The Sydney Arms

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Popped in here by chance. Very friendly service. We decided to have a little snack to keep us going and we were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. We ordered the steak tacos, chicken wings and sweet potato fries to share. The fries were lovely and crispy, tacos were very tasty and the steak tacos were cooked perfectly just like we asked (medium rare) and the chicken wings were really good too, lovely bbq sauce and very moreish! Lawrence was very attentive and looked after us well. Would definitely come back and highly recommend popping in for a visit if you're in the area.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “They’re not lying when they say they pull a good Guinness. Super lovely staff and homely vibes too”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “The staff were lovely! Leo and nick I think their names were. Very kind and made the atmosphere fun even on a quiet Monday night.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Very busy, staff were good and cooked well. London pride was off, which was a shame. Watched the eng v drc game. Atmosphere was great”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “One of the best pubs in the area, and definitely my favourite. One of the main reasons is that, unlike many other pubs nearby, it never feels overwhelmingly crowded, and the crowd tends to be younger. When the weather is nice, the outdoor area is especially enjoyable. The staff are friendly, attentive, and efficient, and they do their best to serve your drinks as quickly as possible from the bar. Overall, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy a drink with friends.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “I had a fantastic experience here. The service was excellent from start to finish—friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout. The steak sandwich was phenomenal, easily one of the best I’ve had, perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Everything about the visit was spot on and made for a really enjoyable meal. I would highly recommend this pub to everyone. Five stars all around!”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Just found the BEST fish and chips in London! Chips were wonderfully crispy (even those under the fish!) and the fish itself was the freshest I’d tried over many years of visiting London. Loved everything! A non-touristy pub, full of London locals, good wine list, great service, and friendly atmosphere. What a perfect experience for a couple of Aussies in London!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “🚇South Kensington 🍺 £7.85 Asahi This pub is located in a quiet backstreet in Chelsea, West London. Local landmarks include, St Luke's & Christ Church and the Royal Brompton Hospital. The Sydney Arms, originally known as The Wellesley Arms, has a rich history dating back to 1851. The original name honored Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington. Since 2015, The Sydney Arms has become an independent Freehouse with links to Horse Racing. This is a traditionally decorated one bar pub with a centrally located servery. The bar wraps around the servery in a ‘U’ shape with a snug area at the back left. The decor consists of a boarded floor, leather banquettes, pale blue walls, mirrors and a 1930’s fireplace. The snug area at the back is called the Peter O'Sullevan room, named in honour of the legendary horse racing commentator. Around the walls are jockey silks and a collection of steward passes from each of the 59 UK racecourses. The beer line up is a selection of familiar favourites including two cask ales. I decided on an Asahi, my pint was excellent, price point was expensive. I was feeling hungry so I ordered some Fish & Chips, my food hit the spot, the batter on the fish was nice and crispy, price point was £16 with included a 12.5% service charge. I arrived at 5pm on a drizzly Wednesday afternoon in March. There were about half a dozen local punters in attendance plus a couple of fellas who were working in the area. The atmosphere was chilled and relaxed with a laidback local pub feel. The backdrop was an Indie, pop and rock classics with Horse Racing on mute on the five screens dotted around the bar. Visiting @the_sydney_arms was an enjoyable experience. I loved the fact that this is a proper pub rather than a gastro as many of the nearby pubs are. The beer could do with being cheaper and I also don’t agree with service charges in pubs, but I won’t let that take the gloss off my visit. Nice grub, traditional surroundings, worth a look if you’re in the area. 📅 26th March 2024 More London Pub info @londonpubmap 🍻”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Me and a big group of football supporters happened to end up at the Sydney Arms the other week - and we couldn't have hoped for a better pub. The staff were very friendly and welcoming to everyone in our company, even though we were a few drinks in (and Swedish :)). The boss man (Lawrence?) is amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable and generous. Next time I'm in London if will go out of my way to come back to the Sydney Arms! Thanks guys, you made our pre-football drinking session a highlight of our holiday. Didn't try the food, hense no review (but I'm sure it's brilliant!)”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Lovely pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere (love the open front), good food and really nice proprietor”