The Kensington Circus

07/11/2026

Saturday, 07/11: LIVE MUSIC with West Coast Sidecar

8pm - 10pm
389 Colusa Ave Kensington, CA

Never a Cover Charge!

07/11/2026

THE PUB WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR TODAY'S NORWAY/ENGLAND GAME AT 2 PM...

We will open at 5:00 and will be showing the amazing Lionel Messi and his teammates from Argentina take on a tough Switzerland team at 6:00.

See ya there

Scott
Kensington Circus Pub
389 Colusa Ave
Kensington, Ca

07/10/2026

Friday, 07/10: LIVE MUSIC with Good Emotions

8pm - 10pm
389 Colusa Ave Kensington, CA

Never a Cover Charge!

07/08/2026

IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME....

We all have those moments in life, whereupon looking back, you're left to wonder, "What the hell was I thinking?".
One such moment (I could use a Michael F. or Cindy B. verification here) We were somewhere on the ocean and our boat was taking on water, apparently incoming through a "thru-hull" which is meant to expel water out. The thru-hull was below the waterline on our starboard side. A plan was concocted which included pulling in the sails as tightly as possible, rolling the boat onto it's port side and exposing the thru-hull on our starboard side. We would then tie a rope around someone and lower them over the side to pound a cork into the diabolical thru-hull.
That would explain why I was having a rope tied around my ankles, hammer in one hand, cork in the other, and was being lowered down the hull. (I, apparently, was the "someone") I don't remember why I was in this position but as the sea swells were rhythmically engulfing my suspended body and the rope was cutting into my flesh, my only thought was, "Don't drop the hammer." It seemed that drowning was an easier and more desirable fate than facing the Captain's wrath. Somehow, against all odds, the cork was hammered home and the mission was accomplished. Looking back, "What the hell was I thinking?"

Another such moment was in the hospital, after heart surgery, and waking up to a catheter having been inserted into a sensitive part of my body. There it lived for four days until one day a nurse asked me if everything was okay. I requested she get "the catheter nurse" to come see me about possibly removing the item that was starting to get uncomfortable. "Let me look" she said, p*ering under my hospital gown. Suddenly and without warning, she pulled the catheter out. She announced that, while temporarily successful, if I didn't urinate within two hours it was going back in, with the promise that it would hurt more than it did coming out. I drank copious amounts of water to no avail. I finally summoned my roommate, Earl, whom I never saw but we conversed at length, always separated by the heavy curtain. Earl had a fondness for the hospital's pudding cups. So through some strange transaction, Earl ended up with my pudding for the next three nights and I got a container of p*e.
The nurse applauded me for my success and carted Earl's p*e off to the trophy room. I was left wondering, "What was I thinking" as I'm sure there is some rational reason as to why you need to p*e within two hours of having a catheter removed. Had I just traded away three nights of pudding in exchange for a slow and painful death? The idea of passing away, puddingless, was too much to bear. Miraculously, I survived and Earl reveled each night in pudding glory.

The third, and most confounding "What was I thinking moment" occurred when I decided that my kids and I should go skydiving for XMAS. I've heard the line and can't argue with the logic of "Why would you jump out of a perfectly good airplane?" All I can say is, if that's how you feel then don't do it. If you do do it, I advise that you not buy your tickets from Groupon. Sometimes "a deal" very definitely, isn't. We suspected something was amiss when one of the employees hadn't shown up for work. When he finally arrived, he was wide eyed and sweaty. Not a good sign. As punishment for being late, he was told to pack the chutes and did so in a huff, like a petulant child. The "what was I thinking" gene was flashing red warning signs. My concerns grew when I was paired with that same angry tweaker who was then strapped to my back, his sweat dripping onto the back of my neck. Although my daughter's chute malfunctioned, we all survived the jump. My son, Tyler, later found a video of my skydiving "partner" jumping off the Bixby Bridge which I have added. Watch the video and I believe you will understand my consternation.

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07/06/2026

TONIGHT'S BIG GAME...

Once again, the doors open at 4:00 with game time slotted for 5:00. This will certainly be a huge test for the Men's National team.

I've heard rumors that LIL E will, once again, be dressed for the game, in full uniform, should he be needed. In the meantime, he insisted on doing the restaurant shopping (see photo) for the Pub.

In the meantime, in Florida on vacation, LB is showing off his mad drumming skills. Keith Moon?, asks his terrified grandfather. (see video)

07/05/2026

WHILE WE ALL WAIT FOR MONDAY'S USA MATCH WITH BELGIUM....

