Zetland Arms
London
Book a table if visiting during peak museum times to avoid wait times.
Located in South Kensington, London, the Zetland Arms is a historic Victorian pub that has witnessed the evolution of its surroundings from old-fashioned nurseries to the grandeur of nearby museums. This venue retains its charm as a traditional British corner pub, complete with an inviting atmosphere enriched by historical artefacts and photographs telling stories of its rich past. The Zetland Arms offers a quintessential British pub experience with a menu highlighting refined pub classics. Guests can enjoy a range of cask ales, craft beers, fine wines, and botanical beverages from its well-stocked bar. The pub's interior spans two floors of cosy, inviting spaces, perfect for settling in with a comforting meal and drink. As a venue that is family-friendly and dog-friendly, it welcomes both locals and travelers, offering accessible facilities for all guests. Known for embracing an ethos of old-fashioned hospitality, this pub makes a great spot for anyone visiting the nearby V&A and Natural History Museums or exploring the broader South Kensington area.
Reviews
We had wine and cocktail that we're very nice. Also the stuff was quick and the sitting areas were clean. There wasn't too much noise although it was full of people. Tha plate was fine.
This traditional Victorian corner pub is a cozy place to have a drink. The staff are friendly and helpful. However, I’m not so sure about the food. I ordered the Scotch egg. Pork, smoked bacon and apple scotch egg which came with home-made style piccalili. My friend ordered the hand battered fishfingers which came on a farmhouse loaf. Atlantic cod goujons and tartar sauce. My scotch egg was okay. It didn’t taste like your traditional scotch egg and The home-made pickle was a little tart for my pallet. My friends fish fingers were tasty but unfortunately the bread that they came on was stale. As if it was the end of the loaf and had been out for a few hours so she couldn’t eat any of the bread. When I showed the wait staff the bread they took 20% off the bill which I thought was fair. A gentleman next to us had the sticky toffee pudding which looked and smelled amazing.
This place amazed me. Food is amazing, we ordered fish and chips, not disappointed. Ambiance is so nice! There were lots of locals too, just chitchatting — so surely this place is in a radar for good food and good vibes. I also ordered their mulled wine and sticky toffee pudding and WOW, I’m happy I did. Would defo come back once we’re in London again.
We recently booked this place for a Christmas dinner of around 20 people. It was amazing! The food was delicious and easy to order through a QR code. The food and drinks came super quickly and staff was attentive and kind. In the app you can also get a free drink or desert when you register :)
