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African Queen - The AQ Bar & Restaurant, Hounslow

Restaurant Bar Pub Bar and grill Indian restaurant

Modern hangout with Indian mixed grills & entrees, plus multiple TVs for sports & a beer garden. People often mention grill, staff, good, friendly, service, great, mixed, restaurant, recommend, family,


Address

315-317 Wellington Rd S, Hounslow TW4 5HL, United Kingdom

Website

www.aqbarandrestaurant.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 8572 8903

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (460 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 3 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 3 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: grill (23) staff (22) good (22) friendly (21) service (20) great (15) mixed (13) restaurant (12) recommend (12) family (11)
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  • 5/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google • 1541 reviews
    One of the best takeaways I've had. Only deliver to some hotels near Heathrow so be careful when you're looking for somewhere to stay The Masala fish was delicious, all the sides were superb too. Quick delivery and friendly service
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasraj T. 2 years ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Went here to watch the football and grab a mixed grill. The lamb chops are definitely better than those you get at Prince of Wales/The Scotsman. Service was excellent. Only disappointment was the mogo, which was a bit dry. Appears to be family friendly too (went on a Sunday afternoon).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 anjam i. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food, friendly and helpful staff. Good prices. Not sure about the pool table at the end. Music got a little loud, asked the staff to turn it down. Trying to be a bar or a restaurant, pick one and decide. For me not a enjoyable atmosphere. But the food is good, usually get a takeaway. The atmosphere at my home is better. Not fun when a bunch of guys have had a few pints and shouting over the pool table.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mr P. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly the worst Indian we have ever eaten. Small chunks of chicken in a watery sauce is! Lots of Men getting drunk and loud..... A dog walking through the kitchen! Really! Only positive was the waiter... Sorry AQ..... an honest review.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle N. 10 months ago on Google • 148 reviews
    One of the best in Hounslow. Always enjoy going here. Food is lovely, service is friendly. Just an all round great place to go for drinks and food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tej G. 2 years ago on Google
    A massive improvement from when I went many years back. Lamb chops 👌🏼, on point. Nice decor and service. Hope to come by again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vu M. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptional experience from the time we walked in and out. The food was so flavourful and came out ao fast. The servers were so attentive. Will definitely be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sarah T. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the worst experience. The staff is limited and they only take care of their regulars. The food was extremely spicy and when we asked for it to be replaced they refused. The blonde bartender has 0 customer service skills and is extremely loud. But she is good with the people at the bar. We did feel that they were being racist to us we were not asians as they seemed alright to all the asians. Will never go back here ever again and recommend the same to everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Hemi V. 2 years ago on Google
    The server guy was helpful & friendly but the lady doing the till wasn’t. The overall welcome was non existence apart from the server guy. She didn’t even ask if we enjoyed the meal having catered for 20 people she was glad to see us out. Food quality was average considering the experience I have in global travelling and the UK and in visiting restaurants.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 mex g. 4 years ago on Google
    Look really nice but absolutely a disaster staff was rude meat was very chewey like the meat has been frozen wouldn't recommend to go here waste of money better indian pubs round the area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mandeep J. 5 years ago on Google
    I used to go to AQ with my family as we knew the old owner. This was 16+ years ago. Once he left I never reslly went back. However, I came back to AQ last year and first thing I noticed is that the decor had completely changed but it is very clean. The food is absolutely excellent and the service is very friendly...especially the Hungarian waiter...guy's my hero. AQ is now again my go to place to host out of town friends n fsmily but also where I get my Indian food from. I recommend the masala lamb chops or the king sized mixed grill if you are really hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere very clean and had a great time. Both times I've been there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jump M. 3 years ago on Google
    The bird behind the bar is beautiful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sobia Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Never visited this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kay R. 5 months ago on Google • 95 reviews
    I love the food and service at this place. Authentic and super delicious. Can't wait to go back with my friends and family

  • 5/5 Vik R. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    AQ has become a staple in our dining routine, and we never fail to order our favorite dishes: the succulent lamb kebabs and the irresistible AQ special curry and garlic naan perfectly complemented by a refreshing pint of beer. Despite living in Surrey, we make the journey here whenever we crave Indian cuisine—it's simply our top choice. We consistently recommend AQ to friends and family, who never fail to enjoy it as much as we do. The staff are consistently attentive and polite, adding to the overall exceptional dining experience.

