Pub in Chiswick
Old Pack Horse
434 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 5TFClosest station: Chiswick Park, about 4 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,357 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Old Pack Horse
Traditional pub in a statuesque old building with chandeliers, Thai decor and rustic tables.
There has been a pub on this site for a long time, and "Ye Pack Hors in Turnam Greene" was mentioned on a trader's token of 1669 used in lieu of money. It was called the Lower Packhorse until 1812 (cf. Packhorse & Talbot a few hundred yards east). This is now a Grade II-listed corner pub last rebuilt around 1910 by the great pub architect Nowell Parr. Refurbished recently, it has a beautiful frontage often featured in local photographs, and a view across Turnham Green. With ornate woodwork and glasswork including some stained glass panels, it is one of London’s Real Heritage Pubs. Five drinking areas include a snug, and a Thai restaurant towards the back which can also provide takeaway. Note the tiny inglenook snug bar with its leather banquettes. An illuminated bar sign refers to the long-gone Chiswick Empire, and walls display theatre memorabilia and Victorian bottles. The current manager hopes to expand to a fifth ale pump, and as well as the draught beers there is an increasingly adventurous range of keg beers. Bottled beers go up to a Belgian Chimay at 9% ABV! On Friday nights (late opening) there is a DJ from 9pm.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Patio area at side
- Live Music: Every Saturday
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room
- Events
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Side beer garden
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Fuller's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8994 2872
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,357 ratings
3 out of 5Jacek Opienskion Google, October 2024
Came in for a pub lunch and was delighted to find a Thai menu on offer. The pub area was very quiet while the eating area was at the back. Pity the waiter and service were so disengaged, but the food was excellent. A hidden treat on the High Road!
4 out of 5Gosia Londonerkaon Google, August 2024
This is nice local pub serving thai food. I am a fan of green thai curry so I ordered it for lunch today. The curry is good size served with nice portions of rice. Curry itself was spicy (which I like) but a bit too salty ( I try not to eat too much salt). I chose vegetarian option which had good size of veggies in the bowl. Overall tasty food and quick service. Great local place for lunch.
5 out of 5Ale Pon Google, September 2024
Tried the Thai restaurant a couple times. Have to say it's pretty good, feels rather authentic. I'd probably use some more heat on the dishes, gonna ask next time. Recommended.
5 out of 5James Galton Google, July 2024
Lovely, friendly atmosphere. Fast service. Great selection of beer and other drinks. But the food was the highlight for me. I was surprised by how quickly my food arrived. I had forgotten to order rice, and the chef pointed this out to the waitress immediately. The food was by far the best Thai food I have had in London. A perfect balance of spicy hotness and delicious flavour. I took my time eating to prolong the pleasure! I can't recommend it strongly enough. This pub is far from my home, but I will definitely be coming back.
3 out of 5B Russellon Google, September 2024
Having Thai food (only) served in a British pub is a rather adventurous idea It would be a rightfully exhilarating experience if only the food quality is better The pork curry lacked depth in flavour and the pork slices probably stayed a bit too long in the freezer
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.