The Inn At Kew Gardens Hotel

Thought it was about time I reviewed my local pub. I treat it so much as a local that I forgot that people actually come here especially for food and if they need somewhere to stay in Kew as a hotel. Years ago The Kew Gardens Hotel (as it was then called) was a blot on Kew's landscape. The only people who drank there were people who wanted to play snooker and the odd person staying in the hotel who couldn't be bothered to stagger down to The Railway a few 100 yards down the road.


Now it's all changed - a massive refurbishment in 2004 turned it into a large comfy gastro pub that is friendly and is the place where you can hang out with lots of mates, but you'd also be happy to bring your family for Sunday lunch, dinner or even have a family party there.


When you enter it looks like a traditional pub. Lots of comfy sofas, hardy looking bar tables that look like they've been there for a 100 years. There's a blackboard with yummy bar snacks - the house burger rivals GBK burgers not as large but the meat literally melts in your mouth and is served with a delicious tomato relish & rocket (my favourite weed).


They also do large club sandwiches, stacks of house chips, and some very tasty hand cooked pork scratchings with apple sauce.


Moving to the back of the pub though and it turns into a restaurant or more of a gastro-pub. It's much lighter and airier in the back and has more of a family atmosphere. There's also a really cute beer garden - like the huge hanging baskets outside it's what you would expect of a pub so close to Kew's Botanical Gardens.


Everytime, I've eaten here the food's been very good. The menu changes every week and the ingredients are fresh and prepared (usually) very quickly in a busy kitchen, with the staff ringing bells and saying "chef" all the time.


There's also a cool mezzanine upper floor with even more leather sofas and a widescreen TV if you feel you have to watch TV.


I prefer to sit downstairs with a glass of wine, a burger and a stack of papers, happy in the knowledge that I live a stone's throw from one of the best pubs in Kew.

To start with, we were quite dubious about using this location. However, when we arrived we were greeted by enthusiastic friendly and very attentive waitressing staff. The food was excellent as was the atmosphere. Definitely worth ordering the lamb and the tuna truly melt in the mouth dishes. I would highly recommend this venue to any visitors in the area.

The Inn at Kew Gardens is a fantastic village pub and I'm a big fan of the upstairs mezzanine area, with its slouchy leather sofas and wide screen televisions. The hops plants drying in the eaves above certainly add to the ambience and I've been lucky enough to have this area to myself on numerous occasions.


Although I've never had the pleasure of eating here, the food that the waiters bring out looks incredible. Beverage-wise, there's a great selection from draught beers to a comprehensive wine list. The staff are extremely helpful and on one occasion were kind enough to send a fax from their machine for me. Whenever I have guests round I take them to the Inn at Kew Gardens for a drink and all have been as impressed as me by the place.

Food is hit-or-miss. One time I ordered mac n cheese, and it was served to me cold! However, other times I've come here and the food was good. As I said, hit or miss.

Have been here for food and a drink and have enjoyed every moment. The Food i ordered came on a wooden chopping board which initially was a bit strange but i kind of liked it.


The interior of the place is swimming in character with quirky furniture, pictures and a spiral staircase which leads up to the loft area where there are seats for eating and drinking.


2 minutes from the train station and about 5 minutes from Kew gardens so if your looking for somewhere to stay this seems like a great option

I travel quite often and more often than not stay at a chain hotel because of the amenities and service standards I have grown to expect. The Kew has taken it to the next level. This is an exquisite pub/inn that may have me change my entire way of thinking when it comes to travel. The food is marvelous. The rooms while a bit on the smaller side make up for it with excellent bath fixtures and an extremely comfortable bed. If your in Kew for business, pleasure or just tooling around town stop by and grab a pint! You may just find yourself staying awhile.

Great menu that often copies the Glasshouse menu over the road. Always book in advance for a Sunday lunch! Lovely, cosy atmosphere with beautiful Kew artwork. Great selection of spirits and local beers.