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  • 5/5 Pallabi Roy S. 1 year ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Such a lovely, cosy little pub with friendly staff & an incredible selection of beers on draft. It can get busy so coming at a less popular time might be a good shout. The prices are very good, considering the location, and there's a great vibe at the bar. The menu looks good as well.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lori L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice cozy little English Pub to grab a pint of beer. Located near Kensington Palace. Love the old time atmosphere feel. Great pub food menu and reasonably priced. Will be returning next time in Kensington.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed M. 5 months ago on Google • 260 reviews
    Only stopped off for a drink & chat. Good selection of beer. Medium-sized pub with plenty seat in. The food did look. Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Elodie Teyssier (. 9 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Amazing pub with very tasty food. We decided to try to burgers but everything on the menu looks delicious. Staff was lovely and courteous.Would definitely come back ans recommend it !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rod B. 2 months ago on Google • 201 reviews New
    Sunday lunch, friendly staff and nice food. Good beer too 😊

  • 5/5 Robyn P. 1 year ago on Google
    We had So much fun at The 🐐 Goat Tavern. We stopped in after exploring Kensington Gardens. It was warm outside and the tavern Air Conditioning was a welcome relief ☺️. The decor is so cute, and I loved the history of this tavern. Historically, there were tunnels connecting Kensington Palace to this establishment that Royals regularly used to visit the Tavern- how 😎 cool is this? The beer amd food was delicious, and staff were so friendly. Egest was an amazing bartender 🙂
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cris H. 5 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    Stopped here for a wee pint and had a lovely time. I came in just after opening and had no issues getting a seat. I got a cider, while my husband had a Guinness. Food took a little too long, but I was enjoying my time there. To eat we got the beef pie and the confit of pork belly. All were very tasty and authentic to pub food.

  • 4/5 Maria Lysenko (My Bucket List At 6. 2 months ago on Google • 108 reviews New
    Lovely pub on High Street Kensington. We just stopped for a quick drink but all the tables were reserved. Bar staff quickly allowed us to use a table in the meantime.

  • 4/5 Sebastian S. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Typischer Pub Charme. Gute Bierauswahl. Die Burger kann man sehr empfehlen. Die Küche ist allerdings nur bis 21 Uhr geöffnet!

  • 5/5 איל �. 2 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    If you are looking for a place for fish and chips, this the place , a really nice place with a nice vibes and delicious food worth a visit

  • 2/5 Theo F. 1 month ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    I've had some bad Steak and Ale pies in the past. But never had a Steak and Ale pie completely devoid of steak in the pie. The Goat Tavern needs to rename their Steak and Ale Pie to just Gravy Pie. Very nice atmosphere in the pub though so I'll give one extra star for that.

  • 2/5 Elise H. 7 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Dumb tourist here, but I didn't initially realize this is a chain. I was fresh off the airplane and jetlagged, so I just went in somewhere convenient. It's edible, but skip it.

  • 5/5 Melissa W. 3 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    The banana rum old fashion is the best old fashion I have had in the world. Absolutely amazing and such a wonderful delight to see this on the menu. I am a big lover of both bourbon and rum so this is definitely in my palette. There is a beautiful banana flavour up front that changes to a rum orange. Only £9 (next doors old fashion equivalents start at £16 - Goat Tavern is extraordinary). I also ordered fish and ships and was also extremely pleased. Beautiful chunky crunchy fillet, well cooked, chunky chips, peas and sauce (plus additional sauce options and salt and pepper at the table so you can season till your heart is content). Food was fast, drinks were fast, and the friendly warm hearted service was just what I needed on a rainy Tuesday. Thank you so much team!

  • 3/5 Wirawut S. 3 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    We got the fish and chips, the fish was well cooked and crispy but it was not seasoned at all and needed salt. It was also over priced, over £21. The atmosphere was fun, the restroom was very dirty. You order everything including food and drinks at the counter and then they serve you food at the table.

  • 5/5 Valerie Figueroa (. 6 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Best spot we’ve visited in London so far. We tried to order the house’s specialties and they didn’t disappoint. Mac and Cheese was superb with the Garlic bread, and although surprising, the Banana flavored Old Fashion was a great touch. The banana is subtle and not overpowering. Service was great, the food came out fast and everyone was very attentive and cordial.

  • 2/5 Syyaun 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    This place went straight downhill. I used to visit regularly, but haven’t been in 6 months and decided to pop in. Fish n chips now unseasoned, kinda tasted like they’re frozen. From reading recent reviews, I can assume this establishment is under new management. Props tho…it wasn’t too crowded, but still had to wait 10 mins for a beer I ordered via app. Used to be a 5/5 every time, but now the best I can do is 2/5. Not sure when/if I’ll visit again. Hope things improve.

  • 5/5 Marlon S. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We had an amazing evening here! The staff member who served us went above and beyond, making it truly memorable. The food is top-notch, and the drinks are fantastic. We followed their recommendations and were not disappointed. Learned some interesting history too. Best dining experience in London so far! Highly recommend for both drinks and food. Cheers!

