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A big, old traditional pub in Chiswick, The Old Pack Horse belies its mighty size to deliver a cosy, homely experience. Serving up craft beer, real ales, excellent Thai food and two private function areas, it's one of the best pubs in Chiswick for a party.
PRICE RANGE
$10 - $16
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, Asian, Thai, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Called in for a drink and snack. Nice pub/decor and good choice of beers, only problem was the roaming dog. Think it belonged to the people on a nearby table but unfortunately it was left to wander around the pub. Constantly coming under our table...and when our food was served it wouldn’t leave us alone. Not 100% sure whose dog it was but there needs to be a rule to keep dogs under control. Won’t be going back because of this.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi ABCatt01, We are terribly sorry to hear that you have experienced this at our site. We normally have very well behaved dogs on our premises that do not roam about, so this is very unusual - but none the less, it is not acceptable...More

Reviewed September 17, 2022 via mobile

The building from the outside has been well maintained and love the old features so I was excited to go inside. The features of an old pub inside also continues but then it quickly loses its charm. On a Friday evening I observed the people...as being between 40+ in age yet they were playing commercial radio music that suits a younger crowd. This created a Strange ambiance to me. We ordered food from the thai restaurant, amazingly it came out within 2 minutes- seriously! I’m guessing it’s served from a Bain Marie rather then being cooked and served up individually? The food was nice but it wasn’t amazing. Over priced cocktails were a bit sad at £10 each - not even served in a special cocktail glass to make it feel like you’re drinking a fancy expensive drink. Overall I felt a bit disappointed but you can’t make everyone happy.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 30, 2022

We visited the Packhorse over a year ago just for a drink and made it a mission to return and try the Thai food. We called in for the lunch time sitting 12-3, lovely pub and credit due to the young lady working the bar...who was super friendly and helpful. The food was awesome (Pad Gra Praow, Duck, Kee Mao Ped). Will definitely be returning and try out other dishes when we are next in Chiswick!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded September 5, 2022

Hi dayle777, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback! We are so pleased you decided to pop back and visit us! We love that you had a lovely time, thank you for appreciating how hard our team work,...More

Reviewed June 17, 2022

Never been to this part of London before and as a hot day we tried this place. Wow is it good. Lovely friendly and helpful service. Young lady had great advice on the range of craft beers. You can get a flight for £6.50 of...three. Lovely pub too, cute little beer garden. Has rock nights etc. Wish we lived closerMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded June 20, 2022

Hi Ferenc, thank you so much for your kind words, we always appreciate getting all kinds of feedback so that we can keep up the great work! This has made our day, we are so pleased our team are talking to you about our fantastic...More

Reviewed April 16, 2022

Such a shame they don't do more business in the Thai restaurant section, the couple of times I have recently been almost deserted I felt embarassed to have bookedMore

Date of visit: March 2022
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded April 21, 2022

Hi narwhalman, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - We really appreciate feedback. Unfortunately during covid we did take a bit of a hit, but rest assured we are starting to pick back up again, with offices returning for lunch...More

Reviewed December 4, 2021 via mobile

The staff were super friendly and made us feel really welcome. They were really fast and efficient at faking orders, the empty glasses were taken from our table frequently and there was a great atmosphere in the pub! One of the best things was that...they were open until 1am which no other pub/bar in the area does. The only downfall would be the drinks prices which are quite high but other than that I would definitely recommend!More

Date of visit: December 2021
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded December 6, 2021

Hi Klouisa7! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, it is a joy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The OPH! If you have a recommendations on drinks you will like to see priced differently...More

Reviewed August 28, 2021

Been before for drinks in here a few times and always liked the pub. Had dinner here last night with some friends and food was great and really good value. We had a few drinks in the pub area before and after our meal. Really...nice Thai food and all staff in the pub and restaurant area were very friendly. There were 6 of us and we all ordered different starters and mains and everyone enjoyed it. Will definitely be returning!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded August 30, 2021

Hi richmondblue1, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review :-)! Makes our day to hear that you enjoyed your visit and we are happy we could make it enjoyable, hope to see you back again soon for...More

Reviewed June 19, 2021 via mobile

Highly recommended! Came last night to watch the England match. Easy to book online. Very safe covid measures. Superb and attentive table service throughout. Don't eat but the Thai food looked delicious! Lovely character to the pub. Great job 👍🏽More

Date of visit: June 2021
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded June 20, 2021

Hi pkonline84, thank you for taking the time to leave us a sweet review! We are so happy you appreciate the measures we are following in accordance with the safety guidelines :-) Also we are so glad you enjoyed your visit! Please do pop back...More

