The Cadogan Arms London

The Cadogan Arms sits at 298 King’s Rd, just steps from the thoroughfare’s main cluster of shops. It holds the number 39 spot on the list of the Top 50 Gastropubs UK.

This is a better destination than the local chains nearby because it takes the traditional gastropub brief and executes it with contemporary precision rather than mere nostalgia. While the room runs smart and elegant, it lacks the stuffy formality that defines the more rigid dining options toward the Saatchi Gallery. You go here for the specific, intentional focus on classic British cooking that justifies the distinction of its current ranking. It is a more serious plate of food than you will find at the average King’s Road pub, and it is entirely free of the pretension that often accompanies a kitchen of this calibre.