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The Builders Arms - The Builders Arms Pub Chelsea, London, Greater London

The Builders Arms Pub Chelsea

4.2
4.2
193 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
The beating heart of Chelsea and a stone throw away from Kings Road, The Builders Arms is a local's pub and restaurant featuring cosy corners with a fireplace, plus a beautiful rustic dining room featuring locally sourced and seasonal menus curated by Cubitt House's very own Ben Tish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7351 0555
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Dennis
  • Catering
    The Builders Arms boasts the finest feasting style group menus which are served to the table sharing style, catering to all allergies and dietary requirements. If it is a standing drinks party that is preferred, check out our canape & snacks list alongside our drinks package options.
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private Dining Room seating 30 guests on one long table is available for exclusive hire. We can also host drinks parties by our Fireplace too for up to 30 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    St Luke's Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop: KG Chelsea Town Hall. Buses: 19, 22, 11, 211, 319, 360
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Complimentary Glass of Coates & Seely Brut Reserve

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Pre-book in advance for your pre-party New Year's Eve lunch or dinner, and receive a complimentary glass of Coates and Seely Britagne Brut Reserve English sparkling wine on arrival.
    Complimentary Glass of Coates & Seely Brut Reserve Photo

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Builders Arms Pub Chelsea offers a charming ambiance with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "crispy fries" and delightful wine selection. Although prices can be high, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its "pleasant atmosphere" and attentive staff. A quintessential Chelsea pub experience!

193 Reviews
  1. Penny

    London

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a delicious lunch and glass of wine - very comfortable and clean
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review Penny. I shall pass on the review to the team and we hope to see you again soon The Builders Arms Team

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  2. jonathan

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Lovely pub with service to match. Very good value.
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to send us a review Jonathan. We look forward to hosting you again soon The Builders Arms Team

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  3. Liam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal at The Builder's Arms - great atmosphere and steak was delicious!
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your great review Liam. We hope to host you for another delicious steak soon! The Builders Arms Team

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  4. Philip

    London

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Okay. Food was upper average. Service likewise. Suspect Sunday lunch would be very good
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your review Philip. We hope to host you again soon, maybe for that Sunday Roast! The Builders Arms Team

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  5. Rob

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ugh…our first experience at this neighborhood pub was a Sunday roast-which was tremendous. That being said, we decided to return for lunch on a Tuesday, which was not terrific. As during the first visit, service was excellent, but we were only one of two tables, and starters took almost 40-minutes to arrive. I ordered fish and chips as my main, and the chips were barely warm-fish could have been hotter too, but I didn’t mention it. Our server brought replacement chips, but disappointingly, they weren’t triple cooked. During our Sunday there, we finished with the apple pie, which was prob the best I’ve ever had, but being that service was so slow on Tuesday, we didn’t dare chance ordering a pudding and coffee. Anyway, our server didn’t charge us for two large bottled waters, and offered an additional discount-which was appreciated. We gave him an additional tip, because he was courteous and friendly throughout, and we certainly didn’t blame him for the kitchen’s issues. We’ll prob return in the future, and be hopeful that the food experience will be as it was during our first visit.
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Hello Rob Thank you for your review, we are sorry that your second visit with us wasn't as successful as your first. We would love to invite you back in sometime soon to showcase our usual standards of service. Please do email info@thebuildersarmschelsea.co.uk to chat further. Many thanks The Builders Arms Team

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  6. Rene

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazing, attentive and very friendly and warm. Food was very good as well.
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you for the lovely review regarding our waiting staff and food. We hope to host you again soon The Builders Arms Team

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  7. Rob

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended, from starters to puddings…service was friendly and attentive…

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  8. Mary

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Understaffed and very unprofessional. Food was mediocre.

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  9. Nida

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter Selin was super… She has indeed made a difference.
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you for our lovely review of our superstar waiting staff, Look forward to hosting you again soon. The Builders Arms Team

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  10. Gordon

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looked after superbly. Many thanks to Stevie
    The Builders Arms Pub ChelseaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you for your review and I will pass on your thanks to Stevie! Hope to see you again soon Gordon!

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FAQs

The Builders Arms Pub Chelsea is rated 4.2 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Builders Arms Pub Chelsea

13 Britten St, London, Greater London SW3 3TY

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St Luke's Street
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop: KG Chelsea Town Hall. Buses: 19, 22, 11, 211, 319, 360
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Dennis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7351 0555
  • Catering
    The Builders Arms boasts the finest feasting style group menus which are served to the table sharing style, catering to all allergies and dietary requirements. If it is a standing drinks party that is preferred, check out our canape & snacks list alongside our drinks package options.
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private Dining Room seating 30 guests on one long table is available for exclusive hire. We can also host drinks parties by our Fireplace too for up to 30 guests.
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