  • 5/5 Simply S. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Went here on the 16th of November 23, the owners were away but the person standing in for them (former owner)was the most gracious host ever.... am sorry can't recall his name. The service was quick and excellent and the bill reasonable too. He was very conscious of our needs(had to get to the airport quick) and attended to us in a very professional, friendly and gentle way. I would recommend this restaurant any day ! Thank you from Geneva! PS: the kenyan menu was on point... and the servings large. Much appreciated.

  • 5/5 Dee D. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Just enjoyed a delicious mixed grill, chilli paneer and chilli Mogo at African Queen. Service was amazing and food was out of this world. Whole family enjoyed and will definitely be our new local, served by Connor who made sure our evening was great

  • 5/5 Dhruvil P. 1 year ago on Google
    I travel 1 hour for the mix grill here best in the business better than Prince of wales by a mile. Food has so much flavour can never go wrong with AQ keep it up guys !!!

  • 4/5 Frank O. 2 years ago on Google
    Food’s great and so are the staff. However the food could do without having so much extra colours which is visible when it sticks to hands and the service at times, could be quicker. But a definite one to frequent!😊

  • 5/5 Dom S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food via Uber Eats was the best Indian takeaway I have had in a long time. Fresh, hot and tasty. Thank you AQ.

  • 5/5 Laura Nicole M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice experience. We've been here for a funeral reception today for our dearest friend, Brenda and I was impressed how clean everything was, the staff was welcoming and very nice and polite, service was impeccable and the food, omg, so delicious. I would give 10 stars if I could. My friends were here before and they loved it.

  • 5/5 Christine O. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely Brilliant, I cant recommend this place enough, Excellent food, great atmosphere and Superb staff, well worth a visit, I will definitely be going back

  • 5/5 Ranjot F. 2 years ago on Google
    Masala Mixed Grill, Chilli Chicken, Beef, Paneer👌

  • 5/5 Benetta A. 4 years ago on Google
    great food and great stuff. really nice place.

  • 5/5 Peter P. 2 years ago on Google
    I use to visit African Queen way back in late 1980 and now it’s been redecorated and found the place you can take your family just like back in the 80’S Mr Connor who greeted us was very helpful and found us a table for 4 the lady Eva took the order and everything was delivered just as we like it. I even had time to ask who chef was and Connor said he is called Bobby he is from India and he surely knows how to be a perfectionist with spice and cooking skills something I admire when a chef gets everything right for your taste buds if anyone is thinking of taking family for a quality for with good portions especially the mix grill and perfect nans you are in for a treat. Very well done keep up the good work.

  • 5/5 Vinny P. 8 months ago on Google
    What a lovely place. Staff were really friendly and as a family of 4, we really enjoyed it. Food was delicious and would definitely visit there again. If you love really tasty Indian food, especially the lamb chops, you have to visit this place.

  • 5/5 Jenny N. 11 months ago on Google
    This was my second visit to this restaurant and both times I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I love curry but the food here is exceptional. It has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Totally recommend African Queen

  • 5/5 Jag K. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant food and cold beers and the staff are outstanding, top top place to visit

  • 3/5 graham r. 2 years ago on Google
    Was quite disappointed to be honest. Haven't been in a while but food was no where as good as it has been. Also found it quite expensive!!

  • 5/5 CeeCee 2 years ago on Google
    The food was fresh, well spiced, lots of flavour. 2nd time ordering from them & i can say this is now my go to takeaway for great food. Ordered Mixed Grill, Chana Masala, veg biriyani, peshwari nan, somasos and poppadoms. Fed 2 adults 1 teen and we still have loads of meat left. 😬

  • 3/5 Parvir “Perry” K. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been coming to African Queen since I was a child. Was our family go to for a mixed grill and food. It’s changed hands a few times and it’s not been great. Recently I’ve heard it had changed again and everyone has said that the food is as good as the original owner from many years ago. I have to say that even though the place was really busy. The food and time it took to come out was really poor. We waited 1 hour for food. We ordered the Special mixed grill, Butter chicken, saag paneer and masala chips. The grill was big but really lacked flavour and it was definitely not cooked in a tandoor. The butter chicken was very sweet. The masala chips and saag paneer were decent with nice flavours. Was disappointed after hearing this place has really upped its game.