Reviewed June 5, 2021 via mobile

The Thai food at this pub is great and post lock-down seems to have got even better. The menu is simple but a great cross section - expect to order meals by the plate (I.e. something and rice, something and fried rice). The pad Thai...and red curry are firm favourites with us, and the Thai fish cakes and satay are very flavoursome starters. Given this is a fullers pub, the craft beer selection is beyond what normally is offered as well. We keep coming back as it’s the best we have had in Chiswick and reminds us of many happy memories in Thailand.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded June 6, 2021

Hi angushedbob! This review has genuinely made us smile! :-D Thank you for appreciating our authentic Thai food and craft beer selection! We are very much part of the fuller's family but like to put our own spin on the place with lots of craft...More

Reviewed April 11, 2021 via mobile

Best Thai food I have ver had. I haven't been to Thailand yet but my friends who have, said the food here is better than there. Just thinking about their pad Thai and Khao Pad makes my mouth so watery 😋😋 I can here so...often that I've become friends with the staff, who are always lovely and super kind! OPH is the first place I'm going once lockdown is lifted!More

Date of visit: November 2020
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded June 4, 2021

Hi ClaFollmann! Thank you for such a wonderful review! We are so happy you love our authentic Thai food as much as we do :-D! We hope to see you again soon now that we are open again and back into the swing of things...More

Reviewed November 22, 2020 via mobile

I love this pub, it’s always friendly, clean and serves great Thai food. During the strict covid rules I always felt very safe in here and can’t wait for them to open again. I’ll definitely be back.

Date of visit: November 2020
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The Old Pack Horse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded June 4, 2021

Aw what a lovely review thank you stepyu! We hope to see you soon now that we are open back up :-) Rest assured we are still following all the guidelines and going the extra mile to make your visit safe and enjoyable!

Reviewed October 22, 2020

This is one of our favourite Thai restaurants in London (note my wife is Thai and we regularly visit Thailand, so we know a little about the food) and a great place for craft beer. The staff are friendly and the place is spacious and...comfortable, which is particular important now given social distancing. They are also taking the Covid rules seriously, which gives peace of mind. A fantastic gem and highly recommended!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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theoldpackhorse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded October 23, 2020

Thanks for such a lovely review Nate - we really do appreciate your kind comments and hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed October 10, 2020

First mistake, to take a 6 people reservation at 8:15 PM when the kitchen closes at 9pm... Yes! We are in a Pandemic but still eating out should be a pleasurable experience. The waiters were frantic and they just wanted us to sit, order, bring...the food and go. No finesse, no welcome, total chaos with the orders. and so, so food! The worst was a short, plump waitress with blond short hair, she ruined our evening by acting like a commander in the battlefield. It was a very unpleasant experience with very lacking food. Can you imagine? We ordered starters, main courses, side dishes and lots of drink, just for them to come back to tell us that because they wanted us out by 10 PM they were going to bring everything together. It was 8:24 PM,.. one and half our before closing! The food was less than mediocre in taste and portion size... with so many good Thai restaurants in Chiswick, I do not know how can they compete!!! The noodle dishes they all tasted the same. The stir-fry dishes were small, starter size. The Salt & pepper chilli chicken wings were basically three little pieces of deep fried chicken with no salt, pepper or chilli... For me, the perfect example of what a restaurant experience SHOULD NOT be! I will be packing away, riding my old horse miles and miles away from this unfriendly pub turned into an Far-Eastern nightmare.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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theoldpackhorse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded October 12, 2020

Hi there. Thanks for taking some time to give us some feedback. We do indeed take bookings up until 8.30pm. Our kitchen stops taking orders at 9pm but we feel 30 minutes is plenty of time to decide what you would like to eat. You...More

Reviewed September 22, 2020 via mobile

First time I visited a pub since the pandemic so was a little nervous. All very clean and organised, names taken at the door, distanced and friendly. Food was lovely, Thai. Felt very welcome.

Date of visit: September 2020
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theoldpackhorse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded September 24, 2020

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It really makes our day to get such lovely comments, particularly in such a tough time for our industry. We hope you can come and visit again very soon!

Reviewed September 22, 2020 via mobile

Had a lovely evening meal here, one of my first times out due to covid. I was understandably concerned but the staff member (alisha) put me totally at ease. Also very clean and tidy many thanks again

Date of visit: September 2020
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theoldpackhorse, General Manager at The Old Pack Horse, responded to this reviewResponded September 24, 2020

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Alisha is a super star and we are very proud of her. We hope you can visit us again very soon!

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