{"id":48090,"date":"2019-01-14T10:08:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T17:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/?p=48090"},"modified":"2019-01-14T10:08:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T17:08:37","slug":"u-k-inspired-pub-delivers-authentic-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/thepress\/2019\/01\/14\/u-k-inspired-pub-delivers-authentic-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"U.K.-inspired pub delivers authentic experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Great grub: <\/strong>Typical meals from Kensington Pub are fish and chips, and a Teriyaki burger with onion rings. The quaint pub features window seating and a traditional pub-style atmosphere. (Photo by Khaleel Haji\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I<\/span>n the heart of the busy area of Kensington in northwest Calgary, lies a pub<\/a> with the same character and history as the district itself.<\/p>\n

T<\/span>he aptly named Kensington Pub, known to regulars as \u201cK-pub,\u201d is an English-style pub that caters to Calgarians from all areas of the city, as well as tourists.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hard to find a good bar in town that you can get traditional pub food at,\u201d says Chris Morrison, who moved here from London three years ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a very homey place, and it\u2019s perfect for a weekend pint with the family or friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cobblestone pub, with its creeping vines and stereotypical U.K. aesthetic, switched ownership in 1993 to Lynn Porteous and her brother Bill. They wanted to bring some anglo-style flare to Kensington\u2019s<\/a> unique environment.<\/p>\n

They quickly transformed the joint and, with the help of their family, went on to establish a name as one of the best pubs in town.<\/p>\n

The involvement of family has given the pub meaning to Lynn and Bill beyond serving great food and drinks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe always feel at home when we come here,\u201d says Louise Raymond, a frequent visitor to Kensington Pub.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all family run, so the service we get is consistent and we\u2019ve made a real connection with the owners, so it\u2019s a great experience.”<\/p>\n

Traditional English comfort foods are the mainstays of the menu, which aims to deliver dishes that are not only delicious, but give a taste of home to those who come from the U.K.<\/p>\n

From puddings to pastries, fish and chips<\/a> to curries, the variety matches the distinct cultural melting pot that is London.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is quite the variety offered here,\u201d says Janet James, a newcomer to the pub, which is on 10A Street, just north of Kensington Road N.W.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe menu is really diverse. It\u2019s going to be hard to choose from the bunch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like any traditional pub, beers, stouts and spirits are important for those looking for a way to kick back and watch the game, or de-stress with friends and family.<\/p>\n

With 14 domestic and international beers on tap, there is something for every taste and preference.<\/p>\n

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A setting with character: <\/strong> A Kensington Pub bartender serves drinks to a patron at the northwest establishment. The pub, which is on 10A Street, just north of Kensington Road N.W., serves up traditional English comfort foods. (Photo by Khaleel Haji\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kensington Pub offers two floors of seating with an open bar on the main floor.<\/p>\n

With mostly wood accents, the restaurant has a distinct cabin vibe, with the dark atmosphere of a more traditional European setting.<\/p>\n

K-pub is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 midnight.<\/p>\n

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