Whelans in Hillingdon

My friends and I came here after work last night - it is such a comfortable pub! The prices are very reasonable (£18 for three drinks, two of which were larger drinks) and the atmosphere is great all round. The staff are also great and the refurb has made the pub so much better. I would definitely come here again 🥰

The night was a great night the staff where lovely and place was to however after my lovely night out I checked my bank statement the next day and the same round of drinks became more and more expensive each time round it seems as tho they feel they can charge whatever they want for drinks and the more you drink the more they’ll charge you ! This ruined the experience and I won’t be coming back again this is actually illegal but hey ho!

Food was great! The staff couldn’t have been more friendly. Going out of your way to make the Irish coffee made us feel even more welcome. Can’t wait to come back :)

Staff are terrible especially the bouncers, they will just kick you out for basically being there apparently, doesn’t make sense. They won’t even tell you why they have kicked you out. Honestly they have a power hungry security guard and she shouldn’t a job, honestly awful experience.

My daughter was spoken to appallingly by one of the bouncers here tonight. If they employ staff like this then best to avoid. Bouncers are there to keep the peace, not belittle women. Very disappointed that they allow this 😕

Much better than the alternatives in Uxbridge, great atmosphere for a night out of casual drinking with friends.

Door staff are complete idiots. Any group without women are turned away for being “too drunk”. This was the previous time. I shied away from leaving a review the previous time because we may have been too drunk. But I know we were not. Today, we were turned away with the pub empty after being told the previous pub we’d been in had kicked us out. Complete lies, as Wetherspoons just up the road have lovely, friendly door staff that don’t lie for no reason and are completely okay and so friendly with us. We do not cause any problems. The door staff today had a person with them with no identification that decided he was going to be physical with myself for asking the question why we were not allowed in. I was in no way physical. But this certain person pushed me forcefully three times and made up a complete lie that I was threatening them, what is threatening about one man against 4 bouncers??? We are not desperate for a pub to go in. But the treatment of male customers is appalling in this pub on a Saturday night. Avoid at all cost, unless you’re female… then you’ll be let in straight away because the door staff are sexist and perverts. They are not getting anything out of turning away three normal men but they decide to do so because of their egos and to look like they’re the big men. This review is nothing against the actual place. But if anyone from Whelans is reading this, I think it’s time for some new door staff, they really are awful people. This is not the first time I’ve been turned away without doing anything wrong. I’d understand if I was absolutely battered, but we were not either time. Maybe this is a charitable company and they don’t need the business??? Time for the door staff to lose their egos and stop thinkung they’re Hitler and get over themselves when it comes to male customers. Poor all round and won’t bother again. Door staff obviously being paid stupid money to not worry about actually letting any customers in. Also, being pushed away for zero reason is wrong and next time I’ll take it into my own hands and won’t be manhandled by a man with no ID (claiming he worked there) again. Whelans. Sort your door staff out. Or you will continue to lose business.

My Google review has somehow been deleted. Appalling service from the bouncers on Friday, clearly homophobic! Email complaint not responded to or even acknowledged! Disgusting

Down in Uxbridge for 6 months, myself and colleagues decided to stop in for a couple pints. The place seemed reasonably tidy, except the toilet as the cleaner has not managed to find it to clean. The staff are rude, stating no hats to be worn because of cctv. Not a welcoming place in any shape or form. My advice either give your staff the boot or retrain them but in the meantime we won’t be spending any money here …… no wonder it’s empty !!!!

After my Mum recommended Whelans myself and my cousin went for lunch yesterday, the food was incredible and the bar staff were so helpful and pleasant, an all round fantastic experience, we’ll be back soon.

I’ve been here a handful of times at the weekend and it’s always the same story. Seriously overcrowded past 10:30ish and there’s always fights. The bouncers don’t help much to stop the trouble also. I’m surprised the council have not revoked there license.

Last year I thought I'd found a great place for Sunday Lunch. Then they got a new chef so started to come weekdays too, They also played trad Irish song and music. Great. BUT no longer will I patronise this place. And I'm pi$$ed off having to find Sunday Lunch elsewhere. Today it was sweltering so at about 4.00pm I called in for a cold Guinness. The bar was entirely empty. At 75 I'm elderly and I have a medical condition so whilst the barman poured the Guinness I went upstairs to the loo. These were disgusting and stinking as usual, with no working locks on the doors, and tops of the cubicle doors smashed off - par for course. BTW being Irish I was wearing a cap as usual but also to avoid sunburn. All 75's in Ireland wear caps!!! When I came down my drink was ready - a bit low in the glass and no shamrock in the foam - but a real 'pint' of Guinness. Anyway the barman muttered something - in an Irish brogue unintelligible to me - I'm partly deaf - but he refused to tell me the price. Strange. After asking him to repeat what he was saying, it transpired that he was ordering me to remove my cap, an elderly Irish customer, in an empty bar, at 4.00pm., FGS. This obviously bothered him very much. What an oik. So Whelan's have now lost a regular Sunday Lunch customer with friends, and a customer for other meals and drinks. And we wont be attending music nights. Oh - and the Guinness was an eye-watering £4.85.

