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Aeronaut

Bar Pub

Roomy pub with a beer garden for craft ales brewed on site and TV sports, plus weekend circus shows. People often mention great, staff, night, show, circus, good, time, nice, drinks, entertainment,


Address

264 High St, London W3 9BH, United Kingdom

Website

www.aeronaut.pub

Contact

+44 20 8993 4242

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.3K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (20) staff (16) night (15) show (13) circus (12) good (12) time (11) nice (11) drinks (10) entertainment (9)
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  • 5/5 Tony S. 8 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    CIRCUS, CIRCUS, CIRCUS!!! Event at the Aeronaut, What a discovery!! Probably one of the best kept secrets in London nightlife. I was invited by a dear friend to the Aeronaut in Acton to see The Circus, Circus, Circus event, a regular show that is hosted by the extremely talented "Misty" an incredible singer and funny as F%&@ master of ceremonies I wasn't really sure what to expect, but Misty introduced a wide range of unique acts and performers, jugglers, acrobats, contortionist, burlesque dancers, sword swallowers and acts that I cannot even begin describe to you what they do, but each and everyone was just a 10/10 for performance and entertainment. Sometimes dark and off-the-wall, sometimes funny, sometimes shocking and unexpected, but always entertaining. A small and intimate venue that always seems much bigger than it really is. You will not be disappointed, a great night out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rey J. 2 years ago on Google • 160 reviews
    The Aeronaut is a very unique venue. The vibe is awesome and the circus show was really great. The performer's are so skilled and talented. We had a great experience and time there. Only major negative thing that was really bad was the online order system and table service. It took one hour for us to receive our food!?! Other people arrived after us and got there orders way before us. I had to ask the venue host to check and he took our order down again manually to help which was very nice of him, but still it took a while after that for the food to come. I timed it. It took almost 1 hour 25mins to get food to us. It was mega long, my partner and I were so hungry. That was the only major negative with the place. Regarding the food it was very high quality and tasty when it did come. I highly recommend this venue, but they need to improve the table service system.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 L 1 year ago on Google
    Night started well , quick service and the food was very nice . Ladies beware!! This is not a circus!! There to celebrate a young lady’s birthday, was not expecting to subject her to a strip show !! Not Burlesque as the staff tried to tell me when I complained . I felt extremely uncomfortable and looking around the room, many of the ladies did too . This is a venue for a stag night not a birthday or date night. We left before the second half as apparently more Burlesque acts!!!! Completely ruined our night !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Filipe M. 2 years ago on Google
    The greatest pub I have ever been. The circus show was amazing with a very comfortable and intimate atmosphere. After the circus, the music and dance has a sort of community feel with people having fun together and everyone having a good time. The food we ordered was very well made as well as the drinks. The staff was polite and helpful. The overall experience was amazing and there is probably nowhere else in london where you'll have such a good time along with the performers and the people around you. Very unique experience for a very unique pub.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jana H. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended CanCan Cabaret in Cabaret de Cirque 18/06/2022 We loved it .... amazing vibe great performances #wirth a trip to London from Bath Can-Can Cabaret’s Un Cabaret de Cirque is a Ritzy evening of theatrical entertainment featuring live music, dance, drag, comedy and sophisticated circus acts. Compére Maria Hurtz and the gang will take you to a night of spectacular entertainment, where can-can dancers have some wild kicks and aerialists executing moves and tricks, the entire show will keep you entertained. During the evening Maria will whisk you away to the Cabaret and Amber will show you what it’s like at the Ritz. Rebecca will dance in silk at a height and Gennaro will Tango through the night. Rosie will grace you with her presence on Pointe and Kelli will take you on a journey through an artistic duet. Can-Can Cabaret is cheeky, fun, sassy and alluring. Laugh til your stomach hurts, adjust your eyes and lose yourself in the razzle dazzle. #cabaret #cancancabaret #show #theatre #choreographer #producer #artisticdirector #dancers #singers #comedy #drag #aerielssilks
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M O. 2 years ago on Google
    The Aeronaut is a great place if you would like to spend some time with your friends and still social distancing. Well is hard to do so in the toilets :-). Both parts of garden are well equipped with heaters. Loved igloos, despite the booking price still worth to visit. Hot chicken is must to try as it is fingerlicking good as well as potato fries. Staff is very polite and everyone can find their own secluded space. We loved it here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zoe S. 7 months ago on Google
    An unexpectedly good meal. You can never tell with some of these themed places whether they will be good or not, but the food was excellent. My other half has an extremely large appetite, and he was full afterwards. The menu is limited but fantastic. The place was unusually quiet for a Sunday lunch, but had a fun circus themed interior. Nice and roomy and had easy access for pushchairs. The staff were friendly but a little tired looking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aron S. 1 year ago on Google • 228 reviews
    Amazing, huge pub to go to. Loads of seats, very cool atmosphere. Massive garden 🪴 outside sitting area. Heaters do great outside during colder days. Nice music inside and outside. Not busy during week time so can have chill time easily without raising voice while talking. Prices are average and that’s great 😃 as the place is nicer than most of other pubs. Definitely will visit again later on spring time 👍🏻

