Builders Arms

Pub · Pub & bistroVictoria Road Gate

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Main Menu

Snacks

  • Fried Chicken£10

    Chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef Shin Croquettes£9.50

    Gochujang mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Handmade Scotch Egg£8.50

    Oxford sauce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Hand-Breaded Scampi£11

    Tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Padrón Peppers£8

    Vegan

  • Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries£9

    Chipotle chilli chutney

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Sharers

  • Charcuterie & Hot Honey Baked Camembert£20

    Italian cured meats, pickles, toasted sourdough, rye bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fritto Misto£26

    Crispy king prawns, calamari, hand-breaded scampi, padrón peppers, saffron aioli, tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Whole Baked Sourdough£7.50

    Salted butter

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Small plates

  • French Onion Soup£8.50

    Cheese crouton

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Calamari£10.50

    Saffron aioli

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pan-Seared Scallops£14.50

    Crispy chorizo, lemon oil

    Likely shellfish

  • Miso Chicken Skewers£10.50

    Yakiniku BBQ sauce, miso dressing

  • Burrata£10

    Pomegranate molasses, dates, sourdough crisps

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sautéed Mushrooms on Toast£10

    Lovage pesto

    VeganLikely glutenLikely nuts

Mains

  • 10oz Ribeye Steak£35

    Fries, your choice of peppercorn*, chimichurri or beef dripping sauce

  • Chicken Milanese£21

    Rocket & cherry tomato salad, fries

  • Cumberland Sausage and Mash£18.50

    Caramelised onion gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Caesar Salad£18.50

    Smoked streaky bacon, avocado, croutons, Parmesan, Caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • King Prawn & Devon Crab Linguine£20.50

    Picante sauce, lemon & herb pangrattato

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Beer-Battered Fresh Atlantic Haddock and Chips£22

    Minted crushed peas, tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Devonshire Cheddar & Pancetta Burger£21

    Grilled beef patty, red pepper & tomato relish, fries

    Likely dairy

  • Pan-Roasted Fillet of Cod£27

    Potato rosti chips, sautéed leeks & peas, lemon, caper & parsley sauce

    Likely fish

  • Risotto Verde£17.50

    Long stem broccoli, peas, spinach, spring onions, lovage pesto

    VeganLikely nuts

  • Meatless Farm™ Sausages and Mash£18.50

    Caramelised onion gravy

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Sandwiches

  • Sirloin Steak Sandwich£17.50

    Caramelised onions, chimichurri, watercress, mayonnaise, on rustic bread

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Chicken Caesar Sandwich£12.50

    Avocado, smoked streaky bacon, Parmesan, Caesar dressing on rustic bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Croque Monsieur£13

    Honey roast ham, mature Cheddar & Parmesan cheese toasted in sourdough bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beer-Battered Haddock Goujon£12

    Lettuce, tartare sauce, pickles, in a brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Grilled Halloumi£12

    Avocado, chipotle chilli chutney, pickles, crispy spiced onions, in a brioche bun

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Sides

  • Rosemary & Parmesan Fries£6.50

    White truffle-infused oil

    Likely dairy

  • Potato Rosti Chips£6.50

    Vegetarian

  • Triple Cooked Chips£5.50

    Vegan

  • Chip Shop Curry Sauce£1.50

    Vegan

  • Creamed Spinach£6

    Vegetarian

  • Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad£5

    Vegan

  • Camembert Mash£6

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Desserts

  • Ice Cream - 3 Scoops of Your Choice£8.50

    Likely dairy

  • Amarena Cherry Sundae£10

    Clotted cream & cherry ice cream, amaretti biscuits (v)

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Bramley Apple, Plum & Cranberry Crumble£8.50

    Vanilla double cream custard

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Bramley Apple, Plum & Cranberry Crumble£8.50

    Vegan vanilla ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Fondant£8.50

    Salted caramel ice cream

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.50

    Ginger ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Basque Cheesecake£9

    Berry coulis

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Coffee & Mini Brownie£7.50

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Sunday Menu

Roasts

  • Rump of Beef£24.50

    Red wine gravy

  • Roast Chicken£22.50

    Fig & onion stuffing, red wine gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Roast Porchetta£23.50

    Fig & onion stuffing, red wine gravy

  • To Share - Rump of Beef, Roast Chicken, Roast Porchetta£52

    Fig & onion stuffing, red wine gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Root Vegetable, Cranberry & Nut Roast£22

    Onion gravy

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nuts

Sunday Menu (downloadable PDF version)

While you wait

  • Handmade Scotch Egg

    Golden beetroot piccalilli

    Likely egg

  • Crab Thermidor on Toast

    Brown & white crab meat, bechamel, toasted sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Wild Boar, Pork and Ale Sausages

