Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Brentford is a suburban town in West London, England and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It lies at the confluence of the River Brent and the Thames, 8 miles (13 km) west of Charing Cross. “
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Things we love about Brentford
Brentford has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Brentford has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
Restaurants
Brentford is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Brentford.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn London – Brentford Lock, an IHG Hotel | Commerce Road, London | 4.3 | 1413 |
| Premier Inn London Kew Bridge hotel | 52 High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 1090 |
| The Globe, Brentford | 104 Windmill Road, Brentford | 4.3 | 1410 |
| Watermans Arts Centre | 40 High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 628 |
| The Weir Bar | 22-24 Market Place, Brentford | 4.3 | 968 |
| The Beehive, Brentford | 227 High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 256 |
| Ing Thai restaurant | 68 High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 235 |
| AQUA VISTA BISTRO-BAR | Unit-1, Brentford Lock, High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 294 |
| Galata Pera | 1 Town Meadow, Brentford | 4.3 | 927 |
| Albany Spice | 1, Albany Parade, High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 354 |
| The Guru Tandoori | Watermans Theatre, 40 High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 110 |
| Syon Lounge | Syon Park, Park Road, Brentford | 4.3 | 1310 |
| Subway | 1000 Great West Road, Brentford | 4.3 | 91 |
| Premier Inn London Brentford hotel | alfa laval, Great West Road, London | 4.3 | 861 |
| The Brewery Tap, Brentford | 020 8568 6006, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford | 4.3 | 303 |
| Hillier Garden Centre Syon Park | Syon Park, Park Road, London, Brentford | 4.3 | 598 |
| McDonald’s | 322 High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 2950 |
| The Lord Nelson, Brentford | 9-11 Enfield Road, Brentford | 4.3 | 468 |
| La Rosetta Restaurant | 201 High Street, Brentford | 4.3 | 657 |
| The Griffin, Brentford | Brook Road South, Brentford | 4.3 | 619 |
Are there a lot of supermarkets in Brentford?
Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Brentford, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 225-227 Wickham Road, Croydon | 4.8 | 4 |
| M&S Simply Food | bp, 179 Shirley Road, Croydon | 3.9 | 7 |
Green space in the city of Brentford
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Brentford offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Museums & Galleries nearby
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Brentford we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Toll House | Grand Union Canal Walk, Brentford | 5 | 4 |
| Pochontas Memorial | 107 London Road, Brentford | 2 | 1 |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Brentford has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Brentford.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beehive | 227 High Street Brentford TW8 0JG | A large Fuller’s community pub at one end of the shopping center and close to Brentford Football Club. There is a pool table and dartboard. The pub was rebuilt in its present form in 1907. |
| Black Dog Beer House | 17 Albany Road Brentford TW8 0NF | Since opening in October 2018 as a Free House under its new name, this easily missed back street pub has become a very popular meeting place for the local area. The pub provides fourteen craft keg beers plus four cask ales from independent brewers plus 3 ciders on handpump. Details of which, including price, are listed on two large chalkboards. Expected to open mid 2023, their in-house A one barrel nano brewery called ‘Fearless Nomad’ will be slowly developing to provide beers on the bar. There is also a carefully selected quality wine list including organic and natural wines. |
| Brewery Tap | 47 Catherine Wheel Road Brentford TW8 8BD | This traditional community back street pub is known for its live music nights during the week. There is a back parlour room that leads out onto a covered and heated patio. A narrow front terrace overlooks the street. The first Monday in the month is a music quiz from 9pm with a trivia quiz all other Mondays. The pub now serves Santa Maria pizzas. Sunday lunches served from 1pm. The pub was immediately adjacent to the site of the Grand Junction Brewery which was taken over by William Gomm’s Beehive Brewery in 1877. Later acquired by Fuller’s in 1908 and rebuilt in 1928 by Charles Edward Mallows a well known ‘arts and crafts’ architect. It is raised above road level to avoid flooding by the River Brent during high tides. Reopened on 10th December 2019, after a sympathetic refurbishment. (NB. internal pictures taken before refurbishment) |
