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Kings Arms, Chelsea

A polished but proper pub on the Fulham Road, 10 to 12 minutes from Stamford Bridge and handy for Fulham Broadway, West Brompton and Gloucester Road.

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190 Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW10 9PN
ChelseaSky SportsTNT SportsSunday RoastBurgers

Matchday dispatch

A longer read on what makes this place worth your matchday

About the spot

The Kings Arms sits on the Fulham Road, close enough to Stamford Bridge that it has become a regular pre and post-match stop without ever feeling like a stadium pub. Run under the Geronimo Inns banner, which means a slightly more polished finish than a classic boozer, decent lighting, a proper kitchen, well-kept furniture, but it has not lost the pub feel in the process. Locals still treat it as their local, not just a matchday venue. Sport is clearly a priority: Sky Sports and TNT Sports across four screens, so even if you are not heading straight to the ground it is a solid spot to catch other Saturday 3pm fixtures before your own kick-off.

Sky Sports and TNT Sports across four screens. 10 to 12 minutes' walk from Stamford Bridge. Sits between Fulham Broadway and West Brompton, with Gloucester Road not far either. Burgers get talked about more than anything else on the menu. Small but considered menu, a handful of dishes done properly. Mixed crowd of regulars, families and travelling fans. Staff consistently praised for welcoming visiting supporters.

Four screens with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, pub classics done well, and staff who get consistently good mentions for being welcoming to travelling fans, including those who did not get a ticket.

Inside Kings Arms

The early kick-off on the screens before your own game

A table with a clear view of one of the four screens. A burger while the 12:30 game plays out. The walk down the Fulham Road to the ground. Back afterwards on the way to West Brompton.

Heads up: the Sunday roast is popular enough to need booking ahead.

It works whether you are walking down from South Kensington way or coming back up from the ground after the final whistle, so it is a good pick as both a pre and post-match base.

What to order

On the drinks side, a pint from the well-kept range. Something cold if you are settling in for a full afternoon of football.

From the kitchen, the burger, the dish people talk about. Fish and chips or toad in the hole. The Sunday roast, booked ahead.

Who it suits

Fans who want to watch other games before a later kick-off. Groups who want proper table space rather than standing room only. Casual pre-match food over a pints-only pub. Travelling fans without a ticket who still want the day. Vegetarians, there are options on the menu.

The verdict

Better to do a handful of dishes properly than pad out a huge menu, and that is exactly what this kitchen does. Book a table and make it your base for the whole day.

Suggested matchday itinerary

A ready-made timeline for your visit

  1. 12:00Step 1

    Arrive at the Kings Arms

    Grab a booked table with a view of a screen.

  2. 12:30Step 2

    Early kick-off and a burger

    Pub classics while the first game plays out.

  3. 14:30Step 3

    Walk to Stamford Bridge

    10 to 12 minutes down the Fulham Road.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    In your seat at the Bridge.

  5. 17:15Step 5

    Post-match pint

    Back in on the way to West Brompton or Gloucester Road.

Practical info

Everything you need to plan your visit

Address
190 Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW10 9PN
Area
Chelsea
Type
Local pub
Closest club
Chelsea, Stamford Bridge
Rating
4.4 / 5 on Google

Opening hours can change around fixtures, so check the latest times on Google Maps before you set off.

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Stamford Bridge