The Express Tavern in Hounslow

Nice pub looks small but quite big once you get inside of it nice outside area staff are nice and friendly worth a visit and good for travelling football fans who fancy a drink before the game do beefburgers and hot dogs on match day every one welcome worth a visit

We visit the pub on a matchday and sometimes during the week, we always eat. Yesterday we went in pre match, the food was good, the food arrived quickly the waitress was lovely but the manageress is so miserable and rude. One of our party can only eat soft food with a limited matchday menu they opted for the ribs with gravy and mash. The manageress said having the mash rather than chips was OK, but we had to pay £2.50 for the gravy?!!! This is the first time we've had to do that! Although we feel £2.50 was excessive, it was the general manner and attitude of the manageress. Not for the first time, yes, matchdays are busy the staff are fine, polite and 😃 On a non matchday, she is rude and miserable too. You are in the hospitality business service with a smile cost's, nothing you should be grateful you are taking money. When we visit other establishments in the area on a matchday, we never find the staff as miserable as her. Quite honestly, if you aren't happy in your job, quit! Ps We chose the express because it's the nearest for one of the party that currently has mobility problems.

Great choice of beers, excellent and reasonably priced food. Pleasant atmosphere.

Visited here on the way to watch Brentford FC play and nicely surprised by the quality of the food, can definitely recommend the steak and ale pie which was excellent.

Always loved Morgan's pubs for their marvellous choice of ales and real ciders. But now the lamb shank is back, this pub went again to the top of my priority list.

This place was hoppin'! Lots of options for seating. We were surprised to see daily specials, and just happened to be a Wednesday, steak special night. We each ordered a different steak. They weren't 5 star tender, but combined with all the offerings, sauces; I'd give 4.5. The value well worth it. The pub pup definitely was comfortable with all the activity! We will head back for sure

Had my work Christmas party last night at the express the food was amazing and the service was very good I had the turkey roast there was loads of food and it was all delicious lovely cauliflower cheese and green beans as extras to amazing roast potatoes and lovely moist turkey with extra gravy couldn’t do enough for us lovely Natalie manager went out of her way to cater for all our needs thankyou

Visited my son and his partner who live near this pub. Staff made us feel very welcome and service was great.

It’s been suggested to go to this pub by many of friends, very lovely decor . . But I must say the blonde woman at the front was extremely rude , And to be quite honest, smelled of marijuana. I’m not sure if it’s because I am a person of color, but I would have expected much more as a patron.

The pub was busy as there was a football match on at nearby Brentford. I got to the bar within about 5 minutes, which I thought was fine. I then stood there for 15 minutes whilst the admittedly busy staff didn't look up or make eye contact with anyone. This meant that just one section of the bar was served. After 15 minutes of ignorance I decided to Foxtrot Oscar and cross the road to Sainsbury's, where I bought a bottle of beer. I saved myself about £5 and had plenty of room to drink it. Staff need training.

A wide selection of well kept beers and ciders, frequently changing and reasonably priced. Good food on a simple menu again at a reasonable price. Lots of quiet nooks inside and a large noisy atrium out the back leading to a tented garden.

We were impressed by their award-winning selection of cask ales and the cosy atmosphere of their heated conservatory. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Absolutely fantastic pub which we visited for the first time on a Friday. Fantastic range of 10 real ales. Returned to have lunch & another pint after our visit to the London Steam Museum next door. Lovely friendly staff. A fabulous asset to the local area & sorry that I don't live there.

First visit this week, great staff plus 10 cask ales available when we visited so a great deal of choice (plus ciders if ale isn't your thing). We went back later in the afternoon and had food from their lunch menu. Great value and tasty. Will definitely return when next near Kew bridge.

Proper London pub. Great food and atmosphere. It’s nice that the main bar doesn’t have TVs. They are in the back in the covered room. Warm and comfortable. Main bars are cosy and have lots on nicknacks.

