The Ostrich Inn

• Average: £24 and under
• Payment Options: All major cards except Diners
• Cuisine: Modern British
• Tube: 34th & 42nd
• Opening Time: Mon - Sat 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm
  Sun 12pm - 6pm

Believed to date back to the 12th century, The Ostrich on the old Bath to London road is said to be England's third oldest inn. It's certainly a very fine example of its kind, combining everything you'd expect in a historic coaching inn: beams, nooks, fireplaces, crooked stairs, a cobbled courtyard and an interesting (albeit macabre) history. The chunky contemporary wooden furniture and bright colours come as a bit of a surprise, and work well with the huge, sagging beams, standing timbers and open fires. A wide-ranging menu reflects the demands of the area (the M4 and M25 are very near) and the concomitant mix of people. The specials board changes daily, while an Express menu (from £2.95) is always ready within 20 minutes reflecting. A hearty Sunday lunch menu is served as late as 5.30pm, allowing you to indulge in a proper lie in and still have time for a roast.

Information for Groups

The carefully-restored private rooms at The Ostrich accommodate parties of 10 to 60 guests. Each self-contained room has a bar. Three-course set menus from £24.50. Very good, well-priced wine list; nine by the glass. Wide range of draught and bottled beers. Children welcome. Comedy night every third Tuesday in the month, from September 2007.

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Sample Menu

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