Today's 5:00 match between England and Mexico is filled with intrigue and should be a fun watch.

The Circus Pub will have the game on and will open the doors at 4:00.

07/04/2026

Saturday, 07/04: LIVE MUSIC with Mystery Tour All Stars Band

8pm - 10pm
389 Colusa Ave Kensington, CA

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07/04/2026

THE PUB WILL BE OPEN ON THE 4TH....

I'm very much looking forward to hearing the "Mystery Tours All Star Band." Here is the band description...

MTAS Band has been playing around the Bay Area for almost 10 years, mostly playing in the S Bay. Playing everything from the Beatles to the Blues, we pride ourselves in having dynamic setlists and performances, w/a fun connection to our audiences. In addition to hearing your favorite tunes, we like to surprise and delight w/some special gems!

I am a tad bit fearful of a light crowd due to it being the 4th so come on out and celebrate with us.

250 years? Seems like a long time until you think of Greece, Egypt or even England. Hell, I think my body is even 250 years old.

I was a wee lad of 16 during the bicentennial and spent it in England, which seems ironic. I remember they had three channels on the TV and on July 4th, they were all playing the movie 1776, the irony continues.

I can vividly remember my friend Tom Woodard's father, Clarence, explaining that he and his wife, Pat, were going off to meet the Queen and we weren't invited. Our consolation prize? He gave us money to go buy tickets, from a scalper, to see the Wimbledon men's championship between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Borg. I bet Tom a pound that Nastase would win and upon losing he made me sign the pound. I remember, no matter where Tom lived from that point on, the pound, with my autograph, was thumbtacked to a wall somewhere within the residence.

We were instructed, by Clarence, that the scalpers would try to sell us tickets to the championship on Court Number One instead of Center Court, which they did.

We scoffed, empowered with our knowledge, and emerged with Center Court seats all in blue jeans and white T shirts, which, as I remember, were looked upon disapprovingly by the Brits. I can only assume it was at that point that the Brits were glad to be rid of us. And, yes, we did eat strawberries and cream.

Many years later (1980) I found myself back in England, buying tickets from scalpers. This time, to see Pink Floyd perform The Wall at Earls Court.

The scalper had tickets in the Royal Box. Remembering the Clarence lessons of years past, I asked if the seats were any good. "It's where the bloody queen sits" he yelled, which seemed to tighten the knot that the Brits had surreptitiously placed around our necks. We bought the tickets, all the while loudly stating we'd be honored to sit where the queen sits. This seemed to pacify the ever angry natives and we saw the show, from the Royal Box. And, yes, the seats were good.

The whole point of this story is that 50 years later, I own an English pub and have a band playing Beatles tunes from 8-10 pm. And so, the irony still marches on.

See ya there,

Scott

Kensington Circus Pub
389 Colusa Ave
Kensington, Ca

07/03/2026

Friday, 07/03: LIVE MUSIC with REV.RABIA

8pm - 10pm
389 Colusa Ave Kensington, CA

Never a Cover Charge!

07/02/2026

RUBY, THE DOG, TURNS 8

07/02/2026

I'D BE REMISS...

If I didn't mention that two of my friend, Tom Woodard's daughters were at the pub last night. Jessica and Andrea ( who is here from Italy with her children and her husband, Raf. My son in law, Ethan and my grandson, LIL E, were also there as were my ex wife, Judy and Tom's ex-wife Kelly. Fun times!!!

07/02/2026

WHAT A FUN DAY....

I had quite a crew at the pub last night and everyone in attendance was thrilled to see the US move on to the round of 16 against Belgium. The next US game is Monday at 5:00 against Belgium but Mexico and England are battling on Sunday at 5:00...

LIL E and Heidy are suited up and ready to play if needed....

07/01/2026

WORLD CUP AT 5 DOORS OPN AT 4...

Kensington Circus Pub
389 Colusa Ave
Kensington, Ca

06/30/2026

TOMORROW'S WORLD CUP GAME WILL BE ON ALL TV'S WITH THE VOLUME ON...

The game starts at 5:00 so we'll open early at 4 pm.
My grandson LIL E is expected to be there ready to play.

If my other grandson, LB, could make it out from NY in time, this tandem would definitely push us over the top...

KENSINGTON CIRCUS PUB
389 COLUSA AVE
KENSINGTON, CA