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Venue Hire at The Duchess of Kensington

Pub
·
Whole venue
25 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4PL –
Gloucester Road Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 90
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Duchess of Kensington is a traditional pub defined by its polished timber bar and classic interior detailing.

Design: The interior features a long curved bar, dark wood panelling, leather-upholstered booths and patterned tile bands that create a classic pub look. Ceiling chandeliers and large front windows provide a mix of warm artificial and natural light.

Features: Bar service provides a full drinks offering and a menu of kitchen-prepared food. Seating is arranged as a main open area plus smaller booth alcoves to allow mixed standing and seated layouts. Facilities include Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Groups seeking an informal, social gathering that mixes standing and seated elements in a traditional pub setting.

What sets it apart: A built-in PA system and permission to bring an external DJ provide on-site amplified music for music-led events.

What guests say: The space is cosy and traditionally styled, and staff are friendly and attentive. The food is well prepared and generous and the overall atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

Usually booked for

Drinks Reception

Typically for 90-250 guests and costs about £6,800.

"All the staff were really friendly and accommodating, much appreciated for this!"

- Daxi Z. Jun 2026

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in our Kensington pub with a three‑course festive menu and vegan options; simple pre‑order keeps planning easy.

Festive Menu – Venue Hire
£50 per person

• Three-course festive set menu
• Vegan and vegetarian options available
• Pre-order required 2 weeks before the reservation
• Pricing: from £50 per person

STARTERS
1. Crown Prince squash & carrot soup, spiced caramelised seeds (vg)
2. Pink peppercorn & pomegranate cured Scottish salmon, pickled cucumber, dill crème fraîche
3. Chicken, pancetta & apricot terrine, house pickles, toast
4. Roast beetroot, chicory, whipped feta, cranberry & Granny Smith salad (vg)

MAINS
1. Roast crown of Norfolk turkey, pigs in blankets, chestnut & thyme stuffing, roasted roots, sprouts, roast potatoes, gravy
2. Baked North Sea cod fillet, soft herb crust, kale, pink fir potatoes, saffron velouté
3. Confit Aylesbury duck leg, creamed mash, braised red cabbage, cranberries, port & juniper jus
4. Butternut squash & chestnut wellington, roasted roots, Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, vegan gravy (vg)
5. 28-day Himalayan salt aged sirloin steak, triple cooked chips, watercress, peppercorn sauce

DESSERTS
1. Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream (v)
2. Christmas pudding & Cornish clotted cream (v)
3. Belgian chocolate torte, caramelised pecan, stem ginger (vg)
4. Clementine sorbet, mulled berries, oat crumble (vg)
5. Cashel blue cheese, truffle honey, oatcakes (v)

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 250
  • Dining
    up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Rules of the space:
No smoking in the building
No pets allowed
Outside catering is not allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

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DZ
Daxi Z.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 250 guests · June 2026

All the staff were really friendly and accommodating, much appreciated for this!

It was a big booking for 180 people, and dietary requirements (gluten free/vegen) food was not prepared in advance - even thought this was communicated and requested in advance. The bar staff went to go buy these options when I requested, but this meant that when the guests arrived, they had to wait for their food... Even thought I order buffet for 180 people and only 140 came, the sharing items - fish and lamb kofta - finished in the first 15min, so some guest did not get to have them.

4.3

About The Duchess of Kensington

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