Pub in Upminster
Upminster TapRoom
1b Sunnyside Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3DTClosest station: Upminster, about 6 min walk4.7out of 5 on Google, from 434 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About Upminster TapRoom
Upminster, Havering & East London's first Micropub, which was the South West Essex CAMRA Branch (London Area) Pub of the Year 2018 & 2017 and Runner-Up in 2020 & 2019. It opened in a converted office on November 21st 2015, initially as a snack bar selling Real Ale, pending the outcome of a 'Change of Use' Planning Appeal, which was successful and it then became a Micropub.
In late September 2022, there was a change of ownership when the team behind the After VI Mobile Bar (Jordan, Jack and Sam) formally took over, having operated the Micropub since early April.
There are high tables, comfortable new chairs and benches. Up to eight cask-conditioned real ales, together with four KeyKeg beers, plus Ciders and Perry are served direct from the cool cellar, these are visible through a large window in the bar area. Gins, vodkas, single malt whiskies, wines and cocktails are also available. Card payments (including contactless) are welcome, but cash is still OK..Table service is offered, but is not compulsory. The bar has air conditioning. No on-site parking is available, but although there is limited paid parking during the afternoons on St Marys Lane, it is usually best to use public transport to get there, or walk. Open on Mondays (since March 27th). Set mobile phones to silent and don't make or answer calls inside the pub, or be prepared to pay a fee of £1 for charity. Last orders are 15 minutes before closing time.
For their Live Beer List - see their website above (or use the Real Ale Finder App)
Please follow the pub's Facebook page and Twitter feed for updates - also the grey "Updates" area above ***
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Well-behaved dogs are welcome
- Outdoor Seating: Partly-covered patio, with tables and comfy chairs
- Live Music: Regular live music on Fri or Sat
- Family Friendly: Only until 8.30pm
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: A variety of Real Ciders (including those from Dudda's Tun & SeaCider), plus flavoured Ciders and Perry are available
- Serves LocAle
- Events: Vinyl Nights. Quizzes. Spirits, wine & cocktail tasting evenings
- Beer Festivals: Beer & Cider Festival usually held over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, plus a Cider festival during the August Bank Holiday
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Lined Glasses
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 – 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in January 2025. 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
- 07801 413540
Google rating and reviews
4.7out of 5 on Google, from 434 ratings
5 out of 5Guy Edwardson Google, August 2024
Cracking venue. Really good condition beers. Staff are very friendly. Go and visit if you're in the area.
5 out of 5Gary Sewellon Google, August 2024
Didn't eat anything beyond snacks, but what a marvelously friendly and accommodating place. It's compact, yes, but there is loads of room for a great night out for at least 40+ people (apologies if my guess is way off). Had the brilliant London Black at a good price, served with a smile. Can't recommend highly enough and will continue to go back again and again. There is an excellent Indian restaurant and Chinese Buffet restaurant about 2 mins walk. Upminster Underground Station and C2C Station is about a 10 minute walk away.
5 out of 5Russell Powison Google, September 2024
Great place to go and enjoy Ale or 5. Great selection, Gins as well. Not forgetting the Ciders..... Great live music and cocktails....
5 out of 5Ganu Gasperooon Google, February 2024
Is this the future of the British pub? I hope so! It's hard to find such a huge collection of ales and ciders anywhere in the UK. It's quite spacious for a 'micro', with plenty of seating and standing room. Very handy for Hornchurch FC on match days. Excellent!
5 out of 5Geoff Watsonon Google, November 2024
Nice micro brewery, friendly and a good selection of beers, will be going again.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.