The White Bear in Hillingdon

Went for a 50 th Birthday meal with family. Which was a disaster! WORST ROAST DINNER I have ever had. Dry food over cooked potatoes hard just unedible. Had a suprise cake ready to bring out and member if staff spoilt suprise by asking Birthday boy if he wanted cake brought out yet. We had already told them we would get it when ready.But manager was very helpful. But don't know what chef was thinking ☹️

The Food at the White Bear has been for several years at a standard catering for those who enjoy Michelin-style presentation of food at a more affordable price point. I was treated by my cousin (with her husband and first son also present) to a 60th birthday lunch, I having visited many time prior to my late parents' deaths. Vegetables in season is a constant of the offering, the celeriac starter being particularly memorable this time. I took advantage of an offer of free Prosecco for having a birthday meal and this was enjoyed by all present. The set menu prices are really competitive, although this time I ate from the excellent a la carte menu. Anyone from the area who considers themselves a foodie will have definitely missed out if they do not sample the offering at the White Bear.

Lovely meal. High quality food and service.

Place has gone down hill massively. Had an amazing Sunday lunch here about 2 months ago so came back and the contrast in the two meals is staggering. Not sure if they’ve changed chefs or not but it’s awful now. Pork was over cooked, yorkies burnt and hadn’t risen, veg undercooked and the cracking was tough as if it had been sitting there all afternoon. The cauliflower cheese had no cheese sauce. Also expensive but wouldn’t mind paying it if the quality was good. They had it so good in there so really surprised at the drop off but won’t be returning.

Lovely pub food, in a smashing location. Rutland must be one of the best kept secrets in the UK. Lovely place fab food.

Lovely pub. Good selection of food menu. Dog friendly, and they have a food menu for dogs.

The White Bear is definitely the best pub food in the area. Always had a decent meal served by friendly staff. My girlfriend and I go regularly - but I felt the need to add a review after reading so many nitpickers in these comments whinging about such minor grievances. The food is a few quid more than most surrounding pubs, but definitely of a better quality than any pub for miles. There was a little bit of lipstick on my glass last time I went - but who honestly cares? I asked them to change it and they apologised and swapped it immediately. Bravo!

Patrick and his team could not have been more welcoming or accommodating to our party to have a simple mid-afternoon surprise celebration of a 90th birthday. They allowed us to bring in our own cake and we bought teas, coffees and wine to accompany it. This was never going to be a big earner for them, but we will all return when we have our next celebration as they truly understood and delivered hospitality to a very grateful birthday girl and her friends.

We held my grandpa’s wake at the White Bear and we couldn’t have asked for a better location. The food and service were great and the pub had a lovely cosy feel to it. A huge thank you to all the team.

Went for a Sunday roast, roast had zero flavour and the gravy was terrible. Overpriced

First visit to the White Bear in decades. We all had a Sunday roast and the beef was superb (3 x pink, 1 x medium). Excellent service, bottomless roast potatoes and good coffee. A big thumbs up from us 😀

The restaurant presented a mixed experience - it boasts a well-stocked bar and a variety of drink options. The dining area is also tastefully decorated and accessible. We visited last Saturday to utilize a 50% discount on main courses. We arrived at approximately 4:15 PM; it was relatively quiet with one large group in the bar area and about three tables occupied in the dining area. The staff were amiable, although the waitress seemed hurried. The menu choices were somewhat limited. We ordered two burgers with cheese and bacon for £20, which felt slightly expensive. My wife chose the duck which she enjoyed, and we also had a couple of drinks and two desserts. Unfortunately, my wife discovered a piece of white paper in her meal and may have ingested some of it. The piece we found measured about 4cm x 4cm. The manager was apologetic and gave some sort of explanation as to why it was there. This wasn't our first issue; previously, during a Sunday lunch that might have been on Mother's Day, I found a large piece of plastic in my lamb dish. The desserts were average; the sticky toffee pudding was unremarkable, and the crunchy biscuit with a dollop of sour cream was not enjoyable - we've had better elsewhere. My daughter's trio of ice cream was left 30% uneaten, and one of the flavors was incorrect, though we didn't mention it at that point. We had difficulty getting the staff's attention to request the bill. The restaurant supervisor/manager was very apologetic about the incident with the paper and kindly removed my wife's main course from the bill, which was a nice but expected gesture. Overall, the experience was average, and without the voucher, it would have felt overpriced. It's unfortunate because the establishment has the potential to be excellent, but the food doesn't seem to be freshly prepared on-site. (Opinion not fact)

