Full Venue Hire at The Builders Arms

The Builders Arms tucks into a quiet Kensington side street of Georgian terraces — the kind of location you’d only know if someone told you, despite the Royal Albert Hall, V&A, and Kensington Palace all being within walking distance. The private hire draw is The Builders Loft on the first floor: a function room with skylights, exposed brick walls, and its own dedicated bar, taking 28 seated or 45 standing in a space with more architectural character than most purpose-built event rooms. The pub is at 1 Kensington Court Place, a three-minute walk from High Street Kensington tube.

The Builders Loft

The Loft sits under a slanted roof with expansive skylights that bring natural light deep into the room — a feature that transforms the space during daylight hours and gives evening events a sense of height and openness that basement function rooms can’t match. Exposed brick walls and warm lighting complete the atmosphere. The room comes with its own private bar and bartender, meaning guests are served upstairs without competing with the pub below. At 28 seated, the Loft suits intimate dinners, team workshops, and milestone celebrations where the guest list is tight. At 45 standing, it handles drinks receptions, networking events, and social gatherings. A TV is available for presentations, making it viable for daytime corporate use — a post-conference dinner venue or delegate event with easy walking access to the Albert Hall and exhibition spaces at Olympia and Earls Court.

The Pub and Patio

The main pub retains original wood panelling, period features, and an open fire — a proper Georgian pub interior that hasn’t been stripped back to exposed brick and filament bulbs. Semi-private bookings are available in the pub areas for groups who want the atmosphere without a dedicated room. A front patio terrace provides outdoor seating for summer drinks. The pub is dog-friendly throughout.

Food and Drink at The Builders Arms

The kitchen serves seasonal British pub food — beer-battered fish and chips, slow-cooked pork belly, Sunday roasts — alongside craft beers and artisan spirits. All catering is handled in-house. For Loft events, food and drink packages are available, simplifying the planning for hosts who want a set format rather than à la carte ordering.

The Builders Arms in Kensington

The surrounding context matters here. The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, the V&A, the Natural History Museum, and the Design Museum are all nearby. For corporate events linked to exhibitions, performances, or conferences at these venues, The Builders Arms offers a private dining and drinks option within walking distance. High Street Kensington tube is three minutes away, and the quiet residential streets around the pub give it an atmosphere that feels removed from the high street. Licence runs to 11pm.