  • 4/5 Claire G. 4 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    The entertainment was fab. Went on the Halloween theme night on Sat. Favourite acts were the last two, but wouldn't want to do spoilers for those that wanted to see it in person! Great show to go to. Tickets costs around £33 but went with a massive group. I had the beast mode burger for food but I know the chicken dish was much tastier. Drinks prices were OK and for 3 alcoholic drinks spent around £20.

  • 3/5 m s. 6 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Food was disappointing, I ordered the haddock which was really dry and I eventually gave up on it. Staff were lovely, welcoming and really attentive so big shoutout to them but I wouldn’t really go out of my way to come back here unfortunately.

  • 4/5 Ed 3 months ago on Google • 43 reviews New
    Popped over here from the pub across the road, it was surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, which I didn't personally mind to be honest. We had plenty of space to dance and the music was great. Bar service was good and the restroom was really clean.

  • 5/5 Melitta S. 5 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Fun Bachata dance classes every Tuesday from 7:30 PM and social dancing after 💃

  • 4/5 Dionne F. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Super cool venue, really well themed throughout. The shows are great and include a variety of acts, which make it great value for money. They drinks are relatively priced and the food is good too,even though the kitchen shuts very early. Love this place, been a few times now and will come again too!

  • 4/5 Dimitris A. 1 year ago on Google
    The Aeronaut pub in Acton is a great spot for a drink and a bite to eat. The atmosphere is lively and the staff are friendly and welcoming. The selection of beers, wines, and cocktails is impressive, and the pub grub is tasty and satisfying. A great local spot!

  • 5/5 AJazzFan100 1 year ago on Google
    Love this local. Friendly staff with easy no nonsense service.lots of seating inside or out in 2 amazing garden spaces . They also have weekend cabaret and entertainment and later a DJ 🥰🎶🎭💃🏽🕺🏻

  • 3/5 Helen A. 1 year ago on Google
    Funky pub decor and what looks like a cool line up for entertainment. Went to a bring your baby pub quiz event. Good space but not a particularly baby friendly venue (no step free access, close parking limited, not enough high chairs available at the event)

  • 5/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    Been wanting to try this pub for years. I finally did and it's excellent! Now regretting all the bad places I've been instead, well at least i now know. Good beer, nice food. Give it a go 👍

  • 2/5 Catarina Falk C. 1 year ago on Google
    I am basing this review on the drinks and the bar . Nothing else . This is a place for young kids and it’s great that they have a big place like this to go to to dance and party and have fun. However , if you’re coming for a nice drink , don’t bother . Halloween Friday night and a young man dressed as a pumpkin was alone behind the bar for a good 10/15 minutes while a few of us were waiting to be served. This poor guy had to take both food and drink orders, put them through the register and then poor all the drinks and also take payment. We all waited patiently as he plodded on. After quite some time waiting a girl with long blue hair swoons in at high speed and my hopes are up . She’s got this ! She’s straight up next to pumpkin and starts helping with the drinks . When it’s finally my turn I order my pint of Guinness and she gets right to it. In fact I have it in front of me in less then twenty seconds . She’s poured it straight out ! It’s flat and awful and she plonks it on the counter asking for £5.75. This time I pay up through gritted teeth because it’s Halloween and I am not in the mood to argue . I drink it with sadness and dismay . When my friend arrives she gets us two bottles of Sol as we thought it a safer bet . This place is where young kids go to have fun and they don’t care about taste or quality. Here it’s music and fun that counts . Fair enough but not a place for me or anyone thinking it’s a regular pub where staff know their drinks . It’s pour and serve quick that matters here.

  • 5/5 Regina H. 5 months ago on Google
    Visited my sister in Acton this afternoon and was taken here. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Service was great. Food was lovely and plentiful (big) Music was great as had great variety. Great atmosphere Will definitely visit again Thanks to the staff this afternoon appreciate your service.

  • 5/5 Brenzini M. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent staff and service, good for a meetup with friends, music, and the atmosphere was chilled. They even made the burger sauce as requested by a member of the group ..😍

  • 5/5 Richard 11 months ago on Google
    Week 2: the booze tube ,around our world on a freedom pass: Measures are 25ml or 50ml so English Isobella was a great host she made us very welcome ,this pub is closer to the equator than our home in Finchley so we had to take off our coats as it was hot. A circus theme to the place ,we tried to dogem but got caught and had to pay the bill Isobella chose our next station on the random app,hello Wimbledon park !

