The Blackwood

Tavern & Dining · Kensington
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The Blackwood Tavern Interior Dining Room
Est. 1894 · Kensington Church Street, London

Heritage British Cuisine, Warm Fires & Cellar Ales.

A historic London dining room where seasonal British farming meets over a century of genuine hospitality. Daily wood-fired hearth cooking, Himalayan salt-aged beef, and honest hand-pulled pints.

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Wood-Fired Hearth Cooked over British oak
28-Day Aged Steaks Hereford & Angus herds
12 Cask Taps Rotating craft microbreweries
Kensington W8 3 mins from Tube station
The Historic Blackwood Tavern Exterior and Dining Room
Kensington 1894
Our 130-Year Heritage

A London Landmark Born in the Victorian Era.

For over a century, The Blackwood has anchored the tranquil corner of Kensington Church Street. What began as a classic Victorian alehouse for local carriage masters and artisan glassblowers has evolved into one of West London’s most cherished dining rooms.

We hold an unswerving commitment to British soil and sea: day-boat line-caught fish from Brixham harbour, salt-marsh lamb from Welsh valleys, and heritage vegetables harvested 40 miles outside the M25.

“Honest, unpretentious British food cooked with quiet reverence for the farmer and the season.”

— Arthur Pendelton, Executive Head Chef
Brixham Day-Boat Cod Hereford Grass-Fed Beef Kent Cask Bitter Jersey Clotted Cream
Sundays From 12:00 PM Until Sold Out

The Quintessential London Sunday Feast.

Sundays at The Blackwood are an institution. Settle into our leather booths surrounded by dark oak panelling and the smell of roasting meats and steaming gravy.

  • Prime 28-day dry aged Scottish rib of beef or roasted Gloucester Old Spot pork belly
  • Giant airy Yorkshire puddings made fresh to order every hour
  • Crispy duck-fat roasties, honey glazed heritage roots & 48-hour bone marrow gravy
  • Vegetarian & Vegan butternut squash, wild mushroom & walnut roast available
Reserve For This Sunday
Sunday Roast feast with Yorkshire pudding and gravy
Sunday Service 12:00 — 20:30
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Instant table confirmation. For parties of 8 or more, or private cellar bookings, please call our reservations desk directly on 020 7946 0192.

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Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 23:00
Friday – Saturday 12:00 – 00:00 (Midnight)
Sunday (Roast Service) 12:00 – 22:30
Kitchen Service Hours:

Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00 · Dinner: 17:30 – 22:00
Sunday Roasts served continuously from 12:00 to 20:30. Bar snacks and cask pints served all day.

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

14–16 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4EP

Situated just off Kensington High Street, nestled between charming antique stores and Victorian garden squares.

High Street Kensington (3 min walk)
Notting Hill Gate (7 min walk)
Get Directions in Google Maps Call 020 7946 0192
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Guest Name: Sir Arthur Conan
Party Size: 2 Guests
Date & Time: Sunday, 13:00 PM
Seating Area: Dining Room (By the Hearth)
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