The Gate - Hillingdon

Located between the hospital grounds and the Holy Trinity church, this restaurant is a pleasant find. As someone who recently received treatment for amnesia at... read more Located between the hospital grounds and the Holy Trinity church, this restaurant is a pleasant find. As someone who recently received treatment for amnesia at the hospital, I approached a girl at the bar and joked, "Do I come here often?" The pub has a modern interior that is surprisingly spacious. They offer affordable meal deals, such as a three-course lunch for £10. I tried the fish and chips, which was decent but not as good as my local take away. The fish wasn't completely white and was quite oily, but for £6, I can't complain. The dish came with mushy peas and tartar sauce that had mushrooms in it, which wasn't to my liking. I also enjoyed the breaded mushrooms as an appetizer. They have a separate vegetarian/vegan menu, encouraging diners to "save a cow and eat a vegetarian."

The second visit was for lunch. They offer a variety of specials and set meals, but I opted for the Ultimate burger, which included two burgers with cheese, fri... read more The second visit was for lunch. They offer a variety of specials and set meals, but I opted for the Ultimate burger, which included two burgers with cheese, fried egg, lettuce, and tomato. It came with a side of coleslaw that I did not care for. The burger was served on a chopping board, so I had to slice it into quarters. It was a good burger, but I did not enjoy the runny egg. The chunky chips were soft, firm, and tasty. I also ordered a plum and cherry crumble, which was warm and delicious, perfect for a cold day. However, I was not impressed by the non-traditional topping of just sprinkled crumbs. Unfortunately, they did not have Mulled Wine available during the Christmas season, which was a disappointment. The atmosphere at The Gate is cozy, warm, and welcoming to family and friends. The staff is friendly, and I know I will be back for another visit.

We stopped by this charming little pub in the middle of our country walk on a Sunday afternoon. We had reserved a table for two ahead of time, and it was a good... read more We stopped by this charming little pub in the middle of our country walk on a Sunday afternoon. We had reserved a table for two ahead of time, and it was a good thing we did because the place was quite busy. The roast of the day and the pies were both delicious. I opted for the game pie, which came in a small casserole dish with fries and veggies. My wife tried the chili and enjoyed it as well. The portions were generous. We were seated in the dining area, which had a cozy atmosphere with low ceilings that made us feel like we were in a hobbit town. After our meal, we moved to the beer section by the fireplace, where we enjoyed a glass of beer with some locals. If the weather is nice, sitting outside at one of the many tables would be a lovely option. Overall, a great stop for a meal during a countryside walk.

Went here with the boyff for dinner on a Saturday night. As soon as we got here we went to the bar and got served immediately by a really friendly chap. The pri... read more Went here with the boyff for dinner on a Saturday night. As soon as we got here we went to the bar and got served immediately by a really friendly chap. The price of drinks was good. We decided to sit in the eating area and mull over the menu. We both went for the chicken and leek pie in an Italian white wine sauce. We ordered our food and about twenty odd minutes later it arrived. Darn, it was very good. No microwave chicken that tests your fillings, but proper chicken (if that makes sense) and plenty of it too. The sauce in the pie was awesome, the winter greens were yummy. I was totally stuffed and the boyff had to finish it off for me. The lady that served us dinner was smiley and happy and believe it or not seemed she actually liked being at work! The decor was nice, comfy chairs, great service. If you 're a smoker they actually have an outdoor log room type place with heaters. Which goes to show, although it 's a dirty smelly habit, there are smokers, so come rain or shine they can have a fag in a dry warm area! It had a feel of a local to it, and such friendly chirpy people. We are definitely going to go back. It 's got a 5* for the relevance of other places like this that come nowhere near the mark! Top service really yummy Yorkshire-type food, just a really lovely place to have your dinner or a drinks!

Popped in for a simple family lunch. They were attentive and service was quick and efficient. We asked 3 times for a highchair and they kept saying they'd bring... read more Popped in for a simple family lunch. They were attentive and service was quick and efficient. We asked 3 times for a highchair and they kept saying they'd bring one, we finally fetched it ourselves but it was a hopeless childs booster seat. Food was simple, good, cooked well and prices were average. We were sat outside on a sunny day but were swarmed continuously by wasps which was irritating. Recommended for a casual lunch and drinks.