    English mustard

  • Green & Kalamata Olives£5.50

    Vegan

  • Padrón Peppers£8

    Extra virgin olive oil

    Vegan

Sharers

  • Charcuterie Board

    Italian cured meats, olives, pickles, chargrilled artichokes, toasted sourdough, rye bread

    Likely gluten

  • Rosemary & Garlic Camembert Baked in Sourdough

    Hedgerow chutney

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fritto Misto

    Crispy king prawns, calamari, battered haddock, padrón peppers, sage, saffron aioli, tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

Small plates

  • Whole King Prawns£10.50

    Lemon, caper & dill butter, saffron aioli

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pan-Seared Scallops

    Pancetta, cauliflower purée, salsa verde, beef dripping pangrattato

    Likely shellfish

  • Crispy Fried Mozzarella

    Caponata, tomatoes, olives

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough

    Exotic mushrooms, garlic, thyme, haricot bean & rosemary purée

    VeganLikely gluten

Mains

  • Beer-Battered Fresh Atlantic Haddock & Chips

    Minted crushed peas, tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Black Treacle Beef Brisket & Portobello Mushroom Pie£23

    Buttery mash, buttered leeks, savoy cabbage, red wine sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Raclette & Pancetta Burger

    Grilled beef patty, raclette cheese, pancetta, red pepper & tomato relish, fries, house sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Tuscan Squash

    Butter beans, wild mushrooms, chargrilled artichoke hearts, garlic butter

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Milanese£21

    Panko-breaded chicken, rocket & cherry tomato salad, fries

    Likely gluten

  • Roasted Pumpkin

    Goats cheese, black grapes, pine nuts, chicory, elderberry ketchup

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Avocado & Mango Salad

    Edamame beans, spring onion, mint, grains, coriander, lime dressing. Add grilled chicken breast, king prawns or halloumi (V)

    Likely soyLikely shellfish

Sides

  • Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries£9

    Chipotle chilli jam

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Chips

    Aioli

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Roasted Squash

    Vegan

Desserts

  • Mini Triple Chocolate Brownie£7.50

    Honeycomb ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Apple, Plum & Damson Crumble

    Vanilla crème Anglaise

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Chocolate & Cherry Sundae

    Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, triple chocolate brownie, whipped cream, Amarena wild cherries

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Fondant

    White chocolate & raspberry ice cream

    Likely dairy

  • British Cheeses£11

    Savoury biscuits, rye bread, hedgerow chutney, grapes

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Buffet Menu

Desserts (add for £5 per person)

  • Triple Chocolate Brownie£3.50

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Caramel Biscuit Torte£3.50

    VeganLikely gluten

Buffets

  • Platinum Buffet£30

    Calamari (saffron aioli); Miso chicken skewers* (yakiniku BBQ sauce); Cherry tomato & grain salad (VE); Cheese burger sliders (beef patty…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Gold Buffet£25

    Calamari (saffron aioli); Fried chicken (chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce); Cherry tomato & grain salad (VE); Cheese burger…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

The menu’s own key: (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients; (ve) = made with vegan ingredients; * = this dish contains alcohol · (V) vegetarian; (VE) vegan; * = this dish contains alcohol · (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients; (ve) = made with vegan ingredients; * = contains alcohol

What the menu saysMenu descriptions do not include all ingredients or allergens. Guests with a food allergy or dietary requirement are asked to speak to a member of staff before ordering.
  • Menu descriptions do not include all ingredients or allergens. Guests with a food allergy or dietary requirement are asked to speak to a member of staff before ordering.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Set menu

  • Sunday Roast Set Menu£25

    Two courses £25 or three courses £30. Starters: Burrata, heritage tomatoes, black olive tapenade, sourdough crisps (v); Mushrooms on…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Good to know

Pub

Facts

FactDetail
Address1 Kensington Court Place, Victoria Road Gate, W8 5BJ
AreaKensington and Chelsea
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Phone+44 20 7937 6213
Websitethebuildersarmskensington.co.uk
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from thebuildersarmskensington.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday11am–11pm
  • Tuesday11am–11pm
  • Wednesday11am–11pm
  • Thursday11am–11pm
  • Friday11am–11pm
  • Saturday11am–11pm
  • Sunday12pm–10:30pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Builders Arms

Does Builders Arms have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Builders Arms coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu descriptions do not include all ingredients or allergens.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Builders Arms open?

Monday: 11am–11pm. Tuesday: 11am–11pm. Wednesday: 11am–11pm. Thursday: 11am–11pm. Friday: 11am–11pm. Saturday: 11am–11pm. Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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