goes there bring good company a good time. Highly recommend �
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Esperanza Menendez
+5
Amazing place, Nice ambient, good food, I like cod, and mussols and friendly staff.
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Nathea Nicolay
+5
Great atmosphere in the heart of Chelsea. Excellent food and lovely wine list.
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Carole Stewart
+5
Very much enjoyed our meal at the Builders' Arms yesterday. So often after finding a place on the internet, it can be a disappointment when you get there, but this was not the case. Really good food, great wine and very friendly,warm service. Will return!
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David Ginsberg
+5
Lovely boozer, nice staff, well kept beer, free wifi, nice place to waste away half an hour
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Alessandro Flamini
+5
Very nice pub, with amazing waiters and bar staff, expecially the waiter vincenzo :)
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Dan Payne
+5
Fantastic food and the most friendliest and welcoming staff that I've experienced in London. Thanks!
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Karin Elizabeth
+5
Had Sunday roast here today - beef and chicken, both were great. Lemon meringue pie & chocolate brownie fab too! Lovely pub, staff very friendly. Hope to go back next time we're in Chelsea :)
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London Arab Foodie
+4
Definitely the best fish n chips I've had in London so far. Builders Arms is a very nice gastrobar tucked away in an unassuming area in Chelsea, almost intentionally staying away from the busier streets and. Yet it is full and busy with high-heeled locals. Place has high ceilings with colorful and welcoming sofas. We started off with the seafood sharing platter and had the best oyster fritters I've ever tasted. The garlic mussels were also to die for. Too bad the sprats were way too fishy and stood out from the otherwise magnificent seafood platter. Then the cod fish arrived and it was just perfect. The batter, the crispiness and the saltiness were just right. The fish was so fresh and succulent and I enjoyed this dish very much. Great chips along, a smooth tartar sauce and a rich pea puree completed this dish for me. I always have dessert after fish and the chocolate cake did not disappoint. A delicious traditional British treat in a posh yet unpretentious place. Would definitely come again to the Builders Arms! £30 a person.

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Mar 14, 2017
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Neil Burman
+4
Love this modern pub with eclectic decor. Food is decent and the drinks menu good. A few more single malts would be better. Tucked away in a cute neighborhood.
Oct 27, 2016
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Hungrydave
+4.5
Nice homely little pub. Good food, nothing challenging and its all the better for it.
Recommended default option for the area.
Oct 22, 2009
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Lux Life
+4.5
We had such a wonderful time last night, the food was out of this world, and the company great fun! It was so lovely to see Mina from Kings Road Rocks again, and I also had the pleasure of meeting Mel from Random Mel and Gemma from ggcloset.
Nov 30, 2012
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Dai Tree
+4
A fine pub but, perhaps better described as a restaurant, quiet, refined and welcoming. There are a couple of cask ales on offer together with a fine keg offering. An enjoyable pint of Stiegl, cold to the bone. Gentle and serene are my words for this place.
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Fausto Braccio
+4
Very nice food and great service. The burguer was cooked perfectly and the tortellinis were delicious (I was told). The lemon tart was sublime! Would recommend the pub. Maybe a little price but it's not too different to other restaurants in the Chelsea área.
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Edvin Gri
+4
Been in this Pub couple of times with friend and family and always good experience. Atmosphere is lovely, staff is friendly and reasonable prices. ⭐️ This time it was two of us, ordered scotch egg 👌🏼 , two mains 👍🏼 👍🏼 (half chicken and baked aubergine) and a salad on a side which was fresh ✅ + 2 glass of rose. Only one thing we didn’t enjoy for £15 was the artichoke with couscous. For such dish and presentation, it should be no more than £8. All in all we spend £111 which for 2ppl is alright price considering location and quality of ingredients used. Please be aware that now it’s 15% service charge..
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T F
+5
We enjoyed a nice and smooth family lunch. Food and service were both great. Very accommodating and hospitable for a large group of 10.
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Simon Leger
+5
Great food and ambiance. Superb service despite being quite busy. The pinot noir wine was amazing value. Pulled pork starters are amazing. Tiramisu just ok.
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Anthony Manmohan
+5
First visit near workplace. 2 bottles of wine to share between 5. Quite busy Friday night. Toilets in basement. Restaurant half of pub.
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Diane David
+5
Nice and different menu including steak tartar, pimiento padron & fritti zucchini. Delicious! We were very well looked after by the two Ladies working the pub that day (Aug 31st) Loved it 🤩
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Milly Hibbert
+5
Absolutely delicious!! The best dinner I’ve had out in years - the bitter leaf salad was so good I ordered seconds
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Mariona PB
+5
Really good pub!! They turned it into a cool restaurant with a lovely terrace on the street. The service is great and food is amazing!! Seriously, you cannot miss it when you are around, specially if the weather is nice and you can seat outside. See photos for any recommendations.
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Tracy Jawhar
+4
Really nice spot, makes for a perfect Sunday roast, or just a jolly pub lunch on any other day of the week. Charming setting with comfortable chairs, and interesting artwork throughout (the alternative Mona Lisa at the entrance was particularly eye catching). Food-wise, I had the vegan burger with the sweet potato fries. The fries were really good (but nothing out of the ordinary). The burger itself was ok, nothing mind blowing, and a bit dry. I might suspect that vegan burgers are not really this pub’s specialty… The dessert however was delicious, we ordered the sticky toffee pudding, like the respectable Londoners that we are, and it was excellent: the caramel ice cream combined perfectly with the warm and moist cake, dripping with the classically decadent toffee sauce. The honeycomb pieces added a delightful touch. I’ve had many STPs since I came to London 5 years ago, but this was was particular good.
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Lizzie Chapman
+5
One of the classic Chelsea pubs. Used to spend a lot of time here many moons ago. Good to see it hasn't changed much (aside from a bit of a "posh up" as seems to be mandatory for all pubs in London... Farrow & Ball green paint etc). Round was predictably pricey but worth it for the people watching Chips looked incredible (but we didn't try - just oggled everyone else)
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Peyton Peterson
+4
This is one of the best places to go to experience a real English pub. The traditional fish and chips are great. It has a variety of meals including some vegan and vegetarian options. The dessert menu is also great which includes the toffee pudding (pictured). It can get crowded so I would recommend reserving a table in advance.
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Elena Ecénarro Catrain
+5
Really nice food and service. The place is beautiful and cozy. We had a great time!
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Marc Leckman
+5
You know you're getting an experience when its only locals and the waitress doesn't even ask what you want...you're getting the fish and chips of course with the lemon round tied in a bow...and they are oh sooooo good!! Giant portions and the tartar sauce was heavenly..
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Marion P
+5
Vey pleasant off the "main road" dining. We only had a light lunch and coffee Service was good, the table we had was a bit wobbly, but we fixed it ourselves. Well worth a visit. I look forward to returning for a longer stay