Latest reviews from Twickenham

“Main Street boozer. Definite pub feel to it. Fairly old school, but not too dingy. Atmosphere is fine. Beer selection wise, there’s a lot of hand pumps and quite a few kegs, but the selection, at least today, isn’t that great. There’s a fair few Big Smoke beers, but they seem to all be usual suspects - I’m not really sure they make much beyond their core range these days. Guest casks from Siren, Goody, Wye Valley, Harvey’s and Oakham, among others, but mostly usual suspects. I had four halves. Wasn’t impressed with any of the beers. The quality dipped between ‘just on the cusp of going bad’ and ‘just crossed into gone bad’. Seems like this place has too many casks and not enough turnover. Nothing was absolutely undrinkable, but everything was flat and a bit musty. Kegs are a mix of macro, Big Smoke core beers and a few guests. 360, Double-Barrelled and Siren - again, nothing particularly interesting. Perhaps I’ve picked an off day, but for new and interesting beers, there’s not much on offer here. If you’re just in need of a pint or two, or at the whim of others who aren’t interested in beer, then it’s a fine spot, but, based on this visit, I wouldn’t make much of an effort to visit. That being said, you might want to try the cask before you buy.“

Beese 89 days ago

“Small, local boozer with a selection of Twickenham Fine Ales. Not sure whether it’s officially affiliated with them, or if they just stock their beer. Quite a locals vibe, but friendly service. Cask beers I tried were in good condition and £5 a pint. Perhaps needing of a bit of a facelift. Probably not worth more than a pint for the seasoned beer ticker.“

Beese 90 days ago

“Visited on 4/2/24. Cozy little beer shop in the old town centre. Quite well laid out inside, with lots of space. Good collection of board games. As for the beer, a pretty good selection of kegs; Verdant Putty, Vault City, Torrside, Azvex and local boys Jawbone, among others. Three fridges, with a decent selection, but not loads of stuff, considering the space. Prices were mostly above what I’d expect to see in London, although some things like Belgian and German beers were quite reasonably priced. Service was very friendly. Overall a nice spot and the best place in Twickenham, I think.“

Beese 90 days ago

“Final stop on our night out in Twickenham on Saturday 13th January 2024; Andy, Lu, Auntie Sue, Margie and me. Claims to be a big Rugby pub, may well be as the TV screens were showing some game or other. Hoped for a new Fullers rate, but failed big time. Didn't like the prices or the beer selection, should have left as the round came to something stupid as Wine and Gin & Tonic's were consumed. This is not worthy of being on the data base!“

BlackHaddock 112 days ago

“Visited for a cheap evening meal on Saturday 13th January 2024; Andy, Lu, Auntie Sue, Margie and I. Typical Spoons with a decent cask selection (not as many as others have mentioned in the past), I managed two new rates though, so happy enough. beginning to look a bit jaded around the edges, staff plentiful and friendly enough. Food your usual spoons fare and what we expected.“

BlackHaddock 112 days ago

“Visited early evening on Saturday 13th January 2024; Andy, Lu, Auntie Sue, Margie and I. Had to infringe on someone's space as every table was occupied, he was fine about it. Ten keg taps on offer and a couple of well stocked (if rather expensive) fridges of bottles and cans. Brightly lite place, friendly and pretty 'Up Market' customer and price wise. We stayed for three drinks as we were comfortable and liked the vibe of the place. Barman was from Hull!“

BlackHaddock 112 days ago

“Check the hours before you visit, as of Nov.2023 only open Thu-Sat to drink in. Buses 33 and R68 stop outside. To access the small bar you have walk through the brewery. 4 to 6 taps usually on serving good quality beers, all on keg although I believe I missed a one off he served on cask. Card only no cash. Cans available to take away. As it is a one man band you will be served by the brewer himself, and I have enjoyed countless beery conversations with him. I would say quality is constantly improving and many brews are superb, I particularly enjoy his 1 hopped lagers especially on a hot day.“

b727trijet 165 days ago

“CLOSED 2022“

b727trijet 165 days ago

“Surprisingly pleasant roadside patio and a wood laden though slightly overhauled, clean and tidy interior. The bar is just opposite the main entrance and it's quite long, with about 20 hand pumps and about the same amount of taps. The selection may be centered on Big Smoke beers though there are far more guest beers than that. With this amount it somes as no surprise that some of the beers, especially the few dark ones, have seen better days. At least the Harvey's best did the trick. The pork ribs were excellent and the atmosphere welcoming. If not necessarily for the beers, it is still worth popping in.“