We've tried most of the local Sunday Lunch offerings & The White Bear always comes out on top. Lovely Beef, unlimited Roast Potatoes, Gravy & Yorkshire Puddings. Always have the Pistachio Souffle, one of my favourite desserts ever. Staff are always great too, we will be back very soon, thank you to Patrick & the team 🙏

Absolutely fantastic Sunday roast first time visiting will definitely be back very soon!!!

Very cosy atmosphere, went here for a mates leaving do. The staff were very friendly really chilled out environment and the outdoor seating is amazing the chips were very good and the options of drinks was very nice as it was very varied

Disappointed. Took my mum and son for lunch recently. I ordered the Mediterranean soup and there was cheese on the side which I added to the soup. The cheese had mould in it. It was absolutely mould, no question. We were told by the restaurant manager that this could have been the ‘flour’ used to separate the cheese (?!) The restaurant took the meal off the bill. The offer was there to order something else but sadly I had lost my appetite. My mother also decided not to eat. The saving grace was my son’s lunch, chicken and chips. The really sore point was when a young lady checked in with us, they also insisted that the mould in the cheese was actually a ‘seasoning’. A little patronising and not taken seriously. Such a shame as this is our go to for Christmas drinks and the atmosphere / staff are usually so accommodating. On a more positive note, the outdoor space is beautifully decorated and the bean bag throwing for my son was a real hit.

The cheese souffle that is served here is excellent. The sea bream was cooked to perfection

The cheese souffle that is served here is excellent. The sea bream was cooked to perfection

An enchanting pub. Cozy inside, with a nice open space outside. The lunch menu was well served. The food is tasty and delicious. The service was great.

An enchanting pub. Cozy inside, with a nice open space outside. The lunch menu was well served. The food is tasty and delicious. The service was great.

Very polite and friendly staff, clean and tidy restaurant food was excellent and well presented relaxing environment will definitely return and recommend

Nicest pit stop in Ickenham. Very friendly staff, great choice of beverages. Not eaten there yet but menu looks lush.

Always a great place to meet up with friends or family. Atmosphere is great, welcoming, relaxed, and dog friendly, and the menu is regularly updated with interesting and innovative dishes. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices too. There's always a warm welcome and I've never been disappointed. Parking on site and easily accessible with public transport too.

We had my mother-in-law’s wake at The White Bear last Friday. From the moment we booked, right up to the end of the wake, the service we received was faultless. Everyone was very attentive and the food was superb. Thank you to all the staff at The White Bear that took the stress away from us on an extremely emotional and difficult day.

Best local pub around. Lovely staff, great food and good beer. And they all love and welcome dogs !

Sunday roast aesthetically pleasing and beef tender

This pub’s cask beer quality has gone downhill in the last year. I have frequently been served flat or sulphur-tasting beer , which means the pipes aren’t cleaned often enough and the throughput of beer isn’t high enough. Despite my taking the bad beer back, the staff continued to serve the beer to other customers, which I think is outrageous. Furthermore, they have had the same selection of four beers for longer than I care to remember, including the dreaded Doom Bar, TT Landlord, St Austell’s Tribute and one other whose name escapes me. It’s boring, can we have a change, please? Please? Recently the pub sent me an email entitled “Anyone for a local brew?” with a picture of the above three beers’ hand-pulls. I’ll let their marketing department into a little secret - beers from Cornwall and Yorkshire are not ‘local’ to Ruislip!!

Very pleasant atmosphere, and great food....highly recommended.

Dined there Sunday lunchtime and had the most perfect experience. I had the British Beef Rump which came with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables, all cooked to perfection. All this was washed down with an excellent pint of Tribute. Service was first class and the waitress could not have been more helpful.