As usual Wheelans is a great place to go out and socialise with great music and a decent crowd on the weekend. However The place is disgustingly hot with no air-con as you walk into this pub in the heart of west of london you get hit with this heat rush (just as you would getting off a plane in the canary islands in the middle of August) literally everyone on the dance floor and surrounding area is sweating (exactly like how you would after a marathon) it is ridiculous hot and you can see that without even asking people, there are people who have taken there own fans and are scavenging around to find items/objects to fan themselves down to stay cool. if you go in you will be sure to come out feeling anorexic from the amount you sweat or leaving feeling like you don't need to go to the gym for the rest of the week from just standing on the dance floor for only 5 minutes. For only £5 entry on a Saturday night you can save yourself a good part of £20 without visiting an actual sauna.. absolute bargain! However… Drink prices are overly priced for the amount a double vodka coke costs you will have to be ready to remortgaging your house in no time…

Authentic atmosphere, staff very friendly.Guiness excellent. We did not eat but the food that came out looked fresh and of good quality. One point, please put locks on loo doors!

I walked up to the entrance and was asked by the bouncer if I was a gypsy. I’m not sure what kind of question this was but it didn’t seem polite. I’ve been here many times before with overpriced pints in plastic cups. Avoid if possible

Racist as hell. Do not go. Disgusting bouncers that think they know it all, when they probably wouldn’t get in there at all. Went with a group of friends and how surprising that everyone white gets in with trainers, but nope even in smart outfits no one else did? LOL Avoid. Poor food. Poor service. Poor drinks. Close. It. Down.

Most expensive pub in the area. No track and trace done and considering the size of the place it should be paramount. There are much better options around Uxbridge more professionally looked after and welcoming.

Top class service from the bar tenders. Matilda was really helpful and friendly, helped looking after my elderly parents. Enjoyable afternoon.

Been here a few times now for Sunday Roast and haven't been disappointed....Great service, friendly staff, always accommodating and haven't been disappointed with the food on any occasion.......very quickly becoming our favourite place for a Sunday dinner now

A girl was dancing close to us and she was tossing our jackets on the floor. My mate told her to stop, she got aggressive while being drunk and the security made my friend to leave and let him know that they were kind to him not to chuck him out by force. Thanks for the great night.

Lovely food and very friendly staff . The food was nice and i found the pub very welcoming and engaging..

Unfortunately, I am a local and a regular but recent visits have completely ruined my experience. Firstly, the bouncers are rude, arrogant and have no care for the establishments clientele. I've seen innocents abused and thrown out due to the nature of their dictatorship and desire to assert their dominance. My care for the establishment has been ruined. Their food is worse than a 80s microwave party and is an embarrassment to anywhere who wants a have a restaurant license. Seriously, avoid if you want an enjoyable night with friends.

£5 to get in for a drink. What a ripe off. Pokey little pub and the band played the same old cover songs,every other band on the circuit play. Will not be returning rip off.

I went there for a roast today and after our first pint we were told to leave for no reason the manager needs to thread very carefully from now on because he doesnt know who he is upsetting the staff and management need to move back to the dump where they came from

Came here to see a band on a Friday night get here really warm welcome.Ordered food bacon and cabbage soo tasty definitely worth a try and chicken curry came with rice and chips, this was tasty also. Curry chips soo nice. I would say if your in Uxbridge you must eat here.

Now to me, £5 a head to get into a bar on a Saturday night means that I would normally expect something special once I walked through the door, but this was not the case here. The pub was okay and when the band came on they were okay too. However this place has gone downhill since may last visit so I will be in no hurry to go back.The bar staff were not as friendly as before when I had been.The Gents toilets could do with a thorough clean.The bouncers were quite friendly though.In summary an okay pub, but quite expensive for an evening out because of the cover charge.

Being go here for a while but it has gone to the dogs. The staff are so rude, they think what they call there irish charm means they can insult you. Ladies toilets need a clean lots of powder around the place especially when 2-3 girls have been in the toilet at the same time. And then my dad whose 55 was searched by the bouncer as they think he was taking something - what a joke. Even the food is not good anymore

My daughter lost her friends and she asked bar staff to borrow a phone charger as her phone had run out of charge the bar staff declined,my daughter was then walking streets of Uxbridge on her own! Thankfully a couple outside helped her - whelans you are a disgrace!

Went in here today as passing through uxbridge, we took a seat,quick look at the menu went to order only to be told we had to be members, now bare in mind wasn't even asked we're we even members, supposed to be an irish pub and won't even serve irish ,absolute joke ..!!

After attending the NFL in London (chargers won), we were on a high and fancying another drink. We came into Whelans and ordered some drinks. When asked if there was any chance of watching the NFL, the lovely gentlemen behind the bar were hugely accommodating and interested in us! Big thanks!