ElDesmadre 216 days ago

“Gotta be honest - I like the design of Fuller's pubs. Typically like in this case you don't get any other beers but the quality of Fuller's suffices to make stopping by worthwhile. Good, inclusive atmosphere, beers in very good condition. Popped in only for 15 minutes waiting for the bus but could have easily stayed longer.“

ElDesmadre 217 days ago

“Nice little boozer with wood laden interior and just a few pumps. Nice waitresses, pleasant patio on the river bank and Loxwell Biscuit in superb condition - worthy of a stop when walking along the river.“

ElDesmadre 217 days ago

“The second pub in our west of London jaunt, heading for the little ferry to cross the river. This pub is in a very favoured position on the river looking over to the 60's notorious music spot of Eel Island and a long stretch towards central London. The pub itself is quite plain inside with the bar close to the front door, the beer range is pretty restricted towards dull, but this pub is about its situation. Table only service despite the Covid release. Done it now, no need to repeat.“

imdownthepub 992 days ago

“The bus from Twickenham centre drops you right outside this modernised but still traditional in style pub. The bar is directly in front of you as you enter with an array of hand pulls and keg fonts stretching the whole length and round each corner. There are many Big Smoke beers on but also plenty of choice in guest beers. The Landlord is helpful and keen to describe the beers. The pub has a covered patio area then a garden with a kids play ground to the rear. It's in a pleasant area of Twickenham, close to the green and is well served by public transport. Well worth visiting.“

imdownthepub 992 days ago

“Should be really nice here in warm weather on the patio overlooking a very nice part of River Thames. Comfortable and cozy inside as well. Wooden layout with a L-shape servery offering five well-kept cask ales. Friendly service. Music from Pretenders, Kinks and Sting at our stay. (Visited with Finn 24.10.2019).“

Rune 1638 days ago

“Located five minutes walk from the new train station in Twickenham. 12 cask ales, all of them on, the range included local beers from Twickenham. Okay JDW, open-plan room, decent breakfast and polite service. (Visited with Finn 24.10.2019).“

Rune 1638 days ago

“Great riverside pub. Limited - but ok selection. A roaming fire on cold days.“

Finn 1655 days ago

“OK ´spoons.“

Finn 1655 days ago

“More a bottle store (3 large fridges) with upto 9 keg lines (only 4 on during my visit). On tap were 1/ Affinity+QueerBrew - Queer Royale 2/ Tiny Rebel - Rhubarb +Custard sour 3/ Alvinne (Belg.) - Alvino 2018 sour 4/ Fuerst Wiaeck (Germ.) - Sugar Spun 6.4 Tapped beers served only in thirds and 2thirds Lots cans and bottles mainly U.K. and Belgian. Worth a visit if in the area.“

b727trijet 1788 days ago

“Decent enough JDW pub with plenty of room and quite a good range of beers, both locally and from other parts of England. The service was good considering that a England v Australia game was on up the road (hence the reason I was here).“

KeefOz 1989 days ago

“What a great place - a cosy and comfortable traditional pub with a large garden and a superb beer range. There are 15 casks and 10 kegs plus bottles. The service was delightful and the food was very good too. Highly recommended. (Visited 31 July 2018).“

Boudicca 2098 days ago

“Nice and roomy JDW pub in the Twickenham town centre, a 3 minutes' walk from the train station. Better selection of cask ales and kegs + bottles than many other Spoons pubs. I had a cask pint of J.W. Lees Moonraker, very reasonably priced. I could have had many more ticks here, but had no capacity for more. Also had the fish & chips for lunch, decent enough.“

