Bulls Head in Hounslow

Friendly staff got us seated and food was served relatively quickly. It was a busy Friday night but service was good. Nice pub food and lovely atmosphere.

Great food. Please install a roller blind in the turret tower function room for sunny days otherwise you are blinded and roasted - even in winter!

One of many river side pubs from Kew Bridge towards London. Pleasant atmosphere, no intrusive music. We had a table by the window. The bench was not conducive for comfortable dining. The basic IPA was poor. The Christmas menu with beef cheek was deemed excellent. The fish dish was wrapped in bacon so off limits for fish only eaters. The veggie Wellington was tasty with the gravy. There is starting downstairs but we wanted windows.

Excellent pub with a local history, fabulous food menu (especially Sunday Roast, Festive Menu), lovely decor and atmosphere, friendly welcoming staff. Most recent visit was Sunday Roast for birthday. An excellent meal and wonderful friendly staff - especially Ellie who took care of us.

I feel like I’m part of the bulls head community, because I know the team and they know me, and the staff member they got a very great service, and very organised with the their customers.

The Bulls Head, hugging the north bank of the Thames, just west of the railway bridge. A great pub offering a good selection of both cask and keg beers and ciders (keg). The service is great and friendly. This pub has more crooks and nannies (smelling not my strong point) than you chuck down the secret passage connecting the pub with Oliver's Island, the entrance is located right next to......sorry, can't say, it's a secret!! I particularly like the poop deck located on the west side of the pub, a gorgeous little room. A genuinely great riverside pub.

10/10 to this amazing pub! We came for a Sunday roast, we both chose Roast Turkey Food absolutely amazing! You get stuffing , vegetables, pig in blanket and a large Yorkshire pudding. Would highly recommend. I’ll definitely be back again! Been back here many times since I wrote my first review on here. Always great tasty food, would highly recommend. Update: The service in this pub has definitely gone downhill since Barbara left! We were waiting ages to give our meal order. They seem to put people downstairs then forget about you …… Today (November 2024) I came with a friend for a roast dinner, not all the vegetables are fresh like they used to be. Definitely frozen cubed carrots! Also I think the roast potatoes are frozen too as they are a bit dry. I’m sure the turkey is processed meat as well. The Yorkshire pudding is very large but obviously hard to cut. Never enough gravy given - no one came to ask if everything was ok with our meals. Shame really as this really was the best place for a roast dinner……

Amazing food and a great service from James, would recommend you ask for him personally when eating here.

Had a very lovely lunch on a sunny Friday afternoon. They catered very well for a couple that need a bit of assistance. The portion sizes were very generous and the service was great.

Nice venue by the river, lots of little nooks and crannies to sit in, food good and dog friendly. Lovely evening

Nicely located on the river, old English pub with descent if not transcendent Sunday lunch. Service was good but they were busy and occasionally we got lost in the rush. Definitely worth a visit

The food and drinks were amazing. We were served by Gino, who was lovely and gave great service. Always on top form as ever!!! Gino made the evening.

We booked a table & came to the pub for a birthday Sunday lunch. A beautiful location, by the river, service was friendly but unfortunately the food was a huge disappointment. If I was to pick one key word in the description, it would be ‘dry’. The potatoes had no taste and it was like they had been frozen and then defrosted on the microwave as they had an odd, crumbly texture. Given the price the portion sizes were meagre, lack of veg, meat was again dry - praise where they raise is due, the Yorkshire pudding was sizeable but again very dry. We had to get extra water for the table to help us consume the meal, extra gravy and the condiments were loaded onto the plate in an effort to bring some flavour and vibrancy to our respective pork and turkey roasts. It was a crying shame, as I’m sure this pub in its location has potential to thrive, not just survive if proper attention is given to the kitchen and food, in terms of sourcing good fresh produce and resourcing and motivating your chef and kitchen to drive excellence. Given the economic climate, it feels a great shame to spend so much on a meal - well over £100, only to feel still hungry and on what was a cloudy day - like the lunch has been a bit of a Debbie Downer. Front of house staff were friendly and polite, so I don’t want this to be a reflection of the pub as a whole. Perfect for a cheeky weekend pint, but I would think carefully about a Sunday roast. Hopefully this feedback can be taken onboard, I’d hate to see another riverside pub converted to flats! Must do better! Fingers crossed this was a one off as we’re keen to visit again!