Popped in here for lunch without doing any proper research or anything beforehand and what an absolute gem of a pub. My sister had the shepherds pie which was so delicious and well seasoned. I had the fish n chips and of course it was also delicious, the chunky chips were just heavenly. We also got deserts and our favourite was the churros which were crisp & slightly chewy and the caramel and chocolate dips were absolutely lush. The decor was warm and welcoming as well. Lots of old timey framed art and photos everywhere, Christmas decor was already up and royal family merchandise lining some of the walls too was so lovely. To top off the entire experience there was also the family pets (I assume) wandering about. The calm and friendly Labrador and the super chill cat round the back were both excellent additions and being an animal lover I felt instantly at ease here because of them. Thank you for allowing me to be graced by their presence 🤣 I live nearly an hour away but I cannot wait to return here 🥰

Real attitude problem guy behind the bar with the pony tail needs to learn some manners. Didn't smile once and was really rude when asked a simple question , I heard it was like this at the Express and experienced it first hand. Be grateful the pub is busy in these times and you have people spending money.

£28 for three drinks. Worlds gone mad

This was one of the dealbreakers for my partner’s and myself decision to move in across the street; love the atmosphere and the staff is really friendly, great people all round!

I had a really bad experience with one of the bar staff who would not even begin to consider that she might have made a simple mistake even when I was willing to put it behind us. When I first arrived they said there was a problem in the kitchen and they could not serve food until it was resolved but we could order now and once the issue was resolved they'll start making the food. I didn't mind that too much, it happens. I order a margherita pizza and a meal for my girlfriend as well as a few drinks for the table. The woman who served me keeps on getting distracted in the middle of my order and I keep having to try to get her attention again to finish my order. Again still not too worried at this stage, we sit down and wait patiently and eventually my girlfriends meal comes out, I assume this means the issue in the kitchen was resolved and I assume my pizza won't be far behind, my girlfriend finishes her meal and my pizza still hasn't arrived so my girlfriend asks one of the servers about the pizza. The server apologises and shortly after he brings a peperoni pizza out to us. Not the pizza I ordered but I'm not one to complain and I just eat the pizza. A little while later the woman at the bar who I ordered from says that my order did not contain a pizza and that I had eaten someone else's pizza. At this stage I'm pretty sure I did order a pizza but I decided to be diplomatic and I say that I very well could have forgotten to order the pizza so I'll come up and pay for the pizza that got sent out even though it was more expensive and not what I wanted. This is not enough for the woman who insists that this must be my fault and refuses to even acknowledge that she could also have made a mistake. She insists that if I had ordered a pizza it would have been put on the system as if she was an infallible human incapable of making mistakes. My girlfriend later confirmed to me that she's sure I did in fact order the pizza and that she would have corrected me if I had not. She's much better at remembering that sort of thing than me so I'm inclined to believe that over what either I or the woman at the bar say. Either way neither of us know for sure which one of us made the mistake but I can't imagine being so delusional that I'd be unwilling to admit that it's a possibility I could have made a mistake. My recommendation is to go to "One Over the Ait" over the road instead, the food is great, it's a good pub for a pint and I've never had an issue like this there and I'm sure if I did they would handle it much more gracefully.

The order was 1 come out and they forgot to cook the 2 others they were rushed out and terrible the first was apparently very good but I'll only go on my food

I love the front bar where they have the beer engines. Great place to stop for a beer or two. Great range of cask including Bass which was in perfect condition today

Great choice of well kept beers and lovely food ordered from the table

Worst match day burger of my life. Cold, raw , onions unchewable and mould on the bun

Had a bit of time to spare before going to an event at Kew so popped in for a glass of wine because there wasn't much open nearby. Wouldn't go back, nothing special and we discovered a couple of other pubs which were in a much better location as we walked over the bridge.

Had a lovely lunch from a varied and tasty looking menu alongside an excellent pint from a wide choice of real ale. Would definitely return if in the area.