Sigmund 2381 days ago

“Nice Badger / Hall & Woodhouse pub in the very centre of Twickenham, near York House (the town hall) where the annual Twickenham CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival is held. Visited on a Thursday morning just after opening (11:05), waiting for the festival to open 1 hour later. Had 3 halfpints of Badger ales in perfect nick. Friendly bartender.“

Sigmund 2749 days ago

“Visited on 26th October 2014. Huge Spoons a few minutes walk from Twickenham station. Decor is pretty good and plenty of room to find a table. Beer range was decent enough with local breweries featured. Service was good and prices are low. A decent enough Spoons“

WingmanWillis 2863 days ago

“Large room with stage, used for local musicians and band. Not much impressing selection, 15 taps and 4 bottles and bad selection. Not a place I would visit again. Visited 01.07.2016“

nilsas 2865 days ago

“Big place, located in the middle of a walking street. Servie was bad, some young girls in the bar that was more bussy with how they look than serving the customers and not even knew what beer they had on that small selection, had to point for them in the end. Exept from that the pub was ok, counted 22 taps and about 10 bottles. Nice restataurant attached to the pub and anice beer garten wiht big umbrellas over the tables so you could still sit outside if it was raining. Visited 01.07.2016“

nilsas 2865 days ago

“Crawdy place when I visited. Lots of noice, but assumt thats due to saturday night and football on scrren. Counted 24 Taps and about 10 bottles. Good selection of Badger, ok place. Visited 01.07.2016“

nilsas 2865 days ago

“Wisited 27.06.2016 thanks to tip from Theydon_Bois. Counted about 30 taps and same number of bottles. Nice sitting groups more like standard JDW style. Little better beer selection than most other JDW I have visited.“

nilsas 2869 days ago

“Wisited 27.06.2016 thanks to tip from Theydon_Bois. Great place, counted about 30 taps and same number of bottles. Great service. Various selection of Craft/Ales/Cider. Nice outdoor place when the wether aloows it. This place is wort a trip out of London to visit.“

nilsas 2869 days ago

“Wow, what can I say? Excellent range of different beers kept very well. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Gorgeous interior and old skool design. Lovely proper old pub feel with excellent beer. Incredibly good value. Great stuff on keg and a great first festival beer event in the back. I will be back. Fantastic pub.“

tdtm82 3095 days ago

“i live opposite. v nice pub, used to be even better. erratic but often brilliant cask selection arbor, celt and burning sky are regulars but so are some also rans. often see magic rock on keg. bottle selection used to be good, but is now pants (charles wells dna anyone?) after they changed supplier. massive (underused) beer garden which makes me think it will be bought by some faceless gastro chain at some point.roast dinners here are the shit. only thing which lets this place down is the bottle range and the ever changing/ slightly aloof staff who often have no idea about the beer they are selling. Dont get me wrong, some are great, but to become a beer mecca places need to invest in their staff as much as they do everything else. Still best in the area, though the Alex is gaining ground.“

peyto567 3215 days ago

“Located about a 15 minute walk from Twickenham station, Whitton and Strawberry Hill are nearer, this venue serves a dual purpose role. First and foremost it is a working brewery but you can pop in at any time during the week to buy beer to take away. They stocked a decent enough range of their own bottles, I counted at least 8 on my visit, perhaps one or two more. Discounts available on cases of 12. There is also a small bar in the brewery itself serving 5 beers from Gravity cask, plus one from keg (Tusk which I believe is their first keg beer). The bar is only open on Saturdays when there is a rugby game being played in Twickenham, be it the Quins at the Stoop or a bigger game at the national stadium. Bar usually closes 30 minutes before kick off but check their website for details. There’s not really anywhere to sit, and you’ll find yourself amongst the coppers, so maybe budget on a quick pint or two and move on - the Sussex Arms is about 3 minutes walk away. The guy behind the bar on my visit was very friendly and chatty. I’d definately recommend dropping by for a drink if you’re in the area on a match day.“