We came for a birthday Sunday roast and honestly the food was so terrible I don’t think I will come back here again. I wish I’d taken a photo. The vegetables were cubed in tiny squares and soggy - they tasted like they had been bought frozen. As was the meat - dry and no flavour. Nothing on my plate was fresh. It was like hospital food except we were paying a good amount of money for it. Such a shame as stunning location.

Great food, super helpful and friendly staff Gorgeous pub, with beams on the river

Lovely food, and great service from Rich and James! Will definitely be back!

Chef & Brewer always come up trumps and The Bull was no exception. We were in London to go to Heathrow and this pub was ideal for dinner the evening before the flight. The building is quirky and very olde worlde which was delightful. The service and food was excellent. One of our party ordered the steak and ale pie and it was a perfect version of a meat pie, it tasted as good as it looked. All in all a good experience . Thank you to the staff of The Bull.

Very nice pub dinner, and good beer. Brilliant location right by the Thames.

love the area amazing pub with tasty food. had fish and chips and ravioli both really good

Guinness was good, food excellent.

We visited Bulls Head on the 6th of October as a family of five. This pub has always been one of our favorites, thanks to its historic charm, beautiful views, friendly staff, and great atmosphere. However, we were quite disappointed with the food this time around. We’ve enjoyed meals here many times in the past, but unfortunately, the Sunday Roast on this visit fell short. The meat was cold and tough, the Yorkshire puddings were stale, and both the potatoes and vegetables were served cold. It’s a shame, as we’ve always had good experiences here before. Hopefully, this was just an off day.

Overall great experience, came in for Sunday lunch and food was tasty!

We held our son’s 18th birthday celebration at the Bull’s Head in August 2024. We invited a family group of around twenty people to come for dinner, with other local friends joining us for drinks. The service was fantastic, everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks and the atmosphere was lovely. And, of course, the location of the Bull’s Head- right on the Thames- is spectacular. Thank you to Magda and the team!

Lovely little spot on the river, good views and relaxed atmosphere with a great selection of beers. Peroni has been quite lacklustre the last few visits - which is a shame

Nice atmosphere but the roast was disappointing. Rump beef completely inedible (100% tough gristle), crunchy Yorkshire and potatoes tasted stale, plus we waited an hour and a half for our food.

Used a 241 coupon for parents last Thursday everything was absolutely fantastic thank you team !

Mum and dad had a great time and really enjoyed their lunch on a wet rainy Thursday they had a coupon 2 for 1 main meals and they had lamb shank pie steak and ale pie a great lunch and value and all the staff were fantastic and nothing at fault . Thanks to the team for a great day they really enjoyed it !

This is a lovely friendly pub overlooking the River Thames. The food was very tasty and the service was friendly but at the same time professional. Highly recommend

Really nice pub by the river. Ample indoor and outdoor seating. Dedicated restaurant area. Very friendly staff and decent prices for the area. River side outdoor seating floods at high tide but that can be fun if you’ve already gotten the pints in and are happy to hang out for a while.

