The Curtains Up is a historic neighbourhood pub on Comeragh Road in West Kensington, close to Barons Court and West Kensington stations. Its comfortable rooms, garden and connection with the theatre below give the pub a strong local identity. Food is served throughout the day, with a seasonal British menu designed for lunch, dinner, a meal before a show or a relaxed gathering over drinks.
Starters and sharing plates can include ox cheek and blue cheese croquettes, smoked mackerel salad, chicken liver parfait, charcuterie and baked Somerset Camembert. Bread with flavoured butter, olives and anchovies provide simpler dishes while a table decides what to order. Seasonal salads and vegetable preparations ensure the opening courses are not limited to meat and fish.
Main courses bring together pub favourites and more considered seasonal cooking. Fish and chips pairs cyder battered haddock with triple cooked chips and mushy peas, while the beef burger uses short rib and brisket. Sausages with mash, Chalk Stream trout and bavette steak sit alongside plant based sausages, a vegan burger and a vegetable led salad.
Sunday roasts feature beef, chicken, pork or a vegetarian pithivier with roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Sticky toffee pudding, brownie, pavlova, affogato and ice cream complete the meal. Young’s beer, guest draughts, cider, wine, spirits and alcohol free choices support everything from an afternoon pint to a full three course dinner.
Address: 28A Comeragh Road, West Kensington, London W14 9HR, United Kingdom
Most loved here
Based on diner reviews and ratings
- Mains Curtains Up Cheeseburger £16.50
- Mains Ale Battered Haddock & Chips £17.50
- Puddings Sticky Toffee Pudding £8
- Mains Plant Based Burger £15.50
- Puddings Chocolate Brownie £7.50
The Curtains Up Menu
No dishes match all the filters you picked.
Bar Snacks
Crushed Avocado on Toast
sunblush tomatoes, basil, pickled red onion (v / ve*)
Soup of the Day
sourdough (v / ve*)
Beef Brisket Croquettes
smoked chilli mayo
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
sriracha mayo
Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll
piccalilli
Smoked Mackerel Pâté
pickled fennel, toasted sourdough
Mixed Olives
(ve)
Sourdough Bread & Butter
(v)
Skinny Fries
Chunky Chips
Mains
Curtains Up Cheeseburger Loved
beer pickled onions, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, burger sauce, skinny fries
Plant Based Burger Loved
vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, burger sauce, skinny fries (ve)
Ale Battered Haddock & Chips Loved
mushy peas, tartare sauce
Pie of the Day
creamy mash, seasonal greens, gravy
8oz Sirloin Steak
chunky chips, grilled tomato, watercress, peppercorn sauce
Chicken Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, anchovies, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Roasted Cauliflower Steak
chickpea & tomato ragù, tahini yoghurt, pomegranate, toasted almonds (v / ve*)
Sandwiches
Available Monday – Friday 12pm – 4pm
Fish Finger Sandwich
lettuce, tartare sauce, white bloomer, skinny fries
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
lettuce, sriracha mayo, brioche bun, skinny fries
Mature Cheddar & Chutney Sandwich
white bloomer, skinny fries (v)
Sides
Seasonal Greens
(v / ve*)
House Salad
(v / ve*)
Onion Rings
(v)
Puddings
Sticky Toffee Pudding Loved
butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream (v)
Chocolate Brownie Loved
vanilla ice cream (v)
Ice Cream & Sorbet Selection
ask for today’s flavours (v)
From Happy Menu members
Reviews from locals: every member has confirmed a UK mobile.
Been to The Curtains Up? Be one of the first to rate it.
+ Log your visitHow prices compare
Against typical prices in London
- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in London: £8.00 £8.00
- Chicken burger Typical in London: £14.95 £13.00
- Smashed avocado Typical in London: £11.50 £7.50
Featured in our guide
Best Restaurants Near Me In Earl’s Court and West Kensington
The Curtains Up is in this guide. Here are the others.
- Thai A Addie's Thai Cafe London · 0.7 mi ·£ Thai
- Thai M Mali Vegan Thai London · 0.7 mi ·£ Thai · Vegan
- Indian Y Yatri West Kensington London · 0.4 mi ·£ Indian · Street Food
- Middle Eastern M Mohsen London · 0.5 mi ·£ Middle Eastern · Persian
- Italian P Pentolina Brook Green London · 0.7 mi ·£ Italian
- Lebanese C Chez Abir Restaurant London · 0.6 mi Lebanese · Middle Eastern
Around the corner
Within half a mile of The Curtains Up
- Italian A AperiPasta London · 0.1 mi ·£ Italian · Pasta
- Italian M Maurizio Barca London · 0.1 mi ·£ Italian · Pizza
- Mediterranean B Best Mangal 1996 London · 0.2 mi ·£ Mediterranean · Middle Eastern
- Portuguese C Café Continenté London · 0.2 mi ·£ Portuguese · Bakery
- British T The Cumberland Arms London · 0.3 mi ·£ British · European
- Mediterranean E Efes Fulham London · 0.4 mi ·££ Mediterranean · Middle Eastern
More British nearby
Within 6 miles
- British T The Hand & Flower London · 0.5 mi ·£ British · Pub
- British T The Lunch Box Hammersmith London · 0.5 mi ·£ British · Café
- British T The Warwick Arms Kensington London · 0.5 mi ·£ British · Indian
- British L Lillie Langtry London · 0.5 mi ·£ British · Pub
- British G George's Cafe Hammersmith London · 0.6 mi ·£ British · Mediterranean
- British T The Captain Cook London · 0.6 mi ·£ British · Pub