The Stockpot

Still can't believe this place is going, okay it's under a new name of The Stockpot, but in my day this was called The Chelsea Kitchen and was by far the most accessible restaurant on the Kings Road to get a table in. The fact is that the place does a good meal and does it well with the bonus that it is cheap to eat can never be ignored, especially in the present climate. I used to go here when I was a student and the fact that I could get a decent two course meal and drink for under five pounds was something else and to this day the traditional of popping in for a meal and being out within half an hour has yet to stop. Other Stockpots are located at ...  Read the complete review

I must have eaten in the dear old Chelsea Kitchen in the King's Road, Chelsea a dozen or more times and I reckon it is one of the most reasonably priced eateries anywhere in Chelsea. It is part of the Stockpot chain of eateries and prices are really very moderate. I lived for several years in London as a pretty hard-up postgraduate student and had to watch my pennies. Going to the Chelsea Kitchen did not break the bank. You can get hearty,tasty,soups such as Leek and Potato for approvximately a pound. a lasagne or pizza dish will only set you back two pounds or so and they also have a range of yummy desserts which dont cost a fortune.They also do some ...  Read the complete review

I used to be welcomed with a cheer and a grin when I stepped foot into the Chelsea Stockpot. Presented with mountains of good food and flowing beer, for a few modest pounds. What happened? Well I didn't go into town for a while, so I never noticed a slow change, but I went back last week and boy was it a different experience. Yes, you still get a friendly welcome but they are rather too busy to pay the same special attention. They've gone all posh. Gone are the huge home portions. Gone is the relaxed atmosphere. Gone are the tiny prices! So, what do you get for your bigger bill. You get an upmarket fast-food joint. ...  Read the complete review