The Phoenix Chelsea is a traditional neighbourhood pub at 23 Smith Street, a short walk from King’s Road and Sloane Square. The relaxed dining room welcomes both regulars and visitors, while a secluded outdoor terrace offers a quieter place for lunch, drinks or an unhurried evening meal.
Food combines familiar British pub cooking with seasonally changing dishes and a daily specials board. The kitchen makes its menu on site and draws attention to British ingredients, moving from small plates and starters to substantial mains that may feature meat, fish and thoughtful vegetarian or vegan choices as the season changes.
Sunday lunch is a particular focus, with roast meats or a meat free alternative served alongside crisp potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and gravy. At other times, pub staples such as fish and chips sit beside more contemporary plates, allowing diners to choose between something comforting and a dish led by the kitchen’s current produce.
Cask ales, a carefully selected wine list, classic cocktails and alcohol free choices give the bar enough range to match a quick drink or a complete meal. Friendly table service, regular pub events and the terrace make The Phoenix suitable for casual lunches, after work gatherings and longer weekend meals.
Address: 23 Smith Street, Chelsea, London SW3 4EE, England
Phoenix Chelsea Menu
While You Wait
Noccerella Olives (vg)
195 Kcal
Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia (v)
Roasted garlic butter, rapeseed oil. 686 Kcal
Padron Peppers (v)
Sea salt flakes. 133 Kcal
Starters
Heritage Squash Soup (v)
Toasted seeds, crispy sage, Cornish Cheddar toastie. 258 Kcal
Seared Scallops
Parsnip puree, chorizo crumbs, pickled chilli. 180 Kcal
Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon
Fennel, clementine & watercress salad, campaillou bread. 384 Kcal
Steak Tartare
Egg yolk, toasted campaillou bread. 436 Kcal
Cumberland Pork Scotch Egg
Walnut and whisky ketchup. 504 Kcal
Wild Mushroom and Sage (vg)
Toasted focaccia. 356 Kcal
Goats Cheese Mousse (v)
Roasted fig, honeycomb, thyme, crispy bread. 692 Kcal
Crayfish Cocktail
Bloody Mary sauce. 94 Kcal
Chorizo Croquettes
Piccalilli. 566 Kcal
Nduja and Cumberland Pork Sausage Roll
Spiced rum BBQ sauce. 596 Kcal
Sharers
Recommended for two people
Charcuterie Board
Dorset coppa, soppressata, fennel salami, parma ham, olives, toasted campaillou bread. 1051 Kcal
Baked Somerset Camembert (v)
Garlic, rosemary, onion jam, truffle honey, toasted campaillou bread. 1105 Kcal
Steaks
Served with triple cooked chips, peppercorn sauce, mixed green salad
Sirloin Steak 250g
921 Kcal
Bavette Steak 227g
798 Kcal
Classics
Phoenix Burger
Beef patty, Cornish cheddar, watercress mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries. 1369 kcal. Add bacon £1.50
Phoenix Plant Burger (vg)
Plant based patty, vegan cheddar, vegan watercress mayo, red onion, lettuce, tomato, fries. 1129 Kcal
Fish & Chips
Aspall cyder battered haddock, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, curry & tartare sauce. 1040 Kcal
Beef Short Rib Pie
Braised Hispi cabbage, mash, gravy. 1661 Kcal
Lentil Pie (vg)
Tenderstem broccoli, gravy. 924 Kcal
Sausage & Mash
Wild boar and apple, pork crackling, gravy. 641 Kcal
Pan Fried Cod Supreme
Clam and chive butter sauce, charred spring onions. 324 Kcal
Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto (v)
Artichoke crisps, toasted hazelnuts, truffle oil. 614 Kcal
Pork Schnitzel
Fried egg, capers, fries. 1322 Kcal
Gressingham Duck Breast
Cherry jus, charred chicory, almonds. 586 Kcal
Sides
Triple Cooked Chips (vg)
521 Kcal
Fries (vg)
521 Kcal
Suffolk Maris Peers Potatoes (vg)
Fennel, mint. 220 Kcal
Honey Glazed Heritage Squash (v)
Toasted walnuts, sage. 444 Kcal
Mixed Leaf Salad (vg)
Sweet mustard dressing. 180 Kcal
Artichokes (vg)
Lemon, parsley. 155 Kcal
Charred Tenderstem Broccoli (v)
Chilli, sesame crumb. 250 Kcal
Sunday Roasts
All served with beef dripping roast potatoes, creamed leeks & peas, maple roasted carrot, spring greens and rainbow chard, crushed celeriac, Yorkshire pudding and gravy
Roast Breast of Chicken
Stuffed chicken ballotine. 1346 Kcal
28 Day Aged Roast Rump of Beef
Horseradish. 724 Kcal
Portobello Mushroom, Driftwood Goat's Cheese & Spinach Wellington (v)
Olive oil roasties. 1174 Kcal
Slow Roasted Pork Belly
Apple puree. 1420 Kcal
Sunday Mains
Phoenix Burger
Beef patty, Cornish cheddar, watercress mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries. 1217 kcal. Add bacon £1.50
Phoenix Plant Burger (vg)
Plant based patty, vegan cheddar, vegan waterscress mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries. 959 Kcal
Fish & Chips
Aspall cyder battered haddock, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, curry & tartar sauce. 1044 Kcal
Lentil Pie (vg)
Tenderstem broccoli, gravy. 924 Kcal
Pan Fried Cod Supreme
Clam and chive butter sauce, charred spring onions. 324 Kcal
Beef Short Rib Pie
Braised Hispi cabbage, mash, gravy. 1661 Kcal
Sunday Sides
Truffle Cauliflower Cheese (v)
364 Kcal
Pork & Bacon Stuffing
Sage & chestnut. 280 Kcal
Triple Cooked Chips (vg)
390 Kcal
Fries (vg)
390 Kcal
Honey Glazed Heritage Squash (v)
Toasted walnuts, sage. 404 Kcal
Mixed Leaf Salad (vg)
Sweet mustard dressing. 337 Kcal
Puddings
Sticky Toffee Pudding (v)
Salted caramel ice cream. 824 Kcal
Apple, Fig and Chestnut Crumble (vg)
Vanilla ice cream. 240 Kcal
One Scoop of Jude's Ice Cream (vg)
Vanilla, chocolate or salted caramel. 79 Kcal
British Cheeseboard (v)
Bath Soft Cheese, Pitchfork Cheddar, Clawson Blue. 711 Kcal. Recommended for 1 or 2 people
Dark Chocolate Brownie (v)
Hazelnuts, golden raisins, cranberries, whipped cream. 511 Kcal