Very friendly service and excellent quality food and staff friendly

Fresh food and full of flavour, I don’t remember beef rump that tasty with the dairy free sauce and beetroot on site- delicious combo. My partner had fish sea bream, a very big and very fresh. Place is very inviting with the garden.

We ordered a bowl of chips and were charged £4.35 for these. We asked why there were so few, but just got some passive aggressive looks from the manager when the bartender relayed our message.

Ate here as a visiting American for my last two evenings in Britain. I ate in many pubs but this one was the best. A bit pricier than average but the food was professionally displayed and cooked. Best pork roast I ever had.

Had the set lunch - good food and great value.

Just never disappoints - staff great & food delicious- friendly, relaxed - weather it’s two of you or twenty always a lovely experience

Pleasantly surprised with how good the food was. We had the Slow-cooked pork and apricot roulade and the Risotto which were both excellent.

The food is pretty disappointing to be honest, it’s fairly pricey for a meal but the flavours aren’t up to scratch and the portion sizes are quite stingey. No flavour in the black rice with king prawns, and only 5/6 little prawns for close to £20. Lovely staff and vibe but I wouldn’t come back for the food. We paid £100 for just 3 main meals and 3 alcoholic drinks, which I wouldn’t mind so much if the food was actually at the standard it should be, but it isn’t sadly.

We both really enjoyed our visit to the white bear today, and we will definitely return and also recommend to friends/family. The service and staff were excellent 👌.

Amazing staff, prices on the expensive side.

Fish and chips was good, as a group of six the other portion sizes was disappointing for £20- £30 for mains. E.g. the steak and ale pie is only a dinky one, served with a small quail of mashed potato, which is finished in two mouth fulls. Overpriced and under served establishment, lots of room for improvement. The locals who rate 5 out 5 stars are clearly easily pleased as they don’t get out of Ruislip much.

The white bear is our most frequented local watering hole. Great range of seasonal dishes, fantastic Sunday lunches (with extra sides if needed!), great range of drinks. Service has always been outstanding. Warm atmosphere. Suitable for all.

Travelled the UK for 3 weeks and this was easily the best food and service in the course of my trip

Popped in for the roast not really impressed hardly any gravy veg on the stingy side no condiments offered and waitress looked put out when we asked for more Yorkshires won’t be returning

This place was recommended to us and it did not disappoint! The service, atmosphere and food were all wonderful. The fish was perfected and the sticky toffee pudding was divine!

Enjoyed the meal, had the burger and a lovely glass of malbec. Recommended

My 2nd visit for a superb delicious roast- this pub is amazing- staff amazing - ambiance amazing - proper family pub with great service - nicest staff I have come across - friendly- hospitality great - this is going to be a regular for me - came with my mum today- she also gave her seal of approval- prices affordable and a great afternoon out - highly recommend- but keep it secret !!

An excellent evening celebrating my son’s 21st. Everyone really enjoyed their meals, all served by a wonderful waitress called Annalise. She was very attentive and focused on all the tables that evening. Annalise made sure we all had a great time and my son was also spoilt with a celebratory pudding with candle. Thank you for a lovely time at the white bear.

Love this bar/ Brasserie... bit pricey but defo worth it. kid and dog friendly too x

Fantastic, lovely food and dog friendly

Fantastic dog friendly pub restaurants. Helpful staff but credit card only. Don't like that.

Excellent customer service. Food was very good except for the Roast Chicken dish. Would definitely recommend the White Bear

I organised a group of 19 friends to have a reunion lunch and everyone was really complimentary about the atmosphere, food and service. We will definitely be back! Our waitresses Macey and Annalise were great supported by Patrick. Thank you!

The food was really nice. Small portions, but flavoursome. Not a bad price overall. The service was excellent, I really can't fault it.

Cost £27 for one single and one double. Very expensive.

Anna Marie was awesome. Had the good old fish and chips. Super crispy outside, moist and delicious on the inside. Win win.

Great 21st Birthday Meal, Brilliant Service from Annalise Robinson!