Great location and atmosphere as this is a large multi-level pub by the river. Excellent service, super friendly staff! Excellent for drinks. Food has good reputation but it was just ok (a mixed bag), at least this time. 7 of us tried various things. Good burgers and fish and chips. The Sunday roast (rib of beef) was super tender and tasty but roast potatoes were very dry and the veg kind of dead. A side of chipolata sausages looked and tasted like, not very good, regular pork sausages to me.

oh james with eyes so bright, you made our sunday lunch a delight. with service so great, oh how quickly we ate. with questions galore, james could not do more. how kind was james, he treated us like dames. with his friendly smile, we were at the pub for a while. quick on his feet, he delivered our meat, which is no small feat. he poured me a beer, so well i shed a tear. how he cared for us, even we made such a fuss. the stuffing was left, and we were bereft. but james brought it quick, he wasn’t taking the mick. the pub the bull’s head, without james it’s dead.

Vegan mushroom wellington was divine👌

Great spot with riverside views

🚇 Gunnersbury 🍺 £5.85 Amstel The Bull’s Head is located on the banks of the river Thames overlooking Oliver’s Island in Chiswick. The nearest station is Kew Bridge mainline, I got the Overground to Gunnersbury. An Inn has stood on the riverside here for over 400 years, its most famous patron was supposedly Oliver Cromwell. This pub is Grade II listed and was built in the 18th Century. Actor Donald Pleasance lived next door. This pub is a warren of rooms with various nooks and crannies on multiple layers. The decor is traditional with some smart contemporary touches. There are two serveries located in the middle of the pub which are small but perfectly formed. Across the ceiling are oak beams, the floors are a combination of carpets, boards and tiles. There is plenty seating throughout which is all very comfortable. At the front of the pub are plenty of benches with great views across the river. The beer choice was good and offers a selection of three cask ales and a decent lineup of continental lagers. I decided on an Amstel, my pint was excellent, price point was below average which was pleasing. The food menu is pub classics, Fish & Chips costs £16.29. I arrived around 3pm on a sweltering Saturday afternoon in May. The pub was fairly quiet inside as most punters were soaking up the sun outside by the river. There was a lovely calmness to this pub, the various little sections mean you have a piece of pub to yourself. The service was first class, the chap who served me was engaging, upbeat and courteous. Visiting The Bull’s Head was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Even though the decor is smart, there is still “Ye Olde' Pub” vibes here. The beer is on point, the service great and the location tranquil and scenic. If you’re off on a stroll along this stretch of the river, be sure to pay a visit. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 11.05.24

Great service, the duo chicken was a bit on the dry side. The fried squid was decent though. Great ambiance

Below average "pub food". Food came barely warm, and some of the items on the plate felt reheated. Staff are doing borderline enough. The gentleman member of staff was like protecting his territory, top-down attitude, Instructing me to partly do his job. For what you get, and for the quality of the dish, well overpriced. Yes, the location is on the river bank, but also on public pathways and very close to a train bridge, so noise isn't on short supply. Was surprised to see a pub this quiet on a Sunday lunch, but when I was leaving , I realised why ... Would not suggest eating there.

Monday morning , blew the cobwebs away with a great pint of madri, sat at the bar, passing the time with the staff, Richard and Keya, keya who caters for every pint quickly (3) and need , aways with a genuine smile and conversation, Thankyou Kaya , 5 stars

We had a great experience! Ellie really looked after us and was able to organise a lemon lime and bitters which made my Australian parents very happy. We also had the vegan Wellington which turned out to be one of the better vegan roasts we have had in London. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, it wasn’t too busy at all which made for a comfortable experience.

Love this historic pub on the river - great atmosphere inside and out, and friendly staff providing good service. The food and drinks menu is more extensive than most - including seasonable dishes and drinks.

Tasty food, albeit not the most generous of portions. Beer well kept and well served. Nice to sit outside by the river

Fantastic Sunday roast. Beautiful location great friendly service and a cracking roast.

Found this little gem of a pub today whilst taking someone out for a business lunch. Great food and lovely friendly service. Shout out to Olivier who looked after us she was great. Warm and welcoming!!

A great place to enjoy a good pint of made, me fish and chip wiv mushy peas and gravy of course on a Friday, and magic staff and new management , thank you and cheers

Please pass our thanks to the team for taking care of us yesterday. We really enjoyed our visit and we will definitely be back soon. Thanks again!

