Our Story
The Goat in Boots
333 Fulham Road · Since 1990
A Beloved Chelsea Corner, Back & Better
The Goat in Boots has been part of the Chelsea furniture since 1990. Tucked away on Fulham Road, we've seen generations of neighbours walk through our doors — first as first-timers, then as regulars, then as family.
After a period of thoughtful closure, we returned with renewed purpose and a kitchen philosophy that felt true: seasonal British cooking, elevated by the warmth and technique of Italian cuisine. Local farms. Honest ingredients. Food that tastes like it was made for someone you love.
Our wood-fired oven arrived from Naples. Our Sunday roast recipe was refined over many, many Sundays. And the bar has never served a cocktail it wasn't proud of.
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Seasonal First
Our menu changes with the seasons. We work directly with British farmers and suppliers to ensure what's on your plate has been grown or raised with care, harvested at the right moment, and handled with respect.
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Wood-Fired Soul
Our Neapolitan pizza oven fires at 450°C with seasoned English oak. It's the heart of the kitchen — a constant reminder that good cooking is elemental: fire, dough, salt, and time.
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Community at Our Core
The Goat in Boots is a pub in the truest sense — a meeting place. Chelsea, Fulham, Kensington. Everyone is welcome at our tables. We celebrate the neighbourhood that has sustained us for over three decades.
Proudly LGBTQ+ Friendly
The Goat in Boots has always been a place where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and seen. We are proud to be an affirming, inclusive space in Chelsea — a community that has always championed diversity and self-expression. Love is love, and everyone deserves a brilliant Sunday roast.
In the Kitchen
The Hands Behind the Food
Our head chef trained across London and Northern Italy before returning to Chelsea with a singular vision: food that is rooted in seasons, honest in technique, and generous in flavour.
"We don't overcomplicate things. Great produce doesn't need to be rescued — it just needs a good fire, the right salt, and a kitchen that cares." — Head Chef
We'd Love to See You
Reserve a Table
Plan Your Visit
We've Always Got a Table for You
Whether you're planning a quiet weeknight supper, a celebratory lunch, or a lazy Sunday roast — we'd love to have you. Fill in the form and we'll confirm your reservation within two hours.
For large groups of 10 or more, or for private hire enquiries, please contact us directly at hello@thegoatinboots.com or call us on 020 7352 1384.
Opening Hours
- Monday – Thursday12pm – 11pm
- Friday12pm – 12am
- Saturday11am – 12am
- Sunday11am – 10pm
- Kitchen (Mon–Sat)12pm – 10pm
- Kitchen (Sunday)12pm – 6pm (Roasts)
- Breakfast (Weekdays)9am – 11am
- Breakfast (Weekends)9am – 1pm
Customer Reviews
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Based on 500+ verified Google reviews
"One of Chelsea's best-kept open secrets — warm, welcoming, and genuinely excellent."
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"The Sunday roast is genuinely exceptional. The bone-marrow gravy is the best I've had in London, and I've been eating my way through Chelsea for twenty years. The staff remembered our names on the second visit. That's rare and remarkable."
Sarah M. — Chelsea · via Google
Reviewed: November 2024
Response from The Goat in Boots
Thank you so much, Sarah. The gravy is a labour of love and we're thrilled it shows. Twenty years of Chelsea expertise — we're honoured you chose us. See you again very soon.
★★★★★
"As a vegan, I genuinely struggle to find places where I feel properly catered for. The Verona pizza is extraordinary — my partner (very much not vegan) ordered one for himself after one bite of mine. The atmosphere is cosy and genuinely welcoming. We'll be back."
James K. — Fulham · via Google
Reviewed: October 2024
Response from The Goat in Boots
This genuinely made our whole team smile, James. The Verona is a dish we're very proud of — it's designed to be loved by everyone. Thank you both for coming in.
★★★★☆
"Brilliant atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and the wood-fired pizza is legitimately one of the best in South West London. The Chelsea Bramble is now my non-negotiable. Slight wait for the food on a Saturday evening, but totally worth it."
Claudia B. — Kensington · via Google
Reviewed: September 2024
Response from The Goat in Boots
Thank you, Claudia — the Chelsea Bramble is a firm favourite of ours too. We appreciate the honest feedback on Saturday waits; we're continually working on service flow. Hope to see you again soon.
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"We celebrated my birthday here and it was absolutely perfect. They remembered it was a special occasion, brought us a little complimentary dessert, and the whole team was so warm and attentive. The Full English the next morning was equally impressive — yes, we stayed in Chelsea!"
Marcus T. — West London · via Google
Reviewed: August 2024
Response from The Goat in Boots
Happy Birthday again, Marcus! We love when guests celebrate with us. You'll always have a table here. (And the Full English is a non-negotiable morning-after ritual — well done.)