Oh dear. This house used to be a reliable source of real cider. Today, there were 5 cider handpumps, which looked great from a distance. However it turned out that 4 were mere fruit- flavoured concoctions, and the only actual cider was Gwent Y Draig's 'Black Dragon', which is widely available in Wetherspoons so not much of a 'find'. I tried a half of one of the concoctions, Seacider 'Honeycombe Infused' but was not impressed - nowhere near as good as the real Seacider cider. Down from 5* to 3*.

Loved the outdoor seating. Food was good 👍🏻 Don’t forget to pet their house dog when you visit 🐶

Had a lovely midweek meal in there Steak night a nice place and good food an service to break up the working week. Will do it again. Another night just had spare ribs Thursday the ribs were solid meat (not fatty) and large portions we took a Tupperware of ribs home because one portion of ribs is enough for 2. The food and service is top drawer.🫶

Great after match atmosphere. All staff helpful and friendly.

Good location for a drink/food before or after the football or in the area

Nice old pub with a great beer selection and a really nice garden out back

Great range of ale, craft beer and cider.

During my recent band tour, I was recommended to visit *The Express Tavern*, and I have to say, it was an unforgettable experience! This place has a unique charm that sets it apart from any other pub I’ve been to. The atmosphere is cozy, with a blend of traditional pub vibes and modern touches, making it the perfect spot to unwind. But what truly blew me away was their Sunday roast. It was beyond expectations—perfectly cooked meats, rich gravy, and all the trimmings done just right. Each bite was flavorful and comforting, reminding me of a home-cooked meal but elevated to another level. If you’re ever in the area, *The Express Tavern* is an absolute must-visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this hidden gem offers a dining experience that you won’t want to miss! Keep rocking !

Really good place for a pint. Food is good and got great atmosphere. Fairly cheap for london prices 👍 would recommend!

Lovely friendly atmosphere, great food and reasonable prices for the area. No complaints and would visit again.

Really nice pint of Dorking brewery IPA. Great tunes on the jukebox. Back to the '80s.

Great place to kick back in a very retro atmosphere, lovely food and drink to enjoy.

A traditional pub with good, numerous craft beers and ciders, loads of rooms inside and out, good food and a gramophone selection of music!

I went there yesterday and ordered fish and chips. When it arrived, it looked really delicious, golden crispy outside the battered fish with crispy chips but then when I started to cut the fish to bite full size, I started to smell something off. It smelled like toilet mops so I looked around to find out where the smell was coming from and it was the fish I ordered... I was so sad because I was so hungry. I tried to eat but smell was awful and the texture was so slimy. So I told bartender that fish must be off because it stinks. He then took it back to the kitchen and came back to me saying fish is not off. I wish they admitted the fact and make me a new one because I hardly could touch it and I was starving but because they couldn't admit, I just decided to get a refund instead and leave. Such a shame..

Much needed pint or two after walking from Hampton Court to Kew Bridge (11 miles). Railway porter was very nice, and the nachos were very good. Will go back when next in the area.

An excellent pub we found on our walk to Gunnersbury Park. Popped in for a drink but liked the look of the menu & food so went back the day after for lunch. Superb value lunch menu was unexpected in London and was really good food. Sandwich, fries and a soft drink for £6? Cannot knock that. Drinks were also the cheapest round about too. Great atmosphere in the evening, with a nice outdoor area with plenty of seating and cover from the sun or rain. Can’t say enough good things really! Staff were great too. Resident doggo is friendly and will let you fuss him if he can be bothered 😂

It's OK. Was very busy, but the food still came out relatively quickly. Although we were told over an hour for food. Wasn't that impressed with the portion size of sausage and mash for kids. (Only 1 sausage). Table outside wasn't cleaned. Drinks, basic and expensive, though in fairness, similarly priced to other bars in the area. Just an average experience.