  • 4/5 D_JS 10 months ago on Google
    Quick service and tasty food..!! Good prices nice and local!

  • 5/5 Arina 1 year ago on Google
    Best Indian food ever! Authentic and delicious, definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Girish K. 1 year ago on Google
    Our goto place for family celebrations. Great Indian food and the manager's welcome always makes us feel at home. Highly recommended!!!

  • 5/5 Haresh A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best places for a team or group drinks and food. Very friendly staff and great service

  • 1/5 P D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had to wait ages for food to arrive. Mixed grill was way too spicy. Chilli paneer was shop bought cubes drenched in tomato ketchup. Don’t waste your money, go elsewhere. Oh and if you dare criticise, the restaurant will respond by telling you to go elsewhere instead of taking the points raised in board. Pathetic. All the negative reviews must be wrong somehow…

  • 5/5 Adam N. 1 year ago on Google
    Best mixed grill I have ever tried. Good prices! Give that chef a kiss from me

  • 1/5 Prabh G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered via Uber Eats. The skinned wings in the mixed grill were off. The rest of the mixed grill was just about par. No chutneys or sauces included, so I phoned up the place and the lady rudely told me you must pay for the chutneys and sauces when I did not see any options or recommendations to purchase before paying. Most places give free chutneys and sauces but not AQ! The lamb curry was chewy. Overall disappointing experience and ruined birthday! Thanks AQ.

  • 5/5 Miranda M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for the first time Friday after being recommended by friends and food was amazing! We ordered loads of the menu so could try a range and the waitress even told us it was too much for two people, so not just all about the money. The two servers we had were both lovely and even with a bottle of wine was very reasonably priced. Took extras home and have been enjoying it for three days now! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 D B. 1 year ago on Google
    Just visited the place today with a few friends, I'm a big foodie and I have to say I just had the best mix grill ever, I had the AQ jumbo masala mix grill, all the meat was soft and on point..the service by the lady was amazing(did not catch her name) extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this spot.. only been here the once so hoping its not a 1 off

  • 5/5 John T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Food looking forward to my return .Good staff very well looked after thanks

  • 4/5 Sadheesh R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have visited the place with few friends, and I have to say I just had a good mix grill. I also had the jumbo masala mix grill as well and really felt that all the meat was soft and on point. the service was really good Sb’s the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. My expectations didn’t fail as the food was tasty. Ambience is ok as well and the traditional flavours I felt on the food

  • 5/5 Vikram G. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited again after a few years. The food and service was great. Better than the other London desi pubs and dare I say it almost at Midland Desi Pub level!

  • 5/5 Q 4. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the Mixed Grill

  • 5/5 Baljit D. 4 years ago on Google
    Bar and restaurant with car parking. The restaurant area is bigger than you think. Food is tasty and fresh. Also shows live football on a big screen in the restaurant area. Recommended

  • 5/5 Ian R. 3 years ago on Google
    When I first walked in I was taken aback because it doesn't look like your classic Indian restaurant - the first thing you see is the bar. But the staff are really friendly and showed us round to the back of the building where they have a fantastic round table where 17 of us were able to sit and eat. The food quality was really good, and so was the service. Been there several times now and it's always been a good experience.

  • 5/5 Paul James R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place

  • 5/5 Hardeep C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Alfred A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 1/5 Anita V. 3 years ago on Google
    I just ordered from AQ in Hounslow and it's the worst food I ever tasted from indian. I actually ordered from AQ by mistake. I was trying to order from Royal Albion but made a mistake. Don't bother Its terrible. Save your money. W

  • 5/5 Raman L. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food

  • 5/5 Raj M. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff fast and efficient with your orders even through covid and food is always 10 out of 10

  • 4/5 Sukh M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food, no atmosphere. Parking available but was full. Not compliance of any social distancing in the bar area. Not management fault as signing is clear.

  • 5/5 Josh H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great staff and beer! Food was also amazing !!

