The Blue Stoops
Our verdict
Founded by Jamie Allsopp, whose family has been brewing cask ales since the 1730s, the pub takes its name from a long-lost Allsopp house in Burton on Trent. Heritage beers and cask ales sit at the heart of the offer, with food designed to complement rather than compete. The kitchen is led by head chef Jacob Farley, working alongside executive chef Lorcan Spiteri, founder of converted barge restaurant Caravel. Together they deliver a daily changing menu built around simple, seasonal British cooking with classical European touches. Starters and small plates include wild Burgundy snails with bacon and frisée, pork and rabbit terrine with apricot and cured chalk stream trout with beetroot and horseradish. Pasta and vegetable led dishes sit comfortably alongside meat and fish, with mains such as hogget chop with cime di rapa and anchovy, cod fillet with roasted cauliflower and saffron mayonnaise, and braised beef and peppercorn pie. Desserts keep to a restrained, traditional line, including pear and pistachio tart, steamed lemon pudding and chocolate torte with crème fraîche, alongside British cheeses and a focused selection of sides and breads. The result is a pub that blends brewing heritage with assured, thoughtful cooking, delivering food of clarity and balance in a setting with genuine historical weight.
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The menu
What to order
- Steak and ale pie
- Pressed potatoes with mussels
- Anchovy toast
- Devilled eggs
- Walnut tart
Founded by Jamie Allsopp, whose family has been brewing cask ales since the 1730s, the pub takes its name from a long-lost Allsopp house in Burton on Trent. Heritage beers and cask ales sit at the heart of the offer, with food designed to complement rather than compete. The kitchen is led by head chef Jacob Farley, working alongside executive chef Lorcan Spiteri, founder of converted barge restaurant Caravel.
Together they deliver a daily changing menu built around simple, seasonal British cooking with classical European touches. Starters and small plates include wild Burgundy snails with bacon and frisée, pork and rabbit terrine with apricot and cured chalk stream trout with beetroot and horseradish. Pasta and vegetable led dishes sit comfortably alongside meat and fish, with mains such as hogget chop with cime di rapa and anchovy, cod fillet with roasted cauliflower and saffron mayonnaise, and braised beef and peppercorn pie.
Desserts keep to a restrained, traditional line, including pear and pistachio tart, steamed lemon pudding and chocolate torte with crème fraîche, alongside British cheeses and a focused selection of sides and breads. The result is a pub that blends brewing heritage with assured, thoughtful cooking, delivering food of clarity and balance in a setting with genuine historical weight.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs #88
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Details
- Classic
- Cozy
- Historic
- Lively
- Casual Hangout
- Group Dining
- After Work
- Standalone
- Historic Building
- Beer Program
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Beer
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
Warm, old-style pub atmosphere with a cosy, traditional, and lively feel; reviewers describe stylish, beautiful surroundings and boisterous bar energy.
Around The Blue Stoops
The Blue Stoops is at 127-129 Kensington Church St, London W8 7LP.
- Viajante87, 0.2 miles
- Amaro, 0.4 miles
- CORE by Clare Smyth, 0.5 miles
- The Ledbury, 0.7 miles
- The Adria, 1.2 miles
In the city
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Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Blue Stoops through its website.
Questions about The Blue Stoops
- Where is The Blue Stoops?
- The Blue Stoops is at 127-129 Kensington Church St, London W8 7LP.
- What recognition has The Blue Stoops received?
- The Blue Stoops is recognised by Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs #88.
- How do I book The Blue Stoops?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Blue Stoops through its website.
- What else is near The Blue Stoops?
- Nearby in London: Viajante87 (0.2 miles), Amaro (0.4 miles) and CORE by Clare Smyth (0.5 miles).