| Express Tavern | 56 Kew Bridge Road Brentford TW8 0EW | An original coaching inn stop from London to Bath. Building thought to date from the 1860s and is a short walk from the Kew Bridge Steam Museum, the Musical Museum and Kew Gardens, this friendly free house just north of Kew Bridge has been a local landmark for more than 200 years. There are two drinking areas. The smaller bar that now has 10 ale hand pumps and the Saloon/Lounge bar has up to five Ciders/Perries on hand-pump. Music is played from Vinyl LPs. Though to the rear there is a large heated glazed conservatory with tv screens. Outside is a spacious beer garden. The Express is now run by the same company that transformed The Sussex Arms in Twickenham. Draught Bass has been retained and still a permanent feature on the bar. |
| Globe | 104 Windmill Road Brentford TW8 9NA | Traditional pub offering nightly events including Live Music, Karaoke, Curry and Quiz nights, poker, Open mic night and all major sport in HD on a big screen. |
| Griffin | Brook Road South Brentford TW8 0NP | Friendly corner local in a quiet residential area; comfortable interior, outside seating and a small shaded patio beer garden. A short walk to the Brentford FC’s Griffin Park stadium. The pub featured in the football film ‘Green Street’. Bar food served from noon till 2pm. Free parking nearby. |
| Kings Arms Bar & Hotel | 19 Boston Manor Road Brentford TW8 8EA | A Traditional 19th Century Coaching House. The establishment dates back to c1840 when it looked like a coaching inn, it was then extended in the 1920’s and stands as it is today. The Kings Arms is a traditional pub with full ensuite accommodation in 7 rooms. It has been managed and owned by the same person for the last 34 years. |
| Lord Nelson | 9-11 Enfield Road Brentford TW8 9NY | Back street local now offering a warm and friendly welcome. Lord Nelson and nautical themes are evident throughout the pub. Excellend pub garden. |
| Magpie & Crown | 128 High Street Brentford TW8 8EW | Traditional mock-Tudor free house. The pub has a Pool table. There are tables and a cycle rack at front, and a rear patio with a covered smokers’ area. Serving Carribean food – Wednesday to Sunday. Silliest pub quiz every Thursday. Thai food. |
| New Inn | 1 New Road Brentford TW8 0NX | Situated near a corner of Brentford’s Griffin Park ground. There are numerous TV’s in the two bar areas showing everything sporting but specialising in GAA events and anything involving Ireland – as evidenced by the abundant sporting paraphernalia. A separate restaurant area at the rear is now mainly used by drinkers at busy times. Has a large garden at the rear, and a covered side area for smokers has a log fire in winter. |
| Northumberland Arms | 11 London Road Brentford TW8 8JB | This compact pub built in 1853 on the main road through Brentford has been refurbished and reopened September 2022. The hand pumps are not very visible as they are behind a structural column and on the lower, rear section of bar top. |
| One Over The Ait | 8 Kew Bridge Road Brentford TW8 0FJ | A riverside pub/restaurant located at the heart of the new St. George’s development of apartments and flats beside the north end of Kew Bridge. It opened in 2014 and replaced the Waggon & Horses at 26 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, that was demolished for site redevelopment a number of years ago. The pub is set on two floors, with panoramic views over the river as well as terrace seating for up to 200 customers. There is plenty of tables and seating available. The lower floor features a round table with a ‘fire-pit’ at its centre. An iron spiral staircase takes you to the top floor with its own smaller bar. Good range of fresh, seasonal and locally sourced up-market British food available. Baby changing facilities, air conditioned. |
| Royal Horse Guardsman | 23 Ealing Road Brentford TW8 0JU | The Royal Horse Guardsman is a small single bar street corner pub close to Brentford football ground. A former Courage (ex Ashby’s Brewery) pub it closed 13th Jan 2008 and reopened as a Free House on 8th December 2010. Very much a locals pub. Externally, the pub retains evidence of its former days as a Courage pub and a floor mosaic by the entrance denoting Ashby’s Ales reflects even earlier ownership. Despite the bare boards, the interior is comfortable, if somewhat devoid of character, although some etched glass windows bearing the pub name add a bit of cosiness. |
| Six Bells | 148 High Street Brentford TW8 8EW | The pub dates to at least 1722 and is one of the oldest public houses in Brentford. Fuller Smith & Turner owned it from 1815 and it was rebuilt in 1904. The pub was once the host to inquests in the early 19th Century. The origin of the name comes after the bells that were housed within the octagonal tower of St Lawrence’s Church that were rung for special occasions and when Royalty travelled though the High Street. |
