The Union Tavern, Westbourne Park Reviews Summary

Location & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "A great pub in a great location."
• "The hallmark of the Union Tavern has to be its location on the Grand Union canal."
• "Really lovely pub. Outdoor seating by the canal."
• "The canal side garden is pleasant in summer."
• "Lovely outdoor seating by the canal for when it's Sunny."
• "It was wonderful to sit next to the river in a sunny day and this pub is a fantastic place for that."
• "Seated by the lovely canal it's perfect getaway spot during sunny days and warm evenings."

Cons:

• "The other side of the canal is a bit industrial."
• "Inside the renovations don't look great, with battleship grey and a canteen atmosphere."
• "On a Friday night the tables overlooking the canal were full of raucous and annoying young estate agents."
• "It's a pity the other side of the canal is a bit industrial."
• "It can get very busy and loud on the weekend however."
• "Not somewhere for quiet intimate gathering."
• "Safest place to be on the canal, you're on the other side from the dodgy stuff but still may see a few rats running along."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Good food and friendly staff too."
• "Pub snacks were very tasty and the service was fast."
• "The food is not expensive, and it is good."
• "The Christmas dinner was super delicious."
• "The buffalo wings are the best I've had in London, really amazing."
• "Good gastro pub food."
• "The food and service is great also!!"

Cons:

• "Attached picture is the 'smoked chicken breast, mint and apricot tabouleh, and sweet potato'. It is mainly lettuce with not even a quarter of a chicken breast - £12."
• "The peas were uncooked, chips were rank and you could tell the sausages were cooked from frozen."
• "Food disappointing with limited vegetarian options, fish overcooked, no brown bread or vinegar."
• "There was no vegetarian roast available and the only two vegetarian options on the main menu were cold salads."
• "Food was fairly average but did the job and to be fair, I’d eat there again, but it wouldn’t be my first choice if you know what I mean."
• "Food sadly overpriced."
• "Food is overpriced and mediocre, have had to send food back."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "Thank you again for excellent service Carolina 😊."
• "The staff are very attentive, cheery and helpful."
• "The staff are friendly & polite."
• "All the staff are amazing. They provide the happiest atmosphere regardless of the business of the pub."
• "The staff is very genuine and kind, and the food is great."
• "The staff was very friendly and delivered great service."
• "Very friendly staff."

Cons:

• "Had to wait a lot to get drinks ordered and twice as long for the chips to arrive."
• "The food and the service were terrible."
• "Great location but service was out of order."
• "The attitude of staff and customer service is consistently bad."
• "We sadly had the worse service from one of the bar staff."
• "Today we've ordered two pints of London Pride, the taste was awful, like warm still water."
• "Longest that I have waited to be served at the bar and then get to know that the bartender isn't taking more food orders for the next 20 mins."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "The food is not expensive, and it is good."
• "Friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks."
• "Reasonably priced drinks."
• "Great local pub with great food and with decent prices."
• "Good selection of guest beers."
• "This pub is full five stars during the warmer months when you can take advantage of the canal side beer garden."
• "Many happy hours spent sat by the canal in the sunshine."

Cons:

• "Nice beers but a bit expensive."
• "They charged over £15 for this horrible experience."
• "The price is absolutely insane for what you get."
• "Drinks are expensive."
• "The price is totally out of balance for the portion size."
• "Prices are hefty for what you get."
• "Food very poor and overpriced since refurb. Tasteless and tiny portions."