Welcoming staff. Good food. Reasonably priced. Music on certain nights. Friendly atmosphere. Would definitely visit again.

Well If that wasnt disappointing. Meat and roast potatoes came hot, Rest of veggies cold. Asked for gravy on the side, came in a spoon full amount

Approached the door to enter the place and was asked for 5 pounds! Each! 5 quid to enter a pub? Told the door man to stuff it and walked away! Won't go there

Came here Saturday, watched boxing and watched the live band followed by a dj/disco.

What else can you eat but an Irish food meal. The cabbage and ham was lovely and filling. A band was playing Irish music which gave a lovely atmosphere if not very loud !!

After having had a meal next door, we popped into Whelans. The moment we got in the door, we were dancing to the live band. Very busy night but were still able to get to the bar. The live band were excellent and I wanted to stay until the end but had to get up for work, next day. Enjoyed it so much

We thought we would try the Irish Music night. I arrived before my friends and felt quite comfortable entering the pub on my own and having a drink whilst I waited. Food was good and the music we just the right volume and very good, talented musicians and singers. Will definitely go back.

Came here last night with 2 friends for a few drinks. We all got outright refused entry by the rude security on the door for apparently not having the right footwear on (all black converse). It’s a bloody pub! Come to Uxbridge every now and again as I’m local in Hayes and in the times I do I will not be returning to this dump.

Very hard to fault, good food served in moments, and nice clean glasses! Popped in for tea, stayed for some fine music... Thanks .... We will be back

Been here a few times since it opened, for late nights and lunches. The food is delicious - my favourite dish is the pie and mash. The staff are very friendly and the service is excellent. Despite how busy the bar is, I usually get served quickly. I feel the only downfall is that you have to pay a fiver to get in on Friday and Saturdays and the drinks are expensive.

Rude staff, waited 15 mins to get served on a dead bar. Top it up they hid the offers as soon I saw it's ask for it (Why put the offer the?) and the most annoying thing ask do 40p charge for paying by card even though the order was over £20 (Ps not displayed anywhere about the CC Charge)

We came here on a Sunday evening and had only a couple of pints. It was expensive and the music was much too loud.

Was in the area, came here in the day and had a beer whilst watching some gaa, drinks prices aren't as cheap as other competitors on the high st tho.

Went in at midday on a Saturday and all four of us had different meals which ranged from goujons to ham egg and chips and baguettes which were all nice and considering we the first people in there the beers were nice and fresh

We went for lunch on Wednesday and were so impressed that we booked a table for Sunday lunch. One piece of advice, make sure that you are hungry when you go, the portions are very generous, the serving of pork belly on Sunday beat Annie and her sister. The French fries with my ham and eggs on Wednesday were enough for two.

Called in at this pub with my wife and son for a drink on a Wednesday night and to our surprise some musicians turned up, sat on the settees and chairs in the corner and played traditional Irish music. No stage, no speakers and it was incredible, a free low key concert. When I asked the staff they told me this was a regular Wednesday night feature. This pub is spacious, offers an interesting menu, with a few typically Irish dishes at what seems to be reasonable prices. I intend going back in the future on a Wednesday night to listen to the music and try one of the Irish meals.

Not sure what's going wrong with this venue. When it first opened it was thriving with some great bands and a good atmosphere. Over the last few months the bands seem to be getting worse. Solo acts and Duos now play along to backing tracks and full bands appear to be diminishing, if you advertise Live Music that's what it should be and not musicians playing along to backing tracks.

Only a new pub, so it still early days.

I ordered a chicken, bacon and cheese burger and a beer from a bartender who looked like he was high....he wasn't there....I asked if the burger comes with fries, and the guy confirmed. After 5 minutes the fries came..... the burger after more than 30 minutes.... in the middle of the day with no customers..... nice pub, but low quality staff and food.....

This is a fairly new pub and follows the idea of an Irish type pub, in fact I believe it is one of a small franchise owned by an Irish family.

Enjoying our drinks 🍹 on this Sunday night where all the other pubs close at 23:00. Here are open till 01:00 am Also enjoying the live music 🎶 / DJ. Staff are good 😊 Highly recommended.

My wife and I just finished a truly excellent late lunch at Whelan's. This pub has a challenging location - next door but one to a Wetherspoon's I but the new management team has turned it into the best place for a pub lunch in Uxbridge. The fish & chips is always superbly fresh and good quality and I would rate their cheeseburger the best I have ever had - on either side of the Atlantic. The decor and furniture are cheerful and the lounge extension at the back is bright, airy and inviting. Even the side salad was well above standard. A superb place to eat and relax.

My friends and I visited the pub for St.Patrick's evening and overall I was impressed.

Probably should say good day and night as we went for lunch and stayed until the evening. Very good Sunday roast followed by good beer and very good band