The Surprise at Chelsea, Chelsea

We went last night to eat. The food is very good (even if the portions are not massive) and is about averagely priced. The beer is well kept (3 real ales normally). The decor seems to have used up the left over grey paint from the Front Page (Pigs Ear) and the Phene Arms however!

Definitely a gastro-pub rather than a boozer but OK nonetheless.

22 Mar 2011 15:40

The Coopers Arms, Chelsea

The Coopers Arms has just reopened after a refurbishment. The toilets are now all downstairs and brand new. The garden has been redone and has better access. The inside has been cleaned up. There are now 6 handpumps with 2 guest ales (currently Butcombe bitter and Wandle) - all very well kept. Even the moose head has had a clean up!

19 Sep 2010 10:48

The Phene Arms, Chelsea

Now reopened as the Phene. Beer is pricey and fizzy. cocktails are pricey but not bad. Garden outside is good if rather 'designer'. Menu looked good if pricey (you see recurring the theme here?)

Not my choice of local but you could do worse (e.g. Henry J Beans).

15 Aug 2010 09:30