Pub in St. Margarets
Ailsa Tavern
263 St Margarets Road, St. Margarets, TW1 1NJClosest station: St Margarets, about 11 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 442 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Ailsa Tavern
Real ales plus gourmet burgers and artisan pizzas in convivial, 19th-century inn with garden.
A traditional community pub acquired by Shepherd Neame from Punch in May 2009 and named after a landlady from Victorian times. The listed building was first opened in 1856 and still keeps many original features. Outside, wisteria vines decorate the walls to the front and the beer garden is a favourite haunt, as there are not many in this area. There are three separate drinking areas. Heated smoking area and unrestricted parking in all adjacent roads. There is a weekly quiz on Wednesday nights, 8.30pm start. Good range of food served Tue to Sun including Sunday roast lunches. The pub has an extensive range (43) of malt whiskies. Pub located in a residential area and 15 minutes walk to Twickenham rugby ground and 20 minutes walk to The Harlequins Stoop.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Live bands playing at the weekend
- Sports TV: TNT
- Family Friendly
- Games
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Events
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8891 1200
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 442 ratings
5 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, March 2024
Well done to the Alisa Tavern nestled between Isleworth and Twickenham. A great pub and restaurant. A proper traditional pub with a very welcoming feel to it. A Shepherd Neame offering, done with an eye on the local patron, all well executed. A fine selection of keg beers and a couple of cask ales on my visit although, to my surprise, no Spitfire (cask badge turned so, usually on offer) on either count. The staff are amazing and so much fun. A delightful pub, recommended by me ( please do not let that put you off!)
5 out of 5Ian Mayon Google, July 2023
Had Sunday Roast. Roast Lamb. It was a good plateful, generous portions, and tasty too! Was only going to have a quick meal and a pint, but ended up staying 4.5 hours! There was a charity event going on, WImbledon Men’s Final was on the TV, and there was some great live music too. Had a really enjoyable afternoon!
5 out of 5NotoriousBon Google, April 2024
Lovely traditional pub with excellent outdoor seating area. Loads of screens and they show the football. Bar staff know how to pour a proper Guinness aswell :-). Look forward to coming back when the sun is shining (if it ever does!)
5 out of 5Matthew Grefsheimon Google, April 2024
Went to the pub to see a band which I very much enjoyed. The service behind the bar was nothing short of perfect and the atmosphere was great as well. I haven't eaten at the Ailsa since the 2015 World Cup but I have been back several times for the music or just a casual drink. This is a great neighbourhood pub
5 out of 5Nicholas Rebeloon Google, August 2024
Best Sunday roasts and pizzas, staff are top tier and great venue
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.