Theydon_Bois 3285 days ago

“UPDATE 2023 : Twickenham Brewery have been running this charming pub since at least 2019 // 2015 review : Essentially a local’s bar but welcoming nontheless. Beer range rather safe and boring but quality always good. Nice to have an ale pub showing live sky football albeit no volume. Sussex Arms 12 mins walk away. 6 handpumps no craft kegs.“

b727trijet 3374 days ago

“Barkeep frenetically levering through buckets of Just Finished and Available Soon on my visit which is probably great for beer quality but not so great for keeping thirsty and easily irked wayfarers like me refreshed of a Friday 10 o’clock. Service sub inner city Spoons- not especially busy but took an ETERNAL TEN MINUTES to get my hands on a pint due to vast swathes of idiots monopolising the bar whilst one of them ordered, bar staff flirting with the regulars and random people wandering behind the counter for a natter. Felt like opening night and none of the staff had been introduced or worked behind a bar before. Somewhat parochial cask selection redeemed by the exception of Magic Rock- a first on hand pull for a novice like me. The exoticism of pump clips on the ceiling suggests my visit may have been unluckily timed. On a more positive note, a surfeit of craft interest in the fridges at dirt cheap knockdown prices due to supply chain issues, further discounted by the obliging greenhorn on the till. Filled my boots (and cardboard 6 pack) and fucked off back to the Travelodge. “

DruncanVeasey 3468 days ago

“Visited on 24 October 2014 during the Wetherspoons Autumn 2014 beer festival. . Didn’t realise this was a Lloyds No1 as it had more of a "traditional" Spoons feel. The former bank feel that is. Doing a brisk trade on a Friday afternoon but service was speedy. I noted two banks of handpumps - one with the "srandard" beers on the other with fourfestival beers. Which was a bit annoying as the three thirds option covered three of them but I had to buy a half of the fourth. Worth a look in if yu’re passing but not a destination.“

chriso 3480 days ago

“I had lowish expectations of this fullers pub having just had a black IPA across the road in the legendary Sussex Arms however I was pleasantly surprised. Alongside the obvious London Pride and ESB were Chimay, Veltins and Camden Pale on Keg. In the fridge was a decent array of craft berets including an array of Brewdog and Beavertown beers including Smog rocket and 8 Ball. Craft beer has really arrived in West London! UPDATE ******* The craft element seems to have lapsed and we are back the the usual bland fulers format“

Dannybro 3530 days ago

“Reopened in Spring 2014 after an expensive refurbishment. Much trendier (or so Fullers would like) and more emphasis on food than before. Bare wooden floors and high prices.“

b727trijet 3537 days ago

“What a wonderful pub! 15 handpumps (10 beer, 5 cider) featuring breweries such as Weird Beard, Oakleaf, Arbor &, to the delight of my friend from Bradford, 5 Yorkshire breweries (Great Heck, Magic Rock, Mallinson’s, Rudgate & Summer Wine). The bar staff were knowledgeable, friendly & helpful and the food was excellent. We enjoyed the company of the friendly locals, too. Definitely coming back here again soon!“

Creekygoose 3544 days ago

“***three years ago***Great pub which blurs the line nicely between good old fashioned CAMRA cask heaven and londons growing craft beer culture. In some respects this pub could represent the future of beer in the UK. Anyway, big selection of ever changing cask beers from all over the UK with a nice selection of craft beers in the bottle inc beers from Brewdog, flying dog, Victory etc etc. My main gripe is that the broad cask selection was too skewed toward more traditionally style british bitters and dark beers and not enough hop forward modern style beers. As an IPA fan I had to hit the fridge after a pint and a half of Darkstar pale ale (the hoppiest) I would ask that an effort is made to have a broad spread of styles at all times. I noted that they only had standard keg beers. Perhaps a couple of craft kegs would help? Minor issues apart (bad luck), one of the best beer focused bars in West london. ********************** Nov 1013 - One year on. Change of ownership recently seems to have given a more craft vibe to the selection. Still no kegs but the cask represent some of the coolest and best craft brewers in the UK (Tiny Rebel, Magic Rock etc) and the fridge has some of the worlds best (Stone,Mikkellar and Rogue) *******May 2014. We have Keg! Ignoring the £6 a pint Punk IPA (WHY £6???), This pub gets better. One keg but last week magic rock villainous tonight Harbour farmhouse IPA. Magic Rock Dark Arts on cask. This could be the best pub in London. ******Jan 2015 Pub has gone freehold and all of the tethers mainstream rubbish has gone!!! Alongside the endless cask range are 9 Keg beers. The most mainstream beers are now Camden Helles and Brooklyn lager. Last Night the other kegs include 2 Siren beers, 2 Beavertown beers and a Kernel. In addition the pub now has a a least of couple of Big Smoke Casks from its sister pubs (Antelope) onsite microbrewery This pubs is now a series contender for the best in london and is up there with the Craft beer company in terms of choice“