I had one of the best Sunday roast ever! The guys were sweet and helpful

After booking a table for the garden area, on arrival we were told to queue up at the bar to be seated. Once at the bar we were then told to choose any table available and that the bar staff cannot leave the bar. When looking for a garden table, there were none free and therefore we had to stick to a table inside. What is the point in the booking system if you don’t actually get a table reserved for you? Unfortunately that ruined our experience at the express tavern. Good food

Not a very hygienic pub. Saw a cockroach run across the main bar, then the table I was sat at. Wanted to leave immediately, put me off my drink.

Ideally placed by Kew Bridge Station for a cooling drink after a hot day in Kew Gardens.

Great food, good beer selection.

Been there a few times, took my ex there so it kind of pulls on the heart strings a little bit. Good selection about an a decent selection of rum which was pleasantly surprising! I have also organised a stag do where this is the starting point 😄

Great choice of food and beer or cider good beer garden.

What a wonderful little pub. Went for lunch with a colleague, had a fish 🐟 finger sandwich, chips 🍟 and onion 🌰 rings. The young lady who waited on us was friendly, welcoming and served with a smile. I will definately be returning soon. 👍

Good choice of ciders & also a pub cat and dog!

never watch a sports event there, no sound in the back and poor views from most TV. Staff a bit rude but was busy

Terrible service by the lady with blond hair behind the bar, steak came blue I asked for medium. Poured Moretti in a basic tulip glass.. when they had load of Moretti branded glasses in the shelf. Was recommended by the hotel staff to visit… never again!

Great pub itself, however the attitude of bar staff just horrible! I'm not coming back never again!

Very rude manager- Natalie! Not friendly at all! Not helpful at all!

Other reviewers like the cask ale. I and everyone I know are mystified - yes they have a great selection...but they're tepid! Eurgh! I don't think they're being looked after and/or served right! Other than that, a lovely pub. The garden is now entirely under an awning, so a bit different from its earlier state. Food pretty good.

I am absolutely disappointed with the managers behaviour yesterday during the Englands Euros Match. She screamed at one of her staff in front of everyone without reason (the member of staff is actually very friendly and was doing her job properly). The poor woman was in tears for the rest of her shift and everyone felt awful about it all. Irregardless of a staff members performance, it is absolutely out of order and unprofessional behaviour from her. To the owner of this pub, I sincerely hope you see this!!!

Despite the pub being perfectly pleasant and I highly recommend going, this review is here to highlight the disgusting behaviour of the manager who screamed at a member of staff unreasonably in front of the entire beer garden, acting very unprofessionally. The member of staff was very friendly to all guests.

It’s a shame I am having to give 1 star to this place as it’s actually very lovely and has great food, etc. I was extremely disappointed that on 30/06/24 I went to go watch the England match (great atmosphere) and was shocked at how the manager was treating her staff. The poor staff member was shouted at and pushed in front of a full pub. The staff that was mistreated was super lovely to everyone and proactive and I cannot commend her for her service anymore than I did that night. Unfortunately, the manager was completely unprofessional and made her cry for the rest of the shift…shocking behaviour….

Service was great as was the food.

I have visited the Express Tavern for around 8 years. It has a nice feel to it. I enjoy Sunday roast and the steak offer on a Wednesday. I must say as a real ale drinker the temperature of the beer seems a tad to warm. I had Landlord and Solaris today and they seemed to be almost at room temperature. Just a hint of chill about them. I did mention it last time I was here. Be interested to know if any real ale aficionados feel the same.

I only went for cask ale, not food - but this pub is a gem, the beer selection was phenomenal! The pub still has plenty of period details inside which are a delight, the locals were very welcoming, and the bar staff went out of their way to make me & my friends feel welcome and comfortable. Thoroughly recommended, the prices were very reasonable for London, and I will be going back!

Haven't tried the food yet. Great selection of drinks and a lovely spacious garden area. Beautiful décor.

Good Real Ale Pub, with an excellent food menu, near Kew Bridge Station.

