Outdoor area at Kings Head & Courtyard

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Kings Head & Courtyard

Notting Hill & West London


Carefully choreographed randomness is the order of the day in this sizeable Fulham establishment, which has a large indoor drinking and seating space (look out for the doors stuck to the ceiling) and a positively enormous outdoor area. Draught beer is on offer, but most come for the cocktails, with 12 standout options – gin-lovers need look no further than the Tree Top Tipple.

The bottomless prosecco brunches, which include nachos, tacos and tapas, help punters settle in for the day.


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