  • 2/5 No N. 4 months ago on Google
    I had quite an unlucky experience. I ordered a vegan dish, but had some doubts about it being plant based after a first bite. Upon inquiry, staff told me that the food was vegan and didn't bother checking with the kitchen - even after I told the waiter it was important to me they got it right. It later turned out to be meat. Very inadequate to handle something as sensitive as this with negligence. It left me very sad and unhappy. I do want to note I received the right dish and was refunded after inquiring a second time, and was apologized to. Friends also experienced moderate service, such as not being able to switch out a simple sauce with their fries. Atmosphere however nice.

  • 5/5 Alíz W. 2 years ago on Google
    We love this place and really like the bartender too. Many thanks for the service. The sharing plates are delicious and huge. And the vibe is really cute. We loved everything.

  • 5/5 Pickey M. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect venue to visit if u looking for traditional pub with good food and well served drinks. Never dissapointed in this place. Their staff members are amazing people, very friendly, very polite and helpful. Food is always fresh and tasty, same as drinks.

  • 5/5 Review W. 2 years ago on Google
    Good traditional English food And topic 🍺

  • 2/5 Veronica P. 5 months ago on Google
    I must give this pub two stars. Our belongings were stolen there. We felt as if the manager was not interested enough in the situation. It happened to others there at the same time. It has also happened to my colleagues on a separate occasion. Is the pub and thieves in this heist together? You are correct. It is posted that there are thieves in your establishment. But since this is common practice, you might think to do something more to protect your guests(as a responsible pub owner). I am not accusing anyone of anything. I am stating facts only and asking questions.

  • 5/5 Karen R. 2 years ago on Google
    A quiant English pub with a great atmosphere. We have been here a few years ago when visiting London and walked specifically from Earls Court to go again this time. Nice food and drinks and lovely staff.

  • 4/5 Catherine H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very nice pub! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was excellent. I had a chicken and mushrooms pie with mashed potatoes and greens. Enjoyed an Amstel with it, too!.

  • 5/5 Otakar S. 1 year ago on Google
    Typical british pub. Good food, great beer with enough choice on tap and friendly bartenders. Great place for a tourist lunch after visiting the Lensington palace and gardens and awesome to unwind after work.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely friendly lively pub! Staff great fun, thanks for having us guys! Xx

  • 5/5 London Pub M. 1 year ago on Google
    🚇 High Street Kensington 🍺 £6.30 Estrella ❤️ The oldest pub on Kensington High Street. . This pub is located on busy Kensington High Street and is just a stone’s throw away from Kensington palace. High Street Kensington tube station is a five minute walk away. . The Goat Tavern started life as a coffee shop back in 1695 and developed in to a pub a few years later, this was due to William III building Kensington Palace and needing somewhere for his minions to swill some ale. This pub also has a darker story to tell, in 1944 John Haigh “The Acid Bath Murderer” met his first victim here, he later went on to murder eight more victims disposing of all their bodies in sulphuric acid 😳. . Today this pub is dwarfed by the surrounding buildings and looks somewhat underwhelming. This is a Greene King pub which has their green and gold signage above the door which for me looks horrendous and not in keeping with the building. . The internal decor here is traditional which creates an old world ambiance to the place. There are lots of comfy sofa benches, dark wood panelling throughout and proper pub carpet at either end of the bar. . The beer choice was full of familiar favourites including some cask ales. I decided on a pint of Estrella, my pint was great and cost just over six quid. There is food available here which is mainly pub classics, fish & chips costs £16.49. . The service was top notch, the fella who served me was welcoming and chatty. The pub was fairly busy and the atmosphere was relaxed. There were a number of tourists in attendance from across Europe, America and China all enjoying ye olde pint in ye olde pub, or so they’ll tell. . The @thegoat_kensington has good beer, great service, a nice atmosphere and I loved the decor but please @greeneking_official change the external signage 🙏🏻. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 29/10/22

  • 5/5 Giles M. 1 year ago on Google
    June 2022. Enjoyed the mushroom and ale pie. Beer (IPA) was good. It's been a long time since I've been in an English pub, but the environment seemed fine. My favorite meal in London on this visit.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth F. 1 year ago on Google
    They had a great deal on the Prosecco 2 glasses for the price of one which made my evening as we only popped in as we were early for a dinner reservation with friends. So made a great start to the evening. The staff were friendly. The pub was very clean and tidy. Good location and bright and airy.

  • 4/5 山本Jessica 1 year ago on Google
    Nice top-40 music played in the background as the welcoming staff assisted patrons from the bar. It seemed that half of their menu for food was not available when we we there, but supply chain issues are everywhere right now so I'm not sure if that was because of that or something else. Pretty basic pub. 👌

  • 5/5 Sara M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous!! Popped in on a Saturday arvo after 24 hours of flights and trains and delays. Pretty grouchy and tired but your bar guy definitely made me smile with that great dry British humour thatI miss so much due to living overseas. The food was delicious, the staff super friendly and efficient and chilled out music in the background. I really enjoyed! I would have taken photos but it was so blooming delicious I wolfed it down before I thought about it.

  • 4/5 Gurudatta P. 2 years ago on Google
    Draft beer is good at this place, interior are classy and what I read there was fascinating, the Goat restaurant is actually around 200 years old, they have long history, food is also good, we had ordered chicken platter which was kinda tasty but onion rings wore too oily though

  • 5/5 Mike S. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Other reviewers mentioned the banana old fashioned, so I tried it and found it to be excellent. I could see no way to improve on the food, drinks, service or atmosphere. Happy we stopped here.


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  • Payments
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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
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  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
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    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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