Really good selection of ales, great atmosphere on a lovely warm day. Everyone happy 😀

A proper pub! Great selection of beers and spirits. Full of character.

Do not go here. Worst experience I’ve ever had in Brentford, please avoid. Would never visit again.

Pint of Guiness £7.20 (ok) half shandy £5.10!!! That’s £10:20 per pint. Questioned barmaid and that was the price!!! Must be most expensive drink on menu…..

Brilliant food I got the corn fed chicken supreme top quality food I’d highly recommend coming very welcoming staff also.

Great pub with amazing ale selection

We were there today to visit the pub and the staff was very kind and the atmosphere was super pleasant. My husband ordered the Sunday roast and loved it! Unfortunately, the margherita pizza I ordered was horrible! The dough was undercooked probably because it had been poorly defrosted. But we'll be back for the Sunday roast and the beer!

Atmosphere is lovely, great vegan options (burger was delish) and staff were really friendly

Great pub and has been for years.

Had a great Sunday lunch here five years ago, so good that we booked up for Xmas day lunch that year (so-so). On the spur of the moment we went for Sunday lunch today. Sadly it's gone downhill. The first problem is the barman who clearly hates his job. Passive-aggressive is putting it kindly. We ordered Roast Lamb and Roast Beef: both were frankly awful, fatty and grey, the vegetables overcooked, the "proper" gravy gloopy and tasteless. Like a pub lunch from the 1970s. And midway through our meal the pub dog decided to first pee on the astroturf under the next table, and five minutes later, poo right in front of the restaurant door. Shame, this place was really innovative during Covid lockdown and still has lots of potential, but clearly needs a change of personnel.

Fab pub.. great selection of beers and ciders .. top Sunday roast

Next to G-Tech Stadium. Go here for pint prematch. Great banter with away fans when visiting. If you don't like compact crowded places don't go here or take your drink / food outside. Takes time to be served due to full capacity but it's all part of the experience. Prices go up on match days but same for all pubs in locality. Never eaten here but food looks good. Take it or hate it . Come on ye Bees! Enjoy 😉

I have been here before and after Brentford games the staff are great and it has a nice laid back atmosphere, Reveller cider is my go to when I visit here they also have a great menu with pub classics and special deals during the week. The roast dinners are fantastic on Sundays, definitely check out the pub if your in the area. 👍

Beautifully restored Victorian interior. 11 real ales usually on draught, PLUS about 7 keg beers on tap, PLUS about 5 ciders! Vinyl record player, decent food & a large conservatory. What's not to like?

hung out here before the match, cool beer garden!

A proper classic, and quite beautiful English pub. Nice to see it still as a freehouse as it offers a great range of keg and cask beers, celebrating smaller English breweries. The decor is wonderful, every room is different and there is a place for every type of drinker (social and non-social). Friendly staff, good beer, beautiful surroundings and a dog. Love it. Wish it were my local!

I visited this pub in close proximity to Kew Bridge Station at the end of a walk along The Thames. The pubs orange facade is unmissable as you walk up from Kew Bridge. As you walk in, the pub is quite deceptive in its size. The somewhat small bar area hides a large seating area at the rear. I imagine during the summer, this pub is a popular drinking spot.

A long time favourite pub over the years but the makeover really impresses. Beautiful fittings sad batged in candlelight. Such a treat. Great friendly bar staff too.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere with helpful friendly staff and pleasant decor Prices very reasonable too

I love this place, I have been going there on and off for 20 years and it has got better and better. Other establishments have struggled, the Express has done well.