Dannybro 3636 days ago

“Most recent visit April ’12. Smallish traditional pub with a modern extended area, lragely for dining, and a patio area out of the back. Owned by Twickenham Taverns (same people as the Sussex Arms) but nowhere near the ever changing range of beers. On my last visit the ubiquitous Doom Bar was accompanied by Pride and 2 Twickenham beers - Sundancer and Naked Ladies (always at least one beer from Twickenham every time I’ve visited). Ok for a quick pop in if you’re passing but no destination venue in it’s own right! UPDATE NOV 13. popped in on a Friday night and the place was fair booming. Beer range has improved also with offerings from ELB and Ascot as well as TFA (2) and Pride. Original score 58, new score 66. Will definately make a habit of sticking my head through the door in the future for the love of ticks!“

Theydon_Bois 3823 days ago

“A proper boozer education the masses on good beer. 12 hand pumps, 4 ciders on draft, 60+ bottles, great pies, buy 9 pints your 10th is free! Dangerous! Well worth a visit.“

MrBeerSnob 3847 days ago

“Visited on Saturday 12th October 2013. Just off the main thoroughfare the Eel Pie is a tied Hall & Woodhouse pub, opposite the Fox and around the corner from the Wetherspoons - 7 or 8 minutes walk from Twickenham BR station. As you enter the bar faces you in a long narrow area with a wooden floor. To the left is a larger room with tiled flooring and a mixture of bench and chair seating around tables. The clientele on my 2pm visit was a mixture of Saturday shoppers and Quins fans who were playing in the Heinekin cup some 2 hours or so later. Fairly busy and only one or two spare tables. There are about 8 cask lines at the Eel Pie although many were duplicated so I think 4 different cask ales all told, all from Hall & Woodhouse. The food looked really good although I didn’t partake. Service at the bar was prompt and friendly. A little pricey at £2.05 for a half of their own beer ! Not a go to destination but if you are on a crawl of Twickenham pubs no harm in popping in. You may get a new H&W rate, a new beer was on ’Badger Hopeful Hop’ that I have yet to add at the time of writing this review.“

Theydon_Bois 3857 days ago

“Medium sized pub that looks classically England from inside and out. Surprisingly clean and tidy despite the used interior. Huge array of tap handles that reveals there’s more than a cask mild and bitter here. Mixes CAMRA style low abv ales with modern interpretations and beyond. Had Dark Star and Liverpool Craft Beer IPAs, for example. Also a great selection of bottles from American and British craft brewers plus some new Europeans (De Molen, Mikkeller). Prices for beer and food were fair. My burger was just okay but the chips were great. Service was speedy and correct, but it’s still a pub for everyone, not a beer geek hole. Good spot, great beer selection.“

erickok 3884 days ago

“The closest bar to the station occupying the corner in a fork in the main road. This is a Fuller’s pub so you can sample the ales from the nearby brewery just up the river. It serves food but one of its assets is a nice urban garden area in a very built up part of London.“

ManVsBeer 4049 days ago

“Lloyds Bar part of the Wetherspoon chain, but it doesn’t look or feel too different from most of the bars by the aforementioned pub group. The front area is fairly impersonal, but towards the rear is a lovely open fire that naturally gets busy first when the weather outside demands it. It can be a busy place at peak times and certainly when there is a rugby game playing at one of the two grounds close by. The bar is fairly long and there’s a decent ale choice.“