  • 5/5 Francesca P. 3 years ago on Google
    The food here has always been a league above other Indian restaurants. Used to come here years back, before it was done up. The green lipped muscles were to die for. Now it's the mixed grill and the naan bread ? staff are friendly.

  • 5/5 Priya J. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for a family meal with a group of at least 20 people. One of the chef that evening was off sick and one chef handled the entire evening. The food was so amazing and did not compromise on quality at all. Every dish came out so delicious and fresh. Very good place and environment is so comfortable and chilled out.

  • 4/5 Chris C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best tandoori mixed grill ever. Asked for extra extra hot Masalla for mains but was amazingly mild.

  • 5/5 B D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great quality and affordable food. The grills are very good. Staff are friendly too.

  • 2/5 Aman K. 4 years ago on Google
    Went here once and I didn’t have the best experience, the evening started off fine, but didn’t end to pleasantly. We ordered a mixed grill to begin with, the wait time was okay but the food was overcooked and quite dry. The staff were very rude and it felt like they didn’t appreciate newcomers, they reacted very well the the regulars and I could see the difference in service and attitude between the way they treated different customers.

  • 5/5 Traveller 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely restaurant and bars are great.

  • 5/5 Siena P. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was on point! All of the dishes were amazing but the butter chicken was a winner! Highly recommend

  • 5/5 rup c. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited this bar/restaurant tonight, the owner and barmaid ensured we got a table straight away even though we had not booked prior. The food was amazing , good portions and well worth the visit. Definitely recommend if you enjoy mixed grills

  • 3/5 Isaac S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice quiet friendly place

  • 5/5 Dean A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good friendly vibe

  • 4/5 Llewelyn D. 4 years ago on Google
    This restaurant and bar was very busy and the car park seemed full so I had to park on the road. Inside we were ushered to our reserved table. A football match was going on on TV and after the match a music channel was switched on. People were enjoying chatting eating and drinking. We ordered our food and drinks which was quick to arrive and was thoroughly enjoyable. We hope to visit again and would recommend that you give them a try.

  • 5/5 Natinho L. 4 years ago on Google
    Group of 4, food was quick and delicious. We tried different dishes and the quality was there. Reasonably priced, great service. Easy parking at the side, sports TV by the well stocked bar, attentive staff. The hall has laser lights, I guess open to Parties. Midweek, peaceful atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Sundeep K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good music and friendly staff, good food portions.

  • 5/5 Jaz G. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, reasonably priced drinks.

  • 5/5 Neeraj S. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the grills here, one of the best lamb chops! Nephews 21st party was here, great food, service and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Jake R. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant little pub that has a big screen for all the sports (bt&sky sports) the food furthermore is lovely especially the famous local mixed grill!

  • 5/5 Krupesh P. 4 years ago on Google
    The best bar and restaurant in hounslow

  • 4/5 Trevor T. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good value food

  • 3/5 Universal M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good quality food. Had the football. No Ales on tap but the Guinness was good.

  • 4/5 Ekpal Singh S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not from the area, must say was apprehensive at first. However nice bunch in there great food

  • 4/5 Conrad G. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was very good, the service however was a bit slow. There was a good amount of spice of each dish although I had an issue with one of the dishes on another table across room whereby the spices were irritating my throat.

  • 2/5 philip m. 4 years ago on Google
    Mix grill meat was tough on all the meats must have been frozen the coke out of tap still tasted of rinse aid for the pipes not cleaned properly ,pompous easten European waiter not a authentic experience at all that came at a price

  • 4/5 Boota S. 4 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere and food was lovely best mix grill i ever had ?

  • 4/5 Rachel C. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff r a little crazy, but good food

  • 5/5 Jasdeep G. 4 years ago on Google
    Best grill in hounslow ...hands down. Has become a weekly staple of our diet!!

  • 5/5 László F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Monty P. 4 years ago on Google
    Owners are sound.

  • 5/5 Kamila K. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    The food was amazing was my first time there I was thinking I will not be happy to go there but was really good. I change my mind first time I eat that much amazing food.Me and my friend we was so happy and I love spice food so was this what I won't.The place was really quiet so we have good time with my friend. The food was was really quick serve and the waiter was really kind and really friendly. Just what I miss was not music just football .But the place is amazing, food and the staff.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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