Just go and try The Bull It's excellent

Great pub at the end of Chiswick Mall. Lovely for winter drinks by the fire or outside on the river. The food quality and service can be inconsistent however. The bar staff do their best though.

Friendly helpful and nice views of river Thames

This charming place is located right on the river bank, which creates an amazing atmosphere. The view of the water makes staying there very relaxing. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the drink selection was impressive. I was able to enjoy delicious drinks while the sun set over the river, which made for a magical evening. This place is definitely worth recommending to those who are looking for a unique experience in a charming setting by the river.

The pub by the Thames is truly a gem among the places I have visited. From the moment I walked in, I felt at home thanks to the incredibly cozy interior decor. Wooden furniture, warm lighting, and carefully chosen decorations create an amazing atmosphere that encourages relaxation and enjoying time in good company. The burgers I tried were absolutely delicious. Perfectly seasoned meat, fresh toppings, and a crispy bun made every bite a real pleasure. Moreover, the pub offers gluten-free options, which is a huge plus for me. This allowed me to enjoy my meal without any health concerns. It's also worth mentioning the excellent selection of wines. Every wine I tasted was carefully selected and paired perfectly with the dishes served. The staff was extremely professional and helpful, always ready to offer advice and ensure that guests feel special. The location right by the Thames adds extra charm to this place. Being able to enjoy delicious food and wine with a view of the river makes a visit to this pub an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an exceptional pub with great food, excellent wine, and an amazing atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back!

So much history and character. I first came to the Bulls Head 30 years ago - it has a wonderful history connection with a tunnel that Oliver Cromwell used. It was fabulous then, had a few visits over the years and was less impressed BUT on my November 2022 visit it was fantastic. Great atmosphere, wonderful dining, welcoming bar and friendly efficient service.

Went there with few friends for late dinner, we sat in the restaurant and full table service was provided. Very friendly and prompt service but the food was even better! Chicken burger was the best burger I had in a while, all my friends were happy with their choices. Great location, friendly staff, delicious food - couldn't ask for more!

Pie was wonderful, but 11 chips!! Is there a potato shortage??

Good pub food. Nice sitting area outside by the river

Good pint of Guinness for less than 6 quid on the river? Sign me up

It's OK. I've been many times and it's typically good. But not consistently great. On last visit service was very poor. It was a litany of errors. Lots of confusion and issues. Drinks were wrong. In the end there were so many errors with our desserts that we left before we had received everything. First only one arrived, it seemed the others hadn't been recorded. We waited for 30 minutes and some others finally came but they were not what we had ordered. Nobody seemed to have any idea what was going on. That was the final straw. I felt that staff training should be improved. Usually there is a very competent and lovely lady managing the service staff but she wasn't there so maybe that was the problem. Sorry I don't think I'll come back...

Big disappointment, this pub used to have the best Sunday roast in London, now is not even average. We ordered the rib, and the taste was poor (one was overcooked, the other had barely any meat on it). Trimmings were poor, and no longer came with home-made Yorkshire pudding (replaced with the pre-cooked crap that they serve in most pubs). Service was good, but could not make up for the poor food :(

I love this pub. I took out an eye-watering mortgage so I could move near to this pub and I don’t regret it. It’s beautiful

Loved it! Warm and cozy, the food was delicious and surprisingly reasonably priced. The desserts looked very impressive. Very friendly service. I would definitely recommend it.

Quite a large pub, DOG FRIENDLY, right by the river.

Posto magnifico, ricco di storia, direttamente sul Tamigi. Menu all’altezza del locale; servizio un po’ svagato (si sono dimenticati di chiederci se volevamo il dolce prima della chiusura del locale). Ma ciò non toglie il fascino del vecchio pub londinese. Costi molto onesti.