| Watermans Arms | 1 Ferry Lane Brentford TW8 0AW | A small traditional community pub. There is a comprehensive menu of traditional British pub food and an exciting range of Japanese specialties, a Sunday roast also served. Live satellite sports showing all the main Premier league and Champions league football. Family friendly with children welcome in the bar until 7:30pm. Free WiFi. Food (including Authentic Japanese Food) served lunchtimes 12 till 2 every day. Evenings 6.30 till 9, Monday to Friday. |
| Weir Bar & Dining Room | 22-24 Market Place Brentford TW8 8EQ | The Weir is a popular place to eat and meet friends in Brentford. It’s reputedly the oldest surviving licensed premises in Brentford, dating back to 1604. JMW Turner, the famous painter, lived here for a year in 1785 and the cellar below dates back to this time. The pub is located on the river tucked away from Brentford High Street on the corner of the Georgian square, The Butts. There are two bar areas: the piano bar and the main bar. You can reserve tables for both food and drinks parties in both. Formal dining is catered for in a separate dining room overlooking the waterside garden. On Sunday there is Live Latino Music from Jorge Ramirez. |
Gyms in Brentford
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Brentford.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Is the local life vibrant in Brentford
There are always activities happening in lively Brentford. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Brentford page to make finding local happenings easier.
Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Brentford snapshot.
What areas are nearby?
You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Brentford? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.
What type of amenities may you need in Brentford?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Brentford name before moving in the neighbourhood.
In Brentford, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Train and tube stations in Brentford can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | United Kingdom | 3.9 | 47 |
What schools are nearby in Brentford?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Brentford vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford School for Girls | 5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford | 3.1 | 54 |
| london music academy | London, 53 Romulus Court, Brentford Dock, London | N/A | N/A |
| St Paul’s Church of England Primary School | Saint Pauls C of E Primary School, Saint Paul’s Road, Brentford | 5 | 1 |
| London Pianist Piano Lessons & Bookings | Tallow Road, Brentford | 4.8 | 18 |
| Stage West | 5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| PIANO LESSONS West London Music Tutors | 18 Hornbeam Crescent, London, Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| Our Lady and St John’s Roman Catholic, Brentford Primary School | Boston Park Road, Brentford | 5 | 3 |
| Makers & Shakers | Windmill Road, Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| Hullabaloo Puppets | 11 Grove Road, Brentford | 4.6 | 20 |
| Buttercups Day Nursery – Brentford | Syon House London Rd Syon Park, Brentford | 4.2 | 5 |
| Green Dragon Primary School | North Road, Brentford | 4.9 | 14 |
| Little Garden The Brentford Day Nursery & Pre-School | Half Acre, Brentford | 3.8 | 4 |
| The Little School Daycare | 42 43 Boston Park Road, Brentford | 4.2 | 5 |
| Music Studios | Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| Prime Kids Daycare Nursery & Pre-school | St Paul’s Church Hall, Saint Paul’s Road, Brentford | 5 | 8 |
| Chase Emery Davis – Chase In French | 24 The Butts, Brentford | 5 | 1 |
| St Paul’s Primary Alexandra House | Alexandra House, Albany Road, Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| Monet & Moore | 34 Galba Court, Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| Evolution Montessori School | free church, Boston Manor Road, Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| The Pump House Day Nursery & Pre-School | The Old Pumping Station, Pump Alley, Brentford | 4.2 | 10 |
Post offices of Brentford
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Brentford provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Post Office | 204 High Street, Brentford | 2.7 | 31 |
| Post Box | 40 Brook Road South, Brentford | 0 | 0 |
| Post Box | 1 High Street, Brentford | 1 | 1 |
| Post Box | 49 York Road, Brentford | 0 | 0 |
Health amenities that are in Brentford
Brentford has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Medicare | 214 High Street, Brentford | N/A | N/A |
| Healthshare Clinic West London (The Riverside Clinic) | Unit 3, Brentside Executive Centre, Great West Road, Brentford | 4.1 | 87 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026