Annalise was very helpful and provided an excellent service for my friends birthday dinner

A quintessential British pub, in my opinion. It's very family-friendly and has a friendly atmosphere. The food was good, and the ambiance was made it a lovely place to catch-up with old friends. I had a fish and chips and it was really well done. My friend had a duck and that was well done too. The place has a good outdoor setting but could not make use of it as it was still cold in late April.

Food and service were excellent will go again next time I am in London I had the Beef and ale pie was lovely along with the mushroom and onion gravy followed by the sticky toffee pudding asked for icecream to go with it both were yummy

Worth a visit just for the pistachio souffle!

The food is not normal. Pub grub here it is very good And almost cooked perfection

Excellent Sunday lunch. Tender tasty beef, crisp roast potatoes soft inside. Could not fault anything. Cheese souffle starter irresistible. Rhubarb crumble and custard delicious. Service and ambiance excellent. I have been going to this restaurant since it opened many years ago and the standards have never altered. Always friendly and efficient.

Lovely Friday evening meal here. Top service, great food, excellent service.

Late lunch for 6 people on Easter Monday. Service was great as was the food. All six of us loved our selections.

Great food, great staff. Good selection of drinks. Nicely decorated bar and restaurant area. Recommended.

2nd visit Great food, service, although would be nice to have a better choice of real ales, a rotating guest perhaps

It didn't have my favourite drink. Or my second choice. The staff were nice though . Nice place for a meal. Although we didn't eat. Just a few drinks before a party.

The place looks good and the food’s alright, but the welcome mat feels missing unless you’re English and white. When I tried to order a drink, the lady shouted, “WHAT would you like to DRINK?” and mimed drinking from a glass. Felt like she thought I couldn’t understand English. Plus, I got a door slammed on me for extra flair! 😂 Our friends noticed the weird vibes too, so it’s not just me. Definitely not going back.

I have been to this pub a few times. It's lovely inside, and the food is okay, although it used to be better, to be honest. However, I'm not here to review the food. In the 25 years that I have lived in the UK, I have never felt more uncomfortable. I felt a little bit out of place, as if you are not welcomed unless you are English and white. I visited the pub about a month ago when they were hosting a very loud birthday party. Not once were they told or approached by a staff member about the noise. However, when it was our group, I felt constantly picked on. One lady even shoved a door shut on my husband 😂 I bear no hard feelings, as I know that racism exists, and I'm a resilient person who can take it. By the way, our friends felt the same way, so I know I didn't imagine it. I will not be returning to the pub.

I'd heard great things about the food and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely be back.

Food was ok and fast.very busy pub

Macey was an absolute delight. Warm, welcoming and friendly, a treasure to your business- what more could you ask for? The food was also 10/10 and very impressive quality and presentation. We will definitely be returning.

We chose to eat at the White Bear on a whim simply because we were visiting the area & it served food later than some other establishments. However, we will definitely go out of our way to eat there again. Our meals included a starter, 3 adult meals, 2 children's meals & 3 deserts, all of which were of outstanding quality. It is difficult to appeal to all tastes & to consistently produce high quality food, yet all of us expressed that our meals were amongst the best we had ever had. The chef(s) certainly knows their trade & how to create dishes that are full of flavour. Additionally, it was greatly appreciated that there were varied vegan options that were the unique to the White Bear. The service was also excellent, attentive, friendly & faultless. We left feeling sublimely happy & we are looking forward to our next visit. As an aside, on our way in we had walked from the car park through the outside seating area. It looked beautiful in the dark with the way the string lights & plants had been arranged to create a peaceful space. It looked like it would be a wonderful place to sit & relax on a warm evening

It's OK fish and chips with Beer on side

Great Sunday lunch food was great and the service was very good Aliza was so friendly and helpful ,.even the dog got great service . Would definitely recommend and will be returning.

Food,service and atmosphere were great,would reccomend to anyone

Love this place! Never disappointed. Consistently good. Always a great experience. Excellent food, service, and value.

