The Anglesea Arms

This one isn't in our neighbourhood, but is a favourite. It's a Free House in the depths of South Kensington.
Whilst the Anglesea Arms may have the occasional antipodean barman, it is a bit of a trek from the traditional antipodean watering holes.  Originally selected by a homesick Neil in the late 80's because the name reminded him of a favourite beach in Victoria, it has had a long association with Neil and his London mates and many a plot has been hatched within its walls.  He is happy to report that since he first laid eyes on the the place, nothing has changed for better or for worse other than the fact that the pub now sells Fosters on tap.  Draw your our conclusion about that.

We usually try to arrive before 5:30 and get a table as it rapidly fills up with suits just finished work, so there's no room to swing a dog.  There are conveniently sized trestle tables inside and outside and the odd upholstered chair and church pew thrown in.  It's not child friendly and dogs would be lost underfoot or amongst the furniture. The patrons often spill out onto the sidewalk especially in summer and if it's not raining. The waist high perimeter wall provides a convenient place for resting beverages or bums.  It's a great place to meet up with friends and/or cousins and has a very cosy atmosphere.

There didn't seem to be any Aussie wines on the wine list; mainly European and the occasional NZ and Chilean.  Larger -Ciders - non-bitters are Foster, Simons, Strongbow, Amstel, 1664 and Guiness. The bitters are Dragonsfire, Horizons, Flashflood, Southwold Bitter and Shineon.  We have eaten here in the past and while the food is very good it's not the cheapest.  We recommend just drinking here and then going around to the Bosphorus Kebabs on Old Brompton Rd (cheap and very good).