  • 5/5 Laura B. 6 months ago on Google
    Cabaret, circus, a rare treat these days! So few places you can go anymore to have this experience - unless you go to the Box (which is unaffordable for the average person!). This show is the same quality, wonderful quirky quality cabaret acts but accessible and welcoming of and for everyone! Such a great night everytime and I really hope they continue hosting these nights for a long time to come. A highlight of our calendar!

  • 5/5 Alex K. 1 year ago on Google
    Really chill atmosphere here. I think they went to a lot of effort to make it feel welcoming, chilled out & intriguing. Lots of nice features but definitely not over the top. Staff are friendly and laid back, but service is always fast. Food is delicious. Really nice garden. Haven't tried the late night events or circus show yet.

  • 4/5 No N. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there last week with friends for a circus show. The place was packed! It's a spacious pub were several shows take place regularly. Very nice staff and nice patio at the back. I'll definitely be back!

  • 5/5 PJ P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot and great staff both thr pub and club.

  • 4/5 Andrew S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was a suprised how big the pub was, inside and outside. Food and beer were good but it took a long time to get served.

  • 3/5 cm-bsr 2 years ago on Google
    Looks like it should be a great place. Let down a bit by the food. Uninspiring menu and burgers which were pretty ordinary. Decent tap selection. Would I go back, probably not. Staff were friendly enough though.

  • 4/5 Gerrard R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great large Pub and a big outdoor space. The main room has Burlesque and other shows that are fun to watch.

  • 4/5 Lionel R. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge pub that also doubles as a late night cabaret venue, huge space and massive garden, used to be the redback, so can still pull in a late night crowd on the weekends. Average food and drinks. Nice staff.

  • 2/5 Chris B. 2 years ago on Google
    Shockingly bad meal at the Aeronaut. It used to be good food here but not anymore. The menu is completely uninspiring. There were no children's options apart from fish and chips. The fish and chips came with the mushy peas missing. We asked for the missing peas and they turned up freezing cold, straight out of the fridge. Wife ordered a chicken burger which came without the aioli sauce and with fat chips instead of skinny fries. I ordered a rare steak which came well done and without the chimichurri sauce (instead some tasteless luminous green liquid, which I still don't know what it was). Sent the steak and the mushy peas back. The steak came back fine but the peas never materialized again, neither hot nor cold. It should be a basic ask that we actually get the food we have paid for shouldn't it? When ordering had asked to swap chips for salad which was apparently impossible? The chips that did come out on all the meals were overcooked and looked like they'd re-heated from earlier. Won't be going back there for food again. This would be a 1 star review if it were not for some of the staff offering a few free lemonades and ice cream for the children by way of an apology, which was appreciated.

  • 1/5 Surjit R. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience was terrible the food was disgusting and so expensive. Took them ages to get our food but we couldn't eat it. We ordered fish n chips. My friend had a burnt burger awful and very expensive.

  • 4/5 Debbie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing entertainment and staff. Cocktails were wonderful, food was ok. Most of the tables in main room reserved well past the reservation times so people standing while empty tables, but the back room with the entertainment was worth the visit. The team were fabulous, would definitely return. Only lost a star for the toilet facilities.

  • 3/5 Aisling S. 5 years ago on Google
    Went for the 'when you wish upon a brunch' & it really wasnt worth it. Food was overcooked and service was unorganised, drinks were mostly juice & took 30 minutes for them to bring the drinks out. The entertainment was just improvised karaoke. I have a Disneyland annual pass; the cost of the Eurostar is the same as this event - should have just gone away for the weekend...

  • 5/5 Nikaesh R. 2 years ago on Google
    London's "Lucky Guinness Gem" W3..In safe hands ..

  • 5/5 chelly b. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant night, been to eat, watch the circus and dance and drink afterwards! Highly recommended

  • 3/5 Daniel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for the bottomless brunch. Some of our party were missing food from their breakfasts. We felt the need to go and get the staff to ask for more bottles a few times since we were tucked away outside so probably forgotten about. The outside section is nice but could all do with a good clean. The staff were friendly but just could have done with seeing them more often. All attention seemed to be on the brunch show rather than the other visitors.

  • 4/5 Layne Tisdel M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very entertaining circus show and really nice garden with lights in the trees and lots of tables. There was always a seat for a smoke break, even on a Saturday night. Little bit of a dingy pub vibe but overall really fun, and there was an easy-going, creative crowd. They do other events like poetry readings during the week.

  • 5/5 Maria O. 2 years ago on Google
    very nice place, friendly staff


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ 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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