Very nice meal and very friendly staff

Paddy the shift manager on the evening of Friday 8th March went above and beyond expectations when resolving an issue with a piece of hard plastic found in a pie. He was helpful and resolved the situation in a professional and competent manner. So nice to get good service in this day and age. Hope this recognition will be passed on to him. Thanks.

Love this pub. Strong menu, food is fabulous, service exceptional. We went for early Mothers Day lunch and were looked after brilliantly. Food was so good! Dessert menu needs a panacotta to keep Mum happy (please).

What an absolute delight this restaurant is! We visited for Sunday Lunch and were not disappointed at all. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable and extremely professional. The food quality is amazing and the roast beef is to die for. We all had it and was left wanting to eating it again. Not because the portions were small but because it was sooooo good! Drinks wre great too! Alough a little pricey I would definitely visit again and recommend this for anyone to try.

Food was great and service exceptional

Good car park. Very polite staff. Informative. Great food. Very tasty. Good menu choice. Set out of menu was easy to distinguish between meat, fish and vegetarian. Drink choice was good too.

We visited for Sunday lunch and had a great experience from start to finish. Warm reception, lovely atmosphere, excellent service & waiting staff extremely personable. Food was lovely & the Pistachio Soufflé was one of the best desserts I have ever tasted. We will definitely visit again .

Un bellissimo pub con una cucina alla francese. I piatti sono buoni, in particolare il burger. Servizio molto disponibile ad accogliere le richieste e gestire i bambini .La location è curata nei dettagli e c’è un bel ambiente. Un bel pub nel countryside londinese

Excellent service and quality food in a beautiful restaurant with a charming pub side. Parking available. Highly recommended.

We sadly lost my sister in law and had to arrange a celebration of her life. The White Bear did us proud. Super professional and friendly service, fantastic food and a warm and friendly space for over 30 of us to be in. There was a fire too and every extra request was responded to with a smile. Special thanks to Sophie, Patrick and Chris.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with family to celebrate my husband's birthday. Food and service was excellent. Staff very efficient and helpful even though it was very busy.

I cannot fault anything about The White Bear, great atmosphere, was very busy. Wonderful, friendly and attentive staff. The roast comes with unlimited potatoes, veg and gravy. Huge yorkshire pud. The beef, tender, pink and plentiful. The Argentian Malbec by the carafe was the perfect size for 2 for lunch. Will be back very soon. Thanks for such a positive experience.

Great little gastropub in Ruislip. Food is decent and there is a good variety for all taste buds from standard fish and chips, steak and burgers to duck and sea bass. Service was excellent with staff always attentive but never interfering. Would definitely return if in the area again.

We met at the White Bear again today - a Reunion of 22 friends. We had a lovely time. The staff at the White Bear were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent and we had a great time. Thank you to everyone for making this trip so enjoyable.

This was my third trip to the White Bear, and we really enjoyed the food and the good service. Excellent value for money and I will be booking again soon .

My family visited the restaurant for lunch. We took our toddler grandson who was greeted with colouring pencils and paper which kept him amused. The food was delicious and the staff were extremely pleasant The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere . Will definitely go again

This is the quintessential country pub feeling, in the middle of Ruislip. The variety of the menu was mouthwatering, and I can tell you the actual food was even better. The staff was incredible, the atmosphere was cozy, and I think the excellent starts at the top. Rory, has such a passion for his craft, and it shows through with the attention to every detail for your dining experience. Book a table, go, enjoy yourself, you will not be disappointed.

Lovely attentive staff with a great range of food

Excellent service, quality food and the most welcoming restaurant I have ever been too. The staff at the white bear are very professional, but have the most friendly manner.

Experience good pub food but can be a tad expensive

The food was just sublime, the service attentive and quick. Atmosphere was lively, a little too loud for my liking and proximity to others made it difficult to talk at normal conversation level. Would definitely go back as the food was amazing, compliments to the chefs and service staff.

Met friends for lunch and chose the White Bear as previous visits had been very good. Yesterday was the best yet. Every dish we ordered was lovely but I must single out the trout. Perfectly cooked with a sublime sauce. Great staff and a relaxing pleasant atmosphere.

Went for a drink, great atmosphere, food menu looked good.