The Abingdon is an independent family run restaurant and wine bar at 54 Abingdon Road in Kensington. The Staples family has operated it since 1998, creating a neighbourhood institution with elegant booths, wooden floors and a warm welcome for regulars and newcomers.
The food is grounded in British tradition and shaped by seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with a gentle Mediterranean influence appearing in summer. Steaks, Sunday roasts and a signature sticky toffee pudding are among the enduring favourites.
Lunch and dinner menus support a full meal, while bar snacks and a daily burger provide more relaxed options. The format allows guests to move easily between a quick plate, an aperitivo and a longer restaurant experience.
More than 200 wines make the bar a destination in its own right, with selected bottles available by the glass alongside classic and house cocktails. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should confirm the current menu and preparation details with staff before ordering.
Address: 54 Abingdon Road, Kensington, London W8 6AP, England
The Abingdon Menu
Starters
Castelvetrano olives
VE
Gilda
anchovy, olive & guindilla stick
Homemade focaccia & Irish soda bread
VG
Islington saucisson
Pan con tomate, Cantabrian anchovies
Spinach & feta croquettes, red pepper dip
Gazpacho
VE
Chicken liver parfait, fig compote, cornichons & toasted brioche
Padron pepper, piattone bean & grelot onion BBQ brochette, Romesco
VE/N
Buffalo mozzarella, peach, broad bean, rocket & kalamata olive salad
BBQ quail, burnt orange gribiche
Devon crab & courgette, brown crab mayo & courgette fritters
Tuna tartare, homemade crisps
Weekday Specials
Chicken escalope, Caesar salad
Mon
Lemon Sole Meuniere
Tues
Bouillabaisse
Wed
Duck confit, lentils, Morteaux sausage
Thurs
Haddock fish & chips
Fri
Mains
Moules Mariniere & fries
Aubergine schnitzel, roasted tomato & Superstaccia
VE
Artichoke ravioli
VG
Manny’s chicken curry, fragrant rice, flatbread, peanut & coriander chutney, hot lime pickle
BBQ squid, skordalia & sauce vierge
Braised rabbit leg, Dijon mustard & Cider sauce, green beans & pancetta
Shetland Isles cod filet, chorizo, white bean & piment d’Espelette, dill crème fraiche
From the Grill
All steaks & chops are served with either peppercorn, bearnaise or chimichurri sauce & fries
Black pig pork chop
Grass fed flat iron steak
Pavé steak, grass fed Hereford sirloin
FOR TWO TO SHARE
Sides
Fries
VE
Fine green beans, chilli, garlic oil & flaked almonds
VG/N
Cauliflower cheese
VG
Buttered Jersey Royals
VG
Baby gem, blue cheese dressing, bacon pangrattato
Oakleaf salad, roasted red onions & avocado
VE
Sunday Lunch
Castelvetrano olives
VE
Gilda
anchovy, olive & guindilla stick
Homemade focaccia & Irish soda bread
V
Islington saucisson
Pan con tomate, Cantabrian anchovies
Spinach & feta croquettes, red pepper dip
Gazpacho
VE
Chicken liver parfait, fig compote, cornichons & toasted brioche
Padron pepper, piattone bean & grelot onion BBQ brochette, Romesco
VE/N
Buffalo mozzarella, peach, broad bean, rocket & kalamata olive salad
BBQ quail, burnt orange gribiche
Devon crab & courgette, brown crab mayo & courgette fritters
Tuna tartar, homemade crisps
Organic chicken, pork & sage stuffing
All roasts are served with roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, greens, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Hereford beef & horseradish
All roasts are served with roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, greens, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Root vegetable wellington, mushroom gravy
VE, Not served with Yorkshire pudding
35 day aged beef burger, burger sauce, salad, pickles & fries
Chicken Caesar salad, crispy bacon, anchovies & Parmesan
‘Beyond meat’ cheeseburger, burger sauce, salad, pickles & fries
VE
Moules Mariniere & fries
Artichoke ravioloni
VG
Shetland Isles cod filet, chorizo, white bean & piment d’Espelette, dill crème fraiche
Sunday Sides
Duck fat roast potatoes
Fries
VE
Cauliflower cheese
VG
Baby gem, blue cheese dressing, bacon pangratta
VG
Oakleaf salad, roasted red onions & avocado
VE
Lunch
Castelvetrano olives
VE
Gilda
anchovy, olive & guindilla stick
Homemade focaccia & Irish soda bread
VG
Islington saucisson
Pan con tomate, Cantabrian anchovies
Spinach & feta croquettes
red pepper dip
Gazpacho
VE
Chicken liver parfait
fig compote, cornichons & toasted brioche
Padron pepper, piattone bean & grelot onion BBQ brochette
Romesco, VE/N
Buffalo mozzarella
peach, broad bean, rocket & kalamata olive salad
BBQ quail
burnt orange gribiche
Devon crab & courgette
brown crab mayo & courgette fritters
Tuna tartare
homemade crisps
35-day aged beef burger & fries
Chicken Caesar salad
crispy bacon, anchovies & Parmesan
‘Beyond meat’ cheeseburger & fries
VE
Moules Mariniere & fries
Artichoke ravioloni
VG
Manny’s chicken curry
fragrant rice, lime pickle & coriander & peanut chutney, flatbread, N
Shetland Isles cod filet
chorizo, white bean & piment d’Espelette, dill crème fraiche
Lunch From the Grill
All steaks & chops are served with either peppercorn, bearnaise or chimichurri sauce & fries
Black pig pork chop
Grass fed flat iron steak
Lunch Sides
Fries
VE
Buttered Jersey Royals
VG
Cauliflower cheese
VG
Fine green beans
chilli garlic oil & flaked almonds, VE / N
Baby gem
blue cheese dressing, bacon pangrattato, VG
Oakleaf salad
roasted red onions & avocado, VE
Bar Food
Served until 5pm
Castelvetrano olives
VE
Gilda
anchovy, olive & guindilla stick
Fries
VE
Sausage roll & HP sauce
Islington saucisson
Korean fried chicken
Spinach & feta croquettes, red pepper dip
Chicken liver parfait, fig compote, cornichons & toasted brioche
35-day aged beef burger & fries
Bar Cheese Selection
Selection of Neal’s Yard Cheeses, crackers & quince paste. Cheeses: Baron Bigod, Stichelton, Pitchfork Cheddar, Yr Afr Goat cheese
1 cheese
2 cheeses
3 cheeses
4 cheeses
Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce & clotted cream
Vanila panna cotta, macerated strawberries & elderflower Granita
Chocolate mousse, orange & almond cake, kumquats & crème fraiche
Affogato, choc chip shortbread
2 scoops of Hackney gelato or sorbet
Flavours: Vanilla, Mint Choc Chip, Salted Caramel, Chocolate sorbet (ve), Raspberry sorbet (ve)
Dessert Cheese Selection
Selection of Neal’s Yard Cheese, crackers & damson membrillo. Cheeses: Baron Bigod, Stichelton, Ashcombe, Yr Afr Goat cheese