I've lived in the area for a long while and have eaten at the Bull's Head many times, with many guests who have come to visit. Generally a fun place to be, if extremely overwhelming at peak times. Uniformly, for most of the last two years, it has been excellent. However, in the last two months there has been a steep and drastic decline in quality. Food has gone from being flavourful and delicious to dry, overcooked and much reduced quality. I am now avoiding it as a previously expensive-but-worth-it pub has turned into another mediocre, overpriced London trap. Come for a drink on the riverfront but avoid having a meal. A huge shame considering the past excellent quality fare.

Great priced double vodka lime and soda (£10). Very fast service. Good views up and down the river. Definitely the best value for the area and I will definitely be back.

I went for dinner I was seated next to the men’s toilet after saying I didn’t want stools as I was with my elderly mum, there were many other tables of two empty but the comment by the manager behind the till tells me that me challenging was payback. There was no offer of menus and they seem to no longer take your order at your table meaning no receipt and I massively overpaid but no evidence. Dinner order came wrong and my trifle dessert was a tumbler with ice cream and spray cream, no sponge no jelly. I have no clue what is going on there it was an absolute shambles and the food was awful.

Every time we come here is a pleasant experience. The food never disappoints and it is a good location.

Favourite Strand-on-the-Green pub. Loads of character, decent beers, good pub grub. The best for sunny evenings

I enjoyed the food and the ambiance. However the star of this show was our kind waitress Ellie, who went above and beyond to tend to our every need. Such a wonderful experience. Also a small shout out to William who brought our food and even gave us extra gravy which was delicious. Thank you Bulls Head!

Great location and interior. Average AF food and poor service. Not worth your money unless you want the location and vibe.

Really nice pub on the Thames path. Friendly staff. Great food.

Just popped in for a beer ,great location.

Saturday April 20th in the afternoon we a topped for lunch. All very nice until we (as in everyone) heard the chef shouting and raging in the kitchen to some unfortunate staff member “out out out, get out get out” plus some louder comments. Not acceptable under any circumstances. Shame as we found the staff very nice.

Nice pub, nice staff, great location on the river but bang average food. Expected better given the food prices but all felt a bit out of a box, reheated, basic on the food front. Steak and ale pie pretty good, the chicken dish I had was poor and came with literally 2 onion rings and small handful of chips. Apple pie desert was cheap tasting and overly sweet. Come for drinks - eat elsewhere!

Thanks for Keya Good customer service

Lovely pub by the river, it really feels you are out of town. The staff is friendly, and the food is delicious, what else can you ask for?

Keya......amazing lady with a happy and always returns to all the customers making sure everyone is happy.

As someone with coeliac disease, I appreciated their vast gluten-free menu. The service is top-notch, and the warm vibes from their team made it the perfect spot to unwind with my friends. Highly recommend!

Excellent service by Ellie, and really enjoyed our food!

So me and my daughter came here for dinner today the staff was lovely and could not fault them however i ordered the lamb shank sheperds pie but all the meat was so chewy i spat most of into a tissue and even the cabbage was so chewy i came home and had a kebab after paying 23 pound for that dish. My daughter had the chicken burger and chips and she said that her meal was delicious.

Great service, delicious food, cosy ambience. Would highly recommend!

Good food, lovely view, beautiful building, great mood all around and lovely staff. And they serve Icebreaker which deserves the 6th star ☺️

Great flavours, but lukewarm food left me gobbling it down hastily. Surprisingly quiet for a pub lunch, but I expected better quality given the low crowd. Props for prompt customer service offering a replacement, though I couldn't wait. Overall, it was a slight letdown despite the tasty dishes."

Lovely place on the Thames close to Kew bridge. Really worth visiting. Good food and great service and smile by Keya. Highly recommended

Lovely dinner and friendly, efficient service by Keya - they were very busy but Keya managed to make it look relaxed. Great food, great atmosphere!

Served by the delightful Keya...brought a cheery tone and warm personality to a great evening. Even though the restaurant was busy the service was A1. Both the pulled chicken croquettes and the bakewell tart dessert were stand out excellent.