Good old style boozer, interesting main bar area and new Restaurant and sports room

Something went horribly wrong on Mothers Day. All the conservatory was fully booked for Mothers Day lunches and we 4 turned up at 1.30 for our table. The pub was very busy and we waited 50 minutes after booking in and then asked where our food was, having been asked to give our menu choices several days earlier. The staff did not have any record of our pre order and said they were short staffed. A bar staff member finally came over at 2.45 and re took our order. We noticed that groups that had come into the pub and ordered food at the bar were being served first, presume this was because their orders went straight on to the till. We still waited over 30 minutes before our starter was delivered, and our puddings were finally finished at 5pm. We would have walked out except it was bucketing down with rain the whole time and I knew that everywhere else in the area was already full. Whilst we noticed that other tables also had delays in their food delivery ours was exceptional, and we had a whole new set of fellow diners when we left, some of whom were the third lot at certain tables. The quality of food here is excellent, it was the poor service that was a let down. I would understand if they had not realised the numbers coming but they knew how many people had already booked. For the first time ever we refused to pay the service charge and felt comfortable about doing so. It won't stop me from going back, but certainly never again on Mothers Day.

Terrific range of ales - I particularly like the Bass and the Sussex Best.

We loved this place. It looks and feels like an old fashioned traditional pub but the service is brilliant. The staff are Professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant. Natasha especially was excellent. The range of wines by the glass are good -including champagne and there is a great selection of keg and cask beers, least half a dozen of each. The bar nibbles are great and the food is good and very good value. At night with all the candles lit the atmosphere is lovely.

Had the sandwich lunch deal. Toilets need checking more regularly

Appalling service and staff. Decided to try their steak night, my rare steak turned up as a well done piece of leather, they forgot the mushroom and tomato and the chips were undercooked. Decided to give them a second try and do rib night. This time they decided to up the ante by replacing bad food with no food. They somehow managed to lose the meal in the kitchen. To be fair the staff did spend twenty minutes blaming each other, going through receipts etc instead of getting the meal so they did manage to keep themselves busy. In their defense the people who actually received their meals did seem to enjoy it, I wouldn't know. I suppose that they had to do something rather than clear tables. In both nights there I don't think I saw staff do one table check or clear a glass or a plate from a table. Both occasions the staff could not give any more of an impression about not caring or offering anything. Normally I would expect.. well maybe the meal after you point it it, but that never appeared to be an option. Used to be a good bar, I don't know how it has got so poor.

Nice pub full of character. One of the best selections of cask ales.

Nice pub and a decent pint of guinness but the staff are not very friendly. I've been a few times now so it's not a one off or limited to one person, they're all miserable!

A brilliant boozer. Classic decor, great beer selection, wood panelling, vinyl.

Watched the football match in there and the environment was fantastic

Excellent pub selling a huge range of regional beers not normally available in London. Food is good and reasonably priced. Good place for large groups.

Fantastic little Tavern with great food and service. Highly recommend

Recently, I went there for a birthday meal with my friend, not knowing what to expect from the Steak Night. We were so surprised! It was one of the loveliest meals we had in a long time. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the portion was just right, one drink included as well. Not to mention that the service was just the best and made our midweek evening really special. Thank you!

My recent Christmas Day booking at Express Tavern was nothing short of a disaster. It was hands down the worst service I have ever encountered while eating out. From the moment we walked in, it was evident that the staff lacked professionalism. Their rudeness was palpable, and it set the tone for what should have been a joyous occasion. It's astonishing how such behavior is tolerated in the hospitality industry, especially on a day as special as Christmas. The nightmare continued as we endured an excruciatingly long wait for each course of our 3-course meal. It took a staggering 3.5 hours to complete what should have been a straightforward dining experience. I could have prepared a better meal with my eyes closed in less time, and it's heartbreaking that this is how we spent our Christmas. This level of unprofessional service is simply unacceptable, especially on a day meant for celebration. Express Tavern has left a lasting impression as an establishment that not only failed to meet our expectations but also tarnished what should have been a memorable Christmas celebration. I strongly advise against dining here, as you're likely to have an experience that falls far short of your expectations, especially during special occasions like Christmas.

Old pub with good vibes. Popped in before the football, the place was packed with both sets of fans with no trouble.