ManVsBeer 4049 days ago

“I’ve added the Quin’s Head solely for the purpose of anyone going to a Harlequins match at the Twickenham stoop stadium. If you don’t know about it you could easily miss it. Located in the centre of the south stand, at the rear, the Quins’ Head carries 6 cask lines, one tap and 2 or 3 beers are usually served direct from the cask. The Quin’s Head is (allegedly) the only cask ale bar in the English Premiership. Ok - the catch ...It’s all Greene King but the beer is well kept and carries a wide range from the brewery including seasonals, Belhaven offerings and some lesser seen GK beers like IPA Gold and IPA reserve. The place obviously gets busy at half time but you normally get served within 5 minutes. Plastic glasses, big screen TV’s inside a small wooden floored marquee, bench seating outside. Pub only accessible to match ticket holders but you wouldn’t really bother going here otherwise. If at a Quins game and you fancy a pint of cask beer (plastic glass remember) then head round to the south stand.“

Theydon_Bois 4074 days ago

“Fullers pub at the town end of the railway bridge 2 or 3 minutes walk from Twickenham station, simply turn left out of the exit and cross the road. 3 rooms, one large room containing the bar with a smaller side room and a conservatory leading to the beer garden. Wooden floors and a mix of seating, high and low benches. Lots of Rugby memorabilia adorn the walls including a large photo in the toilets of the original streaker - that bearded bloke with the coppers helmet covering his thrupneys! Despite being a Fullers pub only 2 Fullers beers are usually available on cask - Pride and a guest. Guest beers come from shall we say less interesting brewers ie Brains, Whychwood etc, but I’ve listed this pub for the fact it is so close to the station so if you have a quick 15 minute connection it is useful for a quick drink. As touched on a Rugby pub at heart so can be wedged full on a match day. Ok place but no go to destination.“

Theydon_Bois 4074 days ago

“Fullers tied house opposite the corner of Twickenham Green. Long standing GBG entrant, traditional early 20thC buliding with 2 rooms around a central-ish bar. I’d never had cause to visit until the 29th Dec ’12 due to the Sussex Arms (diagonally opposite - 1 mins walk) opening later than usual! Place was chocca block due to the Quins being at home (and the Sussex being yet to open!). Decent atmosphere and I was impressed with the service. Pretty standard Fullers range with Pride and ESB being ever presents on cask plus seasonals and a number of Fullers bottles. Ok place but I’m not likely to return unless the Sussex is opening late or I exhaust all new rates in the Sussex and still need something from Fullers (1845 still to be rated!). Can be the starting point for a west Twickers (Green) crawl, Prince Blucher, Sussex, Rifleman and the Prince of Wales.“

Theydon_Bois 4142 days ago

“Little place with 6 hand-pumps for ale. Nice atmosphere when Harlequins (my rugby club) are playing, I love every pub of Twicks because that, sorry ;-) Good food.“

Jetulio 4204 days ago

“Comfort and great atmosphere when Harlequins are playing. Great value.“

Jetulio 4204 days ago

“Most recent visit - 13/10/12. Single roomed Victorian/Edwardian local with a central bar. Nicely furnished with a few leather chairs but largely functional tables and chairs to seat 4. Large framed collection of foreign banknotes adorn many of the walls. Bench seating on a raised patio area outside the front of the pub. Service was friendly and efficient. The clientle was clearly local at the bar but they just carried on chatting - no staring at the stranger ! Shows live rugby union on sky and there were a few people in for the Quinns game on my visit. Has been in the GBG in the past, but new owners so not in the 2013 guide, however does hold cask marque accredition. Beer range is well kept, nothing exciting, Regulars are Courage best, Ringwood best and Youngs bitter. Always tends to a be a guest from Twickenham Fine Ales - Naked Ladies on this visit, and also Butcombe Bitter. Noted Youngs Ram Rod bottles in the fridge! Not a destination bar by any means but a good backstreet local that can (and should) be easily incorporated in a crawl of the Twickenham Green area. A stones throw from the Prince of Wales and just over 5 minutes walk from the Sussex Arms.“

Theydon_Bois 4222 days ago