This is a nice pub but it’s dog friendly and we came home with flees!

This beautiful historic pub on the river gives not only stunning views but also incredible food and exceptional service. The friendly staff make it even more special, and Nathan is truly an asset. Thank you again

I think we went on a bad day for the pub and they were struggling with food service, but that being said it is such a lovely pub in a great location. I'm sure next time it'll be better.

Visited the pub on Monday with a friend. We had the crispy chicken burger and a sirloin and we both very much enjoyed our meals! I also had a lovely cocktail called ‘Hedgerow Fizz.’ Absolutely delicious and surprisingly good value for a London pub. Would recommend a visit especially if you’re looking for some lovely scenic views and friendly service.

5 adults and 3 children went. We went at the time they gave for the reservation, but our table was still occupied, so we had to wait standing for 10-15 minutes. We placed our order and over an hour passed. When we asked when it would come, they said the kitchen chef had forgotten and they would make a discount for this situation. Anyway, an hour and a half later, our food arrived. But it was a disaster for me. You can see the tomato skin they put in the pictures. They put the tomato skin that should have been thrown away in my hamburger. It was time to pay the bill. They didn't give a discount. When we explained the situation to the waiter, he said he would ask the restaurant manager as if we were requesting it. They had said they would make a discount themselves. Then they gave a discount of around 20-25%. I was hoping for better service and tastier food, but it didn't happen. Still, thank you for the smiling staff and service.

Nathan & marios are amazing guys…good food , view and good service..prices are ok and food is good. Perfect snacks. Good luck

Went here for dinner tonight and wasn’t impressed. The service was okay at first and we appreciated that it was busy so gave the benefit of the doubt. However, between each course the service was slower and it appeared other tables were being attended to but we were being ignored. When we received the dessert menu we waited for half hour with staff looking at us but not coming over, so in the end we left. The food was mediocre. It used to be better. I had a stake and ale pie. The meat tasted fatty and the pastry dense. I will not be returning.

We stayed there a few months ago, and would love to go back. Characteristic place, excellent food, very pleasant service. Normal prices, location worthy of a detour off the most obvious tourist itineraries. Compliments.

Managed to get in for Mother’s Day. Got treated really well, pub atmosphere gives a good family feel, and staff (Nathan) added to that. Most importantly, Mum was happy.

If I could give this pub 0 stars then that is what I would rate it. Came here today for Mother’s Day. The pub itself is very claustrophobic, from when we were seated it took 1hour and 20minutes to receive our roast dinners. The roast potatoes (if that’s what you would call them) were awful, tiny, cold, hard and tasted as if they had been sat on the side for 2 days. The beef was all gristle and about 2% meat. The turkey and pork were also dry and hard/chewy. The Yorkshire pudding was hard and crusty. The only thing that was actually decent was the 3 carrots, 1 broccoli and 1 parsnip. Came with a drizzle of gravy so had to ask for more. This is hands down the worst roast dinner I have ever eaten in my 25 years of life! Will not ever be returning!

Too long wait for food over 2 hours absolutely ridiculous!

The pub is amazing. Food and the atmosphere was also really good. The staff cannot do enough, they have a “can do” attitude so nothing is too much . Of course within reason

Food was Spot on had the seafood grill my dad had the steak and ale pie my step mum had the sea bass

Beautiful venue with fantastic staff Team. Nathan and Barbara offer such a genuine warm and friendly welcome even when it's very busy.

It's a nice place, especially in the summer months, the outside is even more beautiful, the relaxing atmosphere

Great little place to eat, delightful atmosphere and attentive staff. It's nice that it's a little out of the way so it's off the beaten path. Great food, huge portions and very filling. Staff are very nice, even my mum recommends them. Will be returning!

Really lovely authentic British pub, had a very good Sunday roast, and everyone else enjoyed their meals too.