The Admiral Codrington can host private dinners, drinks receptions and group gatherings for up to 80 guests, in a Chelsea freehouse dating from 1830. The pub is at 17 Mossop Street, between Chelsea and South Kensington, and belongs to Inda Pubs, an independent family business with ten pubs in West London.
Seminars and company events
The pub offers private hire for group events, from casual drinks receptions to formal private dining, and it asks organizers to call or use the booking form for larger hire. It also takes Christmas party enquiries. The site does not describe meeting rooms or conference equipment, so this is a venue for dinners and receptions with colleagues or clients rather than for a full working day.
Weddings and receptions
The site does not present weddings as a service. It does say the pub is keen to host all sorts of events, including family meals, drinks and canapes. Couples looking for a smaller reception or a rehearsal dinner can ask the team about the Navarino Room or the Garden Room.
Rooms and capacities
The Navarino Room is the first-floor private dining room. It was recently refurbished, has its own bar, and holds 36 seated or 70 standing guests. The Garden Room is spacious and filled with natural light. It seats 45 for a meal or takes 80 standing, and the whole roof can be opened in good weather. The Mossop Tables are a corner of the main bar for up to 25 guests. The Terrace seats up to 20 and has outdoor heaters and a retractable cover, so it works all year. The Barside Snug seats up to 18 behind the bar. The Admiral's Fireside is a gathering area next to the wood fire by the main bar.
Accommodation
The pub does not offer bedrooms. Chelsea and South Kensington have many hotels within a short distance, and the team can advise on the event itself.
Catering
Food and drink are served by the pub. The kitchen cooks seasonal British dishes, with an a la carte menu, a Sunday menu and a drinks menu. The Navarino Room has its own bar, and the Garden Room suits drinks and canapes as well as seated meals. The pub says that it keeps its food simple and focuses on produce chosen by season.
History and setting
The Admiral Codrington opened in 1830 as a freehouse and keeps a collection of alcoves, snugs and rooms that suit a small group. It sits on a quiet street in Chelsea, away from the main roads, and has a regular crowd of local customers. Its Navarino Room is described as one of Chelsea's best kept secrets.
Getting there
The pub is at 17 Mossop Street, London SW3 2LY, between Chelsea and South Kensington. The telephone number is 0207 581 0005 and the email address is on the pub's website.
